It's been weeks since Jess and I have talked and neither of us have bothered trying to reach out to each other.
He's constantly been busy with the band and traveling back and forth from here to California.
And I've been busy looking for apartments in Paris and beginning my packing.
I mean you should have seen my mom's face when I came down the stairs with one of my boxes.
She just burst out crying.
You're probably wondering why I'm packing so early since school doesn't start till late August.
Well, I decided to just spend my summer in France, and get to know my new home.
So, I'll be leaving a few days after graduation.
I decided that since we only have 2 weeks left of school, I might as well get my talk with Jess out of the way.
I've spent the last few weeks thinking about our relationship, writing pros, and cons lists, and looking through pictures and videos.
I decided that I'm just not ready to give up on us.
I know we can make long-distance work, he just has to feel the same.
I take a break from packing and slump down on my bed.
I decided to look out of my window and I watched as a shirtless Jess with nothing but a towel hung low on his hips walked around his room.
Fuck I miss him.
I continue to stare at him like a stalker and suddenly he drops his towel.
MOTHER FUCKER!
He knows exactly what he's doing.
He's not even looking at me but a large smirk is plastered on his face.
Asshole.
My asshole.
Ew, that sounds weird.
Forget I just said that.
Jesse takes his sweet time getting dressed before he finally walks over to his window and opens it.
"Are we finally gonna talk?" He asks.
"Depends, are you gonna be an asshole again?"
"No promises." He chuckles which causes me to laugh a bit.
"Come over?" He asks.
"I'll be there in a sec," I say before closing my window and blinds.
I grab my phone and keys and head out.
My parents have been gone for the past couple of days, they're visiting my grandparents in Virginia.
So it's just been me.
I quickly walk over to Jesse's and I don't even get a chance to knock before I'm pulled inside.
I gasp when I feel his lips crash down on mine.
I know I should be stopping this and we should be talking about a more important matter but instead, I wrap my arms around his neck and pull him closer.
Don't judge me!
You would do this too!
"Jess!" I squeak as he wraps my legs around his waist and carries us up to his room, never breaking the kiss once.
"Fuck, I missed you Lils." He mumbles against my lips before laying me down on his bed.
"I missed you too."
We continue making out for a few more minutes...
Okay, a lot of minutes but you get the point.
"As much as I would love to continue this, we have to talk," I say before sliding off his lap.
"You're right." He says.
To be safe, I decided to take a seat on his desk chair.
He's way too tempting now.
Messy hair and plump lips.
Oh and the gray sweats.
Can't forget about the sweats.
"I spent the last few weeks thinking about us. There were times where I doubted us and there were times where I didn't and I've come to a decision." I start.
When I look at him, he looks super nervous.
He's biting his nails and he refuses to look me in the eye.
I reach over and move his hand away from his mouth and grab his chin so he's looking at me.
"I'm not ready to give up on this, on us," I say.
His eyes immediately light up and he lets out a sigh of relief.
"But Jess, I need to know if you're 100% willing to try long distance."
"I've been thinking too and I know I've been out of town a lot but I swear, I've been thinking. And I've realized that I don't want to lose you." He says while grabbing my hands.
Oh, thank god.
"Does this mean you're willing to try long distance?" I ask.
"Yes."
I immediately jump off the chair and tackle him into a tight hug.
"Babe I think you just punctured my lung." He wheezes.
"You have no idea how happy I am hearing you say those words." I laugh.
"There's one more thing." He says before getting up again and walking over to his closet.
He walks out with a black velvet box.
OH HELL NO
We're only 18!
Absolutely not.
I love Jess but marriage is not even in the picture.
"Uh, Jess..." I say wearily while looking around the room trying to avoid his eyes.
He chuckles before kneeling and opening the box.
I still refuse to look at it.
I mean would it be that bad if I say yes...
No no, stop Lili!
"Lili look at the box."
"Did you get new vinyls?" I ask, completely avoiding his previous request.
"Lili-"
Please don't be an engagement ring!
I slowly look down and...
It's a ring.
But not an engagement ring.
"Before you pass out, this isn't an engagement ring. It's a promise ring." He says.
I let out a sigh of relief.
"A promise ring? You mean-"
"It's always been you, Lili, even when we weren't dating. You were always the only girl who kept me on my feet, the one who didn't treat me any differently when I opened up about my attempt, the one who supported me through all my hopes and dreams, the one who put up with my crazy schedule, the one who helped me see beauty in things I never did before. I love you Liliana Akira Xu and I'm giving this ring to you as a promise that you're the only girl I'll ever want and need." He says.
I don't even bother trying to hide my tears, I'm a fucking wreck.
Jess is so good with words Jesus.
I guess that's a perk of dating a guy who writes all of his songs.
"Don't leave me hanging babe." He chuckles.
"Oh! Right. Yes, I'll accept your promise."
He quickly takes the ring out of its case and places it on my ring finger.
It's a beautiful gold band with diamonds all around it.
It's dainty and perfect.
I know some of you may think it's too early but honestly, sometimes you just know.
I can't picture my life without Jess.
Even when we despised each other, he was still a part of my life.
He loves me and I love him.
That's all we need.
He leans back up and gently places his lips on mine.
"You will be Mrs. Liliana Ramirez one day." He mumbles against my lips.
"Promise?" I smirk.
He chuckles before kissing me again.
We decided to spend the rest of our day together just laying on his bed.
"I noticed you packing up your room." He says.
"Yeah, I figured I'd get an early start in Paris."
"When are you leaving?"
"A few days after graduation."
"Have you booked your ticket yet?" He asks.
"Uh no but thank you for reminding me I-"
"Book 2 tickets."
What?
"What do you mean?" I ask.
"I talked to Ambrose, he's letting us stay here till the end of summer." He says.
"Really?!"
"Yep! Which means I get to spend my summer in Paris with my girl." He says.
"OMG Yay! Now we can take those cute couple pictures by the Eiffel Tower and go to the Louvre! Oh and-"
He cuts me off by placing his lips on mine.
"You still talk too much." He chuckles.
"Shut. Up." I groan.
Well, I guess things really do work out in the end.
It's crazy how one little lie about Jess and I's relationship morphed into a real relationship.
I mean these past few months have been fucking crazy.
I fell in love with my nemesis, I have a new group of friends who love me, my parents accepted the fact that I didn't want to become a doctor, and now I'm about to graduate and go to an amazing school in freakin PARIS.
I look down at Jess who is currently fast asleep with half his body laying on top of mine.
Stupid big man.
But I can't complain, I'm gonna miss waking up next to my giant.
Jesse Ramirez brought out a side of me I forgot I even had. He treats me like a fucking queen, he's there for me anytime I feel like giving up, he helped me realize what I'm passionate about, and most of all he's helped me learn to love myself.
It's gonna be hard not seeing him everyday but I know us, we'll make this work.
We'll get through this.
Together.
Liliana Xu and Jesse Ramirez.
----------Author's Note----------
It's crazy to see how much these two have grown since their first chapters.
Say goodbye to Miss Xu y'all.
Idk why I'm getting so emotional right now.
Hope you guys enjoyed the chapter!
-Pradabagg
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