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Neighbours	By : That-Girl-Han Category: Twilight Series > AU/AR > Het > Het Views: 2455 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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OK, so sitting around in the waiting room for three hours is pretty boring. I started to wait outside but I got cold and the staff told me to stop blocking the entrance. To be honest, that insulted me a little. I mean, it was a set of double sliding doors, just how big does she think I am? Gosh.
I thought Jacob would have gotten released by now, but no. To be honest, I’m quite sick of waiting for him. I’ve read every magazine here at least twice, not to mention I’ve been coughed on from both sides of me and quite frankly, I now want to go home and peel off my skin. I dropped the magazine in my hand on the little table in front of me and headed to where Jake was again. Surely, he must have calmed down by now.
I quickly walked to his little cubical. The more time I spend here, the more I felt sick. I peeked my head around the curtain, and sure enough, Jacob is still lying there. Only now, he’s wearing a hospital gown with the bed cover draped over his legs and hips.
“Hi!” I beamed as I walked in.
Jacob rolled his eyes when he heard my voice. That isn’t good. I stepped closer and gently squeezed his leg. He flinched away from my touch. That really isn’t good.
“Are you…mad at me or something?” I asked, letting my brow furrow.
Jacob looked at me. “I don’t know. Am I?”
I swallowed. Jacob hadn’t ever acted like this before. Not even went I spilled orange juice on his cream carpet. Or when I accidently knocked over his stereo and broke it.
“Jake,” I gave a weak smile. “I’m sorry about what happened, but it’s not my fault. I didn-“
“It’s not your fault?!” Jake exploded. “You were the one with the fucking handcuffs; you were the one with the fucking cock ring! And now, I have to lay here and be fucking on show for everyone! Not to fucking mention what the guys will be saying at work now. So, if anything,” Jacob ran a hand through his hair. “Yes, this is your fault.”
I let out a breath. “Are you pissed because people have seen your…you know.” I gave him a knowing nod. “But don’t worry, though, it doesn’t look too small or anything. It’s probably because your cold-“
“Ness!” Jacob cut in. “Just…go home.”
“What?” I asked taken back.
“Go home.” He said sharply.
I shifted on one foot. “No, it’s OK. I don’t mind staying with you.”
Jacob crossed his arms and grumbled something incoherent like a teenage brat.
“What was that?” I leaned forward to make sure I caught it this time around.

“I don’t want you here with me.” He met my eyes. “Go and leave me alone.”

I gripped the phone in my hand. My nails dug in to the plastic as I listened to my mum drone on about tomorrow. Which would normally be fine but I still hadn’t gotten around telling her that Jacob wasn’t coming. Well, he hadn’t spoke to me since that night, and even then the last words from him were ‘leave me alone’, so that’s exactly what I did. I didn’t even know if we were still together, but since it’s only been three days, I’m still hopeful. Although, I did call him a couple of times and I did send him a few texts. But I think his phone is broken or something…
“Mum, mum, mum! I have something to say.” I jumped in as she took a breath. “I don’t think Jake will be able to make it tomorrow. I think he’s got something planned with his parents, actually.” I lied hoping that my mum would ask me a million questions about it.
“What? He can’t be! I’ve brought the chicken now and all the fresh vegetables. Not to mention all those little trimmings –“
“Mum, if you’re pissed about wasting all that food then I could bring Jen with me.” I rubbed my face, suddenly feeling exhausted. Truth was, I hadn’t been sleeping much lately and I hated to admit that it was because me and Jacob weren’t on good terms at the moment.
A heavy sigh came from the other end of the phone. “I suppose so. Maybe he could pop round once he’s finished doing whatever it is with his parents?”
I cleared my throat, trying to rid of the lump that I didn’t realise I had. “Maybe. I’ll ask him.”
“Be sure that you do because I’ve had the carpets cleaned yesterday and I think your father is going to give the front room a lick over when he gets back from golf.”
“Mum, what on earth for? You’ve gone to too much trouble.” I supressed a guilty sigh. I should have known my mum would go OTT with Jacob visiting.
“Renesmee, it is not every day that you bring home a future husband, is it?”
