*Prepare for a lot of cheesiness ;)*

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I woke up alone. Not exactly how I wanted to wake up my first day here. I sat up in Jack's bed, clutching the soft white sheet to me. I shivered from the cold brushing over my bare shoulders.

My eyes scanned around Jack's roomy studio apartment, but he was nowhere to be found. I looked to the bathroom and the door was open and the light was off. I rested my eyes on his side of the bed, thinking he could've left a note but saw nothing of that sort.

I reached for my phone on the bedside table just as the door opened to the apartment. I quickly retracted my hand and gripped the sheet. Jack stepped through, a lazy smile playing on his lips, "I don't think I'll ever get used to that."

My face burned and I ran a hand nervously through my hair, "Why are you up early?"

The newspaper and coffee in his hand told me he was probably up way before I was. He sat them down in the kitchen and paced towards the bed, "It's a habit, I'm sorry." He kicked off his shoes and climbed on the bed.

"I'm not mad." I laughed, "I just didn't like waking up without you. I haven't seen you in three months."

He smiled sadly, "I have five days to make it up to you."

A smirk slowly rose on my lips, "Maybe you should start now?" I gestured towards my naked frame with one hand, "I mean, all the hard work is already done."

Jack chuckled, "No, the fun part is already done. Even if someone gives you an unwrapped present on Christmas, it's still a gift no matter what."

"Wow, did you learn that in your fancy new school?"

"I've been working on that line a long time, Baby."

"That was undeniably cheesy, you dork." I pointed to the shirt he had on, "I need that."

He raised a brow, "I don't like unwrapping presents."

I rolled my eyes and bit back a laugh, "Everyone likes unwrapping presents, Jack. Now give me the shirt, please." I batted my eyelashes with a smile.

Jack's eyes narrowed into slits, but he gave into me. He pulled the shirt over his head and threw it at me, "You have five minutes before I come and find you."

I slipped the shirt over my head and climbed down from Jack's large bed. "I'm counting on it." I stepped down off the platform that it was on and grabbed one of my bags before making my way across the apartment to the bathroom. I definitely needed to shower.

The shower was a quick one. I took care of what I needed to and got out. I dried off and put on clean undergarments. I put Jack's t-shirt back on and brushed my teeth. I checked my reflection to make sure I didn't have left over makeup smeared under my eyes, but I think I got it off in the shower.

I walked back in the room and stood in the middle of the apartment. Jack sat up in bed, surrounded by a fluffy white duvet and pillows. I stepped back on the platform and hopped on the bed. "You said you'd come after me in five minutes. You lied to me, Jack." I fake cried.

But he laughed, of course. I wouldn't expect less, "Believe me. It was tempting."

I climbed on top of him, my legs straddling his lap. "I missed you so much." I whispered.

"It's difficult." He said, cupping my face between his hands, "Way more difficult than I thought it would be. And you'd think after almost two years, it would be easier. But it get's worse every time I hear your voice."

I brushed my fingers over his jaw, "It's not easy for me either."

"I don't think I'll be able to do this for another two years."

My heart ached, "What are you saying? Do you want to break up?" My voice cracked and I sucked in a breath.

"What? No, Juliet. I'm saying I want to come home."

"Jack, no." I climbed off of him and sat at the foot of the bed, "You love it here. I'm not letting you do that."

He just sat against the mountain of pillows, confusion crossing his face, "Why? I thought that's what you wanted—"

"Of course I want you home. But you love it here and you love the school. This school is a huge part of your future."

He reminded me of a puppy when he looked at me with his big brown eyes, "You're a pretty big part of my future too, Juliet. Way bigger than this school."

Tears stung my eyes, "This school is a way bigger part of your future than me. This is what you've worked for and I'm not going to let you throw it away over me."

Jack let out a frustrated sigh and ran a hand roughly through his hair, "I'm losing my mind here. I can't see you, I can't touch you, and it's driving me crazy. I want to come home to you. I want to fall asleep next to you and wake up with you." He paused and rubbed his bottom lip, "Don't get me wrong, I do love it here. It's everything I thought it would be and then some. But you're not here."

"You said we would talk about me living here and going to school with you. We barely talked about it last year when I came to visit. Why can't we do that?"

"I shouldn't have asked you to do that—"

"But you did. Or the school that I'm currently going to offers online classes. I could live here with you and go to my school. It doesn't matter which school I'm going to as long as I'm with you."

"Your grandparent's—"

"Will probably be happy to have me out of the house." I laughed lightly.

