an ‘ i’m sorry ’ kiss. // barbie popstar verse
jack's heart is in his throat. he feels stupid and insecure and... stupid. he knows– he knows it's all for pr. the way she glances up at the guy through her lashes on the red carpet, the flashing cameras documenting their sickly sweet smiles, her hand on his chest. it sends a wave of jealous heat through him. meanwhile, jack looks on from the sidelines. he's pointedly ignoring what's in front of him, scanning the crowd instead for potential threats. there shouldn't be any, the security at the venue is pretty top tier, but jack will never be too lax when it comes to cassie's safety. he waits a full five seconds after they've stepped into the theater before following as the last person in her entourage, keeping as much distance as possible while still maintaining security protocol.
it's hours later when they're on the road, alone aside from the driver, that cassie reaches over to grasp his hand. jack lets his fingers lay limp for a moment out of pure pettiness and immaturity. it doesn't last long, they lace through hers tightly. she's looking at him with those big blue eyes, he can see it in his periphery, as he's busy staring at their joined hands. she gives his hand a squeeze and voices a soft 'hey'. finally he plucks up the courage to look at her. the concern is clear, slightly marring the perfection of her angelic face. that will not stand, jack decides. his free hand tangles in her hair to pull her into a kiss, a little more possessive than intended, but it's been a long day for them both. an extra couple of pecks after it soothe the urgency and carry an apology. in love with a pop star is the last thing he ever thought he'd be, yet here he is. it might be worth pondering just how much it affects his ability to do his job properly. tomorrow. or some other time when he's feeling more philosophical than petulant. 〝 i think i should get an extra special reward for having to witness that in person. 〞he grumbles, trying to make her laugh. 〝 that guy is dumber than a box of rocks. 〞a very slight exaggeration.
