Fears
(not my gif)
pairing: jake ‘hangman’ seresin x fem!oc
characters: jake seresin, fem!oc, paisley seresin (jake’s sister), jack and delilah seresin (jake’s parents), tyler (brief- paisley’s boyfriend), kyle (extremely brief)
warnings: language, hangman being angsty, self-doubt, college, sports talk, talk of death and dying, minor age gap (roughly 3 years), kyle’s an asshole, brief bodyshaming, i’m sorry if i missed any
word count: ~5.1k (i have absolutely no self control)
a/n: this is a prequel to Smart Cookie and The Promotion, which are both inspired by @roosterscockpit ‘s ( @milesdickpic ) story ‘His Little Girl’ and yes the oc is based on me (but is mainly fantasy me lol)
in a loose summary this is basically when Sarah and Jake met (about 4 years before the events of the other two parts). when the story starts, Jake is 23 (october) and Sarah is 20 (september), but they meet in August with their birthday’s falling afterwards, making them 24 and 21. By the end of the story, Jake is 25 and Sarah is 22.
One thing Jake was not expecting to do when he returned home after his first deployment was help his little sister move to another state for college.
“Paisley, out of all the colleges you picked, you had to go with Arkansas? I can’t believe you would betray the Longhorns for the Razorbacks,” he scoffed as he carried a plastic tub into the building. “Well, JT, the University of Texas didn’t invite me to play softball for them. So, take it up with them,” she said, huffing out a breath at her older brother.
The rest of the way to Paisley’s dorm-suite was silent.
When they got to her room, Jake set the tote down and leaned against the wall, “Where is everyone?” Paisley shrugged and slid her key in, “I don’t know. Athletes move in early.” Jake’s face scrunched up, “Paise, softball season isn’t until next semester.” “Practice starts next week, Jake.” She shoved open the door and waddled inside, “Come on, my stuff ain’t movin’ itself.”
******
A little while later, while Hangman was dragging up Paisley’s minifridge he heard commotion coming from her bedroom.
“I just picked a bed, if you want to switch, we totally can,” he didn’t recognize that voice, but it was pretty. “Oh no it's totally fine, I mean, there’s not much difference is there?” That was Paisley.
Jake knocked on the door frame before walking in, “I have arrived with your mini fridge.” He looked up and his steps faltered while his next words died on his tongue.
Paisley nodded, smiling at her brother, “Thanks.” He only nodded, his mouth drying up on the spot. “Oh, how rude of me, this is Sarah. She’s my roommate for the year. Sarah, this is my brother Jake.”
Sarah stuck her hand out, “It’s nice to meet you.” Jake shook her hand, “It’s-uh- it’s nice to meet you too. Do you play softball?” She nodded, smiling, “I do. I play left field.” “Really? I guess you catch a lot of balls, huh?”
Paisley groaned, “Oh my word, you did NOT just say that!?” Jake’s tanned face tinged pink as he stumbled over an apology.
“Don’t apologize. I've heard, and definitely said, worse. It’s fine,” Sarah said, shrugging the innuendo off as she began working on organizing her desk. Jake sighed in relief, but Paisley narrowed her eyes at him.
They all began to do their own thing, Paisley and Jake’s parents coming in to help her get everything set up. They made small talk here and there, talking about majors and other things like that.
“So Sarah?” Jack, their father, asked as he and Jake raised Paisley’s bed. “Yes sir?” She responded, glancing over her shoulder at the older man from the set up of her bookshelf. “Is this your first year here?” She shook her head, “No, I’m actually a junior.” Delilah, their mother, tilted her head, “I’m sorry if this comes off a little harsh, but if you’re a junior, couldn’t you live off campus? Why are you in a dorm?”
Sarah smiled a little shyly, “Well, I know how scary it was for me when I came here. I mean I’ve lived in Arkansas my whole life and I grew up two hours from here in a small town, but I barely knew anyone here. I can’t imagine what it would be like for someone to move here from a whole ‘nother state. Our coach asked the upperclassmen if any of them wanted to bunk with the freshman and help make them feel welcome and I jumped on the opportunity.”
Jake felt his heart speed up. This complete stranger was willing to live in a cramped dorm suite, when she didn’t have to, to help his little sister feel welcome and give her a friend.
“That’s real sweet of you Sarah,” Delilah smiled and patted the girl on the shoulder. She smiled and continued to organize her books.
