#whispering waves

Over the years y/n got closer with Jack, soon enough they were sharing the secrets of the universe on unicorn floaties in the pool. He's the one beside her picking through Disney movies as she ranted about her tragic love life and ate her feel good food. Jack understood her and the things she did when she did them. With the recent years she uncovered her feeling for Jack in the dusty attic of her brain, they weren’t so platonic anymore.

Grumpily groaning, she reached for her phone and yanked it off the charger. Prepared herself of the illuminating light of the display screen, but still managed to blind herself. God she absolutely hated the adapting brightness. Recovering from the minor interference Y/n checked the time.

4:00am 

Who in there right fucking mind shakes the foundation of their house at ungodly hours of the night? Why did she have to get the psychopathic one for a brother?

Snatching her duvet from her body y/n used her phone as a temporary flashlight, began her rapid hunt for presentable clothing. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi that had been previously sleeping, Awoken at the loss of warmth radiating of his human girl.

On instinct Rhubyn began pawing his through the emerald green jungle of bedding. Breaking thought the surface he caught her aggressively pulling on plaid pajama pants and a simple cropped t-shirt. Swiping up her mobile device she rushed out of home base.

The medium corgi was after her using his personal set of stairs off their bed. The dog tags dangling from his collar acted as a bell, signaling to anybody around him that there was a walking potato near by. Rhubyn continued to trail y/n down the massive steps taking his own ramp, suitable for his stubby legs and fragile spine. 

Y/n skipped the last two steps of the stair case, flounced through the living room and beelined for the hallway. Threw the weighted door of the practice room open and held it to allow Rhubyn to venture in with her. All five members of Why Don’t We had their fingers tangling with an instrument, absolutely disappearing in the heart of their music.

The room was large with a high ceiling, a single sound proofing square plastered to each wall, definitely not enough to keep the sound contain in this box. A five inch platform in the middle of the room, wide enough to have the entire band and their equipment on it.

The door opened behind them, y/n could only see five shirts drenching in sweat. Giving her an idea on just how long they've been down here for.

Slowly rotating in front of Them y/n could see the band collaborating in a new brighter light. Tightening their bond as band mates and brothers. They effortless made music together in the dead of nights.

Daniel on the drums, hitting the set with the stick set y/n gifted him last year. Black with 'Seavey' engraved at the bottom of both of them. Jonah giving everything he had to the keyboard, passion wrapped into his frame. Corbyn's calloused fingers worked along the neck on the third guitar. Zach moving to the beat, the second guitar in his grasp.

Jack in front with the lead guitar. Sweat coating his natural smooth brown hair, traveling down the sides of his forehead. Despite drowning in buckets of sweat she's never felt more attracted to him. Putting every once of himself into the music.

Zach was the first one to falter after catching sight of livid y/n, confidence leaped from his palms. One by one each band member fell off the beat , cutting the song to a jagged end. Guiltiness and anxiousness circling in their expressions.

"Howdy, y/n" Zach greeted her uncomfortable, like he'd rather be swallowed by the floor then witness another legendary Seavey screaming match.

"Do you guys have any idea what time it is?" y/n's tone viscously calm, struggling to keep her anger caged.

"Uh....Vaguely 12pm." Corbyn laughed worriedly and rubbed the back of his neck nervously. Becoming worried for his own well being.

y/n chuckled humorously as if she couldn't believe these guys right now. "it's four in the morning." Daniel gulped in fear, he was in deep cow manure. "I'd advise you put the equipment down before I strangle all of you with a single amp cord. And hung you up as décor in the den" Her expression completely flat as she threatened them, she wasn't in the mood to put up with their bullshit at this time.

"Y-you got it boss." Jonah replied after the longest ten seconds of silence. Forcing a quivering smile toward her, she only sent a glare in his direction causing him to look at Daniel for help.

"Don't look at me, I'm petrified." Daniel mumbled under his breathe. Jonah's worried expression deepened, seeming life he was praying to the goddesses for protection.

One the occasions the band woke her from her beauty sleep y/n went after their musical equipment. The first time she gave all the microphone, including the two spares a bubble bath. The second, y/n destroyed all the amp cords with gardening sheers. She is unbelievably petty, but they've never learn from their mistakes. The guys weren't exactly scared of her, but frightened of what she'll do next.

leaving them, y/n headed for the kitchen. Rhubyn trailed behind as a temporary shadow. A small clatter was heard before footsteps chased after her. y/n didn't have to turn her head to know it was jack who fell into step with her.

