Chapter 13

 (A/N: YAAAAY! IT'S FRIDAY, yet I know it's late, but whatevs, It's Friday sooo LWWY (Live While We're Young...ha it's better than YOLO, okay? Anyways,  thank you guys for reading this story, means a lot to me! Seriously, I'm so thankful for everyone.)

Chapter 13

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Lacy's POV

***Recap***

"Lacy? You can come out." James knocked on my door.

"No, it's okay." I responded while laying across the bed.

"At least let me come in?"

"I really just want to sleep...I'll see you in the morning or something..." I sighed, covering up, he must get embarrassed to show me around, I don't blame him.

"Please don't do anything bad, by the way...you're beautiful, darlin'." James' feet shuffled away from my door. I took a deep breath. Why must the world hate me this much? What have I ever done to deserve this?

~~~Morning~~~

My legs stretched out on the side of the bed, falling onto the floor, I lazily stood up. I raked my hands in my hair, noticing the amount of tangles that were in it, I searched for my brush and combed it out.

I could smell food cooking, ugh, I am so hungry right now, but aren't I mad at James? I kind of am, someone who's embarrassed to be around me in public doesn't deserve to see me at all, but starving myself to death shouldn't be the other option.

Stop acting so immature about this.

My mind was speeding through several thoughts, okay, I will take a shower and get myself decent, and then head down stairs, maybe I don't even need to talk to him. Yeah, I like that idea.

Time to face the music, or should I say: Time to face the James? No, no, that was just so stupid, why am I acting like this?!

"Good morning...darlin', how did," James started yawning, "how did you sleep?"

I gave him a simple shrug, slumping down into a chair at the kitchen table, he set down a plate of bacon in front of me, it was a couple of pieces, and then another plate with two pieces of toast already buttered, yum. I see the jelly sitting in the middle of the table, I decided to eat a few pieces before I started on that.

"Do you want to do anything today?" James questioned me.

I just kept eating, my head was still tilted down, I didn't want to look at him, not right now anyways.

"Please? Please talk to me? What did I do? I'm sorry..." James sighed, running his hands through his hair, or should I say bed hair, what a mess.

"Why say sorry when you don't even know what you did?!" I snapped, oops, now you're pushing it. I probably sound so rude, ugh why do I bother to be nice when I just snap later? No, I'm not bipolar, I have trust issues and no friends so how am I supposed to act?

"I-I don't know what I did...was it because I wanted you to be in your room? I didn't mean it in a bad way! I promise! Argh, look, let me make it up to you, what do you want to do? Anything? Go somewhere? Please don't look at me like that...I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" James frowned, giving me some space, but I made a face because I didn't want him to back away from me...I felt like I needed him...for comfort and to talk things out to me.

"I'm...erm, I'm full." I grabbed my plate and gave him what I didn't eat, and threw the crumbs away, putting the plate in the sink, he watched my every move. I even felt his arm brush mine.

"Please?" James pleaded, barely touching my arm.

"Surprise me..." I whispered to him, only about three feet away, a little smile started crept along his lips.

"Do you like movies?" James asked, his eyes becoming brighter with happiness, I gave him a small smile and a nod.

"Seeing as you're already ready, I'll just go put some clothes on, there is tea on the counter if you want any." James pointed to it, I was closer to it, but I watched him walk out first before I poured myself a small cup of it, knowing that I wouldn't want to have to pee as an emergency later on.

"Ready?" James walked in the living room where I had my eyes shut, just relaxing in the peaceful morning.

"Yeah." I stood up from the couch, stretching my limbs again, he twirled his keys around his pointer finger, and held the door open for me. He had on a t-shirt, a snap-back, chinos, and his well-known sneakers. 

The sun shined bright in our eyes and he handed me an extra pair of his Ray Bans, thank god because I don't think I would have made it towards his car considering that was so blinding.

"Thank you." I mumbled as he opened the passenger door for me and jogged to his driver's side.

"Anytime, darlin'." He whispered slightly, pulling out onto the road.

"What movie are we going to see?" I quizzed, knowing that neither of us suggested a movie, just the place was out there, hopefully we get there and they have good movies, otherwise it's one of those boring old dumb movies playing.

"I guess we'll have to see once we get there...I didn't actually think you, you were going to want to do anything with me today..." James frowned, but he was staring at the road, I frowned as well, more sad because I felt so guilty, he didn't do much wrong, it was probably for protection, considering he tried getting them to leave so quickly. 

