You're the One - Part 1 || Greta Van Fleet

Chapter 102: Give It All Up

"Our place?" Dad asked, turning to me, his eyes getting wide. I felt my entire body get cold. I forced a smile, shooting Jake a look. His face dropped as his eyes went from my dad, back to me.
"I.. I guess you hadn't mentioned it yet." He said softly, sitting down in the chair next to my bed. I bit down on my lip, peeking back up at Dad who was still holding his stare on me.

"You two are.. living together?" He asked, now looking over at Jake.
"Well, n-not yet, no. I just-"
"After the next leg of the tour, we will be." I quickly said, trying my best to saving him.
"And when was this decided?"
"Recently." I said quietly, looking down. He nodded, staying quiet for a moment.

"D-did they mention when I'd be able to go home?" I asked, looking back at Jake, trying to change the subject.
"Not yet but.. I can go ask." He said, getting up. I could tell he was relieved for the opportunity to leave the room. I waited until he left, shutting the door behind him.

"You really think this is a good idea?" Dad said quietly. I nodded, avoiding his eyes.
"Yes.. I do." I said. "It's still new. He just.. he surprised me with it.. on Christmas Eve. And.. we just went to go see it the other day. Nothing is happening right away.. but-"
"I think you're rushing into things." He said sternly, cutting me off. "I.. I don't know why you think you need to do this, but.. I think it's too soon."
"Dad, I-"
"You're an adult, and you can make your own decisions, but.. as your father, I'm saying that.. you need to really think about this." My stomach dropped. 

Where was this coming from? 

"Dad, w-why don't you like him? You.. you seemed like you did the night you met him. W-what changed? Was it because of when I called you?" I finally said, peeking back up at him. He sighed, moving closer, gently touching my cheek.
"Because that night.. he was just a friend, remember? Though, of course I suspected something more. Jess, I don't have a problem with him. I think he's a nice boy, who obviously loves you.. in the best way he knows how. This has nothing to do with him, it has everything to do with you. I just want you to do what's best for you." 

I peeked up as the door opened, Jake walking in with one of the nurses following behind him.
"Hello!" She said cheerfully, making her way over to my bed. "So you're ready to go home, huh?" She asked, looking through my chart. Jake sat back down in the chair next to my bed, reaching over, gently taking my hand. I peeked over at him, a small smile escaping from my lips. He smiled back, his cheeks burning.

"So, I think we want to keep you here a few more days." She finally said. I sighed, leaning back in my bed.
"Will she be out in time for New Year's Eve?" Jake asked, turning to her. "Every year we have this big party and.. well, I'd really like to not to go alone this year." He giggled, peeking back at me.
"I think we can make that work." She said, smirking back at me. She put back my chart, and made her way over to Sam's bed.
"Well, it looks like you're doing great. You can even head out tonight if you're feeling up to it." She said cheerfully. I sat back up, looking over at him.
"Lucky you." I called out. He sat up, smirking over at me. 

"Sam and I can check out the car tomorrow.." Jake said, now looking over at him. "If.. if you're up to it?" Sam nodded.
"Y-yeah sure, we.. we can do that." He said softly. I bit down on my lip, holding my stare on him.
"Jake, maybe.. you should bring someone else." I whispered. "I.. I don't think it's the best idea that he goes." Jake nodded.
"I'll ask Josh tonight." He said quietly. I nodded, giving him a subtle smile.

"Jake, why don't we give them some time to rest." Dad said, getting up from my bed. "You can show me your new place."

I looked over and saw Jake's face drop. He peeked over at me, wide-eyed. I nodded, forcing a smile, gently touching his leg.
"Yeah, that's fine, go ahead." I said softly. He hesitated, biting down on his lip, but eventually got up.
"Oh, y-yeah sure. Yeah." He said nervously. Dad went over towards the door, turning around to put on his jacket. I couldn't help but smile, knowing what he was doing. I reached up, gently grabbing onto Jake's shirt, pulling him in to a kiss. He moved his hand up, gently holding my face as he kissed me back. When he backed away, he flashed me a smile.
"I love you." He said softly.
"I love you too. I'll see you later." He nodded, his smile growing, then went over to Sam.