[ Well, shit! ]
(This quote is made for Jackson)
( Vienne POV )
Sitting anxiously, I was shifting into my seat constantly. This guy in front of me won't shut up and I don't want to offend him but this is too much. Throughout that one-sided conversation, I paid no attention to him, all my focus was on Jackson. Why did he leave so abruptly? Is he okay? Yes Vienne, Think positive, he is okay. Dude does this guy even breathe?
"Hey man enough Can you please shut it?" I finally snapped. His eyes went wide and he stopped on whatever crap he was saying and I immediately felt bad, "Look I am sorry but I've gotta go, Excuse me." And I 'excuse' myself from there. When I got of out the room with my bad slung loose, I met with a sight of a jumping Sara and a laughing Jack. I sigh in relief. Thank God he's okay. "Oh hey Vienne, was the Josh guy treating you-" she was cut of by a bag shoved in her arms followed by a quick shut up from my side because I did not think anything and jumped on him like I am seeing him after a year. Few moments later he hugs me back, tighter in fact. This feels nice.
( Author POV )
Jackson was laughing at a jumping Sara, It might look like she was happier than him and Jackson thought Vienne is really lucky to have a sister like her. He might not show it, but this realization was another new feeling for him. He felt like there is now a new reason for him to wake up, to smile, and to live his life to the fullest so that she can do the same. He didn't know if she felt the same way or not which for a second stung like a needle pinch but again the commitment he made, even though vaguely about keeping that adorable smile of her alive and that vague commitment seems like a big deal to him now, he was determined to keep her happy, safe and protected.
Just as he was thinking about her, she came out of the class. Only if he thought his smile could grow even bigger, it did. She jogged towards him, and he felt his heart beat fasten. Shoving her bag in Sara's hands, mumbling something and hopping into his arms like a lost puppy found it's owner. He stumbled back a little, smile not leaving his face when he felt her warm breath on his skin. Chills ran through his body along with a tingly feeling. Her small arms wrapped around his neck. If Sara widened her eyes a little more they'd definitely fall of. *Silently screaming without audio.* Thankfully no one saw her or else they would definitely think she has lost it and she kind of did. Collecting herself, Sara took backward steps, showing the clearly blushing guy thumbs up and swiftly moved out of the situation, giving the two a little privacy before anyone else disturbs it.
As Sara left, he processed the scene he was in. His crush in his arms. He doesn't know how did he resist that welcoming warmth coming from her body, the second he realized this, he cloaked her frail figure in himself. In her embrace the world stopped still on its axis. There was no time, no wind, no rain. Jack's mind was at peace. How could it be that he hadn't seen this side of him before? Nevertheless, he felt calm.
The spark was on both sides though. Vienne had been hugged before, but never like this since her Parents passed. There was something so warm, something that felt right, smelt right. She let her body at ease, her muscles become loose. He gave her the respect of an equal but cradled her like a cherished child. In that embrace she felt her worries go away as if there weren't any since a long time and her head take the support of his hard chest which she could easily fall asleep on. Perhaps the hope had been there all along, but she was too oblivious to find it. She felt his soft gaze on her, and whisper something, "Hey... You alright?"
She took her buried face out, arms still linked and pouted, "Tell me are you alright or not?" his eyes landed on the strands coming out of her messy bun, the ones he always resisted the urge to push back, but not today. Sliding a loose one behind her ear, he caressed her cheek replying back, "Yes, I am absolutely fine, why do you ask that though?"
The instant he did the hair thing, the exact moment there was a flutter of butterflies swaying down her belly. She heard the question barely but could make out what he meant, "You just randomly bolted out of the class, and it looked like something was wrong, also your friend is annoying." she rolled her eyes. Jackson chuckled, "He is annoying so I recommend stay away from him or else he'll eat your brain out and No, nothing is wrong Vi, I was just bored." Not thinking much about his reason, Vienne shrugged it off because he focus was diverted to what he just called her. Damn that boy is having some effect on her. Before she could say something, the bell rang and crowds for students flooded in the hallway.
