Lover

Chapter 27: Ultimatum

"Baby is this too much?" I ask as I show him my fifth outfit.

"You look great." He says.

"You've already said that." I laugh.

"C'mon were going to be late."

We arrive at the restaurant and I see Debbie, or I guess I see my mom.

"Hey Debbie." James says getting her attention. She turns and her face lights up when she sees me.

"Hi sweetheart." She says standing to give me a hug. "Jimmy you look handsome."

"Thanks Debs." He says making me laugh. Debs that's funny.

"So how are you two keeping this a secret when everyone knows you're dating?" She asks as our food is brought to us.

"Uhhhh." I drag. "I don't know we just do." I dismiss.

"Hmmm, what was the first thing I told you two when I found you guys in a closet?" She asks.

"To be careful." Jimmy and I answer.

"Exactly, and I'm hearing things around the coaches."

"Like what?" I ask.

"Just things like other girls mentioning how Katherine Bosa and Jimmy G are friends and Katie and Jimmy hangout when Nick isn't around."

"Debbie, that's so small I'm sure it's nothing." I say getting defensive.

"Okay, I just thought I should mention it."

Dinner is spent Debbie proudly telling James stories of my cheerleading days.

"This was great." I say as we finish our dessert. "You should come over tomorrow so I can cook you dinner." I suggest.

"You're not gonna invite Jimmy?" She asks.

"Oh we live together."

"Oh." She gasps. "Really?"

"Yeah." I say happily. James holds my hand and I can see Debbie relax a little.

"Cool. I was actually wondering if you wanted to come to a yoga class with me."

"Oh I would love that!"

"Ok then, I'll text you the address."

"Thanks Debbie." I say giving her a hug before James and I head out.

"I think that went really well." I smile as we enter the loft.

"Yeah, but I'm a little worried about what she said."
"Baby it's nothing." I dismissed it before going to the bedroom to change.

I wash my makeup off and put my hair in a messy bun. I change into a tank stop and shorts before climbing into bed.

"Baby?" I call out when I don't see James come. I walk out quietly and find him staring out the window.

My feet pad across the room as I make my way to him.

"What's wrong baby?" I ask as I snake my arms around his waist. I rest my face on his back waiting for his answer.

"I don't want to go get in trouble."

"Trouble?" I repeat. "Trouble for what?"

"Katherine come on."

"James."

"I just don't want to get in trouble."

"We'll be alright." I assure as I move to hug him properly.