*********
Jake couldn’t stop looking at her.
Jack stopped mid-sentence, realizing his son had not been listening. “Son, did you hear a thing I just said?” Jack’s voice held humor as he followed his son’s green gaze. “She’s pretty, sweet, can handle your smartass. You should ask for her number.”
Jake’s head whipped to look at his dad, “What? No.” “Why not? You’re obviously interested in her, you look at her the way I look at your mother.” “Dad, she’s studying to be a teacher, I’m a fighter pilot.” “Okay? And that affects things, how?” “I don’t want to have her wait for me, just to not come home. I couldn’t put anyone through that.” Jake went back to assembling a shoe rack in silence.
Jack shook his head. Damn it Jake and your inability to just live and let yourself be happy.
*****
Once both sides of the room were finished -decorations, bed adjustments, etc- the Seresin’s were starving.
Jack stretched his back, “Sarah, do you have any recommendations for supper?” She sat up in her bed, “Depends on what you’re looking to eat?” He looked at his family, and they just shrugged. He rolled his eyes, “Y’all are no help. I was thinkin’ a burger or steak or somethin’.” Sarah nodded, “Oh, there’s this good place on College Avenue. It’s called Big Whiskey’s, it’s really good.”
He arched a brow in question at his family, who all nodded. He clapped his hands, “Alright let’s go.”
The Seresins left and Sarah relaxed on her bed, smiling to herself.
“Hey,” Jake’s smooth drawl caught her attention. “You comin’?” She sat up, head tilted in confusion. He just dramatically waved for her to hurry up and follow him.
She simply nodded and slipped on her shoes, grabbing her purse and keys.
*******
It had been months since their first meeting, but neither one of them could stop thinking about the other.
Jake had gone out on another deployment and Sarah was practicing and studying.
Sarah wasn’t sure what it was she liked about the cocky pilot. Maybe it was his confidence in himself or the way he made sure to tell his sister how proud he was of her and that he loved her at the end of every video call they had. Maybe it was the fact he made sure to say ‘hi’ to her if she was in the background.
But one thing she was sure of was that she was falling for her roommate's brother
*******
Jake knew the moment Sarah came into the Seresin’s lives, she wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Paisley had told him, just after the first few weeks of being roommates, Sarah invited her to come home with her for the weekend. She didn’t like the idea of Paisley being alone on campus until she was sure she could get around safely.
Jake wasn’t exactly sure what to do about his feelings for his sister’s roommate. He could just shove the feelings away, maybe distract himself with random girls. But every time he saw her, even through the grainy quality of his computer, the feelings resurfaced. So that only left telling her about them, and he was pretty sure she felt the same way. However, he couldn’t bear the thought of leaving her behind if he were to burn in, so he suffered.
*******
It went on like that for a year.
The blushing and the asking constantly about the other, which evolved into them both talking on their own. Paisley was tired of it, she needed to get them both together.
“Sarah, just ask him out. He likes you too. And I know you talk outside of just my weekly video calls. Not to mention the fact I told you he was in Top Gun and you immediately texted him to ask why you heard it from me and not him.” Paisley said as they sat their bags down and went into the batting cages. “P, he’s got a career that he loves and is extremely devoted to. I’m gonna be a high school teacher and coach, I’d only hold him back.”
She scoffed, “That’s bullshit and you know it.” She tossed a ball for Sarah to hit. “Paisely-” She hit the ball. “Even if it was. I’m pretty sure Jake sees me as a sister.” The blonde threw her hands up, “That’s also bullshit! Sarah, he has a photo of you in his plane.”
Sarah wiffed the next ball, “What?”
*****
Paisley pinched the bridge of her nose. “Jake, I’ve had this conversation with you too many times.” She tossed her keys on the table. “Just tell her! You’re gonna be staying with us in this condo for the next few days, what are you gonna do- ignore her?” “Yes!” Paisley just blinked, “You’re ridiculous. I’m gonna get ready, the game starts at one.”
Jake looked at the clock, it was 8:30. “What no breakfast?”
The other bedroom door opened, “Breakfast?” He looked over to see Sarah mid braid, still in her pajamas.
The last time he saw her in person was on his birthday back in October, and he wasn’t sure how she got prettier.
“Hey, Jake!” She smiled and tied off the braid. He smiled back and opened his arms, “Hey Sarah!” They shared a quick hug- well what was supposed to be a quick hug.
