Cinnamon Rolls and Coffee (On Hold For Health Reasons)

Chapter 11: Hold on Slick, Don't Get Lost in Those Blue Orbs of Jello

Genevieve's POV

"No backing out. I love this movie." I said as I sat back down. I grabbed the remote and skipped the ads. I hit play before the menu finished loading.

"Woooooaaaaaaah" 

"Woooooaaaaaaah"

Julia turned to look at me with a huge grin on her face. Musical marathon? She mouthed at me. I just grinned and nodded.

A man in shadows appeared on screen with a cane. He did a move, froze, and moved again.

"Oh my gosh!" Minnie exclaimed. "I've been dying to see this! I love the soundtrack. Harry and Charlie would play it when we ran laps."

"I may have made them sit through it with me in the theaters. They ended up loving it. Emmy and Ally were forced to sit through it by Lanie and Cecelia. They denied liking it but I caught them singing the music one day, and learning some of the dance steps." I smirked.

"Uh, Genevieve, this isn't an X-men movie is it?" Seth spoke up, a bit nervous. "What kind of marathon were you having today?"

"Musicals."

Seth groaned. "I should have known it was a trap."

"Just give it a chance you big baby," Harrison spoke up. "It is not as bad as you think."

"You've seen The Greatest Showman, Harrison?" I asked surprised.

"Musicals are a guilty pleasure." He admitted with a blush.

"Sweet!" I exclaimed. "Wanna be my musical buddy? The theater in Inverse City does like three or four musicals a year. I want to go but rarely have a ride, everyone is busy or doesn't want to go see a musical."

"Sure, just let me know when. I'll go with you." Harrison said with a sparkle in his eye. 

I sensed Julius tensing up next to me. Without noticing I shifted so my legs were by the armrest and I was leaning on him, my head on his shoulder. My left arm went around his and my hand went down to link my fingers with his. It felt nice, comforting, relaxing, like I was meant to be there. 

Julius relaxed and smiled down at me. This was my favorite part of movie marathons. Cuddling. Cuddling was life, the feeling of being close to someone without even saying anything. Sometimes nonverbal communication said more than verbal communication.

I looked up at Julius. He looked down at me and smiled before returning to the movie, his eyes gave a glimmer of love? The idea that he was in love with me made me made no sense whatsoever. We only met yesterday, it is too soon to think of love. I don't really believe in love at first sight.

But what were these feelings I was having? I had only just met him yesterday but I was already feeling like I was meant to be with him. I was excited that he agreed to come over and bring the others. I had missed him, falling asleep in his arms last night was the best feeling in the world. I longed to have arms around me, holding me close again. He made me feel like I wasn't alone in a crowd and honestly, that scared me. 

I wasn't ready for a change. I liked the consistency I had in my life. Baking at the diner, my garden at home, cooking meals for my family, spending time with my nephews, sewing quilts, clothes, and bags, and mostly being right here for my family. I guess I could just not think about it right now and enjoy the moment.

I looked back up at Julius, he looked at me with a question is his eye. I smile and softly told him, "Thank you for coming. My family has only been gone for a week on their trips but it feels like longer. I never knew that being here without them was so lonely. But for some reason with you and them here, I don't feel alone."