It All Started With A Concert {Nick Jonas} 20 FINALE // Part Two//

It All Started With A Concert:

Chapter 20 {Part Two} ~

I was cleaning the kitchen when I heard people come in. I went toward the door and saw them enter. I felt the anger rising in me. I watched them go into the living room and make themselves right at home. I went upstairs and got cleaned up. I called Taylor, but she was busy so I went out alone. As I made my way down the stairs with my keys and phone Nick stopped me.

“Where do you think you’re going?” He asked.

“Out.” I said testing him.

“Out where?” He pressed.

“I’m going out Nick sheesh it’s none of your business. Why do you care where I go anyways?” I asked looking at him.

“I-I don’t it’s just uh well Kevin sent me to see what you were doing ‘cause he didn’t uh want you to be left alone at the house.” He said; I rolled my eyes not buying it. I started to pass him when he grabbed my hand and I still felt that familiar tingle I looked up at him and his eyes mirrored mine.

“I’ve gotta go.” I mumbled then rushed out of the house.

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It had been three days. Three long days of constant avoiding Nick Jonas. It was very hard job, but I wasn’t one for fighting and I didn’t want to admit it to anyone so avoiding it was my only option. I was on my way down stairs when I heard whispering coming from the living room.

“Dude do it!” I heard Joe say.

“No she hates me its way past too late to tell her.” Nick said.

“Do you love her?” Kevin asked.

“Yeah…” Nick said.

“Do you wanna her back?” Joe asked.

“Yeah.” Nick said again.

“Well then do it!” Joe and Kevin said at the same. Nick just hit them both with pillows and I couldn’t help but giggle. I quickly got up and ran back into my room when he looked back at his brothers silently questioning them with his eyes.

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I was in the middle of playing cords for my new song when I heard a knock on my door.

“Who is it?” I asked laying my guitar down.

“It’s me” Nick said entering with one hand behind his back.

“What do you want?” I asked instantly tensing up and putting my lyrics away.

NICK’S POV

I was going to start today, start what you may ask. I’m going to start making whatever effort necessary to show her that I still love her. As I made my way up the stairs my heart pounded harder in my chest, but I had to do this. Not seeing her and not being able to talk to her or see her bite her lip or roll her eyes even if it was because we fought she would still laugh and be the girl I love. I knocked on her door and I could tell by her tone that she really didn’t want to be bothered, but this was important. She asked who it was, but I didn’t give her the chance to object, I just entered. Once I did my heart sank she was writing a song, it was obvious. She quickly put the lyrics away and then put her guitar up and asked me what I wanted. I missed hearing her sing; the memory of her by the lake just wasn’t enough. I yearned for her, I was stupid and foolish to break up with her and I understood her being upset with me for it.

“I wanted to give you this.” I said reaching out to hand her the box.

“I’m not interested.” She said getting up and walking toward her door and opening it motioning me out.

“Please just think about it.” I said laying it down on her desk and walking out. I may not have won this battle, but I was going to win the war.

JENNY’S POV

I sat there eyeing the box for who knows how long. I got up and walked over to it, but quickly turned back and sat on my bed. Finally I sighed and grabbed the box and set it outside the door. That was harder than seeing it so I brought it back in and set it back down on my desk. After endless mind games I got up, grabbed shoes and my cell phone and walked out down stairs not considering the fact that Nick would still be here in my house. I went to grab my keys and water from the kitchen when I ran into Nick. Instead of getting the water I grabbed my keys and bolted out of the house. I sat there in my car resting my head on the steering wheel probably looking like a complete idiot but I was trying to think. Finally I went up and opened the box. A piece of paper fell out, I laughed at how I acted over a piece of paper in a box. As I examined it closer I stopped laughing and got serious. In Nick’s rushed handwriting there were directions, to where I had no idea. He wrote 5:00 in the corner. I looked through my closet and found an outfit and got ready. I left at four thirty and followed the directions as I got to the last turn I started to get extremely nervous. So many thoughts flooded my mind, it was the worst feeling. I love Nick and being without him hurts, but its worse seeing him and knowing that he’s not mine anymore. I looked up and all I saw was an old house nestled in a cove. I got out and wandered around, not sure what I was supposed to do. I heard soft music and looked up at Nick, he was singing Edwin MacCain’s song, I just closed my eyes and listened.

The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful
Stop me and steal my breath.
And emeralds from mountains thrust toward the sky
Never revealing their depth.
Tell me that we belong together,
Dress it up with the trappings of love.
I'll be captivated,
I'll hang from your lips,
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above.
[Chorus:]
I'll be your crying shoulder,
I'll be love's suicide
I'll be better when I'm older,
I'll be the greatest fan of your life.
And rain falls angry on the tin roof
As we lie awake in my bed.
You're my survival, you're my living proof.
My love is alive -- not dead.
Tell me that we belong together.
Dress it up with the trappings of love.
I'll be captivated,
I'll hang from your lips,
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above
[Chorus]
And I've dropped out, I've burned up, I've fought my way back from the dead.
I've tuned in, turned on, remembered the things that you said
[Chorus:]
I'll be your crying shoulder,
I'll be love's suicide
I'll be better when I'm older,
I'll be the greatest fan of your...
I'll be your crying shoulder,
I'll be love's suicide
I'll be better when I'm older,
I'll be the greatest fan of your life.
The greatest fan of your life.
...greatest fan of your life.