Paisley smiled, but cleared her throat because Sarah needed to finish getting ready.
They jumped apart. “Sorry it’s a mess, I got caught up and totally forgot to clean,” Sarah apologized, running a hand through the unbraided half of her hair. Jake shrugged it off, “Don’t worry about it.” She nodded, smiling a little bit. “Let me finish my hair and I can start breakfast.” “I asked Tyler to bring by breakfast. You just get ready,” Paisley said as she left to her room. “I guess that settles that then.”
Sarah gestured to the couch as she left to her room to get ready, “Make yourself at home.” He nodded and sat down, grabbing the remote to flip through channels.
Jake came across NCIS and picked that, scrolling through his phone as the characters talked in the background.
Suddenly, the classic intro of Foghat’s Slow Ride drifted out of Sarah’s room.
He smiled to himself. He had told her once that it had been one of his favorite songs since he was a teenager. It usually helped hype him up before a game and even now it hyped him up to get into his plane everyday.
Jake hoped that maybe it achieved the same effect for her.
******
Sarah started to hum along, weaving the three locks of hair over her shoulder.
She tied the braid off and grabbed her black Razorback headband, mumbling lyrics to herself as she secured it on her head.
Going into her room from her en suite bathroom, she stripped her pajamas and grabbed her uniform. She got dressed, adjusting the sleeves of her white undershirt and the buckle of her belt as she walked out.
“Great playlist by the way,” Jake said from his spot on the couch. Sarah smiled, “Thanks, helps to get me pumped up.” Jake nodded and smiled, “Those are the best playlists.” She giggled and nodded, but the environment became a little awkward.
Jake cursed himself, he usually always had a line ready, some smartass or funny remark to make. But around Sarah he found himself struggling. He didn’t want to ruin any sliver of a chance he had with her, even though he probably would never make a move.
A knock broke the silence.
“That’s Tyler!” Paisley shouted from her room.
Sarah gasped, grinning as she slid in her socks to the door, “Food!” Jake chuckled, smiling and shaking his head as he moved over to the table.
*********
It was game time and Jake sat above the dugout next to Tyler, on the phone with his dad.
“Dad, I’m wearing a Razorback shirt. I feel like I’m committing treason.” Both Tyler and Jack laughed. “You’re supporting your sister, and someone I’m pretty sure is the love of your life.” “Dad, she’s not-” “Jake Thomas, quit lying to yourself. Her photo is in your damn cockpit. Not a photo of her and Paisley or you, her and Paisely- it’s just her! You’re just scared to tell her, because you know, just like we all know, that once you tell her there’s no going back.”
Jake pinched his nose, “Dad, I can’t put her through what I’ve seen other families go through when their loved ones don’t come home. I won’t.” “Son, that’s her decision to make. She understands what you do is dangerous. Stop torturing yourself with what if’s and just let yourself be happy.” With that bit of advice, Jack hung up, leaving his son to think about his words.
*********
It was Sarah’s turn to bat and she was sliding her gloves on.
“Hey, she’s pitching outside corner a lot, be ready for that,” her teammate, Autumn, told her as she slid her gloves off and rolled her shoulders. Sarah nodded and patted her shoulder, “Thanks.”
She went into the circle and took her practice swings timing it with the pitcher.
“Strike Three!” The ump shouted, closed fist in the air. The batter that was up to bat rolled her shoulders and walked past Sarah. “She’s slower than we thought, might want to be in B, maybe even A.” She nodded, “Got it. Thanks.”
The announcer came over. “Alright, we’ve got two outs and three runners on base.” Sarah’s walk out song started.
*******
Jake’s ears perked up at the song coming through the speakers. A grin split his face and a blush warmed up his cheeks and ears.
He watched Sarah roll her right wrist, the bat emphasizing the circle. “Slow Ride… Take it Easy!” He swore he could see a smirk on her face as she looked at her wrist band.
Jake chuckled and shook his head in amusement.
When she stepped into the batter’s box, she looked in her element. Jake loved it. She had this air about her when she was on the field. Kinda like when he was in his plane.
The first two pitches were balls; one outside and one too high for her to hit. The next was a close call but the ump called it inside.
Sarah’s coach grabbed her attention. “Hey, only swing if it’s perfect!” She gave her a thumbs up and adjusted her stance.
