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cyberhughes · 18 days ago

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— 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐈 ⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖ ࣪ jack hughes

chapter 4: happy birthday naomi!

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*:･✧* 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒: swearing, WE ARE ON THE PRECIPICE OF ANGST… brief mention of weight gain,

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series masterlist + character intros

“trevor, for the last time. there will not be a keg at my birthday.” naomi pinched her nose in frustration at trevor not understanding her. “my family is going to be there for fucks sake.” the group was currently chilling at a mcdonalds after luke was pestering the groupchat the he was craving. “bummer.” trevor pouted before snatching one of cole’s fries. “dude what the fuck?”

“okay also, just so we’re on the same page and you guys don’t fuck anything up,” naomi paused, giving a stern look and pointing her finger at everyone. “i asked jack to pretend to be my boyfriend for the night because i don’t think i can spend another year being nagged about how i’m not wifed up yet.” every time that naomi’s family had gotten together it has, without fail, ended as an interrogation about her personal life. why she wasn’t dating anyone when her 16 year old cousins had been for years? why she wasn’t pursuing a career suitable to their standards, but who has time for med school?

yasmin gave the girl a weird look. “you and jack are gonna…pretend to be dating?” the two nodded. luke snorted, “as if you guys don’t do that already.” naomi rolled her eyes kicking him under the table, “you guys can’t spill it, i think i would have to kill myself.” her face fell in her hands, already dreading the night. there was no way that trevor or cole wouldn’t make some kind of joke or end up outing them. “i’m regretting this already.” she groaned. “are you kidding? i’m going to be the best fake boyfriend ever!” jack laughed. “fake boyfriend my ass.” quinn whispered to luke.

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DING DONG

naomi made her way towards the door since her mom had been doing her preparations around the house. she wondered who it could be, since her mom had told everyone to arrive for 7:00 and it was only 5:30. swinging the door open, her eyes widened as she saw jack. he looked good. better than good, he had managed to tame his hair and have it free of a backwards cap, and he was wearing a pair of khaki pants paired with a white button down shirt. her face tinted with a shade of pink.

“why are you here so early?” she hadn’t even finished getting ready, hair in rollers and pyjamas still on. “wow not even a hello?” he stepped inside. “i was bored, thought i’d just come early.” he shrugged.

“naomi? who’s that?” her mom peeked around the corner, smile growing when she saw the boy at the door. “oh jack!” she came rushing and naomi sighed. “oh jack so good to see you,” she pulled him into a hug and he laughed. “good to see you too.” she took a step back, keeping her hands on his shoulders. “you know, i am so happy that the two of you are finally together. naomi, your father and i actually had a bet as to—“ naomi interrupted, taking jacks hands into her own and leading him away. “okay enough mom we’re going upstairs.” her mom just chuckled. “god i love those kids.”

as naomi led jack upstairs to her bedroom to continue getting ready, she hadn’t let go of his hand. entering her room there was dresses laid out on her bed, makeup scattered over her vanity, random things on the floor, and while most would find it messy, jack found it kind of endearing. she didn’t feel the need to hide or clean up for him, she could just be her natural self.

“she’s going to be devastated when we break up.” she let go of his hand, stepping to her vanity to finish her makeup. jack pursed his lips, forgetting that this was all fake in the first place. “yeah she will.” he scratched the back of his neck awkwardly. she looked back at him giving a weird look, “so like are you gonna sit down or just stand there?”

after about 45 minutes naomi had finished getting ready and had locked her self in her bathroom, putting on her dress. “yasmin just texted, everyones on their way.” jack spoke as he laid on her bed as if it was his own. “okay!” she flattened her dress with her hands with her hands a few times, starting to feel a little nervous. her parents had always threw her the most extravagant parties, equivalent to those of emily and richard gilmore. and while she loved them to death and appreciated everything they did, it did feel a bit suffocating. her family was very high strung and she felt she couldn’t be herself around most. she gave herself one last look before stepping out of her washroom, into her bedroom.

