1:Real - Joshifer (Floating Feathers Trilogy.)

Chapter Four

~Recap~

" You know, filming the movies, it's like we've become a little family," Liam says.

" Yeah, it feels like you're my big brother!" I say.

" No," he frowns. " That's not what I mean."

" What then?" I ask.

" Like I love you," he blurts.


~End of Recap~


" In a cold night, there will be no good nights, there will be no goodbyes, to turn and walk away."

Real - Joshifer

Chapter Four

Why am I never prepared for this? Why can't everybody just want to be my friend, rather than being 'in love' with me?

" Liam," I whisper. " No, I- I don't-"

" Jen, I've seen the way you look at me," he whispers. " Don't lie to yourself."

" I'm not!" I say.

" What's going on in here!?" Josh's voice sounds from the hall.

I get up. " I, uh, Josh, I think we should go," I whisper, walking into the hall. But Liam grabs my arm gently, twirling me round to face him.

" Don't. Lie." He says firmly.

Josh takes a step forward, pushing Liam's hand off me. " Hey, watch it, man." He says. He takes my hand and leads me out the door, and towards his car. " I'll pick yours up later."

I nod, and climb in to the passengers seat. Josh climbs into the drivers seat and starts the car.

" What was going on in there?" He asks, driving out of the car park.

" Oh, nothing," I say cheerily.

" What was going on?" He says more firmly.

" Liam has feelings for me," I whisper.

Suddenly, Josh is fuming. " I'll fucking burst his face," he growls.

" No," I laugh. " No, don't do that. Josh, I don't have feelings for him. It's okay."

He sighs angrily. " 'Kay," he says.

" What about a McDonald's?" I ask happily.

" Sure," he smiles.

We drive towards the local McDonald's, then head through the drive through.

" What d'you want?" Josh asks.

" Um, a Chicken McSandwhich, and a Caramel Iced Frappe?" I say.

" Okay," he smiles.

We drive round the corner and to the little machine. " Hello, and welcome to McDonald's," the voice sounds through the intercom. " What can I do for you?"

" A Chicken McSandwhich, a Caramel iced Frappe, and a Big Mac meal please," Josh says.

" Is that all?" The voice asks.

" Yeah," he says, rolling his eyes.

We collect our food and head towards Josh's house. " You can stay at mine tonight," he says.

Suddenly, my mind is racing. What does he mean stay at his? As in. . . Sleep together?

No, Jen, stop being so stupid. He doesn't mean that! We've barely even been going out for a week!

I nod, sipping on my frappe. " Sure," I say.

I can't sleep with Josh anyway. I'm not over Nic- or am I? I don't 'love' him anymore, but I feel for him. Anyways, I guess I don't love Josh either.

Or do I?

Shut the fuck up, Jen.

Josh laughs. " What!?" I snap.

" You said your thoughts out loud," he says.

I feel myself go pale. " How much?"

" Telling yourself to 'shut the fuck up'," he says.

I hold in my sigh of relief. I nod. " Sorry,"

After a while, we're in the car park. Josh parks neatly and we climb out the car. We walk towards his house and walk inside.

" Come on, it's twelve o'clock. We should get to bed." He says, pulling me up the stairs.

When we get into his room, he strips off, apart from his boxer shorts and climbs into bed. I feel my face flush.

" What?" He smirks lopsidedly.

I shake my head. " Nothing," I strip off apart from my bra and underwear and throw on one of his over sized shirts. I climb into bed.

He holds me tightly and I give him a peck on the lips, burrowing my head in his chest. I sniff in the scent, listening to his steady heartbeat, until my eyes close and my world is plunged into darkness.

- - - * * * - - -

When I wake up, Josh's strong arms are still cradling me. I try to get up, but I hear a moan. " No," Josh whispers.

" Yes," I smirk.

But then he nuzzles his face into my neck, his warm breath tickling me.

" Fine," I say. " Five more minutes."

He chuckles, and I vibrates against my skin. I sigh pleasurably.

Five minutes later, I force his arms off me and jump out of bed. He groans, but climbs out as well.

I pound down the stairs, and he follows, but at a slightly slower pace. He opens his fridge and grabs the pack of bacon, throwing it on the frying pan.

I pull the shirt over my head and put it on the table. It's too hot. Then I see Josh staring. " Like what you see?" I mimic his voice.

He shakes his head and looks back at the bacon.

The door bell rings and Josh walks to get it. I hear someone push there way through, and before I can throw the shirt over my head, Liam's voice says, " Jennifer?"