Because I love you.

Chapter nine: Not Yet

I wake up at six thirty the next morning. Jacob is already awake and just playing with my hair as he scrolls through his phone.

"Good morning." I say, rubbing my eyes.

"Good morning." He says, putting his phone down.

"Sorry I slept for so long." I say, checking my phone. And realising I probably slept on him for almost twelve hours.

"It's okay; you look cute when you sleep." He says. "It is also very entertaining to hear what you mumble." I frown as I sit up. I rub my eyes and put my face in my hands before looking back at him and smiling a little.

"What did I mumble?" I ask.

"Something about pasta; or pizza. Something like that." He says. I laugh a little and stretch before standing up and running a hand through my hair.

"Can I?" I ask, pointing to his bathroom door.

"Sure." He says. I smile and walk in. Using the bathroom and washing my hands I look at myself in the mirror. I don't think I have ever looked or even felt this well rested before, or if I have it's been too long and I don't remember it. It's a strange feeling, a welcome one but it's strange none the less, and I don't really like strange.

"You okay?" Jacob asks from the bedroom. I must have zoned out, I quickly dry my hands and I come out.

"Yeah, I just zoned out, I'm still waking up." I say, getting back into the warm bed. He smiles and we lay on each other.

"What is your philosophy on skipping school?" He asks.

"Why?" I ask, looking up at him and his mischievous grin.

"Because I don't want to leave this bed, I just want to lay here with you." He says, holding me closer. I laugh at the adorability and take a deep breath, letting him hold me for a while.

"Well, I'm going to school, I heard since it's the last week we will mainly be watching documentaries or films anyway." I say.

"Exactly, there is no reason why we should go." He says.

"There is also no reason why you or I can't come to each other's class and we sit at the back doing whatever we want while not ruining our attendance record." I say, getting up.

"I love you." He says with a smirk. I laugh awkwardly and get my things together for me to go to my place.

"Well I have to go and get ready for school; I'll meet you outside my place?" I ask.

"Yeah." He says. I wink at him and walk out, feeling him watch me as I do. I smile and go back to mine; getting ready for school and making sure I look and smell good. I have breakfast and brush my teeth before getting my things and meeting Jacob outside of the gate.

"You look good." He says.

"Thanks." I say and kiss him. He smiles and kisses back, turning off his car to be able to turn and kiss me properly. I laugh a little and run my hands through his hair before pulling away. "We're going to be late." I say.

"Note to self. Girlfriend is a giant tease." He says, turning his car on again. I laugh and I play some music for the ten minute drive to school. We park at the front like usual but he locks the doors, not letting me out.

"Hey, not fair." I say. He ignores my comment and kisses me again. I laugh and kiss him back, enjoying the feeling. He holds me, putting his hand on the centre of my back to keep me from moving.

"People are watching." I say, not even having to look outside to know.

"I don't care." He says.