You're the One

Chapter 8

"I don't know, I just thought-," I say but get cut off when Julie connects her lips to mine.

"I'm not leaving," Julie says when we pull away and I smile.

"Can I take you out on a date tomorrow?" I ask.

Julie smiles, "Of course."

She kisses me one last time before grabbing the bags she brought in. "I left to get breakfast. I got bagels and fruit," Julie says as she walks to the kitchen.

I watch as she walks over when I realize something. "Are you wearing my clothes?" I ask with a smirk as I walk towards her.

A blush rises to Julie's cheeks and I chuckle. "It's cute," I whisper in her ear as I wrap my arms around her waist from behind.

"Shut up," she says with a smile as she gets the food out.

"Thank you for getting breakfast," I say as I kiss the side of her head.

"You are very welcome," Julie says as she turns to face me.

"You're so beautiful," I tell her as I place a hand on her cheek.

Juli smiles and lays her head on my chest. Someone knocks on the door and I look at it confused. Julie pulls way from me, "Take care of that while I get breakfast together."

I nod and walk over. I open the door and see my sister. "Hey Hope," I say nervously as I close the door a little so she can only see me.

"Why did I have to hear from our cousin that you slept with Julie?" Hope asks with a small glare.

"Sorry?" I say like a question.

"If Julie hurts you in any way Tatum, I swear-," Hope says but an angelic voice cuts her off.

"I won't Hope," Julie says taking the door handle from my grip and opening it wider, "You're sister means a lot to me. She always have. I have no intentions of hurting her."

"Alright," Hope says cautiously.

"I'm okay Hope," I tell her and her face softens.

Hope nods with a small smile. "I'll see you later Tater Tot," Hope says making me roll my eyes and Julie laugh.

"Ok, bye Hope."

"Bye Tate, bye Julie."

I close the door and turn to face Julie. "Nice talk Tater Tot," Julie says while laughing.

"Shut up," I say while lightly shoving her.

Julie laughs more and walks back to the kitchen.

I have a good feeling about this.
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"So," Hailey says walking next to me, "How is everything with Julie?"

"We have a date tomorrow," I say as we get to the preparation room.

"Are you serious?" Hailey asks with a smile.

"Yeah, I asked this morning," I say as I get ready for surgery.

"That's great Tatum. I'm happy for you," Hailey says making me smile.

"Thank you. Now, are you ready?" I ask once finished.

"Let's get going."
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"Well, doesn't someone look tired," I hear once I enter my office.

"Hey, Jules," I say with a tired smile.

"The surgery was that long?" She asks as I take my jacket off.

"Yeah, but it was a success. So that's all that matters," I say as I sit in the couch.

"That's great," Julie says standing in front of me.

I smile up at her and grab her hands. She straddles me and I place my hands on her waist. "How much longer are you here?" She ask as I lay my head on her chest.

"Till two," I mumble and she runs her fingers through my hair.

"I brought dinner for you," Julie says and I tighten my hold on her.

"Not right now. I'm tired and I just want to hold you," I say and I feel her kiss the top of my head.

Julie gets off of me and stands up. "Lay down," she tells me.

"Why?" I ask confused.

"Just do it please," she says.

I lay down on the couch then Julie lays on top of me. She nuzzles her head into my neck and I wrap my arms around her. "Get some rest, I'll wake you up when you're needed," Julie tells me and I smile.

"Thanks JJ."

"Of course, Tay. Now go to sleep," she says then kisses my neck.

I close my eyes and fall asleep.
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"Tatum," I hear as someone shakes me lightly, "Tate, wake up."

"What?" I say as I open my eyes.

"Hailey came in, she said she needs you," Julie says as she stands up.

I look at my watch and see that it's midnight. "Are you going back to the apartment?" I ask Julie as she puts her jacket on.

"Yeah," she responds.

"Are you sure? You can sleep here and we can head back together. It's late and I just want to make sure you're okay," I say and Julie smiles.

"I'll be okay, I'll call if I need you," Julie says as she stands in front of me.

"Promise?"

"I promise Tay Tay," she says with a smile.

"See you in a little JJ."

"See you in a little," Julie says pulling me in for a kiss.

Julie leaves the room and I smile as she walks out. Right after Hailey walks into the room. "Time to get to work," Hailey says with a smile making me roll my eyes.

"Alright, let's go."
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Hey, everyone! I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. It's not a lot in this chapter, but Tatum and Julie seem to be off on a good start. Don't forget to comment, vote, and stay safe!