Lover

Chapter 9: Happiest place on Earth

I get dropped off home and am super quick to pack a small bag enough to fit four outfits and all my hair and makeup stuff. I hop in the shower rinsing away the stress of today. I text James to tell him I'm ready as I finish changing.
Nick storms into my room and I can tell something is wrong.
"Who the fuck are you actually going with?" He asks and I'm able to delete our texts.
"Kristen." I say and as if I'm cue she messages me.
Kristen: outside :)
I grab my bag and Nick follows me out. I see her in the car smiling at me. Nick looks surprised and walks over to her.
"Take care of her." He says. "Don't do anything stupid." He says as he gives me a hug.
"Why did you come into my room like that?"
"Mullens told me something and I was stupid enough to react to it, but have fun Cub." He says as he hugs me.
I get into the car and let out a huge sigh.
"Cub?" She asks.
"Oh Joey is big bear, Nick is smaller bear, and I'm Cub." I explain.
"Oh like on instagram? So that would make you kbcub?"
"Yes ma'am." I smile. She drops me off at Jimmy's and I see he's already in his car. I go inside and he kisses me.
"Hello." I smile as he pulls centimeters away from my face.
"Hey." He says. "You ready?"
"Are we driving there?"
"No we'll fly." He says as he starts to drive.
"Nick scared me." I say.
"Why?" He asks.
"He like busted into my room asking me who I was really going to LA with, did you tell anyone you were going?"
"Just a group of guys, but there's no way they'd tell him I didn't even mention you."
"He was working out with the other Nick."
"Mullens?" He questions  I nod in response. "Yeah he wouldn't tell him." He shrugs off.
"You know this is bad for your carbon footprint." I say as we get into the private plane. "Do you not care about the environment?" I ask as I'm served champagne.
"I do, but also it's quicker." He says with a guilty laugh.
"Hmmm." I silently judge him.
"Can I ask you a question?" He nervously asks.
"Sure." I say.
"Are you like Nick....politically?" He shyly asks.
"Are you asking if I idolize the president?"
"Yeahhhh." He drags.
"I don't." I laugh and see a wave of relief wash over him. "Yeah my family and I differ on politics." I shrug.
We take off and he holds my hand tightly.
"I was dying to hold your hand that first time, but George beat me to it."
"I could tell." I tease. "Why were you so mean to me?"
"I don't know, it was fun."
"Fun." I scoff as I lean my head on his chest. "So what are we going to do?"
"I have a few ideas." He says as his hand slides down to my ass.
"Absolutely not." I say looking up at him.
"C'mon we have like half an hour."
"No." I giggle moving so he grips my thigh. "There's people on here."
"So, they expect it?" He smiles but I can't help but get an uneasy feeling.
"From you?" I ask moving to stand up.
"Oh no, that's not what I meant." He explains.
"What's your number?" I ask as I sit in the seat directly in front of him.
"Katherine." He sighs. "C'mon."
"What is it?" I press.
"You don't want to know that."
"What is it James?"
"Twelve." He awkwardly says.
"Including me?" I ask crossing my arms.
"Thirteen." He corrects making me gasp. "I'm just messing with you." He laughs reaching to hold my hand. "It's twelve."
"You've been busy."
"12 year process." He laughs. "What about you?" He asks and I shake my head.
"What about me?"
"Body count. Let's hear it?"
"A lady never tells." I wink before pulling my hands away from his grip.
"C'mon." He says.
"Including you?" I ask, making him smile and nod. "Two."
"Two?!" He repeats a little louder. "Are you serious?"
"Yeah." I shyly reply.
"But..."
"But?"
"You're gorgeous, a cheerleader, and you went to college." He lists like puzzle pieces.
"I was enrolled in the school the same years as my brother." I point out.
"How?" He asks.
"I'm smart, took a lot of summer classes and got in early, I just wanted to leave the house." I proudly say.
"So he made sure no one was around?"
"Yeah, and the guy that did attempt to get close was...injured." I say.
"Bosa punches just hit differently." He says making me smile. "So just two?"
"Yes James, just two." I shyly reply.
"Hmmm." He says and I notice he sits a little taller.
"Don't go get an ego."
"Baby I already had that." He winks. "Do you feel differently about me knowing?" He asks as we prepare to land.
"No." I shake my head.
"Why?"
"Because I knew it was going to be a high number." I shrug.
"Ouch." He says holding a hand to his chest. "It's like that?"
"Did you expect me to think you were a virgin?" I ask.
"No, but.." he trails off. The words Nicky told me ring in my ear he's a womanizer.
We land and there's a car waiting for us. He gets in the driver's seat and I am in the passenger seat.
"So where are we going?"
"You'll see." He says he winks as he holds my hand with his right.
He drives us to a nice hotel and checks us in.
"Should I get dressed?"
"Yes." He says as he unpacks his clothes.
"Cute? Casual? Formal?" I ask.
"Cute." He smiles "but comfortable."
I change into a white tube top, black and white striped pants white sneakers and I throw on a yellow jacket on. My hair is still straight so I just touch up my makeup and grab some sunglasses still it'll be sunny for at least two more hours.
I walk out of the bathroom and notice he's gotten dressed too, he's wearing a black short sleeved shirt ripped jeans and grey Jordan's.
"Is this alright?" I ask him.
"It's perfect." He smiles. He grabs the car keys so I grab my tiny backpack and follow him out.
"So where are we going?" I ask getting impatient after 20 minutes of driving.
"Be patient." He asks.
20 more minutes go by and I see a sign that says Disneyland way, no way. I'm going to pretend I didn't see it because Jimmy Garoppolo bringing me to Disneyland is too good to be true. Then I see him turn into the parking garage line and my heart drops.
"Are you serious?" I ask swallowing them knot in my throat.
"Bria told me, and no one should be left out of a Disney trip." He says. I lean over the divider and kiss him, it's gentle and I get lost in it until a car honks and we're pulled out of the daydream. He parks and we go through security and we get into a tram that takes us to the park.
I look around in awe as he drags me along to the ticket kiosk. He purchases the tickets.
"Which park do you want to do first baby?" He asks as we stand in between both.
"Disneyland." I say.
"Okay." He nods leading the way inside. I see Mickey made of flowers and he leads the way.
"Read that." He saying pointing to a bronze sign
"Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy." I read and get excited.
"First things first, I believe you need something to complete the outfit." He says. I look down at myself confused as hell. "The ears baby." He laughs.
"Oh right." I say mentally kicking myself for not knowing. He takes me into a shop where there's four walls covered in different themed Mickey ears. What the hell how can I choose? After 15 minutes of browsing I decide on the sequin black and white polka dot one with a red sequin bow.
"Which one are you getting?" I ask seeing he didn't grab any.
"Headbands with hair this good?" He asks, pointing at his hair, "I don't think so."
"Please." I beg giving him my best puppy eyes.
"Fine." He sighs grabbing a black cap with black ears. I smile contently as we buy them.