“We’re not getting married. I never said we were so please get it out of your head.”
“Don’t be ridiculous! Of course you will. It’s only a matter of time now. First the house then marriage and before you know it, you’ll be pregnant.”
“Mum,” I groaned in to the phone. “I really don’t-“
“EDWARD! Get off that machine! RIGHT NOW!” Mum’s voice bellowed down the phone, I flinched away from the piecing scream. “Darling, I have to go. See you tomorrow.” She said before hanging up.
I placed the phone back in the cot on the coffee table and sat back. I suppose I should ring Jennifer now and see if she would come tomorrow. I leaned forward for the phone, when my eyes caught on the number for the house in Greenwich. I still hadn’t gotten round to ringing up. I wasn’t sure if there was much point, to be honest. Then I reasoned with myself, I wasn’t getting any younger and eventually I wanted to move in to a house, so why couldn’t it be now? Besides, if Jake didn’t want to move in with me anymore, then so be it, although, I tried to not dwell on that point. I took a hold of the phone and the number and began to press the buttons.
I held the phone to my ear as it rung.
“Alriiight? Craig Murphy ‘ere.”
I paused for a moment. What the fuck was I going to say?!
“Umm, Hi! My name is Ness and I’m calling about, erm, the house in Greenwich….” I trailed off, hoping that he didn’t have more than one house in Greenwich to rent.
“Oh yis! Ay yous intiested in it, dun?” He said in his thick Liverpool accent. I had to concentrate just to understand that he was saying.
“Yes. I was just wondering if it would be OK to view it.” I asked.
“Dat would be sound. “ He said and then added after a pause, “Whun suits yous?”
   “Uh, whenever.” I nervously chuckled. “Whenever is best for you is fine.”
“Or'rite. Wa' about in an ‘owa? Dat sound alriiight?”
“An hour?” I asked stupidly. “Well, the thing is, my boyfriend won’t be able to see it today so that might be a problem.”
“That's OK. Yous tinnie come back fe a second view'n next week wi’ yer fella, if yous like.”
“Oh. Excellent.”
“That's settled dun.” Craig said. “I'll see yous at de residence in about a 'owa.”
“Oh, um, quick question.” I took a breath. “Could you tell me the address please? My boyfriend was the one who saw the house.” I said, feeling like a bit of an idiot. What kind of person asks to view a house but doesn’t know where it is. Oh yeah-me.
“Norra problem. Do ye nah greenwich village?”
“Yes.” I replied.
“It's juss off Greenwich Village; de fairst exit afti de Co-Op. Yous should see de property sign in de front gardun. Numba one 'undred and five.”
“Really? It’s lovely around there.” I said. It was really nice around Greenwich Villiage, however, the only problem was that it was a bit expensive around that area, to be fair. I wasn’t sure if we could even afford it. But Jake said we could.
“Yeah it is. Anyroad, I'll see yous inabit. T'rah fe now.”
“Byee!”
Once I got off the phone to Craig, I immediately rang Jennifer. She agreed to come with me to view the house as well as dinner tomorrow at my mums. I slung my bag over my shoulder and headed out. I was walking in the car park when I suddenly froze. Jake was getting out of his car. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go over and say hello or hide behind a car. Although, I wanted to hide like a child, I forced myself to man up. I lifted up my chin and strode over to him.
“Jake, hi!”
His head jerked up at the sound of my voice. “Hello.”
“How are you?” I asked casually as I took him in. It was obvious that he hadn’t shaved in a couple of days nor was he sleeping well, by the looks of the dark shadows under his eyes. His hair was messy and un-kept. The sight of him was worrying.
He gave a weak shrug. “Fine.” He rubbed his stubbly chin. “You off anywhere nice?”
I began to grin at him. Finally, we were talking. This is progress. “Yes, I’m going with Jen to view that house in Greenwich.” As I said it, I soon realised that it probably wasn’t the best thing to say, especially as we were meant to view the house together.
Jacob blinked a couple of times. “Oh.” I watched his Adam’s apple bob up and down as he swallowed. “I see.”