"I'll make you a coffee, I have a favour to ask you." His tone steady and confident enough to think she wasn't going to bite his head clean off. y/n didn't question him and continued with their route to the kitchen.

Settling at the island with both their coffees cradling in their hands. Rhubyn sprawled onto is back underneath her bar stool already half asleep. Jack sighed defeated, not prepared for what he was going to ask from her.

Gentle brown eyes gazed upon her, a weak smile grazing his lips. Concern was known on her face, reaching for his hands. Fitting nicely in his warm hold, she squeezed them with a reassuring comfort.

"I- this isn't easy for me to ask you of this, but I need you with, okay?" His words were parted and soft as he spoke to her. Uncertain of the answer she was going to give.

y/n gave him a warm smile encouraging him to share his words with her. She was mentally panicking over the unspoken subject of his health. "Whatever it is I'll be here for you. Okay?" The stress in his posture melted from his bones at those words.

"I have a visit with Lavender this weekend at the beach. I Would feel a lot more comfortable with you there. It's not like we'll be there alone, Gabbie will be meeting me there. I know you two are good friends now and Lav does adore you." She could see the desperation leaking from his gentle eyes, his fingers tighten over her, rubbing the pad of his thumb over them. He really needed her for this.

Realizing dawned on her when the guilt relaxed back into his eyes. Lavender's weekend was the same weekend as the music festival all of them were suppose to go to. The one she bought six tickets for, picked the closest hotel and booked the rooms, selected the restaurants, and had planned outfits for. The one she waited two years to go to.

Jack meant everything to her and if she needed to drop a once in a life time festival to be there for him she would. "I wouldn't miss it for the world." She sighed and smiled lightly at him,

"Are you sure?" he asked hesitantly, "I know how much you wanted to go." She saw the way he doubted himself for asking so much from her. It did weigh on her heart, but it would've crumbled her heart to not be there for the best friend she was in love with.

"Jack, You're my best friend, I'd do anything for you." She assured him with a reassuring smile that never reached her ears. She knew there would be other festivals to crash with her boys, by why did it have to be this festival?

"You're godsend, do you know that?" he asked y/n with a gorgeous smile on his pink lips. Pulling her against his broad chest, wrapping his arms around her body. y/n fell into his body easily, resting her head onto his shoulder. Engulfed in the strong stench of his sweated body, nonetheless she took him all in and fought the heavy urge to tell him her secret.

I love You

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The sun vaguely grazed the highest peak on this mellow Saturday afternoon. Jack's Jeep currently backed into y/n driveway, the hatch open as they stacked beach day essentials inside the trunk.

y/n's hair tangled into a bun. Struggling to pack up the last Yeti cooler inside. Fingers white gripping the bottom, the weight of it caused her stable grip to fail. "Legs don't fail on me now!" y/n seethed through her teeth, arms strained. The strength in her body gave out, the cooler came tumbling for the gravel.

"Fuck." Jack softly cursed jumping to catch the cooler. y/n rolled her eyes, upset she couldn't lift it on her own. "Here comes Jack, saving the day again. for the billionth time." Bothered by herself more then Jack.

"I know it's hard for you, y/n, but ask for help next time. " He teased with a wolfish grin on his lips. wiggling himself under her skin. Sliding the cooler into the back before closing the horizontal hatch with thudding click.

"let's hit the road before I accidently drop the cooler on your toes." She playful glared at him before heading for the passenger door and sliding into the right seat. He only chuckled at her words.

Revving the engine alive, Jack popped the manual vehicle into first. Not two seconds later y/n was yelling multiple curse words. Stunned at her out burst Jack slammed on the brakes, dropped the clutch and staled the Jeep. Jack slowly turned his head towards her and gave her an unimpressed look. "what is it this time?"

"Rhubyn!" She shirked in a duh tone like it was the most obvious thing in the world. Rushing out of the Jeep y/n went to wrangle up her Corgi. Less then fifteen minutes later she was back in the passenger seat laughing with Jack on the freeway.

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The heat radiating off the sun had become humid, continuing to pass through the highest point of the skies. groups of people crowded the beach front, playing volley and various beach friendly sports. bathing in the glorious day of the summer.

y/n sat on a cotton picnic blanket shaded by a massive white umbrella. Wearing the bathing suit that made her feel comfortable in her skin. Gabbie sat by her side watching Jack guide their little girl into the ocean on a surfboard.

From the beach front y/n could still catch the frame of Jack's broad body. She couldn't help herself from sneaking longing glances in his direction. Gabbie caught her a few times and the gears started turning.

