Beauty Is in the Eyes of the Beholder

"V-Vincent?"I asked as afew tears fell.Jerome's eye's widened
"Jess...how...how did you find me?"He asked"I didnt!I came here to do a portrait!"I said angrily"You're angry with me?!Why?!You knew I went into hiding"He said"And you had to drop all contact with me?!Anton and mom and dad I can understand but me?!How
could you do that to me!"I said shoving him"Im sorry!I thought... I thought you'd be happier with out me"he said"You fucking IDIOT!I almost killed my self because of you!I should of just left with you!"I said crying"Im sorry!Im really really sorry"He said softer this time.He went to hug me"NO!I want to know what the hell you're up to!You dont even look like yourself!"I said but lost my breath"Hey hey breathe.Come on you're no Anton either"He said touching my arm"To hell with you Im out of here"I said picking up my stuff"Wait I was going to ask you to dinner"Jerome said.I stopped and glanced back blushing"Im a hot mess and you want to ask me to dinner?"I asked"Yes!Yes Jess come to dinner.
I'll explain everything just please..please done leave..wait did you just ask my sister on a date?Seriously?"Vince said to me then to Jerome who smirked shrugging.I scoff"I have to change..I'll be back in a half hour"I said and left.I got in my car and sighed.I was
happy but pissed.All this time he's been right under my nose.I went home and thank god Anton wasnt home.I packed a suit case just in case I stayed more then tonight and took a shower.I got out,dressing in a black dress with black heels.I put on red lipstick and light black eye shadow.When I drove over I got out and knocked "Come on in"I heard Vince say.I came in blushing and saw Jerome was starring.Hard"You've grown up so much... you're 24 right?You turned 24 three months ago?"Vince asked.I smile nodding "You still remember?"I asked happily"You still wear my ring I see"he said seeing I was wearing it around my neck on a chain"I think about you whenever a rocket goes up.I know how much you love space"I said smiling"That I do.I think of you too..
of course I have every one of your cd's.Dont let Jerome full you.
Those CD's..including the instrumentals were mine...but i cant say he doesnt like your music"Vince said smiling"Well Im glad the cool people like my music..now..I want to know what's going on Vince.What are you up to"I said as I sat down at the table"Dinner first"Vince said pulling off the lid.I saw chicken,with greenbeans and scalloped potatos.I felt my stomach growl"Dont wait on our account go on and eat you look starved"Jerome said smiling at me.I blushed nodding.Vince glanced at Jerome then at me and began to eat"So hows your career going?"Vince asked"Um..its good.I asked for a 3 month vacation.I told them I was pregnant just to get them off my back..although I dont know why I would want to stay at him..my home where everything is,is at Anton's
...not so fun might I say"I said eating then sipping my whine.I noticed Jerome taking gulps of his drink and pouring more in.Oh god I hope he's not an alcoholic"Well..you could always move in here with me"Vince said.My eyes widened"I'm going to go out on a limb here and say this isnt your house to start inviting people in Vince"I said with a raised brow"What?Jerome doesnt mind..oh I know he doesnt mind"Vince said with annoyance as he caught Jerome starring at me.Jerome choked alittle on his drink and then stiffened"If she wants to there's a guest bed she can take.It's right across from mine"he said wiping his mouth with a napkin
"Are you sure?"I asked blushing"Positive love"He said smiling at me.I felt myself melt"Well...ok.I think Anton is away on trip so... do you wanna help me get my things?It's not much...really only clothes Vince"I said looking at him"Yeah sure.We can do it tonight if u want.I have nothing planned"Vince said eating more.I smile and the rest was a comfortable silence as we ate.After dinner I got up"Alright we'll be back in an hour Jerome"Vince said
"Right.You have fun I'll stay put"Jerome said"Hey come on.Think of it this way,the faster I move in,the faster you get to know more about me"I said smiling.He looked up and our eyes met in an icy blue mist.I gulped nodding"Kay..so we'll be back soon"I said and walked out"You like him dont you"Vince said"What?Oh...yeah..maybe alittle bit.He's so down about being cripled I just wish I could show him that it's fine"I said as we got into my car and I drove to Anton's.Vince looked around a tad"Come on!I dont know when he'll be back"I said.He nodded and we collected all of my clothes and afew trinkets and then left.I left Anton a note saying that I love him but not enough to stay and be miserable.When we got back we immediately started to put my things in the room.When that was finished I walked out and saw Jerome..throwing red and yellow packets into a fridge"Whats that?"I asked with suspicion"Oh um..my blood..and...uh..piss"He said smiling akwardly.I looked at Vince"Hm..strangly Im sure you're behind this"I said with annoyance"I..I'm Jerome Morrow according to Gattaca.You have no idea how badly i want to go up there Jess...and as Vincent Anton Freeman I cant do that.So I'm borrowing Jerome's identity.This way I can go up to space with no difficulty"Vince said.I shook my head"You're not borrowing him...you're going to have to keep this up until the day you die"I said sighing"You dont know what it's like-""I dont?!You're an idiot.I wanted to be a mechanic.I know not the most feminine job but I love to build technical things.They told me I couldnt because of this stupid depression crap.But the thing is Im NOT depressed.I know how you feel...look...I dont like it but I support you"I said eyeing him.He smiled"Thankyou"Vince said hugging me.I hugged back then looked at my watch"Its late...you should get some sleep.Im gonna do the dishes.It's the least I could do"I said smiling"Are you sure?Cuz usually I help Jerome to bed"Vince said"Psh that'll be easy.Go..go go"I said as I pushed him gently
"Thanks Jess"He said kissing my cheek and went up stairs.I began to pick up the dishes when I noticed Jerome watching me intently"You're awfully quiet"I said looking at him.He smiled gently"You honestly think you can pick me up?"He asked.I gave him an annoyed look"You think because I'm a girl Im not strong too?Fine.You can sleep in your stupid chair all night for all I care"I
said angrily as I went to the kitchen"Wait I may have worded that wrong.Im just really heavy is all"He said wheeling over to me.
