Janay:
I sat up all night trying to come to terms with the fact that the Jonas Brothers were my next door neighbours.
Not only that, but I'd been noticed by a gorgeous guy who'd I'd never imagine to even glance at me in a million years.
It was Saturday morning. Yesterday had merely felt like a dream, I didn't know what to do with myself.
I was in my white vest top, grey and navy trackies and my grey uggs, munching on Rice Krispies in front of the T.V.
My mother walked in on the phone. Probably to my Aunt Lucie, she called every two days and I missed her terribly.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. My mum put the phone to her shoulder and hushed sharply at me, "Grab the door Jay."
Reluctantly, I put down my cereal bowl onto the coffee table in front of me, moved my hair to one side of my neck and tried to forget the fact I was bare-faced and looked a state and my attire was utterly tragic.
Even though it was probably the mailman, I've been ordering off eBay a lot.
Without looking at the pixelated glass through the door, I pushed down the handle and looked up.
Oh. My. Freakin'. God.
"Hey. Janay right?" Joe Jonas was standing in front of me. Looking adorable in his beanie and glasses. His shirt was red and black checkered, and he was wearing tight black jeans.
My mouth moved, but no sound came out. He blinked at me, then cocked his head sideways. My brain snapped, and then I managed to talk. Sort of.
"Yeah. Yeah, erm that's right, yeah." I almost literally face-palmed myself.
He smiled, then
"Cool. My family and I were wondering if you and your mom wanted to come over for dinner tomorrow night?"
And with that, my mother dearest appeared beside me.
"That sounds lovely." She said, giving her lovely motherly grin.
Joe laughed and his mouth opened wide smiling.
"Awesome. We'll see you around four? Sunday dinner and all?"
"Sounds great, thank you very much."
Joe raised his hand and walked back around to his front garden.
When I shut the door I turned to my mother.
"MUM! What hell was that?" She stood there in stunned silence.
"Don't I get a say in this? Maybe I don't want to round their house for dinner, maybe I'd rather go and eat dinner off the street in a cardboard box?"
"JANAY KATHLEEN JENKINS! I thought you were crazy about these guys, you're a fan, you should grateful for this. Isn't this one of your life-long ambitions?"
I sighed heavily. I did want this, so much. But, it was all too much.
"No. It isn't! Yes I adore them, they are my inspiration, my idols of music. But, what if I embarass myself? Which is more than likely to happen! What if I disappoint them in any way? What if something happens? If they think badly of me I'll never be able to listen to their music again. My world of sound and pop rock will be destroyed!"
I yelled out. And slammed my body onto the sofa. My eyes welling up with tears, making the room around me blurry.
My mother stroked my forehead. "Sweetie, it'll be fine. Who knows? It could be the next big thing." I blinked, thinking for a moment.
And then I spent the rest of the day working out what I was going to wear for Sunday dinner.
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Joe:
"They said yes." I announced to everyone when I returned to the kitchen.
"Great, they seem so lovely, it'll be great to get to know them now that we're here for a while!" My mother smiled widely at me, stirring her tea.
"What was she wearing when she answered the door? Did she look as beautiful as she did yesterday?" Nick burst out.
Everyone widened their eyes at him.
"What?" He said innocently.
"Well, she was wearing sweatpants, a white v top, and uggs. Happy?"
Nick blinked.
"Nick. She looked gorgeous. Even in lazy day clothes." I breathed out. She was too young for me, but I'll admit she was a cutie.
Nick nodded, murmured something then went upstairs. Frankie bounded into the kitchen, "Is that girl and her mom coming for dinner tomorrow?"
"They sure are Frank." My dad smiled at my youngest brother.
"Awesome, I can show her my darts board, and my soccer training kit and..."
"Frank, I'm not sure if she'll like ALL those things." My mother put her arm around him.
"Well, she's got to like something of mine. Otherwise, she is not accepted in this house."
Everyone laughed, "Frankie, you can't out her because she doesn't like any of your stuff." I smiled at him.
He shrugged his shoulders and went to watch T.V.
I put my arm around my mom.
"So, what's the entertainment supplies for tomorrow when the Jenkins come round?"
She patted my nose with her finger and grinned.
"Ah, you'll see. You'll be back to your youthful selves."
I smiled. Youthful selves? I like the sound of that.
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Nick:
It was nearly four o'clock. I was just spraying myself with cologne before I heard the doorbell go.
"I'll get it!" I shouted hysterically as I stomped down the stairs. Everyone watched in awe as I zoomed through the kitchen and then composed myself before opening the door.
She looked more beautiful than I imagined. Her hair was brown and curly, bouncing just below her shoulders. Her eyes a gorgeous deep brown, with sparkly black eyeshadow making them look even bigger and prettier.