I put my hand on top of his that was sitting on the consol, he glanced over at me, a shocked look on his face, but then shook it off as he fingers curled with mine until he changed positions so we were holding hands, it was cute...I've never felt this or ever had a feeling of friendship...relationships. Don't be stupid, Lacy, you guys are only friends, he didn't want to lose you like that and you're too ugly for someone like him.

"Lacy? You there?" He chuckled at me, I snapped out of my little fantasy world, and glanced at him, he was staring at me for a few seconds before putting them back on the road.

"Sorry, what did you say?"

"I asked you what type of movies you liked to watch the best, but maybe scary is something you probably couldn't enjoy, would it?" James rubbed his thumb gently across my hand while we were still holding hands.

"Oh, well I'm not in the mood for something scary..." I shook my head, I love romantic movies, I mean chick flicks if you want to call them that, they were something that I grew up enjoying because I always wanted to have a dream-y/perfect happily ever after with someone.

"Okay, let's cross Evil Dead off the list, and we should get out of the car considering we are parked now." James stared at me with a smile, releasing our hands as he pulled the keys out of the ignition, and we both came out of the car swiftly, he put on some sunglasses, and our arms were touching as we walked, ugh Lacy, just stop. This isn't like you.

I looked up at the titles on top of the building, seeing what they had playing in the theaters, oh my god...they have Love Actually playing...Oh my god...oh my god...

Wait, he wouldn't want to see that, it's a freaking love movie...

"So what movie are you gushing at?" James tried to see where my eyes went, he kept looking until I saw a smirk form on his lips.

"What?"

He simply ignored me, but kept his little smirk while dragging us to get the tickets.

"Two tickets for 'Love Actually.'" James turned to me, pulling up his sunglasses so he could wink, and then he put then back on correctly.

"There you go, have a nice day you two!" The man behind the glass said with a smile, eying me a little odd, but I brushed it off, good thing this place was empty, I didn't like it all crowded.

"Best seats in the whole theater, very back, perfect view, everything." James chuckled softly, there were older people in here, waiting, it made me smile to see them together, it was about three different old couples, it was nice knowing that there was always hope.

"What are you smiling at, darlin'?" James put his drink in his cupholder, watching me intently.

"Just the other people here." I whispered.

"What about them?"

"It's nice to see couples still together when they're older, I love seeing that." I smiled, lowering my head because I kind of felt embarrassed to tell him that.

"Do you think you'll be alone forever?" James asked, his face not happy nor sad nor angry, just serious.

"Sometimes I think that...most times I think it's just because I'm not that girl who is seen, I'm practically invisible..." I whispered, the more I spoke, the softer it got.

"And that is a load of crap, you are seen by others! Just because the people from your school don't like you, doesn't mean that others won't like you or ignore you, you're beautiful and smart, you don't understand how happy I am to have you in my life, it's amazing, here listen to this." James whispered, standing up, my eyes widened, what is he doing?!

"Can I have everyone's attention?" James called out, the couples all turned to see him, the movie hasn't started so the lights were perfectly on him, he was well seen, I bit my lip, scared of what he'll say.

"This girl right here feels unloved, hated, and not beautiful! I know you guys are an inspiration for her because she looks up to you guys with having strong love for many, many years. I met her about three weeks ago and have had the best time of my life, she brings me out much more than anyone else could. She's really insecure and intelligent, can I ask how long you've all been together, let's start with you guys." James pointed at the nearest couple, everyone was smiling, I kind of hid myself some, I was scared, very scared.

"We've been together for 41 years, 42 in seven months." The man smiled at his wife, they shared a short kiss, I smiled, getting back in my seat right to see everyone else.

"Evelynn and I have been together for 56 years and still counting." Another man said, his shaky hands pulling his wife into a hug.

"Robert and I have been together for 34 years, still going stronger each time." The woman smiled, planting a kiss on her husband's lips.

"See? You can build up on love over time, I actually have an important question, I honestly have been scared to ask...and erm...well, Lacy...will you be my girlfriend?" James stumbled over his words, my jaw dropped some, he put me in the spotlight, and this happened...everyone is staring at me, I can feel the heat rise to my cheeks, the hope in his eyes were killing me.

