Fight Left In Me ✔

Chapter 49 - Party

It's Saturday morning and Jo sits up in bed, rubbing her eyes. She stretches and thinks about her outfit to wake Shaun with for his birthday. She decides to wear the red plaid dress, paired with fishnet stockings and her favorite boots. She gets up to shower quickly. She doesn't braid her hair, she decides to wear it wild, like in the picture Shaun has. She matches her make-up to her outfit and winks at herself in the mirror. 

She walks into the bedroom and gets dressed. She is tying the laces of her boots, when Dart opens his eyes slowly. He opens them wide, the minute his eyes work well enough to see Jo and mumbles: "Damn! That boy is going to die young. You look way too hot, love." 

Jo does a spin and says: "You only turn 21 once. I just hope he is someone who wakes up fast. Because he might think he's still dreaming." 

Dart sits up and says: "He better not. I like the kid, but if he touches you, I'm beating him up." 

Jo shakes her head and says: "It will be fine handsome, you know I can take care of myself." 

Dart nods and says: "You better give me a goodbye kiss, before you walk out of here." 

He devours her with his eyes and Jo blushes slightly, saying: "I'm not sure that's a good idea. I might never make it to Shaun's house." 

Dart licks his lips, a crooked smile forming slowly and says: "I can't deny that, you look amazing." Jo stays as far away from the bed as she possibly can and runs out. Dart laughs and yells: "Bye gorgeous! Give that boy the birthday of his life!" 

Jo yells back: "Oh I will. Bye handsome! Have a good day at the beach!"

She grabs the key with the surfboard key chain attached to it and puts it around her finger with a smile. She walks out and meets Jake halfway, where he hands her a breakfast. Jo thanks him and walks over to Adam and Shaun's house. Adam is waiting for her and silently welcomes her in. He whispers: "Upstairs and first door on the left." 

Jo walks up the stairs and knocks on the door. She hears Shaun mumble: "Leave me alone, dad! I am not celebrating my birthday!" Jo hides a giggle and opens the door. 

She walks in and asks: "Are you sure you're not celebrating your birthday today?" Shaun sits up fast and stares at Jo with his mouth open. Jo smiles at him and says: "Happy birthday, pretty boy." She sits down on the end of his bed and holds out the tray with the breakfast on it. 

Shaun is still staring at her and mumbles: "Are you really here? Wearing that?" 

Jo chuckles and asks: "Want me to pinch you?" He shakes his head and takes the tray from her. Jo looks at him and sees he's still very confused. He sips the coffee and looks at the food. He grabs a croissant and breaks it in half, holding one half out to her. 

His voice is a bit hoarse when he says: "Eat it Jo. I'm sure you haven't had breakfast yet." Jo blushes slightly and takes half of the croissant from him. She eats it in silence, giving Shaun some time to gather his thoughts. He enjoys his breakfast, without saying anything and then puts the tray down on the other side of his bed. 

He looks at Jo and says: "Jo? I would love to have a proper hug from you for my birthday. But that means you will have to go downstairs and wait for me there." He blushes and looks away from her, taking a deep breath. "I am not wearing much and I just can't in here. It's already very weird that you're in here." Jo gets up and nods, making sure she doesn't make it worse for him. As she is about to close the door he speaks in a hoarse voice. "Thank you. So much."

Jo smiles and walks downstairs. Adam calls for her from the kitchen and pours her a cup of coffee. He hands her the cup and asks: "Was he surprised?"