“For us!” I said with a hand gesture, motioning between the pair of us. “I rang up earlier and the guy told me that I could see it today.” I half expected Jake to break out in to a smile or something but he didn’t. He didn’t even look at me.
“Sure.” He grumbled, his eyes watching a bird hopping around on the bus shelter.
I followed his gaze then let out a sigh. I looked back at him. “Come with me.” I said with a friendly smile, despite me wanting to burst in to tears at his sudden coldness towards me.
“No thanks.” He stuffed his hands in his pockets then met my eyes. “I’m gonna take it easy.”
I nodded. That was probably true, he looked like shit. “OK. What about tonight? I’m sure I could ring up Craig and re-arrange it-“
“No. I’m working tonight.” He said, with a hard edge in his voice.
“Oh.” I licked my lips. This wasn’t working, I’d need another approach. “Maybe next week?”
“Maybe.”
Before the awkward silence could take over, I quickly dived in to another topic of conversation. “Been anywhere exciting today?” I asked, having a sly peek in his car.
Jacob leaned himself against it. “Just the hospital.”
My eyes shot to his face. “What?! Are you…..” When I realised why he had been, I stopped myself. “Is it…you know…better?”
“Depends.” Jake folded his arms. “If you would class it hurting like hell when I piss or when I walk, or fuck, even when I get dressed better, then sure why not. Oh, not to mention that the pills they’re giving me, makes me physically sick and kicks me in to insomnia. But other than that, I am fine and fucking dandy!” Jacob was no longer speaking in a controlled voice, he was practically shouting.
“Jacob, please calm down.” I kept my eyes at the floor. “It is even wise for you to be working tonight, when you’re obviously not feeling very well?”
After a pause, Jake replied in a much softer tone. “Probably not. But I need to get out the flat.”
“OK then.” I pursed my lips in a tight line. I was probably pushing my luck with this next question but I couldn’t help myself. “Look, is everything OK between us?”
He just shrugged. “’Course.”
I clucked my tongue at him, suddenly becoming in patient with his moody childish behaviour. “No, it isn’t. Why have you been avoiding me? I haven’t don’t anything wrong.” I exclaimed throwing up my arms. “It wasn’t my fault that the ring got stuck on your penis! I only wanted to spice up our sex life.”
“You know, Ness, I’d agree with you, but then we would both be wrong, wouldn’t we?” Jacob practically snarled at me. “You just can’t seem to understand how this whole thing has not only caused me physical pain but has humiliated me in ways you cannot imagine. I had to spend two hours at the hospital today with my dick out, letting every fucker see it and have a feel.”
“It’s not fair to blame me for the whole thing.” I retorted, feeling the heat rise up in my cheeks. “It was an accident. I didn’t plan for this to happen.”
“Yeah.” He nodded. “But I’m paying for it now, aren’t I?”
“God!” I spat with sudden anger. Why couldn’t he just understand that what happened was a bloody mistake! “You are such a child! You stand there all sad and feeling sorry for yourself and, you know what? It really doesn’t suit you. You’re behaving like a little brat! It’s not attractive at all. I would never blame you if the situation was reverse!”
His jaw clenched. He opened his mouth but quickly shut it again. I watched him as he exhaled and his shoulders slumped slightly. “But it’s not, is it?” Before I could jump back in to the argument, Jacob spoke again, this time with a low voice. “Look, I don’t mean to be an asshole. I’m just tired. I’ve gotta go.” With that, Jacob began to stride past me and in to the building without even looking back.
I just stood there for a couple of moments, not sure what to do. Should I go after him or just leave it for now? Mmm, I wasn’t sure if that was progress or not. But I suppose on the plus side, he didn’t break up with me. Or, maybe he did but I’m just too thick to even realise it? God. Trust me to get myself in to shitty situations. Argh. I hurried to my car. Jen would know what to do. She always knows what to do. Honestly, I think she could have her own Dear Sally problem page.
   I drove to her house in a hurry and parked outside. I honked the horn a couple of times before Jen came rushing down the path.
