endearment (Jesse Lingard & Marcus Rashford)

The sequel | part 15

Jesse pov
I get in the drivers side of my car and Delilah gets in the passenger side.
She seems so full of life, I can tell she's so happy to be back.
I smile as I watch her fasten her seatbelt.
She's smiling and giddy.
She clips in the seatbelt.
She starts jumping up and down in her seat clapping her hands smiling.
"I'm so happy to be back Jesse" she says turning to look at me.
That beautiful face glaring back at me.
God I've missed this, her.
"Hallelujah you're finally home" I laugh.
Her smile grows wider as we still stare at each other.
I clear my throat and awkwardly reach for my keys to start the ignition.

"Wait your house is.... on my street?!" I exclaim looking at the address she's given me for her new house.
"In fact its opposite yours" she laughs
"That's amazing" I say in disbelief
"Good... I wasn't sure if you'd want me that near to you or-" she says before I interrupt
"Of course I would Lils" I admit
She stares at me and smiles.
I place my hands on the steering wheel and keep looking forward, eyes on the road.
She rests her head against the window and smiles to herself as she watches the streets of Manchester go by.
That beautiful smile. I've missed that, now I get to see that every day.

She hasn't changed much at all. She's still the same goofy, funny, gorgeous Delilah. The same Delilah I fell in love with.
Being with her again the past few months, at the wedding and on FaceTime for the past two months has made me realise I'm still in love with her.

I help her with her many suitcases into her house.
It's a beautiful house, a similar layout to mine.
Well it would be, it's on the same street.
"This is house is sick" I say with my hands in my pockets looking around.
"Thank you, I do have good  taste... what can I say" she says laughing flicking her hair.
I want to be straight up with her now about us but I don't know how to go about it.
Fuck it I'll just do it.
"Lils..." I start awkwardly
"Yeah?" She says turning around to face me.
"What... uhhh.... are.... uhhhhh" I say unable to think or speak.
"What?" She laughs
That beautiful smile, laugh. Great way to put me off even more Delilah!
"I know I've said this a lot since... well you know. But I want to say I really am sorry and I'm so sorry I let you down" I say scratching the back of my neck.
She smiles and walks closer to me.
"Jesse... you don't have to keep telling me, I am so sorry also. I feel like I let YOU down. We were both in the wrong for different reasons but that whole incident is behind us now isn't it?" She says smiling placing her hands on my arms.
"Also..." I say
"Go on" she says
Her blue eyes glaring up at me, man she kills me.
"What are we?" I ask
She tilts her head at me.
I remove my hands from my pockets
"Like we keep kissing and have had sex and I just wanna know what actually are we? Friends with benefits? Together?" I say holding out my hands.
She lets out a little giggle and looks to the floor.
"What?" I ask confused
"Nothing" She giggles
I raise my eyes brows at her.
"Just that we never actually broke up" she laughs covering her mouth with her hand as she laughs.
"Did we not?" I ask shocked
"No" she laughs
"You just said to use my fame wisely and went. We never actually said 'I'm breaking up with you' or anything like that or 'we're over' you just left" she giggles
"So what does that mean we are now?" I ask
"You're inquisitive today aren't you lingard" she laughs shaking her head looking up at me
"Can you blame me?" I ask wanting her to just answer the question
"Well technically we are still together" she says mumbling whilst shrugging her shoulders.
"Would you want that?" I ask
Our eyes lock.
A small smirk creeps onto her face.
"HEY GUYS!" Marcus shouts as I hear the front door open.
I roll my eyes and Delilah turns around to see Marcus.
"Oh sorry did I interrupt something?" He smirks noticing how close we are stood together
"Yeah actually you did" I say annoyed slightly
"No it's fine" Delilah says at the same time.
She turns to look at me over her shoulder and raises her eyebrows at me causing me to lift my hands in defence.
She then turns to look back at Marcus.
"Hiiiiii!" Lucia squeals excitedly bursting into the house
I groan causing Lils to turn and give me a dirty look.

Delilah pov
"Omg your house is gorgeous" Lucia says looking around
"Thank you. You guys want a tour?" I say giddily
"No, they don't " Jesse says obviously annoyed
"You okay bro?" Marcus asks concerned
"Fine" Jesse scoffs turning away from us all.
"Come on I'll show you round" I say beginning to walk up the stairs.

We come back into the living room to see Jesse sat  on the couch looking so pissed off.
"Right done now?" He asks irritated
"Yes calm yourself" Lucia laughs
He shakes his head and tuts.
"What is wrong with you Jesse?" Marcus asks
"Nothin" he simply replies
"You're being such a dick, hope you don't mind but we're going to go" Marcus says looking at me apologetically.
"You don't have to" I say
"No it's fine, I'll come back soon" he smiles
"Okay, sorry Jesse is being such a dick" I say hugging the both of them.
I hear Jesse make noises behind me.
"Bye" they both say as they leave.
"Finally" Jesse sighs.
He stands up and walks towards me.
I look down at my watch and realise it's 4:30pm
"Shit" I say under my breath.
"What?" Jesse asks tilting his head as he stands in front of me.
"Oh uhhh Nothing" I casually say
"Where were we?" He asks smirking
""I'm sorry Jesse you're going to have to leave" I say feeling so bad
"What! Why?" He says rolling his eyes
"Because I have some more stuff coming at 5 and I need you gone" I say
"Why can't I stay for a bit longer and... I don't know..... like maybe finish our conversation?!" He says getting agitated.
"Sorry but I need you gone" I say feeling so terrible
"Why are you being so weird? What are you hiding?" He asks suspiciously
"Uhhh Nothing, I'll see you tomorrow" I say trying to push him towards the door
"and if you're going to call round here in the future please let me know before you turn up" I say as I'm pushing him
"What? What is up with you?" He asks turning around making me stop pushing him.
"It doesn't concern you, just please Jesse" I say looking up at his face.
He stares into my eyes for a few seconds
"Fine" he says quietly
"Thank you" I say giving him a small hug
"But I do wanna know what this is all about" he says
"Okay" I smile
"You're being so weird. Is everything okay? If you're in danger or need help please do tell me" he says seeming sad.
I feel so bad having to kick him out this abruptly.
but I need to do it.
"I'm sorry Jesse. Don't worry I am safe and okay I just need to get these... uhhhh..... things alone" I say awkwardly
"You're being so weird Delilah" he says making his way down my driveway
"Okay lingard! Bye!" I shout down the driveway before I slam the door shut.
I lean against the back of the door and take a deep breath.

It's now 5pm and I don't know what else to do but ring Lucia.
I need advice.
The babysitter brought my baby back from Paris 5 mins ago and I really need Lucia's help.

"Lucia?" I say down the phone shakily
"Yes. Lils are you okay?" She says realising the uneasiness in my voice.
"I'm fine but I really need your help with something" I say
"Okay, what can I help you with?" She asks sweetly
"Well I can't really tell you over the phone... it's probably best if you come over and take a look" I say
"And Marcus?" She whispers
"I guess I could use his input also. Yes bring Marcus as well" I say thinking
"Okay we will be over there soon. See you in a bit" she says
"Thank you" I say before the call ends.

Marcus pov
Me and Lucia make our way up lils' driveway.
We knock on the front door and she opens it soon after.
She opens it really wide and signals with her arm for us to walk in.
"What can we help you with? Are you okay?" I ask worried.
"Yes yes I'm fine but follow me" She says taking a deep breath before going up the stairs and us following.
She leads us into a spare bedroom and I can't believe my eyes.
Lucia gasps and I'm at a loss for words
Is that? no way!
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