secrets*
chapter 08
Valentine�s Day weekend. Brooklyn was able to take off 3 days. She arrived at the LAX airport early in the morning. JC was waiting for her outside in the car.
She called his cell phone to tell him she was there.
�Hello?� He said
�Hey, I�m here.� She said
�Yeah! I�m outside in the west exit.�
�Okay.�
�I�m still a little disappointed that you can only stay 3 days.�
She laughed. �Oh it�s ok. At least its 3 days and nothing at all. My boss was mad that I was taking the time off again.�
�Again? Wasn�t the trip to Aspen and New York vacation time? But you separated it?�
�Yeah, but I often take time off to study sometimes. I mean he�s really nice and he understands. I�m glad. But he�s like there won�t be another time for a while right? I really couldn�t say anything else�but he won�t fire me. I�m the one bringing in a lot of the business with the celebrities. He knows I know you and other people, so he better be fucking glad to have me.�
JC laughed. �You�re so cute.�
�I know.� She smiled.
�You close yet?�
�Maybe? Um�I�ll be there in like 10 minutes.�
�Ok, see ya.�
�Bye.� She hung up her phone and continued to walk towards the exit.
She walked outside seeing JC�s Jeep. She walked over to it. He got out helping her with her luggage.
�Thank you.� She said
He leaned over and kissed her. �No problem.� He smiled.
She smiled. They got inside the car and left the airport.
�Where are we going?� Brooklyn asked.
�My house.�
�Ooo�� She laughed. JC chuckled.
�So how big is your house?�
�Big.�
�Really? Can I roller blade down the halls?� She laughed.
JC laughed at her. �What?�
�Roller blade. I�ve always wanted to do that in a really big house.�
�How funny. I�ve never heard anyone say that before.�
She smiled.
*****
JC pulled into the garage next to his 2000 Dodge Viper.
�You have a viper? Oh my god! That is such a sexy car!�
He laughed. �You sound all star struck.� He stepped out of the car.
�Shut up!� She got out of the car and followed JC inside. �But can I drive it?�
�Maybe? I�ll think about it. That car is my baby.�
�Ugh!� She said jokingly.
He wrapped his arms around her, hugging her. He kissed her cheek.
�You�re my baby too sweetheart.�
�Aw thanks�second best.�
He faced her, putting her face in his hands.
�No you�re not.�
�Ok.�
He leaned down kissing her lips softly at first then deepening the kiss. Brooklyn put her hands on his forearms, holding onto him. The kiss lasted a few long minutes. JC slowly pulled away, lingering the kiss. He finally pulled away and looked down at Brooklyn.
She smiled up at him. �I liked that.�
He smiled. Lightly kissing her once more.
�Come on. Let me show you around.� He grabbed her hand and gave her the grand tour.
*****
The next day. Valentine�s Day.
JC had the whole day planned out. He got Justin to go with Brooklyn to the mall for most of the day while he set up for that evening.
That night he was going to confess to Brooklyn that he loved her.
�Hey baby.� JC said walking into the living room. He sat next to Brooklyn on the couch, he kissed her cheek.
�Justin is in town and he asked if you wanted to go to the mall with him?�
�Uh I guess so. What about you?�
�I have to work in the studio for an hour or so.�
�Oh ok then�so I guess Justin likes to shop?�
�Yeah just a little. He likes to buy shoes.�
�My kind of guy. A shopper.� She laughed.
�Alright. I�ll call him and tell him.� JC stood up, �You can drive my Viper if you want.�
�Are you serious?�
�Yeah go ahead.�
JC called Justin to tell him to come over. Justin was on his way.
15 minutes later.
Justin walked into the house.
�Hey ya�ll.�
�Hi Justin.� Brooklyn said
�Hey.� He gave her a hug.
�Where�s JC?�
�In the kitchen, I think.�
�What�s the matter?� He whispered to her.
�I�ll tell you in the car.� She said softly.
�Hey Justin, you just get here?� JC said walking into the room.
�Yep�so Brooke ready to go?� Justin said
�Yeah.�
The two stood up from the couch.
�I�ll see you later. Have fun.� JC gave Brooke a hug and kiss.
�Ok bye.� She said
�Later C!� Justin said following Brooke out the door.
Brooklyn was so excited she got to drive JC�s viper.