“Alright. What’s the rush?” Jen huffed as she sat herself down in the passenger seat. “So where is this bad boy then?” She asked, clipping her seat belt in.
I looked in the side mirror before I pulled out. “Just off the Co-Op in Greenwich.” I told her as we started down her long road.
“Really?” Jen asked as she got her mobile from her bag. “Posh.”
“Uhuuh.” I replied. “I think I’ve ruined my relationship with Jake.”
Her head turned towards me. Jennifer’s brow furrowed. “What over a little mishap?”
“It’s not little to him.”
“Ness, he’s a man. He’s going to over react about everything.” She said casually as she went back to typing on her phone. “You know what their like when they’ve got a little cold. It’s all ‘ Ah, I’m dying!’ with them. Man flu, I believe it’s called.”
As I turned on to the main road, I replied. “Yes, but he doesn’t have the man flu. He’s going on like he’s cock is going to suddenly drop off.”
A chuckle came from Jennifer. “I think its bruised his ego more than his cock, Ness.”
“That’s not just it, though.” I gave her a quick glance before turning my eyes back to the road. “The pills they’ve given him are making him ill. And he isn’t sleeping very well. Not to mention he’s all crabby and horrible to be around.”
“Ness,” Jennifer said. “Have you thought about it like this, the reason Jake is pushing you away because he’s obviously ashamed and embarrassed that you’ve seen him in a horrible situation. Men don’t like to be seen as weak.”
“I don’t see him as weak!” I exclaimed, suddenly offended by the suggestion. “I’m not shallow. Besides, I’ve had enough of my own embarrassing shit happen to me.”
Jennifer snorted. “Ah, like the time when you farted during your gynaecology exam?”
I pursed my lips and gripped the steering wheel tightly. “I should have never told you that.” I grumbled, feeling the heat rise up in my cheeks all over again. I changed doctors after that incident. “Besides, she shouldn’t have pushed down so hard on my stomach.”
That made Jennifer giggle hysterically. “I can imagine that happening!” She said through fits of laughter. “I can totally see you laying there with your legs open and letting one drop!!”
“Yes, OK. Enough about me and my gas thank you. We were talking about Jake.” I stopped as we approached a traffic light and looked at her. “I dunno what to do.”
“Look, it’s simple,” she said reapplying her lip gloss in a compact mirror, “you’ve seen him in an awkward situation, so I suggest you do that same. That’ll make you even.”
My eyes returned to the road as I pulled away. “I don’t understand.”
“I think you should handcuff yourself to a railing outside a pub on a Friday night dressed an as original oompa loompa. The orange skin, green hair and everything.”
“What on earth for?”
“So you two can put this silly thing behind you.” Jennifer said casually as she dropped her mirror and lip gloss back in her back, “you’d be absolutely slated by everyone who saw you, not to mention, you’d probably end up on You Tube as the freaky girl who handcuffed herself to a pole looking like a oompa loompa. That would make you even.”
“Errr…..” I frowned. “No thanks. I’ll think of something else.”

I pulled up along the kerb outside the house. Just from here, it looked like a proper family home. It was semi-detached Victorian house. It had bay windows on both the ground floor as well as the top. Plus it had a garage and a drive next to the house. This place looked great. I followed Jen up through the gate and along the path to the front door. I had noticed that the path way was constructed with little tiles. Before we even got to the front door, it swung open and a man stepped out. I had to admit, I was expecting an older bald man but Craig was nothing like that. He was slim, tall and he had sandy blond hair. He wasn’t at all bad looking.
“’Allo, ladeees. Ay 'ope yous found it or’rite.” Craig said.
Jennifer gave me an odd look. It had appeared that she struggled to understand a word he said as well. I smiled at him. “Yep, it wasn’t hard at all. Hi, I’m Ness. We spoke on the phone.”
He stepped forward with his hand extended. “Iyeh am Craig, and yer...” He turned to Jennifer.
“Jenny.” She smiled as she shook his hand.
“Me and me missus ay de landlords and we live juss next doer,” He said with a light chuckle.
Jennifer giggled. “Talk about neighbour control.”