"y/n, are you and Jack together?" Gabbie asked her with a purr, she jumped at the abrupt question. Flicked her attention towards her, a shocked expression holding in her eyes. "What?" She spoke as if it was absurd to even think such a thing.

"Well." Gabbie started with a giggle "With that reaction That's a definite no." Amused Gabbie lips expanded into a mischievous smirk, maybe they weren't together but they had feelings for each other.

"Why would you think that?" y/n asked, curiosity taking the lead. watch her Corgi play with other unleashed dogs at the park.

"You two are always together, I've rarely seen jack without you. Also you both have this sexual attraction for each and it just gets thicker. One of those days that tension is going to get too much. And he'll be fucking you on the kitchen counter as your Brother walks in." Gabbie was completely confident in her words, she wasn't wrong about aura's

y/n rolled her eyes playfully at her. 'Gabbie I don't know what you took to be hallucinating like that, but I think you should slow down, because me and Avery are just friends." y/n laughed at her insane theory.

Gabbie shrugged, "You can keep convincing yourself that you're not in love with that man. But anyone with eyes can see you two are made for each other. If I were you I'd go for it."

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Five in the evening rolled around and the words Gabbie said rattled inside her brain. Jack had left to help Gabbie load up her truck and say his goodbyes to Lavender.

The tide was rolling higher as she walked inside it, tiny waves crashing against her ankles. Watching Rhubyn chase after the dogs that were still at the beach.

She didn't hear him approached lost in her overthinking, Jack walking in sync with her. His brown eyes sparking with giddiness, she smiled knowing it because of the little girl he calls his Princess.

"I just-thank you so much for coming y/n." With each step forward we was inching closer to y/n's side. She wondering if he was conscious of it or if he mindless did it.

"It was nothing." y/n shrugged, feeling her fingers clashing against his every few seconds. Heart falling into the pits of her stomach, if she was ever going to tell him how she felt now was the time.

It's like ripping off a Band-Aid right?

"y/n it wasn't nothing, it-"

"I'm in love with you Jack Avery." She didn't have time to think about the words she was going to say, they just spilled out like word vomit. As soon as they left her lips she wanted to eat them back up. Not giving a damn if it burned her throat of not.

Jack froze in place throwing his train of thought out the window. His expression flat, he looked at her and she felt him slipping through her grip like water. Quiet she analyzed him waiting for him to expression something, desperate for anything.

It took her a couple seconds to process him walking away from her. as if he was rejecting her and her feelings. She felt like a lasso was wrapped around her heart, tightening, eventually cutting her heart in to.

"Jack?" her voice quaked before he got to far from her. He paused at the mumble of his name from her. turning around his expression was anger, power walking towards her, she gasped. Just as y/n was going to step back in fear Jack sunk his fingers in her hair and forced his lips upon hers.

His kiss was hunger and passion, it was the first he ever tasted heaven on earth. She melted into the starvation of his kiss, body relaxing into his for what felt like the very first time. Her hands gripped his hips pushing him into herself more. His hands holding her face as if it was the last piece of salvation.

Reluctantly he broke the kiss, she whimpered from the loss of contact. breathing heavily Jack's hands never fell from cradling her face. straining his neck down he managed to place his forehead upon her.

Absolute silence as they stared into each other, the sexual tension higher then it has even been. Her hands holding his muscled forearms.

"I'm Sorry." he finally spoke after what felt like staring into each other's souls.

"For what?" she asked still breathless from the kiss.

"Not mentioning we're soulmates." He chuckled lightly, "God you're fucking cheesy Avery." She smiled through every word. Slipping out of his she threaded her fingers through his and pulled him along the tide with her.

"Deep down I think I knew, I was just scared to make that leap." y/n's attention is on the foaming waves as rolled in over the brown sugared sand.

"What was different about today?" Jack asked before catching wandering the beach alone, putting two finger in his mouth to whistle for him.

"Gabbie." She says glancing up at him, a muddled look running through his expression. "Gabbie? As in the one we saw today"

"Obviously. She has really good intuition." Small giggles erupted from her stomach. y/n caught a glimpse of Rhubyn running for them, bursting with mighty barks and circling the pair.

"You're right Rhubyn, I think this calls for a date." Jack talked to the fur ball as if he could understand him. "sounds like a good plan, you two would be a perfect couple." y/n teased patting Jack on his tone chest before breaking off from them, heading for the shallow ocean.

"I was talking about us!" Jack yelled, walking into the blue ocean and capturing her in his arms, she giggled, Rhubyn yapping back on the shore line for them.