I stammered.
"Er, erm. Hey, hey... come, come on in." I opened the door and watched as she and her mother slid gracefully into the kitchen.
"Hello, welcome." My mom and dad greeted them with a handshake and a peck on the cheek.
She had black tights on, with high-waisted shorts and bright yellow top which a belt around her making her waist look minature, her petite shoes matching her top and a leather jacket, giving her an all-round rock chick look. I couldn't stop staring. She was mesmerising.
"Take Janay to the other room, you guys can break the ice." I navigated the way to the living room where my brothers were sitting.
"Hey stranger." Joe got up and shook hands with her. Why couldn't I be that forward?
Kevin grinned at her and did the same.
Frankie got up, eyed her up and down while she stood there smiling but playfully amused.
"We're gonna need to ask you a few questions before we know you can be trusted in this house." She laughed sweetly, and then nodded.
"Ok, Mr.Inspector, shoot." Her accent was stunning. So cultured and fresh. And she was witty too.
"What's your favourite colour?" Frankie asked her.
"Erm, well I don't really have one. Why pick one when you can have the whole rainbow?"
Wow. She was intelligent, and unique, and... I was falling for her.
Frankie nodded.
"Do you laugh easily?"
She giggled, and then nodded.
"Ok, can you catch food in your mouth after throwing it in the air?"
"I can try." She smiled. Frankie handed her a gummy bear.
She smiled awkwardly.
She flicked up the gummy bear, and it fell exactly spot-on into her mouth.
Frankie grinned. "You're very welcome into the Jonas household!"
She swallowed the sweet.
"Thanks."
My mother suddenly popped her head round the door.
"You know I told you you'd be finding your youth again today, Joe? Well, you guys go and play hide and seek!"
Janay's eyes lit up and she wriggled excitedly on the sofa. We all laughed, it was cute she was so excited to play a childhood game.
"I'll count." I said.
"Can I hide with you?" Frankie asked Janay.
"Sure!" She slid her hand into Frankie's. She was adorable. And I liked the fact she was good with kids.
After counting, I searched the house. Finding Kevin in the shower and Joe in the was basket.
The only place left was the basement.
It was fairly dark and the lights weren't working.
"Come out wherever you are!" I said.
I heard a giggle that belonged to Frankie and walked over to where the sheets were over some unused pieces of wood.
Suddenly, out of nowhere Frankie leaped out making a run for it back up stairs, Janay was behind him, I couldn't see well and she tripped and fell onto me.
She breathed out, sounding almost terrified.
"Oh my gosh, I'm so so sorry." I chuckled under my breath.
"It's fine." I grinned in the dark.
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Janay:
Oh. My. Freakin'. God.
I was on top of a Jonas Brother. Not like that yeah?
I felt my face flush with embarassment, he said it was fine but I knew I'd made a fool of myself.
He picked me off of him and held my hands so I kept my balance. He was taller than I expected him to be. Or maybe I'm just shorter?
I sighed into the dead air. "I'm sorry. Are you hurt?"
"No, I'm fine. Are you ok?"
I think I'd bruised something. My leg was hurting.
"Erm, I think I'm fine. My leg hurts a little." I started to walk but my leg gave way. But Nick caught my fall and held me up.
"Woah, you sure you're fine?" I mumbled under my breath about being fine but he stopped me in mid-grumble. A soft, tender kiss on my cheek. I breathed out. "Wow." I regretted saying it the instant it came out of my mouth.
I felt his breath chuckle softly against my face. He slowly lifted me into his arms. "You're really light."
"I'm heavy, you're just strong." I stated, trying to not to sound awkward.
"Hmmph, maybe a bit of both eh?" He grinned and with that he planted another kiss on my face, nearer to my lips.
"You know, it's usually hard for me to find myself attracted to someone this quickly." I let out a gasp.
"But you must hear stuff like this all the time."
I shook my head, "No, never. Not at all. No one ever wanted me. Never ever." I said truthfully.
"You must live near some morons then." He laughed quietly.
Suddenly, my mind reminded me of Mike. Surely Nick knew how his cousin felt? Mike liked me, and now so did Nick. What was I to do?
Nick moved his hands to my ribs and I wriggled a bit, his touch a bit too light.
"You ticklish?" He half-questioned-half-taunted playfully.
I sucked in my breath.
"Yep." He laughed and moved his fingers to my sides making me curl up into his chest giggling.
"Come on, let's go, they're probably all sat at the table by now!"
I nodded, and he helped me up the stairs.
For a moment, I forgot all about what Mike had said to me.
All that was in my mind was the intimacy me and Nick Jonas had shared
in the dark.