“Dat exactly it.” Craig grinned. “Shall we bowl in side and 'uv a blimp around?” He said, stepping out of the way of the front door. “Afti yous.” He said, allowing me and Jen to enter.
The hallway was lovely. Cream walls, natural oak floorboards. The room was narrow but it still looked fine and the staircase was against the wall on the right side. There were two doors along the left wall, probably the front room and the dining room. And down the hall was another door, which would take lead to the kitchen. I followed Jen as she opened the first door on the left. Sure enough, it was the front room. It was a surprisingly spacious room. It even had a fire place, which by the looks of it, didn’t work anymore, but it still added character to the room. The bay window allowed for the light to flood in.
“This is really nice,” I said as I walked in and swiped my hand along the mantel piece. “That’s a good idea.” I pointed to the shelf fitted in between the front wall and the little wall where the fire place came out. They were also on the other side.
“This place is cute.” Jennifer mumbled as she looked out of the front window. “Is there a lot of traffic along this street?” She asked, turning towards Craig.
“Not at all. Alot o' families live e'yer.”
I nodded. “And this fire place – does it work?”
The corners of his mouth twitched. “Me missues said ter say dat it does, but unofficially, it’s dead.”
I smiled in return. “Ah, I see. Well, that doesn’t bother me. I’d never use the thing anyway.”
I walked out of the front room and entered the second door on the left. Again, with cream walls and oak floor boards, it was only slightly smaller than the front room. But it did have a nice window looking out in to the garden.
“And this would the dining room?” I asked as I walked further in.
“Dat would be correct.”    Craig nodded.
Jennifer smiled as she looked around every corner. “These floor boards; they are the proper ones, aren’t they? They won’t have to be ripped up or anything?”
Craig violently shook his head. “Nope. Deez wuz replaced a couple o' years back. If yous wanted ter, yous could put overlay on’d terp and 'uv carpet. Oer yous could keep dem as dee awe.”
Jennifer nodded and took a couple of steps. “They’re abit loud, Ness.” She said with a frown at the sound of her footsteps.
“Only a little. I quite like it.” I gave her boots a frown. “Besides, you’re wearing platform shoes, what do you expect?” I said as I headed out of the room and towards the kitchen.
The kitchen wasn’t that big, but it was a fairly long room. The room had an oak finish with oak cupboards and flooring. The counter tops were a dark marble. It was a really nice room.
“Through thuz is de utility rewm and a lew. “ Craig pointing down the room where another door was.
Jennifer gave me another ‘what the fuck did he just say look’. I had to admit, even I didn’t understand. “I’m sorry, what’s down there?” I asked just as Jennifer poked her head around the door.
“A utility rewn and lew.” He repeated.
“Oooh!” Jennifer said loudly. “A utility room and a loo! I gotcha now.”
“That's wa' ay said.”
“And the door to the garden!” Jennifer called. “Which is in a desperate need of a trim, Ness. I can’t imagine anyone likes a brushy garden.” She said with a little smirk as she walked back down to the rest of us.
I gave him a friendly smile. “So could we have a look upstairs now?” I asked, eager to see if it was anything like I imagined. So far this place was the one for us.
“O' cose.” Craig shrugged and stood out of the way of the door frame.
Jennifer came up behind me as I was marching up the stairs. The upstairs was a bit confusing. The stairs were sort of a spilt stairs and just off the top were two doors and up the couple of other stairs was another two doors. First off, I looked in the two doors that I first saw as I walked up the stairs. The one closest to me was a bathroom while the other was a bedroom, overlooking the garden. It wasn’t a bad size either. Then the other two rooms were both bedrooms also. The master bedroom was at the front of the house. It really was nice and cosy. And I liked the bay windows in the bedroom.
“This place is really quite something.” Jen told me as she opened a cupboard door on the upstairs landing.
“I know right. It’s perfect.” I grinned at her. I’ve already fallen in love with it. After all, when you know, you know.
And it really was. Despite the whole house having the same colour schemes in every room, it was easily a family home. I knew Jake would love it as well. I wanted to call him right now and tell him everything about the house but I was certain he’d just grunt at me again.
“Do yous like it?” Craig said, standing the corner of the room.