"I-I...I..." I got up and ran out of the movie theater, my eyes watered as I ran out, I couldn't do it, I didn't know what to do, I'm so stupid, but I felt extremely pressured, I felt like I was suffocated in a small box, it was pressing onto me hard, James was shouting my name, I hopped in his car, locking my side so he couldn't open it, but I forgot that this was a CAR, he had KEYS to them to UNLOCK it...idiot, but he went to the driver's side...starting up the car.

"I'm-I'm really sorry! I just really like you...and I-I wanted you to be mine...erm, I'm so sorry..." James murmured quickly, more tears fell down my cheeks, I noticed he started to cry.

"Why-why did you...do it in front of so many people?!" I cried out, covering my face because, well I'm one ugly crier, I hated seeing the tears, I felt weak every time I cry, but it happens so often.

"I-I was trying to...make it special...make you feel special..." James had a tear roll down his cheek, landing on his shirt, he stared at me with red and puffy eyes, I'm sure mine were worst.

I didn't say anything, I stared out of my window, silently crying, he pulled out, and headed back to his flat, we didn't say another word, but I did take a seat on the couch, hugging my knees to my chest.

James sat farther away from me while leaving the TV on Family Guy, he had his head on top of a pillow, he layed half sideways and half sitting up, I kept watching him, why did I break the poor boy? He likes me, he really likes me, and believed what we had was building up to something, what have I done? I'm a monster, how could I do such a thing.

I slowly crawled over to him while I took him into a tight hug, not wanting to let him go, I felt like he was slipping out of my life, and I didn't want that to happen.

"What-what are you doing?" James whispered, still stumbling over his words, I sighed, just still wanting to hold him, but that quickly turned around when he sat up, I let go of him.

"Please...you're making it worse." James had a still frown, his dried tear streaks, and red eyes. I still dragged him into another hug, I liked him...a lot and it drove me insane.

I didn't realize that what I was feeling was...comfort...love...and friendship, maybe even trust. I didn't think that I could share that with anyone, and I felt stupid for not knowing from the start that we were simply building up quickly.

"I like you..." I whispered, before saying 'I'm sorry' about 20,000,000 times. He started to smile slowly, I still had a sad face.

"You-you like me back?" James made sure we weren't touching so he could see in my face and eyes that I wasn't lying, that this was all true.

The more that I realize that I could lose him forever, the more it made me attracted to him. Why? I don't know, but it's worth taking risks for.

I nodded my head, another tear falling off my cheek, I started to move my head down, staring endlessly at the floor. It seems to be the only thing that interest me at the moment, heat started rising to my cheeks, why do I blush so easily?

"Please say something." I mumbled, I felt his hand touch mine, I looked up at him, I can't believe this, this is just like a movie except it couldn't be more intense than this.

James pulled my face to his, pressing his lips to mine, the kiss felt with so much love and sadness, I knew he felt happier now, but it was still a shock to see all of this. Oh my god, did this really happen, is this real? Can someone pinch me...wait no, nobody pinch me, please, I don't want that.

"Soooo...will you be...my girlfriend?" James whispered once we pulled away, his forehead layed against mine, I smiled, "Of course...you're my first boyfriend...wow." I said, trying to take everything in, it was still unbelievable that this actually happened to me, and that we were together.

"YES!" James picked me up in the air, twirling me around, I was giggling like mad, he was so adorable yet I could never break down my own walls to see it, I guess that's why he did...I'm still in shock...

"You know how beautiful you are, I'm so lucky to have you." James smiled, sitting us back down on the couch, I sat in his lap, hoping I wasn't so heavy to break him, I'm so self conscious about my body, I hate it.

I let my blush takeover, at least I tried to hide it, I couldn't believe this for one second.

"Hey, hey, look at me, you're beautiful, princess..." James whispered, his lips finding mine and they moved in sync like a perfect harmony," I *kiss* can't *kiss* believe *kiss* you're *kiss* mine *kiss*." He laughed, hugging me to his chest, I giggled, he was so cute I couldn't believe it.

"You know, I would love to hear you play my acoustic guitar..." James smiled, but it quickly turned into a smirk, oh my god, he wants me to play in front of him?!

"Come on, for me?" James threw me over his shoulder and carried me into his room, I saw his beautiful acoustic sitting perfectly on its stand, he brought it over to me, and sat beside me on his bed.

"Uhh...ermm...I don't-I don't play in front of people..." I said, nervously.

"It's okay, only I can hear you, please, please play for me." James begged, argh, I couldn't even say no! His face is too adorable and lovable like can you not?

What song could I play...I got it!

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