savannah's pov

i stood at the end of my bed and packed a few clothes and essentials into my nike duffel bag. it's only for three nights, so i was aiming to pack lightly. although, i knew that once i saw something in my room, i'd instantly suspect that i'd need it and pack it any ways.

work went by really slowly today, but it was probably because i spent the whole day waiting for tonight. it's just gonna be nice to spend some time with jack without worrying that someone will come into the office, or that madison will finish work early.

i just feel bad for lying to lauren. i mean, she's my best friend and we've always told each other everything. but judging from her reaction when i told her about my kiss with jack, i know that i can't just tell her that we've been having an affair for two weeks.

i will eventually though, just when the time's right.

"wait, so where are you going?". i turned around and saw lauren leaning against the frame of my bedroom door with her arms folded.

"to andrea's house," i lied. "i haven't seen my little sister in over two months because of her busy work schedule, but she quit, so she has plenty of free time".

"and when are you coming back?".

"um, monday. i'll go straight from her's to work" i explained and she nodded her head, just as i turned to search for my favourite shirt.

"...okay, so if you're just going to your sister's, why are you taking these?" lauren suddenly mentioned and she stood by my bag, holding up my victoria's secret, red-laced bra and panties.

"uh because, i like to wear nice underwear" i answered, then snatched them away from her and stuffed it back into my bag. "is that a bad thing?".

"no, i was just wondering," lauren shrugged and started walking out of the room, although she had a lot of suspicion in her voice. "just make sure you don't drink too much, because i know how much of a party animal andrea can be".

"really? look who's talking, lo" i chuckled. she childishly stuck her tongue out then left me to get changed into a pair of high waisted jeans, a grey cropped sweater and black slip-on sneakers.

when i got into my car, i texted jack that i was on my way before i began driving to his house.

***

i pulled into the driveway and saw  jack walk out of the front door and stand at the doorstep, wearing a pair of shorts, no shirt and a huge smile on his face.

i did a quick mirror check, before i bought out my bags and locked the car doors.

"aren't you freezing?" i laughed as i walked towards him. he took held of bags and i locked my arms around his neck - placing a kiss on his lips.

"of course i'm freezing, but i needed to make an impression" he spoke and bit against his bottom lip, but i questionably raised my eyebrow at his answer.

"what? by being shirtless?".

"stop acting like you don't enjoy it, savs". his lips immediately curved into a smile.

"shut up," i smirked and kissed him once more, before we went inside the house.

jack held my hand and i followed him up the staircase, "but the real reason why i'm shirtless is actually because i was gonna take a bath and wanted you, to join me" he said once we reached the master bedroom.

after putting my bags on the bed, jack turned for my response and i helplessly smiled while nodding my head at him too.

"okay, wait here" he told me and pecked my cheek, then left me alone to go into the connected bathroom.

i kicked my shoes off and sat patiently on the edge of the kingsized bed - taking in my surroundings since i always fail to do so before.

the walls were white, and a few expensive paintings were hung up against them. the white and brown bed-spread blended perfectly with the room theme, and the white flowers on the nightstand matched with the grey throw at the foot of the bed. on the other side of the room was a huge mirror that almost reached the ceiling, two doors that i assumed were the walk-in wardrobes, and a flat screen TV hanging above some wooden drawers.

jack eventually came back into the room, he smiled and delicately took my hand to led me into the bathroom. as soon as i entered, my eyes widened at what was in front of me.

the lights were dimmed and the huge bath tub was filled to the rim with bubbles. lit candles surrounded the area and two wine glasses with a bottle of champagne was sat beside the tub too.

"jack, this...this is crazy," i speechless told him, and he brushed it off like it was no big deal. "no, i'm serious. you didn't have to do all of this,".

"yeah, i did," he said and wrapped his arms around my waist from behind, "remember when i told you that i'd prove how much you mean to me? this is just the beginning" he added and placed a kiss on my shoulder.

***

jack's pov

minutes past of savannah and i relaxing in the bath. we were sitting opposite one another and talking about the most ridiculous shit, but i'd talk about anything as long as it meant i could hear her laugh endlessly.

"okay, my turn. question twenty, what was your first impression of me?". savannah mischievously asked, as we immaturely played a game of twenty-one questions.

"what? when we were eleven?" i said, practically chocking out a laugh.

"yep, twelve years ago gilinsky" she happily sang and poured herself some more champagne.

i cleared my throat before speaking, and my mind triggered back to countless memories of us both.

"wow, okay...well, i thought that you were absolutely crazy. i mean, i was the sensible one, i already had johnson as the reckless one, and then you came along and got me into more shit than i ever expected" i explained and she adorably threw her head back with laughter.

"you were a goody-two-shoes, i don't know how your mom let you hang out with me for all those years," she chuckled and i took one last sip from my glass before it was my turn.

"right, question twenty-one, when did you first realise that you had the hots for me?".

"um, the summer before sophomore year. you were my first kiss and boom, i was officially in love with my best friend," savannah described, and an mere silence randomly fell upon us.

"why didn't you tell me?" i solemnly asked.

she sniggered and shook her head at the question, "because i didn't want to believe it was true. i was embarrassed and i knew you wouldn't like me back, so i dated a bunch of guys in high school to get over you".

"and did it work?".

"well, clearly not because i'm sitting in a candle lit bath with you right now, aren't i?".

my lips grew into a smile and so did her's. i watched as she blushed at me staring at her, and she placed a few strands of hair behind her ear. the candle's glow highlighted her features perfectly, and it was almost surreal as to how beautiful she was.

"okay last question," savannah began. "remember that time when you came into my office and you said, "if you knew how i felt about you before i met my wife, you'd understand", what did you mean?".

"well, i meant that you weren't the only one who spent some time trying to get over someone" i admitted and she settled down her glass, gesturing that she was ready to listen.

"at the end of sophomore year, tyler stilinski broke your heart and you spent about a week crying over him. it scared me how much i wanted to hurt him, and how much i wished that you'd be okay - then that's when i knew".

"...jack, i dated about two guys after that. you-you should of told me,"

"what? like you told me?" i sarcastically smirked and expected her to roll her eyes at me or something, but she just sat there with her head down - the tiny loose hairs from her high, messy bun falling in her face.

"things probably would of been much different if we did," she looked up at me and said - disappointment showing in her cinnamon-brown eyes.

"hey, it's okay. come here," i gestured to her. savannah moved from her side of the bath to mine, and laid with her back against my chest. the warm, soapy water continued to enclose our bodies as i hugged my arms around her waist from underwater, and kissed the top of her head.

"things probably would have been different...we'd probably be sick of each other by now" i joked and she nudged my arm lightly. "no, but seriously savs, let's not think about what could have been. let's just focus on now" i softly explained and gradually felt her body loosen up.

savannah took held of my hands that were resting around her waist. things unexpectedly grew quiet again, until she calmly exhaled and i began wondering what was on her mind.

"jack?".

"yeah?" i answered, and settled another kiss on her head while rubbing our intertwined hands with my thumb.

"...i love you" savannah almost whispered, and i instantly felt my heart begin to pound against my chest, as if it was trying to hammer its way out.

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writing this chapter gave me so many feels bc jack and savannah are cute af, but do you guys think he'll say i love you back?

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