�Aw! This is such a sexy car!� She smiled.
�Drive�s great.� Justin said as they pulled out of the garage. Brooklyn turned left out of the driveway going to the mall.
�So what�s up? What�s the matter?�
�I don�t know? I�m confused.� Brooklyn said
�About what?�
�JC, he asked me to come here to LA to spend time with him on Valentine�s Day, and he was even disappointed that I can only stay 3 days and no offense but now he�s asking me if I want to go to the mall with you. I mean what�s up with that?�
�Poor thing. I�m really not supposed to say anything but he has something planned. He purposely wanted to get you out of the house.� Justin said
�Really?�
�Yeah, but still act surprised ok?�
�Alright.� She laughed.
They got to the mall and shopped a little until they had to leave because a lot of people started noticing Justin.
In the car Justin called JC.
�Hey C. We�re on our way back.�
�Shit!� He said, Brooklyn chuckled. She could hear him.
�We had to leave sooner because everyone starting noticing me.�
�Oh ok. Just stall her for about 5 minutes.�
�Alright, later.�
�Bye.� Justin hung up the phone.
�Drive around the block for about 5 minutes, I�m supposed to be stalling you.�
�You�re such a horrible secret keeper.�
�I know.� He smiled.
They drove around the block for about 10 minutes, then finally went back to JC�s house.
�Have fun Brooke, remember act really surprised!�
�Ok!� She laughed.
�See ya later.� He got in his Benz then went home.
Brooklyn walked inside through the garage door.
�JC, I�m back!� She yelled. She smiled. She couldn�t stop. She had no clue what he had planned.
She smelled food from the kitchen. She walked towards it. JC was standing in the kitchen by the stove cooking.
�You�re cooking?� She said
He turned around. �Yep. Come here, taste this.� He fed her the fettuccini noodles.
�Mmm�good.�
�Good.� He smiled, leaning down and kissing her lips lightly. �Go wait in the living room. The food is done so I�ll get us a plate.�
She smiled. �Ok�� She walked away towards the living room. The 2 French doors to the living room were closed. She opened the doors. Shocked by what she saw in front of her.
�Oh my god!� She said covering her mouth is aw.
The lights were dimming lightly. The fireplace was lighting up the entire room. Red, pink and yellow rose petals were covering the floor. Candles were surrounding the room giving it a subtle and romantic vibe.
JC walked up behind her wrapping his arms around her waist. Resting his chin on her shoulder.
�Surprise.� He smiled, �Happy Valentine�s Day.�
Brooklyn smiled. She turned around to face him. �Oh my god.�
JC laughed. �You like it?� He said smiling.
�I love it.� She smiled kissing him on the lips.
�Come sit down on the couch and we can eat.� He said
�Okay.� She said. He followed her towards the couch. They sat down together underneath a blanket.
They silently fed each other laughing when food would fall on their laps.
Brooklyn smiled. �Ok I�m full.�
�Me too.� JC set the bowl down on the coffee table.
�I love this JC. It�s beautiful.� She said looking at everything around the room.
�Brooke.� JC said
�Yeah?� She said looking at him.
�I love you.� He smiled.
She started at him for a few seconds. A small smile creeped on her lips. She leaned over putting her hands on his face, lightly kissing his lips.
�I love you too.�
JC grinned, �Really?�
�Yeah�I already knew you loved me though.�
�How?�
�Last month when we were in Maryland, you were talking to your family inside and I walked inside and was ease dropping when I heard my name mentioned and one of your uncles asked if you loved me and you said yes. I about fell over but I took a deep breath and walked outside.�
JC smiled. �You�re so cute.� He kissed her. Brooklyn wrapped her arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. The kiss grew even stronger and passionate. JC gently leaned forward and Brooke laid back on the couch. JC�s kisses moved from her mouth down her jaw and neck. He laid butterfly kisses along her bare stomach. JC grabbed the bottom of her shirt lifting it over her head. JC took his shirt off at the same time. His lips found hers again. JC pulled away from her. He put his mouth right next to her ear.
�I want to make love to you.� He softly whispered.
�I want you to.� Brooklyn told him.
JC sat up. Grabbing Brooklyn�s hand.
�Come on let�s go upstairs.� He said kissing her. They walked upstairs to his bedroom.