Jack tilted his head slightly, "You'd do that for me?"

"I'd do anything for you." I crawled over the bed and back into his lap, "So, Jack, if you would let me, I'd like to move in with you."

A smile curved his lips, "Is that even a question?"

"You have until the end of summer to change your mind."

He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closer, "Not going to happen." He caressed my face and kissed me gently. "I hope you're ready to put up with me."

I laughed, "As long as I get my coffee in the morning, I'll be just fine."

"You can have more than coffee."

"Oh?" I wrapped my arms around his neck, "Like what?"

He pointed to his lips, "You know exactly what I'm talking about."

"I was thinking pancakes?"

"Hilarious!" He kissed me again, "But you can have those too."

My mouth enveloped his again like I wouldn't get another chance. His arms tightened around my waist until I was flush against his chest. I pulled back only an inch from his lips, "I think we should do some exploring today. Because last time I was here, the only tour I got was of your bed."

"That's mighty comfortable might I add."

"Yes, very." I joked, "Maybe we should spend the rest of our time in the city. I didn't see it last time I was here." I playfully stuck out my bottom lip.

"I don't need to see New York City when the most beautiful sight is right in front of me." His eyes sparkled with mischief.

I leaned back further, "You're so full of it today." I giggled, "But thank you, McKinnon. You and your smooth compliments always know how to make a girl feel special."

His hand pressed against my lower back, "As long as they make you feel special, then it's definitely worth it." His hands slid down my back, brushing over the sides of my thighs. His fingers peeked under the hem of my shirt, "So you really want to spend the rest of spring break in the city?"

"I do." I poked his nose, "It'll be fun. We can stay in a hotel, order room service, see amazing sights...there's just so much we can do in the city instead of your apartment."

Jack tilted his head again and examined me like a little puppy, "You're so cute when you get excited."

"We should get on the road. We have a lot to see." I started to climb off of his lap but he brought me back.

"In an hour."

"Jack." I whined and fell against his chest, "This is what happened last time. You said one hour and it turned into a week."

He laughed and cupped my face again, "I have reasons for everything I do."

"Then what's your reason for keeping us an hour longer?"

"I can definitely show you better than I can tell you." He laid me back on the bed and immediately started attacking my face with chaste kisses. I let out a string of giggles until his lips landed on mine.

He kissed me slowly and then hovered his face inches above mine, "You taste like coffee and cinnamon." I commented and pecked his lips.

"Great combination then."

I smiled, "Definitely."

A mere two hours later, we were finally on the road. Jack's hour stretched to two because he wanted to take a quick nap. Yeah, like I was going to let him do that.

I drove while Jack directed me to the city. New York City was only about a forty-five minute drive he said with traffic during the day. He only uses his car for trips like this because his school is only a couple of blocks away.

Since I didn't let him sleep back at the apartment, he sank in his seat and leaned his head against the window. I looked at him when I came to a red light. He had his arms crossed against his chest and his eyes were closed. I rolled my eyes and drove through the light when it turned green.

So much for helping me navigate.

But I could rely on the signs instead. I would use GPS, but my phone is stuffed in my back pocket and there really wasn't a place to pull over yet.

I managed to get us into the city with minor problems. Traffic was horrible, as Jack said.

Everything is gorgeous as I expected. Maybe even more than I expected. I've always loved the city, but I also love small, secluded towns where you can't hear anything but your voices.

When traffic backed up again, I nudged a sleeping Jack with my elbow. He let out a groan and opened one eye, "What?"

I gestured towards the road in front of me, "Which hotel are we staying at?"

He muttered something and sat up in his seat. He pulled his phone from his pocket and I kept my eye on traffic. "You'll need to make a right in five miles."

Good, I'm already in the right lane, "Will your parent's be mad?"

Jack snorted, "It's my trust fund. How I spend it is none of their worries."

"I could've helped."

"I wouldn't let you do that." He laughed lightly.

I turned my head to look at him, "It was my idea."

He shrugged and his grin turned boyish, "I don't get to see you everyday. If this makes the trip special for you, then I'll do it."

"Just being with you makes the trip special." I turned my head back to the road.

Jack's hand wrapped around the hand in my lap. He squeezed my fingers and laced them between his, "I'll do whatever you want to do." He lifted my hand to his lips and kissed it softly, "I'd do anything for you." He mumbled against my hand and kissed my skin again.

I smiled, "Back at you."