“Let’s go, Sarah!” Paisley and Jake shouted at the same time. “It’s gotta be your pitch. If you don’t like it, don't swing!” Jake added, getting on the edge of his seat.
*********
Sarah smiled at his voice, and shifted her weight.
The pitcher launched the ball and she swung. It was on the outside corner of the plate, but still in the strike zone.
She ran towards first base, just to hear the ump yell that the ball had landed foul. She took a deep breath and jogged back to the plate and picked up her bat.
“Hey, Sarah?” “Yeah, coach?” “Where was that?” Her coach wasn’t upset that she swung, Sarah had made contact, she just wanted to know how to fix the mistake. “Outside corner of the plate, I thought I had it. Came in a little faster than I thought it would.” The coach nodded, “Okay. You know what to do?” Sarah nodded and her coach patted her helmet.
Before she got back in the box, she shook out her hands, relieving the tension in her fingers.
“Just straighten it out, Sarah! You got this!” Jake’s voice cutting over everyone else in the crowd made her smile as she hit the dirt out of her cleats with her bat.
She stepped back in the box and adjusted her stance, that way she could be prepared for anything. Shifting her weight back on her right hip, she lifted the bat off her shoulder.
The pitcher threw a change up, something Sarah expected from watching the signals from the past inning. Usually the other team's pitcher threw a change up when the count was 3-1 or a full count.
Sarah waited and swung just as the ball got to the plate, making perfect contact.
Without even watching it, she took off running, as did the other runners.
But she didn’t need to see to know that the ball had gone over the fence, the cheers from both her team and the crowd were enough to know.
After she crossed the plate and celebrated the Grand Slam with her teammates, Sarah glanced into the stands and saw Jake on his feet pumping his fist in the air and clapping. He noticed and smiled at her proudly. She gave him a proud smile back and went into the dugout.
*******
After the game all three of them went back to the condo, both girls taking a quick shower and Jake relaxing on the couch.
When Sarah stepped out of her room about two and half hours later, she was wearing flare jeans, brown cowboy boots, and a silk button up shirt that was half tucked in. Her hair was half up/half down and her curtain bangs framed her face. Her makeup was natural, but bold enough to accentuate her features.
Jake had to do a double take. “Wow,” the statement was muttered under his breath, so Sarah didn’t hear it.
She turned to him. “How do I look? And be honest.” “You look great, Sarah.” Jake really wanted to say ‘beautiful’, ‘gorgeous’, ‘breathtaking’- anything of the like. But he refrained, just to keep his feelings to himself for a little longer. “Really?”
The smile she gave him would have sent him to his knees if he wasn’t already sitting on the couch. He didn’t miss the way her eyes lit up as the smile showed her teeth.
“I wouldn’t lie to you sweetheart,” the term of endearment just slipped off his tongue without him really thinking about it. But he loved the blush that spread across her cheeks.
Paisley walked out of her room.
“Damn girl! Lookin’ fine. Kyle is gonna be drooling over more than just steak,” she commented, wiggling her eyebrows.
Jake’s heart nearly stopped. Who the fuck is Kyle?
He swallowed and looked at the coffee table. “You’re going on a date?” He felt Sarah’s eyes on him. “Oh yeah, he’s in one of my sports administration classes, he's on the track team.” Jake nodded, pulling out his phone. “Have fun. Be safe.”
He knew his short response seemed a little cold shouldered, but how else was he supposed to feel? He was too late, someone had got to her first.
It was for the best… wasn’t it?
***
Sarah frowned a little, but she nodded, “I will, I’m not sure when I’ll be home, so you don’t have to stay up for me.”
Paisley frowned at her brother’s sudden coldness, “Um, where are you going?” “Going to Texas Roadhouse in Fort Smith, it’s about an hour drive.” “Are you guys meeting there?” Sarah nodded, “Yeah.” Paisley hugged her, “Text me when you get there. And let me know if y’all go anywhere else, okay? I just need to know my bestie is safe.” Sarah smiled, “You got it Paise.”
The brunette left, grabbing her purse and keys on her way out. The blonde glanced at her brother, rolling her eyes to see that he hadn’t physically responded.
“Hey, Sarah, I think I left something in your truck, can I get it real quick?” Paisley asked, walking toward the door. Sarah stopped halfway from closing the door, “Oh, yeah sure.”
They went out to her truck.
