The Middle - Volume Two ✔️

Chapter 51

Jamie

After we left the beach, Noah and I went back to my house with Benji. We talked, and we laughed in my car. He smiled a lot. I need to get used to that, because I have totally turned a corner with him. I still can't believe what happened at the beach. I can't believe he ran there, after realising I'd left the dance. In his fucking tux and his dress shoes. It's the sweetest thing ever, and it means so much to me. Not to mention all that stuff he said to me. Sure, he fucked up the Dirty Dancing reference, but it was still adorable.

I stopped by the dorms so that Noah could change out of his tux. I waited for him outside in my car, and I almost felt like he was gonna change his mind. He took a while in his dorm. I thought he wasn't gonna bother coming back down. But, he did. Turns out he took a shower. He was so sweaty from running to the beach, he wanted to get cleaned up before spending the night with me.

And that's exactly what we did. We got back to my place, we went up to my room, he helped me out of my dress, I helped him out of his clothes, and then...

Well, we fell asleep. There was no sex, and no further kissing. But it was sweet, you know? We were both exhausted, and there was something comforting about laying next to him in my bed, and actually knowing that he wanted to be there just to be with me. Not in the interests of sex, or a college assignment, or because I almost died in a car accident. Just because he wanted to be with me.

I woke up before him, and honestly I wanted to jump his bones the moment I opened my eyes. But I didn't. We have time for that now, and he looked so peaceful laying there sleeping in my bed. I decided to leave him to sleep, and I came downstairs to make coffee and help myself to some cereal. I don't really know what Noah likes to eat in the morning, but I'm hoping he's good with Cornflakes because there's nothing else in the house.

I put on my coat, step out back with my coffee and smile to myself as Benji sniffs around the garden. This is awesome. Finally, I'm getting what I've always wanted. And I'm so excited to see how this pans out.

Benji's tail starts wagging as someone opens the back gate. Damn, I really should have texted the guys to let them know what happened with me and Noah last night. I don't want any interruptions today. It's Sunday, so Noah doesn't have class. We talked about spending the day together last night. I don't want any of my boys ruining that.

My heart does a somersault in my chest when I see Patrick and Joel walking into my back yard. Thank god Jay isn't with them. Of all my boys, Jay's the one I'll need to have a good talk with about this Noah thing. I don't think he'll be thrilled about it, but I'm sure he'll come around.

"Morning J3 and P." I greet them with a big smile as they fuss over Benji.

"What are you so happy about?" Joel asks me with a sly grin.

"I assume Noah talked to you last night then?" Patrick asks casually.

"He did." I confirm happily. "He's upstairs. He's still asleep."

"Wait - what?" Joel asks, and he looks totally excited. I knew he'd be good with this. He is dating one of Noah's friends after all. Ohmygod, maybe we could double date in New York now! So exciting.

"In short, he told me he likes me, and he wants to be with me." I inform them, smiling from ear to ear. I still can't quite believe it.

"That's awesome, Jame!" Joel exclaims. Patrick rolls his eyes.

"So what, is he your boyfriend now?" Patrick asks. He doesn't seem very happy about this. Weird.

"Um, I don't know actually. We didn't get into specifics. But... We're definitely something. We're gonna spend the day together, as a matter of fact. So you guys need to fuck off."