More Than Neighbors - JM

Best Buddy|14

"I can't wait till tomorrow, I'm going to show you everything!" Jonah grins as he walks out of bathroom. We just showered and I changed into my pajama. I'm spread all over the sheet and smile sleepy at Jonah.
"I can't wait either, love to see all your friends with major hangovers" I laugh and Jonah give me a face.
"Don't" He says but I notice the small smile dance on his lips. He throws on some sweats and joins me in bed, still a bit hesitant. I've never been in like a bedroom with him before, as in sleeping next to each other. This will take our relationship to a higher level. I turn down my nightlight, turning around to see Jonah laying on his side, facing me.
"So, here we are" He says, never taking his eyes off of me.
"In Los Angeles, in your friends house, in a strange bed in a strange room" I giggle and Jonah grins.
"I'm hoping you'll like Corbyn, he's my best buddy" Jonah stats. I could read all over his body for the past days he's missing something and that someone must be his best friend. I should not forget to text Reggie and Aubree before I go to sleep.
"Tell me why are you guys so close" I say and I grab Jonah, literally, forcing him to cuddle with me. He laughs as I do so and as we both lay down comfortably, he clears his throat.
"After the band broke up, everyone went their own ways. Daniel, Zach and Jack moved out of the bandhouse, what left me with Corbyn and my family. We spend a lot more time together, growing closer over time. That's why I decided to move with him to New York City. The others stayed in the same area, we were just to tangled up in each others life's , the five of us just couldn't stop being friends. We always promised to keep in contact and invite each other to personal events like birthdays. But me and Corbyn just have a brother bond what we can't slip away through our fingers just because the band split up. So that's why me and him are still close. He's my best buddy" Jonah says. I don't know why but i'm blushing when I feel his arm around my waist, drawing circles with his fingers as a sign of relaxation. I switch off Jonah's light and the room turns pitch black. I dive back into the sheets, back into Jonah's chest. And as I feel him slowing down his breathing, my eyes start to feel really heavy.

The next morning I wake up in Jonah's arms. Well, technically, Jonah will wake up my arms as well. He's laying on top of me, head on my upper stomach, just like last night on the roof. That fucking roof. I reach for Jonah's phone on his side of the bed and open it. When I click it on, a picture of me, in this bed shows up and I gasp. When was this taken? It's my body, with my white pajama shirt on, seeing my nipples peeking through the thin fabric. The sheets stop at my mid-waist, Jonah must've pulled them down. I'm asleep, my arms next to my face and my head to the side. The soft morning light warms up my body and I smile noticing i'm Jonah's background.
"I took it this morning" I suddenly hear from underneath me and I let out a scream. When I move his phone, I see a shirtless man on top of me, wild hair and grinning down on me.
"Did you woke up so early?" I ask him as I reach out my hand to let it brush through his hair.
"I had to use the bathroom and when I came back, you laid like this. I couldn't led it but take a picture of you" He says proudly and I smile.
"Omg you're annoyingly cute!" I laugh and pull him upwards to my face. I place my lips on top of his and let them melt together. Can this morning start any better?
"JONAH! BUDDY? WHO IS THIS!" I hear a voice speak happily from the doorway and we both jump up from the bed. As Jonah sees it's Corbyn, he runs up to him and tilts him up in the air. That must not be hard as I look better at that Corbyn dude! I stay still next to the bed, uncomfortable by the fact he saw us making out and now sees me in my rare covering pajamas.
"Corbyn this is my girlfriend Ru-" Jonah starts but he got pushed to the door as Corbyn passes him to walk up to me.
"Yeah Jonah I know, you're Ruby, you're 20, live next door of Jonah, is a waitress at the restaurant on the bottom floor of your guys building and is the only person that loves coffee maybe more than the Jonah Marais himself! Yeah I know you! I'm Corbyn!" He sticks out his hand for me to shake but I could only open my mouth at what he just said. I cock my head to the right to see Jonah stand at the doorway, giving me a wide smile. I scoff and look back at the tall man in front of me.
"Nice to meet you Corbyn, I also heard alot about you too!" I say sweetly. It wouldn't surprise me if he knows my day of birth, house number and how much i'm making at work too! Corbyn pulls back and looks at Jonah, then back at me.

"Let her meet her" He says with a stern face and Jonah nods.
"You think she's ready for it?" Jonah says, looking hesitant at his friend. Corbyn gives Jonah a small nod. What the hell is going on here? Jonah gives Corbyn a hug, like they're saying goodbyes again.
"Can I ask wha-" I say but I got cut off by Corbyn yelling to downstairs.
"CHRISTINA, GET YOUR PRETTY ASS OVER HERE!" He shouts and he looks back at me with an evil grin.
"Did I just hear you say you were looking for a new friend?" Corbyn says teasing. I frown and shake my head.
"I never said anything" I stutter.
"Good, she'll be here in a second!" Corbyn winks at Jonah, who blows me a kiss.
"Go come downstairs for breakfast after talking to Christina" He says kindly and I'm again left in unknown.
"Who the hell is Christina?" I say but the boys close the door right in front of me. When I try to open it to follow them, it swings open, revealing a brown haired girl with a pale skin. She's good looking and I directly drool over the way her eyebrows are shaped.
"I'm Christina, Corbyn's girlfriend" She sings and I roll my eyes playfully, connecting how the boys acted towards me about her.
"I'm Ruby, and welcome to my messy bedroom I shave with my boyfriend" I giggle, letting her in.
"So what I wanted to talk about" She start, plopping down on the unmade bed. I follow her and we start talking. A lot of talking. She has the same humor as me, the same drive and ambitions. We clearly look a lot alike from the inside. But from the outside we're completely different. I eventually start showering, having her sitting down on the toilet, continuing laughing about whatever the fuck. I like her and I really want to hang out with her when we go back to New York. I found out she only lives a couple of miles away from me.

exams next week, i almost didn't make it to upload this chapter in time. it's also at the beginning of a book you're really inspired and enthusiastic but when is goes on it's getting harder to make surprising chapters, not that i'm already bored of this book. honey, i didn't even start the story com' on!!