He returned our clasped hands in my lap until traffic started moving again. Jack retreated his hand when I had to make the right turn. He pointed out the rest of the directions until we found the hotel.

There were a couple of guys standing out front of the hotel. One I assumed was a doorman and the other walked up to us with a smile on his face, "Welcome." Jack smiled back and greeted the older man. I got out of the car and handed Jack the keys. Jack handed the keys to the man. Another guy, I have no idea where he came from, waited at the back of the car to retrieve our luggage.

I wasn't expecting all of this.

Jack threw an arm around my shoulders and kissed the top of my head as we started walking. Everything about this place was amazing. The lobby was brightly lit with large chandeliers hanging above and everyone had a smile on their face. I almost felt out of place.

I scanned the lobby while standing next to Jack at the front desk. Everyone that walked by smiled. There were families that were laughing. It almost didn't feel real, but the woman at the front desk brought me out of my thoughts, "Enjoy your stay, Mr. and Mrs. McKinnon."

I whirled around to face Jack and he had a giant smile on his face.

He sent a nod to the lady and replaced his arm around my shoulders.

The bellhop that helped get our bags was waiting by the elevator. We entered the elevator and Jack pushed the tenth floor button. The elevator climbed and climbed until it dinged when we made it to the tenth floor. Our room was all the way down at the end of the long hallway.

Jack pulled out the key and unlocked the room door. He let the bellhop in before us. As the bellhop was leaving, Jack slipped him a tip and thanked him for his help. They exchanged a smile and he left.

I walked to the wall where the giant windows overlooked the city. I pulled the curtains further apart, taking in the gorgeous view we had. Even though we were really high up, I couldn't really focus on that. All I could focus on was this amazing view.

A pair of arms snaked around my waist. Jack pulled me back against his chest and rested his chin on my shoulder, "It's beautiful." He muttered.

"Very." I sighed and leaned into his touch.

He turned his head and kissed my neck, "What do you want to see first?"

"A menu because I'm starving."

"I know a little bistro about four blocks from here that's amazing. I used to go with my parent's when they came here. I think you'd like it."

"Then we should go."

He dropped his arms and I turned around. The bed caught my eye, only because I spotted something red. I walked around Jack to get to the bed. I picked up one of the velvety soft rose petals and rubbed it between my fingers, "Do I even want to know?"

Jack appeared beside me, "Probably not."

I looked up at him and he was grinning again, "That explains why she called me Mrs. McKinnon! You told her we just got married!" I laughed, "Real funny, Jack."

"I thought it was hilarious, my love." He poked the tip of my nose, "You'll thank me later when they send up the complimentary cupcakes."

"Cupcakes?" I questioned, "Never heard of a hotel that had cupcakes. Though that is amazing. I'd stay here again."

Jack laughed and pulled me towards the door, "So you'd stay for the cupcakes? Not for my handsome face?"

As I walked past him, I patted his cheek, "Only if you come with cupcakes."

"Hey!" He called after me, "I'm sweeter than any cupcake."

I eyed him through the corner of my eye, "I'm going to give you points for your cheesy lines today."

He gripped my hand and intertwined our fingers, "Good. Because I've worked too hard on them for them not to be acknowledged."

"Who are you and what did you do with my boyfriend?"

Jack stopped abruptly and cupped my face. He brought his lips down to mine, kissing me with an urge, "I'm still here, Baby." He breathed and kissed me again.

My laugh came out before I could stop it.

Jack really does have a way with words.

Jack was right about the bistro. It was absolutely amazing. Everything I ordered left me wanting even more. By the end of our meal, I was absolutely full but I felt like I wanted more.

He said they have the best desserts and he ordered one to take back to the hotel with us. And as we were walking back to our hotel, we decided we would order room service for dinner and map out our adventure for the remaining days ahead of us.

And he was right about the cupcakes.

When we got back to our room, four cupcakes were waiting on a silver tray with a small card that said congratulations. I laughed out loud and made sure the card made it to safe keeping so I can look back and remember this trip. Even though I don't think I'll need anything to remember it. I know I'll never forget it and I hope this trip is memorable for Jack as well.

Jack ordered dinner hours later. I'm not sure exactly what, but he was on the phone for quite some time. It was dark out and you could see the bright lights of parts of the city from our window. It was amazing in daylight, but stunning when night fell.

He joined me on the bed again across from me. Between us was a map we've marked with everything we want to see. But I have a feeling we're just going to wonder around and see what we can. It's always nice to have a plan though.

We shared two of the white cupcakes already. More like devoured them. I'd definitely need to get more of those before I leave here because they're the best cupcakes I've ever had.

