Convincing her (Jen and Lucas)

After the pair finally separated none of them could even talk. Jen quietly leaned against Lucas as the sounds of gunfire from the television filled the silence. She looked at the plate of fruits that was resting on the coffee table and smiled to herself. Even she didn't know she could act so shamelessly.

"I see you ate both" Jen commented and although the television was loud, Lucas still heard her. He reduced the volume and pulled her back so he could look at her properly.

"Is this how you planned to distract me?"Lucas asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Rather than distracting you, let's say I was trying to appease you" Jen said as her eyes twinkled brightly.

"Then let's say I'm not appeased" Lucas said making Jen laugh and peck his lips.

"Then that would be too bad."Jen replied.

"What time do you need to leave for classes?" Lucas asked as he pulled her back into his embrace and started combing his fingers through her hair.

"I should probably leave by 10" Jen said before lifting her head.

"Why?" she asked when she saw that Lucas had gone quiet.

"I won't be able to drop you off" Lucas said with his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

"Don't worry, i'll just take a taxi" Jen said with a smile and patted his chest.

"Everyday?" Lucas asked.

"It's only until that guy is caught, you said you'll catch him in a week right?" Jen asked

"Well.." Lucas started.

"Don't worry, I have lots of money" Jen said with a smile when she saw how conflicted he looked.

"Speaking of a lot of money, I want to buy a car, taking a taxi is really too inconvenient during rush hour, and I can't always rely on you to go places" Jen said.

"Just use one of the cars in the garage" Lucas said. In fact, he had wanted to offer her a car in the first place.

"Hehe, I said I wanted to BUY a car. I told you this because you seem like a fanatic and you would help me choose a good one, not because I was eyeing one of your cars" Jen explained.

"Alright, what kind of car do you want? A big car or a small one? Do you have a preferred brand? Colour? Price range?" Lucas asked all at once almost making her feel dizzy.

"I think I like bigger cars, i'm not sure about the brand, I'm flexible with the colour as long as it's not loud like orange, or pink, or green and other similar colours. I told you I have a lot of money so don't worry about the price" Jen replied making Lucas' eyebrows furrow.

"You might as well have told me to surprise you" Lucas said with a chuckle. Jen responded by shrugging her shoulders. She really did not know much about cars, as long as it did the job and did not look ugly she didn't care much.

"I'll bring you some catalogues tomorrow for you to choose from" Lucas said and received a nod from her.

The two of them sat together and finished the movie that Lucas had been watching. After talking for a while, Jen sternly told Lucas to go rest. He had been well rested that weekend so he was not feeling sleepy at all, but Jen could already see all the all nighters he was going to have for the rest of the week.

Lucas reluctantly went upstairs as Jen went to the kitchen to clean the plate he had used. The two of them slept in their respective rooms and as expected, they were both having a hard time.

After an hour or so Lucas could not stand it anymore and slowly made his way to Jen's room. He quietly opened the door and slowly got under the covers. He wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her close to him.

When Jen heard the door open she knew she was not the only one who was having a hard time. So when Lucas pulled her towards him she voluntarily turned her body and rested her head on his shoulder.

"I thought I was the only one having a hard time"Jen said softly.

"If you're also having a hard time why are you torturing yourself?" Lucas asked and felt her nuzzle her face in his bare neck.

"It's because I don't want to have a hard time sleeping alone once I leave" Jen explained.

"Then just stay" Lucas said and felt Jen shake her head to say no. He did not say anything else after she shook her head but instead brought her closer to him.

"Then let me enjoy this time you're around" He whispered in her ear and kissed her lips before he comfortably fell asleep.

The following morning Jen was startled awake when she felt Lucas try to quietly leave her bed. She sleepily pulled him back in bed and burrowed her face in his chest.

"Good morning" Lucas said with a smile.

"Mmmh, morning" Jen replied when she heard him but did not move away at all.

"I have to go to work" Lucas said helplessly.

"What time is it?" Jen asked

"It's 6:30, I have to leave in an hour" Lucas said and stroked her messy hair. With a sigh Jen released him and also sat up in the bed.

"You don't have to get up" Lucas said a bit flustered.

"I know, but you'll skip breakfast and survive on coffee all day if I don't, hurry up and go get ready" Jen said as she stood up from the bed and redid her hair into a messy bun as she walked to the bathroom.

Lucas smiled and left her room to go and get ready.