47 || Keep it

I grow the balls to talk to Jackson after my last class. His smile grows bigger as I approach him in the lot. My nerves tangle in a bigger knot and I nearly run back into the school. I can’t do this. 

Picturing Calum’s face gives me the courage to complete the short distance between us. Once I’m within touching reach, Jackson hugs me tight. I hug him back because it feels right and it’s the least I can do. He steps back with an arm on my shoulder, a wide grin splitting his lips. 

“So? Have you thought about it?” he asks. 

Looking around the parking lot to make sure we are alone, I nod. I asked us to meet here so Calum won’t see us. I’ll have to explain to him later why I was late to choir practice but it’s worth it. Even if my dearest stepbrother doesn’t say it or acts unbothered, he’s jealous. I like that he’s jealous. I like to think it’s because he loves me so he can&