“What did you forget?” Paisley sighed, hands on her hips, “That my brother’s an idiot.” Sarah rolled her eyes, “P, it’s fine. I mean I know this date was supposed to kick his ass into gear, but he doesn’t seem phased. It’s fine.” “Except it’s not!” “Paisley, look I thought he liked me too. That’s why we did this because I was scared of the rejection in case we read the signals wrong,” her voice trailed off at the end as she picked at her nails.
Paisley frowned when Sarah sniffled a little and pulled her hands apart to hold them. “I’m gonna talk to him.” Sarah shook her head, “Please don’t… It’s gonna be super embarrassing in the morning if you do.” She climbed in her vehicle, “I’ll text you when I get there.”
The Seresin girl huffed, hands on her hips as she watched her friend drive off to go on a date with a guy that she doesn’t even like.
She stormed back inside, “Jake Thomas Seresin!”
The pilot straightened at the use of his full name. “What’d I do?” Paisley threw her hand toward the door, “What the hell was that?!” “What the hell was what?” “Seriously?” Jake just raised his eyebrows, wanting her to elaborate. She just scoffed and shook her head, “God, Jake, you’re an idiot for just letting her walk out like that. She thinks she was wrong about your feelings for her. That’s why she’s going on this whole date, so you can throw yourself in gear and ask her out!”
Jake sighed, “You know I can’t do that…” Paisley nodded, “Right, cause you’re scared. Fine, be scared, but she won’t wait around forever.” She huffed off to her room and slammed the door.
**********
Sarah closed the door quietly so as to not wake anyone and hung her purse up while tossing her keys in the dish.
It was only about 10:30, but Paisley always tried to go to bed at 10 o’clock, popping melatonin if she had to. And Jake would be sleeping on the couch, so she wanted to avoid the awkward conversation that was bound to happen if he was awake.
She sat her bag of rolls down on the bar and moved to her room to clean her face and go to bed to forget the awful night she just had.
But when she passed the living room couch, Jake wasn’t there.
At first she thought maybe he was just in the bathroom, but she saw that the patio light was on.
She made her way towards the door, slowly opening it so she didn’t startle him.
Jake was sitting back, fist to his mouth as he intently stared at the bush in front of him. “Hey, everything okay?” Sarah asked gently. His head whipped up and his brows pulled together, “You’re home.” She nodded, chuckling awkwardly, “That I am. Could you not sleep?” Jake rubbed the back of his neck, “Not exactly.” Her eyes widened slightly in realization, “Were you gonna stay up until I got home?” Jake nodded, interlocking his fingers. “You didn’t have to do that.”
“Yes, I did. I had to make sure you got back safe.”
She was shocked into silence for a second, but he cut her off when she went to speak. “Can we go for a drive?” She didn’t hesitate to say yes. She could see that something was bothering him and if a drive helped him, she would tag along.
****
They drove aimlessly for a bit, neither saying a word to each other.
Jake’s fingers drummed on the console while he racked his brain for the words he wanted to say to the girl next to him. His other hand was trying not to grip the steering wheel too tightly.
Sarah played with her fingers to keep from reaching out to hold his hand in an attempt to calm them both. Her eyes were glued to her lap, scared she would just spill everything if she looked at him.
They came to a stop light and Jake turned down the music, “What happened?”
Sarah kept her eyes down, “How can you be so sure something happened?” “Because from the way you were talkin’, you’d be out later than 10 o’clock. So tell me what happened.”
She shook her head, “It’s not a big deal.” “It is to me.”
Throwing her head against the headrest, she swallowed and closed her eyes. “Where do you want me to start?” “The very beginning.”
She laughed humorlessly, “Well first, he was an hour late-” Jake scoffed, pressing on the gas when the light turned green again. “Then we had to wait 30 minutes to get a table. We talked for a little bit and we seemed to get over the hiccup at the beginning, then I reached for like my second roll and he had the nerve to say ‘you really think you need that?’” Jake gripped the steering wheel with both hands, this guy was an absolute dickwad.
“I said ‘need ain’t got anythin’ to do with it’ and I happily ate my roll.” That made Jake smile, “Atta girl.” “But then when the waitress could finally take our order because he took a break from looking at my chest to glance at the menu, he tried to order me just a salad and that's when I asked the waitress for a to-go box of rolls and I paid for them and left.” She began to play with her fingers again, mumbling out, “Not like I wanted to be on the date.”