Our dinner came and I folded up the map to make room on the bed. It probably isn't a good idea to eat in the bed because of crumbs, but our small table wasn't big enough to hold the amount of food Jack got.

He took the first tray from the cart and sat it on the bed before joining me.

We ate what we could of the delicious food. By the end, I thought I was going to explode. I had a big lunch and a giant dinner, I really felt like I was going to explode. But it was too good.

I helped clean up and make sure there weren't any crumbs in the bed. I pulled out a nightshirt from my bag, probably one I stole from Jack, and changed into it in the bathroom.

"You're teasing me." Jack's voice spoke behind me.

I turned around and smiled at him, "I live for it." I proceeded to brush my teeth and walked out to give Jack the bathroom.

When he walked out, he removed his shirt and changed into sweatpants.

I walked up to him, wrapping my arms around him from behind. I pressed my cheek against his warm back, "Thank you for everything today."

He placed a hand over my clasped hands over his abdomen, "I told you. Anything for you."

I dropped my arms and he turned around, "We should sleep." He smiled sleepily, "We have a lot ahead of us tomorrow."

I nodded in agreement and moved towards the bed. I got under the large blanket and turned on my side. I felt Jack get in beside me and he turned off the bedside table. His arm found its way around my waist and his chest flush against my back. His nose nudged my jaw and he kissed the spot below my ear. I felt his lips against my ear now, his breath caressing my skin and leaving chills. I sank further against him, enjoying the way his body curled around mine.

It wasn't long before sleep took over.

The end of our trip came before we knew it.

Jack was taking me to the airport today and he's barely said two words to me. I know he didn't want to go and I know he's upset. I am too. I don't want to go. I don't want to wait another three months to see him.

But it's the last time we'll be separated for such a long period of time and I kept reminding him of that. He just waved a hand and dismissed it. I didn't like it when he acted like this. I don't want him to be upset and I don't want to spend our last couple of ours in a silent daze.

He sat at the edge of the bed with his face in his hands. I know it wasn't easy. And he's never acted this way before when I had to leave. I mean, he did act a little hesitant and kind of not all here, but this was worse. He won't even say anything to me and it's making my chest hurt.

I climbed from my spot on the bed and to him. I wrapped my arms around his shoulders from behind and pressed my lips against the spot between his shoulder blades, "Don't be mad." I whispered.

"I'm not." He said evenly. "I just hate to see you go."

"I know." I responded. "I don't want to go anymore than you. But just think, in three months, you'll be home for the summer and I'll be coming back with you in the fall. We'll get to annoy each other every morning and night."

He breathed a laugh and took one of my hands into his, "I don't mean to act like this. I told you it gets more difficult. And now that I have you here, I don't want to let you go just yet."

"I'll be counting the days." I whispered and kissed his skin again.

"Me too." He replied, giving my hand a squeeze.

I hated the airport at the end of my trips. I hated looking at Jack and seeing the sadness etched into his brows. I hated the feeling of getting on the plane without him and going home knowing he's not next door. But it's something we've worked on for a couple of years. Well, we've tried. A long distance relationship does take a lot out of you that you didn't even think was possible.

Jack cupped my face between his hands, letting his thumb trace the curve of my bottom lip. "Call me when you get home." He said softly.

His eyes flicked up to meet mine and I nodded. I stood on my toes and wrapped my arms around his neck. His arms wrapped around me in return. He hugged me close, his face buried in my hair as he held onto me. We stood there for minutes, but it felt like only seconds.

When he pulled back, he gripped my face and his lips collapsed on mine. I placed my hands on his chest, fisting his shirt in my hands in an attempt to pull him closer. I squeezed my eyes shut, letting this kiss be burned into my memory until I saw him again.

I pulled my lips away and opened my eyes to meet his, "I love you."

"I love you more." He tried to smile, but it faltered.

I reconnected our lips for only a second before I pulled away completely, "I'll see you soon, McKinnon." I did my best to smile too.

He sent me a wave as I backed away and turned around until I couldn't see him anymore.

My smile fell and tears stung my eyes the second I walked away from him.

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Writing a one-shot for my other story made me miss them a lot, hahaha. I hope you guys liked this! I will be doing another one soon after she's moved in and everything, like further down the road.

ALSO, I do have a new story up! It's called 'Paint My Heart' and if you guys could check it out and comment and vote, I would love you forever (Even tho I already do...) Please? :) Thank you if you do!