“Absolutely.” I grinned. “How much a month is it to rent?”
“£1.900.” Craig folded his arms. “And dat includes yer utilities.”
“Really?” Jen asked, completely gobsmacked. “That’s pretty fucking good Ness. Especially in Greenwich. Most houses go for at least £2.500 per month.”
“Yeah. Ay should 'uv mentioned dat we're lewk'n ter sell on’d eventually. So, its somth’n ter thinks about.”
I gave Jen a little smile. “That’s even better.” It would give us enough time to save for a mortgage. “So, say if me and my boyfriend got this place, we could buy it off you privately?”
“Yeah, if yous did but it's quite popular, ter be 'onest.” He said rearranging the curtain. “We did 'uv an offer fe it last week, but de buyers pulled out. Ay can't imagine it'll be on’d de markit fe long.”
My grin quickly dropped. “Really? Shit.”
Jennifer stepped closer. “Put an offer on it, Ness.”
“I can’t.” I rubbed my brow. “Not without Jake. What if he doesn’t like it?”
Jennifer rolled her eyes. “Why won’t he? It’s great for you two.”
“Yes, but don’t forget we’ll having a little trouble at the moment.” I wiggled my eyebrows knowingly at her, without wanting to say too much in front of Craig.
“Craig, how long do you think this place will be on the market for? A rough guess.” Jennifer turned to him with her hand on her hip.
“Oh, terugh question.” He rubbed his chin. “We're already gett'n quite alot o' people want'n ter see it again so probably until de end o' de month.”
I mentally worked out it was already the 22^nd. Bollocks. I let out a heavy gush of air.
“Ness, that’s alright. You could bring Jake along in a couple of days.” Jennifer said.
I shook my head. “I don’t think he’ll even come and view it. I asked him if he wanted to come along and he just said no.”
“Bring him later.” She replied.
“He’s working.” I replied. “God, it’s so frustrating. It’s not like I can even force him to come here or anything.”
Then I had an idea. I can’t believe I didn’t think of this sooner. It was so genius! Of course I could bring him here, he just wouldn’t know it!

“Craig, could I ask you of a huge favour?” I smiled sweetly at him.

OK. So, two hundred and forty eight candles later and everything was set. Jennifer has called Dex and ensured me that he’ll sendJacob will come when I call. Because Dex is a higher level than Jacob, he had ordered Jake to carry out fire alarm checks on houses that rung up and asked for it. I was happy with calling up and pretending there was a fire but Jen told me about the Home and fire safety check initiative. So, when I call, he’ll give Jake this address and he’ll fall in to my trap. Mwhuahaha!
I had finished putting the last candle upstairs. I still couldn’t thank Craig enough for letting me do this, although, I did have to pay him one hundred and fifty quid. I nearly told him where to stick it, but I managed to remain myself. After all, I was doing this for Jake.
I rushed back downstairs to front room where Jennifer was finishing the rectangle, which would be where the sofa would go – symbolically, of course. I had furnished the whole house with the candles, since it was completely empty. Since it took me and Jen about three hours, it was now dark outside, so if I lit them it would look pretty cute.
“I’ve finished the bedroom.” I told Jennifer as I walked around the room, trying to remember what the square thing was that I had made. Oh, yes. TV.
“Thank fuck for that. My back is killing me.”
“Anyway,” I looked at my watch. “It’s half eight. I think now is a good time to do it.”
Jennifer stood up and looked at me. “What are you going to say?”
I licked my lips. Ah, I hadn’t actually got to that part yet. “I’m gonna wing it.” I waved my hand dismissively at Jennifer as she tilted her head and clucked her tongue. “It’ll be fine.” I reached in my pocket and fished out my phone.
“Gimme Dex’s number. I’m gonna do it now before I chicken out.”
After Jennifer gave me his number, I dialled and held the phone to my ear. He answered on the fourth ring.
“Yeeelooo?”
“Dex, its Ness. I’m ready.”
His voice was suddenly strained. “OK. I can’t talk at the moment, mum. But, I’m sure he’ll be there soon. Alright? Gotta go, bye!”
