Helping you •Janah•

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Jack

I waited nervously by the door for Jonah to arrive. The girls were sitting in the living room, playing a board game. It took all of my will to not run over to them and refuse to go. I didn't know why I was so nervous. It was just Jonah, after all. But still, I couldn't help but feel like this was all a joke or a dream I was about to wake up from.

"Loosen up Jack." Ava called to me from the couch, "You're going on a date, not to a funeral." The girls chuckled softly as a shuffled my feet.

I let out a long breath, "I know. It's just, my first date ever with....you know...a guy." There was still fear that my dad was going to appear and beat the sh*t out of me for being gay. I almost wanted to whisper that last part.

Before any of the girls could answer, the doorbell rang. I stiffened and locked eyes with Sydnie. She smiled and motioned at the door. Shakily I opened it to see Jonah standing there and....woah.

He was wearing a leather jacket. My mind couldn't focus on anything but the fact that JONAH WAS WEARING A LEATHER JACKET AND GODDAMN HE LOOKED GOOD.

"Hey." Jonah smoothly said. His eyes gazed over me and a small smile appeared on his face. My heart was beating so fast, I bet everyone could hear it.

"Hi." I croaked, my voice strangled. My cheeks reddened as Jonah let out a chuckle at my obvious fear.

"Um so I have a picnic in the trunk," He gestured to the car behind him, "Do you wanna go to the park and eat it?" 

That was the most romantic thing anyone has ever done for me. A smile grew wide on my face, "I would love that."

I waved goodbye to my sisters before leaving the house. Jonah led me to his car and our date began.

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Jonah

As Jack and I walked to the car, I felt like I was going to throw up. Tate, Daniel, Corbyn, and Zach had helped me plan the perfect date and all I wanted was for things to go right. Jack looked insanely adorable. I didn't fail to catch the way he reacted to my leather jacket. It was obvious we both liked each other...maybe this date would be ok?

But as soon as we arrived at the park, everything went downhill.

I parked on a hill, which was my first mistake. The second I opened the trunk, all the food slid out and landed on the muddy ground.

"F*ck!" I yelled. Jack ran over quickly and gasped. We both stood there in silence. I felt like crying. This wasn't supposed to happen. Now everything was ruined and Jack was going to hate me and...

"Jonah." Jack put a comforting hand on my shoulder and I realized my breathing had sped up, "It's ok bub. Who needs food anyway?" 

I smiled, trying to hold back tears. Jack didn't seem to mind that the food was gone. Gratitude filled me. He was actually the sweetest person in the world. I didn't deserve him.

Jack pointed to a hot dog stand just outside the park, "We can go there instead." 

Shakily, I took a breath and began to walk over. Jack reached for my hand and I grasped. Our hands fit perfectly together, like we were meant to be.

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Jack

I felt terrible for Jonah. He had tried so hard to make this date perfect. But it was still perfect to me. We walked through the park hand in hand. I took a bite of my hot dog and savored it. I hadn't eaten a hot dog in years.

"Look over there!" Jonah pointed. I trailed my gaze over to where he was looking. A beautiful flower garden was blooming. 

Without thinking, I began to run over, "Woah." I turned to Jonah in delight, "There's so much beauty here. It's crazy." The older boy grinned at my happiness.

Suddenly, a clap of thunder sounded overhead. I jumped and ran to Jonah. Memories flooded me of being alone in the streets while thunder and lightning raged in the sky. 

Jonah wrapped his arms around me. I breathed in the smell of coffee and cologne. It calmed me. He began to lead me away, back towards the car. Rain stared to fall and I untangled myself from Jonah's protective arms.

"Run!" I shouted as the rain poured down on us. Jonah understood and we both sprinted to the car. Jonah fumbled for the keys and unlocked it. We both crammed inside, breathing heavy.

I waited for Jonah to start the car but he just sat there, "What's wrong Jo?"

"Nothing."

"Don't bullsh*t me." I cupped his face and turned it towards me, "Tell me what's really wrong."

Jonah sighed with sad eyes, "I wanted this date to be perfect," He explained, "But everything got ruined. I'm so sorry Jack." Tears welled up in his eyes and his voice wobbled.

"Oh Jonah." I wiped away a tear that had fallen with my thumb, "It was perfect to me." God I wanted to kiss him so bad right now. We we're so close and the moment felt right. Maybe if I just went for it...

And then we were kissing. Slow but passionate. My eyes closed and I just let Jonah guide me. His fingers in my hair. Tracing his neck. Pushing. Pulling. We pulled apart and I gasped.

"Wow." Jonah breathed.

My heart was beating so fast I thought I was gonna explode. In comfortable silence. Jonah started the car and drove away. He took my hand and nothing had ever felt more right.

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