Jake pretended like he didn’t hear that last bit. “So you didn’t eat?” She shook her head, “But it’s fine. I was gonna have some leftover Mexican food that's in the fridge.” He bit his lip, “Let’s get pizza.” “Jake, it’s nearly 11:30,” she said, arching a brow. “I may not live here but I know there’s a 24 hour pizza place literally up the road.” He looked over at her to see the ghost of a smile on her lips as she played with her hands.
His hand twitched to pull one of her hands up to his lips.
“I’ll call them, cheese okay?” He nodded, “Cheese is perfect.”
She placed the order, looking out the windshield when she was done. “Give ‘em about 30 minutes.” Jake nodded and decided it was now or never.
He pulled into the restaurant's parking lot but left the engine running so the music could calm his nerves.
Sarah finally looked over at him. He looked nervous or worried about something.
She made the first move and unbuckled to grab his hand, “Is everything okay, Jake? You seem worried.” He sighed, eyebrows pulled together as he contemplated spilling his guts to her.
He kept his eyes on their connected hands, “Paisley told me why you went on the date with Kyle…”
He missed the contact as soon as she pulled her hand away, moving too fast for him to register she was leaving. His eyes cut to her, watching her cover her face in embarrassment as she leaned against the door. “Fuck, I told her not to say anything. I’m sorry if that made you uncomfortable. I was perfectly fine being wrong in secret.”
Jake’s fingers wrapped around her wrists and pulled her hands down. “Sarah, look at me. Please.” Her brown eyes met his green ones, and Jake felt his heart in his throat. “You weren’t wrong.”
The confused look that came over her face Jake thought was adorable. “But then why-” “Because I figured it was for the best.”
She leaned closer to him, “Jake, what do you mean ‘for the best’?”
His hands moved to the side of her neck, his calloused thumbs rubbing back and forth on her jaw.
The feeling of his large warm hands on her skin made her sharply inhale and melt all at the same time.
“I’m in love with you, Sarah. So in love with you that it's dangerous.” She pouted a little bit and Jake had to refrain from kissing her, “Why haven’t you said anything? I think everyone knows I’m in love with you too.”
He avoided her concerned gaze, eyes turning to the radio. But her soft hand on his cheek made his eyes meet hers again and she felt him relax into her palm.
“Talk to me, Jake.”
Her voice was no louder than a whisper, hoping to give the air of privacy and that he was in a safe place to talk about his feelings.
“I’m scared, Sarah. I’m so fucking scared.”
He felt her pulse quicken under his thumbs. “You’re scared of loving me?” He shook his head and pressed his forehead on hers, “Not in the way that you think.” “Then what are you scared of?”
Jake took a deep breath, closing his eyes.
“I’m scared of leaving you. I’m terrified that I’m not gonna come home to you. I love you too much to put you through that. I’ve seen spouses fall to the ground and heard their screams from the inside of my truck. The idea that that could be you, could be our kids- it scares the shit out of me.”
Tears were in both of their eyes as Sarah ran a hand through his short hair and pulled back to really look at him.
“And you don’t think that scares me? We aren’t even together and whenever you're out there on some carrier in the middle of the damn ocean, I’m holding my breath until I hear from you again.” He shook his head, “I can’t put you through that.” She held his head still, “That’s my decision, Jake. I would do it a hundred times over, because I love you. And our fears are valid, but we can’t let ourselves suffer because of them.”
Jake’s exhale was shaky and tears finally spilled over, being caught by Sarah’s thumbs. When he didn’t speak she continued. “If you’re scared of leaving me or our family behind, you do everything in your power to get home. Your fear is your drive, but don’t let it consume you.”
Without speaking, he surged forward and kissed her. One hand weaving into her hair to get her closer. Her hand slipped from his face and wrapped itself in his shirt, the other staying in his hair.
When they pulled away, to catch their breath, the all too familiar tune played through the speakers.
Jake chuckled, “I love this song.”
Bonus:
Paisley rubbed her eyes as she walked out of her room, yawning as she stretched.
She had noticed Sarah’s purse and figured that she was probably still asleep, but wanted to let her know that their game was canceled because of the persistent rain that started late last night.
When she opened the door, she was stunned to see both Sarah and Jake in the bed, snuggled up together with an empty pizza box on the floor and Resident Evil 7 on the tv.
Paisley smirked to herself and closed the door. “Atta kid JT.”
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