“does this look okay?” she asked looking down adjusting the straps. jack looked up from his position, eyes widening. “holy shit.” she blushed at his reaction. “you look so good, do a little spin.” he got up off the bed. “i am not doing a little spin.” she laughed, walking to retrieve a necklace from her jewlery box. picking it up, she stretched her hands outwards to jack, signalling for him to help her put it on. “i’m serious naomi, you look beautiful.” he moved her hair to the side before putting the necklace on. goosebumps on her neck as she felt his cold fingers lightly graze her. she smiled, turning around to face him. “thank you boyfriend.” if only she could call him that for real.

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guests started piling in the house, the space soon becoming more and more crowded. cocktails and snacks in hands as everyone mingled.

“mom, how do we even know these people?” naomi whispered, eyeing some new faces. “your father and i’s work friends and their kids. now go on, go talk to some people!” her mom gently pushed on her back, gesturing for her to talk to her guests. naomi looked over to jack who was talking with their friends and gave him a signalling look with only her eyes. he walked over without hesitation. “what’s up?” he placed a hand on the small of her back. “my mom wants me to mingle…i guess that means it’s showtime?” she smiled sheepishly. “come on then m’lady.” they walked towards one of her aunts.

“naomi! happy birthday, you look gorgeous, just like your mother!” the woman pulled her in for a hug, naomi feeling crushed by the tight embrace, her aunts perfume overwhelming her nose. her aunt pulled away, turning her focus to the boy beside her, “and who might this young man be?” naomi snaked an arm around his back and placed one on his chest, “this is my boyfriend, jack.” his heartbeat increased at the words and naomi could feel it under her hand. “boyfriend?” her aunts grin grew and grew. “it’s very nice to meet you,” he extended a hand for a hand shake, but her aunt pulled him in for one of her bone crushing hugs, slightly pushing off naomi. “well i’ll be damned! this is great news! you are a very handsome boy!” naomi laughed as she watched jacks face scrunch at the smell of the perfume.

naomi and her aunt had chatted for a bit while jack had his arm wrapped loosely around her waist, fingers playing with the fabric of her dress. “well, i’ll leave you two to it! i’m going to find more of those hors d'oeuvres your mother has. god, that woman never fails to have the best food.” jack turned to face naomi, hand never leaving her waist, looking for words to say but the two just burst into laughter. “oh my god, we have to do this so many times tonight.” she rested her head onto his chest, giggling. “you know—“ she was cut off by a shrill voice, heart dropping to her ass.

“naomi dear!” they turned their attention to a tall woman adorned in the most expensive jewlery money could buy. elanore hearst, one of her fathers coworkers, a dreadful woman. “elanore, hi!” jack stuffed his hands in his pockets, trying hide his laughter as he watched naomi put on a fake smile, looking somewhat pained as she approached the woman. “oh wow, gained a few i see” naomi frowned after pulling away from the hug. “i’m teasing, i’m teasing.” who is this lady? mother gothel? “naomi dear, let me introduce you to my nephew!” naomi’s eyes widened, “oh elanore that’s—“ “james! come over here!” she motioned a boy who had been talking with naomi’s father and he walked over. “this is james.” she places her hands on his shoulders, grinning. it was as if she was displaying him like a trophy. “he just graduated, going into business like your father! and he’s about your age too!” jack watched from a few steps back, feeling slightly annoyed for naomi. the lady hadn’t even wished her a happy birthday and is already trying to push her into this guy.

