One last try / Jenna Ortega

Chapter 28

Jenna's Pov:
(9:40 pm)
my hair was in a messy bun, and i was wearing my oversized pjs, i busted out of my bathroom throwing my clean clothes on the bed, i sprinted to grab my keys and wore his jacket.. I'm not playing around anymore, as i ran downstairs my hand reached for the front door knob, when my mom called for me, "where you going this late?" she asked, while washing the dishes, "Leo's" i spat in a rush, i took a quick step to exit the house, but got interrupted, "you finally decided to confess your undying love to them?" she teased, with a funny tone in her voice, what the fuck? "what?" i chocked, turning slowly towards her, with a very confused expression

"sweetheart, if there's one thing i know about you, it's that you are never comfortable with anyone.." she began confidently, she was now wiping her hands with the towel, and turned to face me leaning on the sink, one eyebrow raised and a small smile, "but this Leo.. You go to their house, even though it's for a project, you normally wouldn't smile about having to go there.. You wear their clothes, and keep their jacket which you have on right now, and i think i should mention the uplifting impact this boy has on you.." she crossed her arms staring me down, she knew exactly what she was on about,

was my mom trying to obviate my feelings for them? I stood there shocked, my lips slightly parted, my face muscles hanged, and my eyes wide open, my breathing was slow but heavy.. "not to bring up the fact you're going to find them right now, my mom tightened her lips, and raised her hands up shrugging, before turning around to finish the dishes, she was right.. I always knew all of these things she just told me, i just never wanted to accept them, i never wanted them to become reality or act on them, i feel uncomfortable with this feeling, i was never interested in anyone, i found it a waste of time and disgusting,

"well go before you change your mind, i'd like to see you in a relationship for once" she told me with a little giggle, i didn't want to ruin her dreams by telling her i wasn't going over for that, or was i? I didn't have time to overthink again, i don't overthink, i just do. I nodded, while furrowing my eyebrows, and took a huge leap towards the door, pulling it fully open, i rushed down the sidewalk, i had only my phone and keys on me, i was inhaling and exhaling deeply, basically doing breathing exercises, so i don't run out of oxygen when i'm there, it's only been 10 minutes since he texted me that.. And i don't wanna do this over text, i don't even know what i'm gonna do, but it'll come to me when i'm there, whatever happens.. Happens

I finally started to reach the mexican motor guy, my heart started racing, and i felt sweat starting to form on my palms, my breathing got a little shaky, just like my legs did, but it's barely noticeable, i gathered myself as much as i possibly could, and knocked on the door, i heard footsteps come down the stairs, i started to silently panic again, i quickly brushed it off, trying to remember how much of a bitch i was before meeting Leo, how i didn't care about anyone or anything, and how i wasn't affected by someone.. The door opened revealing Leo behind it, he looked down at me, as his eyes slowly widened a bit, i looked up breathing aggressively through my nostrils

"is it too late?" i worried, while trying to keep a straight face, "for you? Never" she replied while stepping to the side, allowing me to enter, it took every inch of me not to react, i was trying to keep myself under control, some random person that i met a couple weeks ago was not about to make me freak out, i walked up to their room, and they followed behind me, i was avoiding eye contact, while waddling back and forth around his room, he took a seat on the edge of the bed, "Jenna" they softly spoke, trying to get my attention, i snapped out of that state and stood in front of them, while playing with my fingers

Leo's Pov:
Jenna's stood before me, with an anxious vibe to her, i had texted her 20 minutes ago about her clothes, which was clearly an excuse to talk to her, very unlike me. As we were chatting she hinted me, that besides the movie, she also liked what had happened during it, between me and her, or so i thought, and i wanted to let her know that i'm kind of into it too, which is a huge mistake because i never show vulnerability, that feeling doesn't even live inside of me, "listen i know this is unexpected, i'm probably disturbing you at this hour-" Jenna started blurting out, blinking rapidly and waving her hands around, i shut my eyes for a second and sighed,

"i know why you're here" i interrupted, she stopped ranting and looked at me dead in the eyes, shocked, "why am i here" she asked, while widening her eyes even more, she stood there in surprise, please let this be the reason why she's here, or else i will literally seem like a fool, "the messages?" i slightly pondered, "yea and.." she started, but then looked to the side hesitating, i stood up, and looked down at her as she looked up at me, her eyes were so soft and warm, her lips were parted, subtly showing her two front teeth, "we don't have to talk about this right now, i can see you're struggling, but just know.. We're on the same page Jenna.." i assured her, as her eyes got bigger, she took a sharp breath, her expression changed, and her chest was now moving rapidly, well i hope we're on the same page..

Jenna's Pov:
We're on the same page?? He feels what i feel? How does he know what i feel? He doesn't, or maybe they do.. I don't know, i was freaking out over this, it's sweet of her to make me feel comfortable, and not push me to talk about it, and maybe they were right, "i agree, we don't have to discuss this" i agreed with her and looked away, he raised an eyebrow, "do you wanna sleep here tonight?" they offered, their gaze softened, and their voice was sweet.. I know i'm supposed to be keeping distance, and not trying to create a relationship, or anything romantic.. Which meant sleeping in the same bed as him would cancel all of that effort,

But honestly i couldn't give a fuck about my fears and doubts, because i feel safe around Leo, i feel nice, and comfortable, i can be myself without getting judged or feeling like i am, i can talk and laugh how i want, i don't have to hide anything, and honestly just sitting in the same room as them is so relaxing and satisfying, they provide such warmth in me, and most of the time he doesn't even do anything for me to feel this way, i just do, and right now, i know, that what i wanna do, is sleep here, cause why not, why hold myself back on this new feeling, i'm gonna be in a relationship sooner or later, but we don't have to think that far, i'll take it as a sleepover for now,

"yea i'd like that" i shyly smiled, tucking a piece of hair behind my ear, he smiled back, oh god.. "are you wearing your pajamas under my jacket?" he smirked, while grabbing my hands, lifting them up to his chest, "mhmm i am" i flirted, checking him out, and slightly feeling butterflies by his touch, "ok then, i'm gonna lay down, so if you wanna join" he informed me, as he slowly let go of my hands, and took a step back climbing in his bed, i then flashed a sexy smirk, and slowly unzipped his jacket, they scoffed rolling their eyes at me, now adjusting themselves on the bed, with his legs wide open, and hands behind their back, i let the jacket drop to my feet, i began to climb on his bed and curled up next to him, as we both got under the covers, this feeling.. It was majestic, i felt like i actually belonged in here, like this was a missing part of me i didn't know i had, this was the right place to be, this is what i always needed,

my back was turned to him, so they scooted closer to me, outlining my body with theirs, while swiftly planting their arm around my waist, and as he did he tightened his grip bringing me even closer, i silently gasped, could feel his warm breath against my neck, it was so subtle and relaxing, i could even feel his heart beat, i wrapped my arm around his forearm, which was tiny compared to theirs, i got butterflies everywhere, i let myself fall into their arms, closing my eyes and completely relaxing, after a short time our heart beats synced, it was so nice, i never thought i'd live in a moment like this, and actually like it.. That brought a little tear in my eye, the feeling was so intensely amazing, that i didn't know how to handle it, i don't wanna leave this bed, and i could totally get used to this, he was holding onto me for dear life, big spooning me, and resting himself on my back, i loved it.. I loved this..