Muttering a disappointed curse under his breath, he unwillingly let Vienne slip off his embrace, both missing the touch instantly. "I'll see you in practice?" she asked hopefully and he nodded with a smile. Jackson Kenner was getting fond of smiles now.
----------------------- TIME SKIP--- LUNCH--------------------
"I swear, physics is the world's most boring subject ever." Sara whined and Vienne agreed. Taking a seat in the cafeteria, Vienne's eyes seem to look for somebody, who Sara very well knows, "He won't be here.... The soccer match is here, their coach has put up a notice that all players will have practice from lunch till dispersal." Sara said, taking a bite of her sandwich. Humming, Vienne returned her gaze back to the table, twisting her spoon in her untouched rice. "You planning on eating it?" Sara asked, no response. "Look Vi, I have seen all of your phases but this- this is started getting annoying now, you getting lost in your dream world- Figure things out bro, maybe you might realize what has been so obvious and what you truly have been feeling all along."
Vienne was confused, what is she trying to say? "Anyways, I have art and craft right now- see you at home?" Sara left Vienne with Very, deep and intense thought.
On her way to the Cheer practice, she was still wondering about what Sara meant? Realize? Obvious? Feeling? Damn her sister can be tricky sometimes. To divert her mind off that topic, she causally looked around her for something, anything and then Boom! Perfect, in fact the best Distraction she could ask for. Jackson playing soccer. If it was not already hot enough, the temperature definitely went way up...
Even though he was a little far away, she could tell by the visible way of him wiping his face with the hem of his Jersey that he was sweating. His loose medium wavy hair, bouncing in the dry air as he runs behind the ball. His muscles flexing and face fixed in one stern expression of determination and a little aggression as he scored a goal. It was really hot in there.
The coach's whistle brought her attention back in reality. "Take a five boys, good job" The bald man said and all the boys started scattering around. Although she was still shamelessly gawking at him, his face lightened up at he noticed the girl standing at the very corner on the field. Forgetting his water, he decided to run towards her instead. Vienne expression uplifted at the sight of Jack coming towards her, which turned into a frown as he approached her, "Jack, Why are you here, you should have water and stuff right?" She asked stepping close to him.
shrugging he answered, "Meh, you don't often visit me here so I though I-" before he could complete, she handed him her bottle, "Here, have this, I don't want you to die because of me. I am too young to go to jail." Scoffing on her statement, he accepted the water. When he was handling it back, a fast Football dashed towards them and hit Jack's arm with a "puff" sound.
Though Jackson did not even move an inch, it was a big deal for Vienne. Dropping her bottle down, she gently put her palm where the ball hit, the happy mood changing into a super concerned one. She turned towards the direction where the ball came from, apparently some freshers were playing a little too rough game, "Watch it Idiots!" she shouted. Turning her attention back, she started blowing on the spot as if there was a big stitch wound there instead.
Jackson watched her with awe, his lips twitching in a soft smile. No one ever has shown such concern for him just for a minor hit. Even though it did not hurt him at all, he let her do whatever she was doing, the pleasant touch of her hands on his skin were feeling really comforting. He never thought he would ever carve this touch, but now as she was here- he realized he does.
"Jack, are you- are you okay? does it hurt? Shall I-" she looked up at him, her worried eyes meeting his calm and collected ones. "Why- why are you smiling? it doesn't hurt?" she asked confused, He took her shaking hand in his, radiating a line of current through her veins, "I was never hurt on the first place, it just felt good seeing you care." he said so normally, like he doesn't care if his feelings got out in any way or not. The magic of the moment was heavy on him, and he liked it that way.
The coach's whistle called all the boys back. Jackson smirked and winked at her, turning around to join the field again. Now here Vienne was left once again speechless. She picked her bottle up and came back in the outer campus. Spotting a bench she took a seat, mind rushing with random things. Sara's words slowly made its way back and simultaneously, so did the incident occurred seconds ago. Everything was starting to make sense now. It all fit like a puzzle piece and when the last piece found its match, it was like a click, of a switch. Like a sudden wire connected.
Her body straightened, eyes widened and mind froze. She let that thing just settle inn. Well, Shit!
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Well, shit!!
It is happening people, its real!