Not Over You // j.g. (wattys 2015)

Four.

Lia Conrad

The whole breakfast was better than I expected. I talked to Johnson most of the time. The only time I talked to Gilinsky was to ask him for some salt. But I guess it's a step right?
We all walked back to our hotel rooms. Johnson and I are sharing a room, hoping it'll make it easier to get my mind off of Gilinsky. It worked a little but not much. Mostly because I know that he's in the next room. Johnson and I have been doing movie nights which is perfect to get my mind off of things for a while. And tonight was one of those nights.
"Alrighty. We've got 'Mean Girls', 'G.B.F.', or 'Ted'." He said. I thought for a moment.
"Mean Girls definitely." He nodded, agreeing. He placed the disc into the player and took his seat next to me and the popcorn. As the movie started, I could feel Johnson sneaking glances at me.
"Jack, is there something you need?" I looked over at him.
"No. Why do you say that?"
'I can see you looking at me."
"Well, if you know that I'm looking at you, then you're looking at me so it makes it even." He looked nervous all of a sudden. I grabbed the remote and paused the movie then turned the tv off.
"Jack, are you okay? Is there something you need to talk about? You know you can tell me anything." He nodded slowly.
"There's something I need to confess."
"What is it Jack?"
"Lia, I understand that you still love Jack and I get that but, I um," He hesitated. "I love you and I want you to be with me. But, I'm not going to push anything but, I just love you. A lot. And I completely understand if you don't-" I cut him off by smashing my lips into his. His smooth lips moving against mine. He released from me.
"Is that a yes that you love me back?" He whispered, our foreheads pressed together. I bit my lip, smiled, and nodded.

Maybe this with Jack could get my mind off of the other Jack.

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It was finally time for the Magcon show today and we were on our way to the convention room.
"Race you there." Johnson challenged me.
"You're on." I said and I started running in front of the others.
We made it to the convention room way before anyone else. "I totally won."
"Um, no you didn't. I totally got here first."
"Oh yeah right!" I said laughing. Jack came up behind me and grabbed me by my waist and lifted me up off of the ground.
"Oh my goodness, Jack. Put me down right now!" I said laughing.
"If you say I won!"
"Alright alright. You won, you won." He set me back down on the ground and turned me to face him. He leaned in and his lips touched mine. His lips lingered there for a few seconds before he pulled away.
Everyone else started to walk into the room.
"Alright guys, VIP is going to be here in a few minutes so get ready." Bart called out. I turned to look at Johnson.
"During the meet and greet, try not to find a girl prettier than me." I winked.
"Not possible." He looked down at me and kissed the top of my head. I gave him a hug and went off to the side.

I just hope that Gilinsky seeing us together won't cause any drama.