One last try / Jenna Ortega

Chapter 23

Jenna's Pov:
(5:45 pm)
we were in Niki's room, a classic girly room, clean and perfect, just like Leo's, they both had their own bathrooms, and posters from shows they like, this was a chance to get to know Leo a bit better through their sister, i don't know why but i wanna learn more about this person, i was sat on her desk chair while she looked through her closet for an outfit, she suddenly turned around with a pile of different clothes and accessories in her arms, and plopped them down on the bed, "wear anything you want from all of these and use my make up" she gestured, completely unbothered about the fact she was sharing with me

"damn Nik there's no need my house is a few blocks down and i think i'm fine" i insisted with a smile, she seemed bitchy but she's sweet deep down, "girl please it's not like everyday Leo brings a hot ass girl over, you're really pretty, when you first walked in i was like.. what is a girl like that doing with my brother?" Niki opened up, i blushed with all the compliments, but i was a bit confused as to what se meant "with him"?.. "we're not dating" i assured with a discreet smile, "oh i know" she smirked at me, does she know something i don't?

"i think he's into you though" Niki spat under hair breath while checking out a blouse, "doesn't seem it" i complained with a low tone, i have no fucking idea why i said that i'm so stupid, Niki's eyes went fully wide and she slowly turned her head to look at me, with her mouth hanging open, "i fucking knew it!" she shouted "No no i'm not into them" i ranted trying to cover my ass up, while throwing my hands out, and waving them around, "girl please, come on spill the tea, omg your gorgeous, Leo really knows what he's going for, i'm so happy right now" she squeaked jumping up and down, i smiled widely while covering my mouth and shaking my head, was i into him?

"i'll talk only if you do" i suggested, with a smile, "ask anything" she sat down looking at me with a serious face, she was really into the conversation, "what is he like?" i pondered, that's not a very juicy question, but it's what i wanted to know, "alright.. Are you sure you that wanna learn about him?" Niki reassured, i nodded in response, "ok, i don't tell just anyone about my sibling, but i think you're an exception, Leo is weird, you might already know this by the way he acts, their stupid face stays the same, they will rarely laugh and smile, but around you i've been seeing him more happy, which brings me joy, their not the type of person to be open or confident, he's very insecure and he doesn't love himself enough, Leo's a smart kid, he's always been kind of intelligent which pisses me off, but i do love him, we take care of each other and yes we live alone.. Any questions so far?" Niki told me,

my face has turned a little pale, and i was very allured by all of this, she was looking away not making as much eye contact as she usually does, i knew Leo was insecure, but why, he's so handsome.. And nice, lord, "if i may ask-" i started "you may" Niki cut straight to the point, i took a deep breath in, "why do you live alone?" i asked while rubbing my fingers nervously, "our dad left and our mom died 6 years ago.." Niki answered, "i'm sorry to hear that" i got a little upset, "it's all good we've been getting by very well honestly, he helps me a lot, their not the type that sits back asks for dinner and leaves the woman to do all the cleaning, no no that's not Leo" she was quick to mention while shaking her head,

"his scar.. I wanna know about his scar" i thought of something i always wanted to know, "i was waiting for this one" she smiled, "he was a rough kid growing up, and unlike now she used to be full of energy, full of love and very affectionate, she was bike riding with her pals this one evening, i was 11, and he was 10, they were doing stunts down the street when his bike suddenly tipped, he smashed onto the ground while the bike was still going, and the side of his face got dragged down the road about 1,5 block distance, they suffered from 2nd degree burns, and that's where he got it from" Niki sighed, "also he's a virgin" she quickly added, my eyes widened at the news and i adjusted myself on the chair, i gulped and started breathing really fast, "mhm.. Ok now start getting dressed while i ask you my questions" she smirked getting up to change,

"fair enough" i nodded giving her a thumbs up and taking in all the information, his face was dragged on the street? That must have been traumatizing, i felt so bad.. And he's a virgin too.. That might be useful to know, i stood up and started to look through all the clothes and accessories she shared with me.. "question one" she announced without turning to look at me, "do you like Leo" Niki was straight to the point, i started to overthink a little, "i might be.. i don't know i'm not really into relationships and stuff" i shrugged, finally opening up, it felt so odd, "well that's one thing you two have in common" she smiled,

so Leo doesn't like dating either.. But does he like me? As i looked through Nikis stuff i found a black top that revealed your shoulders, with white jeans, and hoop earrings, it looked nice so i decided to wear this, "question two" Niki shouted while i made my way into her bathroom, i took a step back to look at her, she turned to look at me too, gulping, this one might be serious "are you gonna hurt him" she nervously go out, i looked at her while tears started to form in my water line, i'm not gonna cry, "no.." i assured while nodding and holding back tears, "alright.. go ahead get ready" she gave me a little smile, i rushed in the bathroom,

i let everything fall in the sink, i held myself up placing both of my palms straight down on the counter, i'm so emotionally attached it's insane, i wanna take care of him, i wanna make them happy, i wanna make him comfortable, and confident, i wanna love them.. But that's not fucking me, i never go soft or let myself fall, i don't want to, but i don't fucking see the reason as to why not, i never actually talked about my feelings towards Leo, not even my best friends know, i'm not the type to hurt people, i'm the type that gets hurt, i think i do like them.. But that's it, i'm not gonna pursue anything,