I scoff"I'll manage Jerome.I'm a tough girl I can tie my shoes and everything"I said glancing as I began to load the dish washer.I managed to get all the dishes in that one load"You sure?"He asked.I almost laughed"If I cant lift u..I'll just catapolt you into bed"I said giggling at the thought.He smirked"Well in that case I hope you cant lift me.If you need me I'll be at the desk"Jerome said"Hold on there"I said following him"What is it?"he asked but when he looked at me...I was lost for words"I ...dont remember
...how late do u usually stay up?"I asked.He shrugged"Until I'm tired I suppose.It varies"he said.I nodded"I'll stay up too"I said smiling"You dont have to watch over me.I've been here alone before Vincent came along"Jerome said"I dont want to wach over you.I want to hang out with you"I said smiling at him.He raised his brows in suprise but then smiled"Alright.Well then...come with me"He said.I followed him to the back yard.There was an ocean in view.He had a padio and few chairs sitting around a table.I took a chair and sat next to him.It was quiet,I was listening to the ocean"You like the ocean dont you?"He asked watching me.I blushed"I love it aside from my brothers constant competitions in the water...its a great place to come and clear my head"I said smiling.He starred at me"Jess...I realize this may be quick and bold but..do you like me"he asked.My face flushed more as I looked at him"You're right..this is quick..if you're so curious...I did feel....butterflies when I first saw you"I said smiling but he turned and frowned"You musnt fall for me.Dont even like me.Just try not to notice me.It's for the best that's what everyone else does"Jerome said.I looked horrified"Its because of the crippled thing isnt it?"I asked.He nodded"You could do so much better then this.I wont be able to please you..or pleasure you.I wont be able to go swim in that ocean with you....I cant dance with you
....I can't do anything"Jerome said.I shook my head in sadness
"You are so much more then you know.You're right.I dont know much about u but all the things you mentioned just now...they're irrelevent to me.Pleasure?I can make that possible.I could be ontop. I dont really like to swim in the ocean...just observe and draw...I dont know how to dance...and you can do thingsu just havent tried them"I said smiling as I gently touched his cheek
"Jerome you have no idea how great you really are.You make me smile....I like your company...I like you"I said blushing"Do you now?"He asked as he leaned in"Yeah.I really do"I said and soon the space between our lips were closed.I felt his lips on mine.His
lips were smooth and warm,slightly moist but so delicious.It seemed like forever but every second I was melting faster and faster until finally,he pulled away.I blushed touching my lips "Are u sure you're ok with this?I've been lied to..because of my state"
He said with guard.I smile"I like you for you...I would be happy to be by your side taking care of you when needed rather then you pushing me away...but this is just the beginning..so I am not planning out my future just yet.Come on lets go to bed.I'm tired"
I said getting up"Jess"he stated"Hm"I asked but he gently pulled me down.I blushed as I sat on his lap,kissing him.I wrapped my arms around his neck and soon enough he was feeling all around my mouth.This was the hottest kiss I've ever had in my entire life.
..my only kiss...my first kiss...when he pulled away our forheads were touching and we were panting"Wow...that was my first kiss"
I said blushing.He smiled"That's always a good thing....I like you Miss Freeman"He said.I giggled"I like you too"I said as I got up
"We should probablly get to bed"he said"Yeah you're right.Come onnn"I said with a giggle.He smiled
(here is the backyard beach..its the best I could find. In the story there is no grass and no pathway to walk on. Just complete sand. <3)