“happy birthday, naomi.” james smiled softly, a rosy tint on his cheeks. he was kind of cute naomi thought. he had brown silky hair, and deep brown eyes, somewhat resembling those of a puppy. “thank you.” she returned the smile before her aunt jumped right back in with her high voice. “so, dear i was thinking maybe james could accompany you for a bit,” james face grew redder and redder, feeling embarrassed by his aunt. not letting the woman finish her sentence, jack stepped forward, a small smile on his face. “i’m sorry to interrupt, naomi your mom is looking for you.” naomi felt a wash of relief over her body, making a mental note to thank jack later. “oh,” elanore looked back and forth between naomi and jack, eyes glancing down to their hands slowly intertwining. “who…who is this?” her face tinged with annoyance as naomi leaned her head onto his shoulder. “this is jack. my boyfriend.” she let go of his hand, only to wrap onto his arm. “oh, oh i see.” elanore nodded slowly before shaking her head and smiling again. “well, don’t let your mother wait! hopefully you and james can talk sometime later.” naomi’s eyes flickered towards james and he mouthed a “i’m so sorry.” and she had to suppress a giggle.

as naomi led jack away, he didn’t fail to notice the way james watched her as she walked away. not quite a sad expression on his face, but somewhat disappointed. oh well, james would have to wait.

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it was later into the night, and naomi was growing tired. needing a breath of air, she slipped through the patio door into the backyard. goosebumps covered her body as she embraced the cold. she had spent the last two hours having the same conversation with different people, receiving the same shocked reaction when they found out she had a boyfriend. well, fake boyfriend. it hurt her feelings a bit, the amount of shock that was received, as if they couldn’t believe she actually had a boyfriend after their years of nagging her.

“you okay?” startled, she whipped her head around the the voice. “sorry,” james stood there, rubbing a hand on his nape and smiling sheepishly. “i just saw you slip out and wanted to see if you were okay.” she nodded. “yeah, just needed some air.” she looked back down to her shoes. “i’m sorry about my aunt,” he stepped further outside towards her. “for the way she was practically prostituting me with your boyfriend right there.” naomi laughed at his comment. “well, he’s not actually my boyfriend.” she spoke without thinking, eyes widening at her own words. she had just given trevor and cole hell to keep their mouths shut about the situation yet here she was. “he uh… he’s just my best friend. i didn’t want to have another year where everyone shamed me for not being in a relationship yet.” she expected him to laugh in her face, but he just nodded. “yeah…i get that. with my aunt especially.” they locked eyes and naomi had felt her heartbeat pick up. she felt seen. the two had continued talking for a while, about random things mostly. experiences from their years in highschool, foods they liked and didn’t like, and embarrassing stories. the patio door slid open, naomi’s mom peeking her head out, she smiled gently, “cake time!” naomi nodded, heading in assuming james would follow behind but he had grabbed her hand. “uhm, seeing as jack isn’t really your boyfriend,” he began, cheeks turning pink. “would it be okay if i grabbed your number?” naomi pondered for a second before saying yes. a twinge of guilt in her stomach, but she didn’t know why she felt guilty. although, anyone else with a brain could tell her why.

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the night came to an end, guests filing out the door bidding goodbyes and ‘happy birthday’s.

jack was the last to leave, the pair stood at the front door chatting while naomis mom ushered her father into the kitchen to give the two some privacy. “so, on a scale of one to ten, how good of a boyfriend am i?” he smiled proudly and naomi smirked. “a solid 6.” she laughed as she watched the smile fall of his face. “i’m teasing. thank you for doing this.” she spoke sincerely.

“i have something for you,” he reached into his pocket taking out a tiny white box with an even smaller pink bow on top. “jack, you didn’t have to get me anything.” she took the box from his hands. he shrugged, “i wanted to.” he bit his lip in anticipation. “go ahead, open it.” she removed the lid of the box and her eyes softened at the gift. it was a heart shaped pandora charm with an infinity symbol in the center of it. she had been eyeing for a while, never failing to stop to look at it at the mall and saving countless pictures of it on her phone. yasmin always bugged her about why she didn’t just buy it, but she was glad that she never did. “jack…” her eyes became teary, not because of the gift itself but because jack knew her like the back of her hand. “i know it’s not super expensive but i’ve just seen you—“ she didnt let him finish his sentence and pulled him in for a hug. “it’s perfect.” she rested her cheek on his chest and he blushed, arms wrapping around her. he never wanted this to end. “anything for you.”

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