Once he finished I opened my eyes and watched as he put his guitar down and came closer. He stood next to me and softly spoke.

“Wanna take a walk?” He asked looking at me. I was in awe and nodded shyly. He grabbed my hand and I let him hold it. We walked out and there was a swing. He led me in front of it and I gently sat. He stood behind me and pushed me.

“This is nice.” I whispered accidentally. He came around and knelt in front of me and tenderly stopped me.

“I miss us.” He said looking at me.

“I…” I started taking a deep breath. “I miss us too Nick.” I admitted biting my lip. He touched my chin and carefully lifted it so I was looking at him too. We just stared at each other silently and then he started leaning in and I did the same. Our lips met and the kiss we shared was tender like a first kiss. When we pulled away, both of us were smiling. Then without warning he kissed me and I kissed him the lust and longing made it more passionate until like lightning I remembered when we first got together.

Flashback~

“I-I…don’t know.” I looked up at him and he was right in front of me and before I could say another word I felt Nick’s lips colliding with mine. I wanted to pull back, but I just could not. I did want to be with Nick; sincerely I really wanted a relationship with Nick. He was my best friend and I could count on him, but that one thought was still in the back of my mind hovering like a rain cloud ready to pour with thunder and rain. I pulled away remembering it “Nick you have to tell me something.”

“Anything…” He whispered not moving an inch.

“That even if this doesn’t work between us, I will still be able to count on you as a friend.” I bit my lip, his answer would make or break me.

“Of course, I will be there for you always. Please be my girlfriend?”

“Yes.” I said looking into his brown eyes, he smiled and I leaned in for another kiss, his lips met mine and I felt his arms make their way around my waist. He lifted me up and I put my arms around his neck and pulled us even closer if that was possible. He set me down and we finally pulled apart.

Present Time~

I pulled away and got up quickly getting teary-eyed. I heard footsteps behind me and turned around only to be nose to nose with Nick.

“What was that all about?” He asked cutting me off and forcing me to stop.

“You broke your promise. When I asked you if I could count on you as a friend even if we couldn’t make our relationship work you said you’ll be there for me always, but you walked away when things got hard. You just dumped me and left me to fend for myself. I cannot go through that again Nick, I can’t.” I said as tears poured from my eyes, I quickly wiped them away trying not to look weak or vulnerable.

“I’m really gonna try to be better…for you. We can make it. I will be better.” He said grabbing my shoulder and holding them firmly and looking at me.

“I want to believe you Nick, I really do, but what happens if I forgive you and you leave me again? I’m not sure I want to take that risk just to be hurt again. I need time to think.” I said backing up. I watched his eyes pool and I saw tears roll down his face. I stepped forward again and hugged him, I felt his arms around me and I just held on and his grip tightened as he spoke.

“Do you know what it’s like to see you struggling and in pain and not be able to take it away? I watched you cry and I could not help you. That was too hard and then to find out about Joe it was like you were slipping away and I couldn’t handle it so I just let you go thinking it would be easier on you…but it wasn’t, as soon as I walked out I knew that I made a huge mistake. I saw you drive away and you took half my heart with you and when I saw you here again it was like I got a second chance and I want you to know that I love you so much.” He said pressing his forehead to mine as we looked at each other.

“I had no idea that you were carrying all that around. If you had just told me, we could have gone through it together. I missed you so much and it was so hard not being around you. I really do love you.” I said quietly still looking at him.

“Will you be my girlfriend again?” He asked, I nodded smiling.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and he slid his around my waist and we both leaned in and kissed again. I felt him lift me up off the ground and I couldn’t help but giggle in excitement. He kissed my forehead and I couldn’t help but think things were gonna be okay. We both went back to the house where I saw my potential roommate and Joe on the couch making out.

“Joe! Ashleigh! Get a room.” I yelled embarrassed. Ashleigh jumped up and I noticed her face was red, but Joe’s was perfectly fine.
“Awkward!” Joe said and we all busted out laughing. A while later we all changed into our bathing suits and played in the pool until it was way past dark. Once me and Ashleigh got out we thought the guys were too until suddenly we both were pulled back in. Once we came up we both shook our heads and laughed. I felt whole hanging out with Nick again. After we changed into warm clothes Nick pulled me aside and kissed me. Once he pulled away he looked at me seriously.

“Will you wear this as a promise ring?” He asked pulling out a silver ring. I nodded feeling tears threaten to fall. He slid it on and I kissed him, he pulled me close and I just held on. I wasn’t worried about tomorrow because I know that as long as I have Nick things will always be okay in one way or another.

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You’ll never leave where you are

Until you decide where you’d rather be.