I shoved my phone back in my pocket and smiled at Jen. “He’s coming. Start lighting them now.” I told her as I pulled my lighter from my jean pocket. We both zoomed around the house lighting all the candles and dimming the lights down low. I hadn’t bothered with the kitchen or bathroom, because, well, that’s obvious, isn’t it? And I didn’t bother with the two other bedrooms. Partly because we didn’t have enough candles and I couldn’t be bothered. After I had finished lighting all the candles in the master bedroom, sat myself on a step feeling the nerves start to bubble away. I had never done anything like this before; I wasn’t sure what the formalities were. What if he told me get lost? What if he doesn’t even like the house? Oh god. I took a deep breath. There was no point in getting all worked up, was there?
“Ness, Jason’s here!” Jennifer hissed at me, running down the hall towards the kitchen. “I’ll hide in the downstairs looo!” She shouted over her shoulder before slamming the door behind her.
Before I had time to compose myself, a couple of hard knocks came at the door. I paused to take another breath as I smothered down my hair while I walked down the rest of the steps and to the door. I had a quick look through the peephole – Jake was standing there humming to himself. Every time I saw him in his uniform, it gave me a shock. It was sexy. His yellow puffy uniform seemed to suit him incredibly well. He stood there casually with his helmet in his arm.
I swung the door open. He took a few seconds before he spoke. Obviously confused.
“Ness,” He furrowed his brow. “What are you doing here?”
I smiled at him. “Come in. I’ve got something to show you.”
He shook his head. “I’m supposed to be checking alarms……” He said slowly.
“Jake, you’re not.” I stepped aside. “Dex sent you here for me. Now get in.”
Jake begrudgingly stalked inside. I closed the door behind him as he turned on his heel. “What are you doing? “He snapped. “I don’t appreciate you wasting my time like this.”
“I’m not wasting your time. Now shut your face and let me speak.”
“Ness, I don’t know what the fuck you’re playing at but there had better be a fire somewhere otherwise-“
“You’re right.” I told him seriously. “There is. It’s in there.” I pointed to the front room.
Jake narrowed his eyes at me before slowly making his way in to the room. I followed him, keeping my eyes on him. He turned around and gave me a questioning look. I just pointed to a lit candle.
“There’s the fire.” I smiled at him; hoping the joke would defuse the tension.
“That isn’t funny.”
“Yes it was. You’re just being grumpy. Now, in case you didn’t realise this, but this the house you told me about the other night.” I could see Jake was about to cut in but I got there first. “No, Jake. Shut up. It’s my turn now.”
“Ness-“
“Jacob, shut the fuck up. Just listen to me, OK?” Jake was about to lunch himself in to a fit so I held up my hand silencing him. “OK?” I said again, this time a little firmer. Jacob nodded. I smiled to myself. “OK. This is the front room, obviously. And it’s bare so you had to imagine that the outline of the candles in the sofa. One could go here and the other there.” I pointed to the other rectangle. I moved in the middle of the room with my arms flying around trying to explain. “The TV could go here. And we could get a coffee table for the middle of the room, since it’s big enough and these self’s up here could be for DVDs, books, or whatever.” I looked up at Jake. I couldn’t see his exact emotion but he was looking at the shelf’s with an interested expression so I took it as a good sign. “Of course, we’ll have to paint it and you know, really make it our home but that’s OK. C’mon there’s more.” I took a hold of his hand and lead him to the dining room. I felt a swarm of butterflies as Jacob intertwined his fingers with mine. I hadn’t really realised that I had missed Jacob.
As we entered the dining room, I stopped us by the wall. I had arranged a long rectangle as the table and little squares for the chairs. “In here, the table go could here or there,” I looked up at him, he was studying the candles. “Or anywhere you wanted really.” I added before pulling him away and to the kitchen. “Obviously, this room is pretty self-explanatory. Plus, it’s cute, isn’t it? And through that door is a utility room and a loo.” And Jennifer – but I didn’t say that. “C’mon, let me show up stairs.” I dragged him along, our hand still laced together.
