She's Been Running Through My Dreams
Chapter 4
Linda's POV
I surprised myself last night when I accepted Jack's invitation to stay. We talked all night and it felt so matural. I can't remember the last time a conversation was so easy to carry.
I opened my eyes and it took me a second to take in my surroundings and realize here I was. Jack's place. Right. We fell asleep.
I looked over at Jack. God he's so perfect, I thought. And he was. Or at least that's what I thought back then. I was so smitten by him it actually hurt... because I knew there was no chance a guy like him could ever even notice a girl like me. Guys don't want the quiet shy girl. They want the fun one. Experience taught me that.
I was looking at Jack, watching him sleep, his chest rising and falling slowly. I conteplated my next move. Do I wake him up? Do I leave quietly? Do I leave a note? But before I could make a decision, he moved.
''Are you watching me sleep, you creep?'' he murmured.
''Sorry.''
I could feel my cheeks turn red. My god, that's embarassing. Now he's gonna realize I like him.
Jack opened his eyes and as soon as he did, I realized that we were sort of almost half-hugging each other. I immediately started pulling away and getting off the couch.
I had millions of different thoughts running through my head as my anxiety started creeping in. I looked around nervously, I didn't know what to do with myself.
''No need to be sorry. I know I'm irresistable.'' he smirked.
I didn't know if he was joking or not. I couldn't tell and that made me even more nervous.
''I should get going.'' I said and I could actually hear the panic in my voice. Jack must have heard it too because he sat up very quickly and gave me a very concerned look.
''Are you OK?''
Nothing is wrong, you idiot. Stop freaking out. Calm down. I told myself.
''Yeah, fine. Just remember I got somewhere to be.'' I lied and gave him a super fake but very believable smile.
''At...'' he checked him watch. ''7am?''
Fuck. 7Am? ok. Doesn't matter. People have shit to do early in the morning. I thought.
''Yeah.'' I took a few steps towards the door. I grabbed my keys and the guitar tuner, then looked at Jack who was more than just a little confused.
''Thanks for the tea. And the talk. And a couch to sleep on. Gotta go. I'll see ya.''
With that I left.
I surprised myself last night when I accepted Jack's invitation to stay. We talked all night and it felt so matural. I can't remember the last time a conversation was so easy to carry.
I opened my eyes and it took me a second to take in my surroundings and realize here I was. Jack's place. Right. We fell asleep.
I looked over at Jack. God he's so perfect, I thought. And he was. Or at least that's what I thought back then. I was so smitten by him it actually hurt... because I knew there was no chance a guy like him could ever even notice a girl like me. Guys don't want the quiet shy girl. They want the fun one. Experience taught me that.
I was looking at Jack, watching him sleep, his chest rising and falling slowly. I conteplated my next move. Do I wake him up? Do I leave quietly? Do I leave a note? But before I could make a decision, he moved.
''Are you watching me sleep, you creep?'' he murmured.
''Sorry.''
I could feel my cheeks turn red. My god, that's embarassing. Now he's gonna realize I like him.
Jack opened his eyes and as soon as he did, I realized that we were sort of almost half-hugging each other. I immediately started pulling away and getting off the couch.
I had millions of different thoughts running through my head as my anxiety started creeping in. I looked around nervously, I didn't know what to do with myself.
''No need to be sorry. I know I'm irresistable.'' he smirked.
I didn't know if he was joking or not. I couldn't tell and that made me even more nervous.
''I should get going.'' I said and I could actually hear the panic in my voice. Jack must have heard it too because he sat up very quickly and gave me a very concerned look.
''Are you OK?''
Nothing is wrong, you idiot. Stop freaking out. Calm down. I told myself.
''Yeah, fine. Just remember I got somewhere to be.'' I lied and gave him a super fake but very believable smile.
''At...'' he checked him watch. ''7am?''
Fuck. 7Am? ok. Doesn't matter. People have shit to do early in the morning. I thought.
''Yeah.'' I took a few steps towards the door. I grabbed my keys and the guitar tuner, then looked at Jack who was more than just a little confused.
''Thanks for the tea. And the talk. And a couch to sleep on. Gotta go. I'll see ya.''
With that I left.
Notes
Super short chapter. Sorry. Next one will be a lot longer :-)
@Newyork_xo
I've been thinking about writing again. I really wanna continue this story, I just gotta figure out what happens next :)
9/6/16