Remember Us Together? (Part 4)
(2 years after their first meeting)
Jake’s eyes burned as he continually stared at the bright screen of his computer, fingers typing incessantly upon the keyboard. Glancing at the time in the left hand corner of his screen, he sighed as he read 3:42am. He had tried to sleep, really he did, but insomnia still haunted him. It wouldn’t hurt just to rest his eyes for a bit, lay in his bed, let his mind wander for a while, right? Afterall, then he could be near MC. Quickly prompted to action by the last thought, he hurriedly shut his computer down into sleep mode, making his way out of his study. As bare feet padded across the cold hardwood floor, his blue eyes turned to the numerous photos that were hanging on the hall walls. Noting that the bedroom door was shut, he flicked the switch on and light flooded the hallway. After squinting until his eyes adjusted to the brightness, his attention returned to the framed pictures. Jake’s lips pulled into a small smirk as the picture of him and MC sprawled out in the snow smiled back at him.
“You’re gonna catch a cold, MC.” Jake shook his head at his girlfriend’s antics as she threw a handful of the powdered snow into the air, watching it gently shower back down on her face. “We should leave before you get hypothermia.”
“But we just got here,” MC whined. “Isn’t it simply beautiful?”
“Very,” the young hacker said, heart starting to melt at the sight of her happiness.
MC rolled her eyes, a faint blush coating her cheeks. “I meant the snow, you dork.”
“Oh that?” Jake smirked, “It’s okay.”
“Have you ever made a snow angel?” MC questioned, a mischievous look on her face.
“Maybe once in my life?” He raised an eyebrow.
Without warning MC pushed the hacker into the snow, but he quickly reached up and grabbed her coat, pulling her down with him. “This wasn’t quite what I had planned,” MC blushed at the closeness.
“I don’t mind,” Jake shrugged as his arm found its place around her waist.
“Yeah?”
Jake suddenly sputtered as a pile of snow hit his face, “MC!”
MC giggled as she tried to jump to her feet, but he yanked her back down. “What is it, Jake?”
“You’re going to be the death of me.” He shook his head.
“Better than hypothermia though, right?” MC asked with a shy smile.
“Maybe,” a grin appeared on Jake’s lips as he leaned down and kissed her. “Just slightly.”
Dan and Jessy had just then appeared in the park, causing the redhead to whip her phone out. Jessy had actually done it, she had managed to catch a picture of Jake grinning, but in his defense he couldn’t help it when MC’s contagious smile was by his side.
Jake’s eyes shifted to the next picture that showed MC and him gazing at their first house together, his arm around her shoulder, backs facing the camera. This was the house they were in now, the house that was adorned by these beautiful frozen memories, their forever home.
“Did we do the right thing?” MC asked as she looked at the small house in front of them. The white picket fence surrounded the couple, the light blue-colored house silently inviting them in.
“Yes,” Jake nodded. “It’s perfect.”
“You really want to do this?”
“Do I really want a future with you, a life by your side? I’m hoping that’s a rhetorical question, MC.” Jake locked eyes with her.
“Promise me you won’t ever regret it,” MC’s eyes filled with tears. “Cause I don’t want to live without you, Jake.”
“Don’t cry, please.” The hacker gently brushed his thumbs across her cheeks, wiping away the tears. “Trust me, I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
A smile formed on MC’s lips, then she leaned upwards and their lips met, him kissing her back.
Jake couldn’t help but shake his head, why on earth would he regret living the rest of his life with her? She was the best thing that had ever happened to him, a true blessing in a world laced with darkness. She was the one who comforted him when nightmares racked his body, the one who patiently listened as he ranted for hours on end about computer programs not working. She was the one who traced over the numerous scars that dotted his upper body, the one who could calm his nerves and insecurities whenever she was by his side. How was it possible that he had got to be this lucky, this blessed?
More memories replayed in his head as his gaze kept shifting to other photos, finally he turned off the light. Why was he reminiscing over the past when he could actually be next to her in the present? He gingerly pushed against the door, hinges squeaking softly as it swung open. Moonlight poured in through the half-open shades, casting a glow on the bed. MC lay peacefully on the bed, her hair sprawled across the pillow. Her body was facing Jake’s side of the bed, one arm reaching out as if an attempt to find him in her sleep. The covers had pooled at her waist, revealing how she sported one of his hoodies as her nightshirt. As he neared the bed, he could hear the quiet and adorable snores escaping her, causing his heart to melt. Even like this, her hair all tangled, lips slightly chapped, eyes closed, she was still stunning. He eased himself into the bed and gently pulled her to his chest as he laid down.
“Jake?” MC mumbled as a yawn escaped her lips, eyes remaining closed.
“I’m sorry,” he apologized. “I didn’t mean to wake you.”
“It’s okay,” MC smiled. “I don’t mind waking up like this.”
“I was looking at the photos on our walls,” Jake whispered.
MC opened her eyes, the soft gleam of moonlight causing them to shine. “Yeah?”
“I want to make more memories with you, MC.” Jake said.
“Me too,” MC smiled shyly. “You’re rather sentimental when you’re tired, aren’t you?”
“More like whenever I’m around you. I just can’t help it.”
“What time is it?” MC asked as she shuffled around in the bed, resting her head on his chest.
Jake turned his head to look at the alarm clock sitting on the nightstand, “Almost 4:15.”
“What do you say we sleep a little longer, then make some coffee, and watch the sunrise?”
“Sounds like a wonderful idea.” Jake’s hand found its way into her hair, gently brushing at the strands. “I love you, MC.”
“Me too,” MC giggled as she closed her eyes again. “But about you.”
Jake smirked as he closed his eyes, listening to the calming rise and fall of her breath, noting when it slowed and steadied, signaling she had fallen back asleep. His hand continued to brush through her hair, a peaceful feeling taking over his senses as he placed a soft kiss on the top of her head. He was happy, truly happy, and MC was the one to thank. The sun had finally shown up in his life, the dark clouds overhead leaving in its wake. His life was perfect, because in his eyes so was MC. With that final thought in his head, he finally drifted off to sleep, reveling in the love he now had in his life.
Hey lovelies! ;) Thank you so much for reading and supporting me on this little oneshot journey. Don't worry, many more Jake x MC stories are to come, but I think this is the end of the "Remember Us Together" series. I hope you all like the ending, please leave your likes and reviews in the comments! It always means so much to me to hear from you, it means it's actually worth my time to post. Love you all!