I banged on the bathroom door. “That’s the bathroom.” I said as I pushed it open. “You know, again, self-explanatory. Luckily, it’s not an old hideous design either, so we wouldn’t have to pull it out and redo it. Of course,” I looked up at him. “If you wanted to rip that bath out and put in one of those really posh ones with that extra feature that makes it like a mini-jacuzzi, then I won’t protest.” I smiled. The corners of his mouth twitched. I tugged him along to the bedroom overlooking the garden. “This could be a spare room…or maybe a children’s room. And it has a great view over the garden.” I said before pulling him along to the other bedroom. “That’s just another bedroom. Or it could be a gym or whatever.”
Once we got outside the master bedroom, I paused and looked at him. “This would be our bedroom. It’s the nicest one.” I grinned pushing the door open. I dropped his hand and walked around the bedroom. “Our bed could go here, so the sunlight would pour in to the bedroom in the mornings. Uhh, wardrobes could go there,” I motioned to the corner of the room. “Or whatever.” Then I took a deep breath and readied myself for what I needed to say next. I faced him with a gentle smile. “Truth is, Jake, I don’t really care where what goes. All I care about is being with you. I want us to be together. I know I should have said this months ago but the longer I went without telling you, the harder it got. And trust me,” I grinned at him.” I’ve wanted to say this to you so many times. Jacob, I love you. And I know you’re mad at me for breaking your penis and I’m sorry. I really am. But I just want us to-“
Jacob closed the distance between us, his arms wrapping around me, crushing his lips to mine. Our kiss was fiery and sweet at the same time. I held on to his shoulders tightly, afraid that if I let him go, he’d turn back in to the grumpy git. His hand brush hair away from my face before cupping my cheek.
“Ness,” He whispered, his hot breath tickling my mouth. “I should be the one saying sorry. I was acting like a complete wank spash.” He smiled faintly at my giggling. “I know it wasn’t your fault. I was just angry and I wanted someone to blame. I should have never taken it out on you the way I did, I’m not perfect and I know that. I’m so sorry, baby. Please, forgive me.”
I pulled his face closer to mine. Slowly I pressed my lips against his. “Of course I forgive you, you stupid fart.” I mumbled before diving in to a new kiss with passion. He met my own, his tongue trailing along my bottom lip. His tongue in my mouth sent shivers down my spine. I melted in his arms, finally relived that everything was good again. We pulled away to catch our breath.
“And by the way,” Jacob said gently, his fingertips lightly dancing on my cheek. “I love you too. Probably more.”
“Nope. Not possible.” I shook my head with a grin. “You’re talking shit.”
Jacob’s eyes twinkled. “Nah, I’m not. I’ve loved you for absolute months, Ness. Every time I wanted to say it to you, I just lost my cool.”
I giggled. “Your cool? Jake, I don’t think you have a ‘cool’.”
“Well, I don’t anymore, remember, you broke it.” He teased with a cheeky wink.
I erupted in to laughter, Jake joining in too, a real throaty sound. I hadn’t realised how much I had actually missed him these past couple of days. He still looked worn out. The dark shadows under his eyes didn’t seem to have gotten better even with his taking it easy earlier and he still had the scruffy chin hair. In a way, the extra chin fluff looked quite nice. I reached to his hand and took his helmet from him, popping it on my head. It felt heavy. “Does it suit me?” I asked, pursing my lips in a silly pose.
“Very nice.” He replied, taking my other hand and lacing out fingers together. “So, this house, huh?” He asked, looking around the room.
I nodded, the oversized helmet knocking back and forth on my head. “Do you like it?”
His mouth twitched. “Yes. Although, I think we might have to rethink the furniture. I’m not keen on the idea of a candle bed.”
I grinned at him, wrapping my arms around his waist. “I’m sure we’ll come up with something.” I rested my head on his shoulder, his helmet starting to make my head hurt a little, as one of his arms draped around my shoulders.
“Let’s get it.”
I jerked my head up to look at him, the helmet rattling and nearly rolling back off my head, “Really?!”
“Yes,” his other hand wrapping around me, pulling me close. “I want us to start our life together.”
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