“Jenna Ortega hit me with her car.” pt.2
Jenna Ortega x f!reader
Jenna returns, and reader continues to try and keep her own heart beating. (1.8k words)
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It had been a few weeks since you’d seen Jenna. And although you really hoped she’d be back, you knew it probably wouldn't happen. After all, she is a very busy woman, with much more important matters than your broken leg. And since your parents were convinced into not pressing charges, she really has no need to worry about you.
But you miss her everyday. Plus it was so boring being stuck in the hospital. You wish she would just magically appear in front of you; bringing that amazing smile of hers that made everything just that much better.
Finally, you had healed enough to begin physical therapy; nothing too intense, just attempting to walk. “Ready?” your nurse asked expectantly.
His name was Carlos. He was always sweet to you, and reluctantly listened to your nonstop rambling about Jenna. He almost swears you made it up in a panic. After all, you had awakened suddenly in the hospital after a traumatic incident. Carlos would always say you were “high on morphine and probably seeing things” but you never stopped talking about her. He lets you live in what he deems your ’delusions’.
You held onto his hands tightly before carefully lifting yourself up with his assistance. Even though you felt strong enough to finally move, you realize Jenna, or really her car, had done a number on your leg. Even after the stretches, it felt so stiff almost like it wasn’t even a part of you.
You felt so unstable. Making a slow and calculated step, you made an attempt to travel forward. It was slightly nerve wracking but Carlos' steady hands kept you somewhat grounded. In his comfort, your mind began to wander. Finding its way to Jenna, as always. You missed her kind voice and her warm touch. God, you wished she was here.
“Miss L/n, are you ok?” he asked worriedly, noticing how you seemed to be stuck in your own head. His voice pulling you from your own thoughts, your head shoots up in his direction. You quickly notice a familiar figure just past his concerned face.
You recognized those sweet eyes staring into your own that were accompanied by a little wave.
The sight of her made you feel warm and fuzzy again. It was as if an angel had dropped down from heaven the way it made your eyes light up. You felt so overwhelmingly happy to see her yet suddenly so nervous. Your knees suddenly buckled under you forcing you to the ground. “Miss L/n!” Carlos exclaimed. The force in which your leg hit the ground causes a loud groan to escape your lips. The stinging pain traveling through you furiously.
“I’m fine.” you grunted, holding your hands in front of you defensively. Carlos’ eyes continued to stare worriedly. “Are you sure?” he asks. You honestly weren’t sure but you didn’t want to tell him that. “I just need a minute. Thanks.” you responded a little more assuredly. You give him your best fake smile through the pain before looking over to notice Jenna coming closer to you. You felt your eyes bulge out of your head. With every step she took closer to you, you felt your heart beat a little faster. You quickly realize Carlos is in the same paralyzed state you are; his gaze darting between Jenna and yourself.
As she took her final steps towards you, Carlos took this as his cue to leave. He shuffled away leaving you with the ever stunning but intimidating woman before you. You remained frozen on the ground, staring up into her wondrous eyes. You see that same guilty look on her face from when you had first met.
“Did I do that?” she asked knowingly, chewing lightly on the inside of her lip.
“Yes Urkel, you did. You really gotta stop trying to murder me.” Your little joke quickly changes her mood for the better. A sweet giggle escapes her lips causing you to smile in response. That precious sound filled your ears and suddenly the pain was nonexistent. You honestly wished you could spend the rest of your life making her laugh. Life would be complete that way.
“But it’s my way of being close to you.” she retorts with a fake pout. She juts her bottom lip out at you and bats her lashes almost patronizingly. The sight is both equally annoying and attractive. “Haha. Well if you keep flirting with me I’ll be dead. I don’t know how close we can be after that.” you state, attempting to finally stand yourself up. “Fair point.” she reluctantly admits.
Jenna takes notice of your struggling situation, looking down at you almost confused at your actions. “Let me help you.” she proposes as she begins leaning down to assist you. You wanted to decline the offer but were once again stunned when you felt her hand on your waist. You looked at her once more, somewhat nervously, as her expression remained focused. “O-Ok.” you managed to stutter out before her other hand took hold of your arm.
She swiftly lifts you up to your feet keeping a firm grip on you. Though suddenly, you feel your bodies start to tip over, eyes widening in anticipation. You quickly wrap your arms around Jenna's frame trying to brace yourselves for the impending fall. You screwed your eyes shut in fear, waiting to come in contact with the ground once again.
“Fuck!” you shout.
The thud that follows your bodies hitting the ground echoes throughout the entire room. You felt like you had broken your arms under Jenna's weight. They felt crushed, aching intensely. The pain was worth it in the event of protecting the smaller girl in your arms. But shit did it hurt.
“So now you’re trying to kill me?” Jenna questioned playfully. You opened your eyes to realize you were laying directly on top of her. Your faces were so close, her breath hitting your cheek. The fuzzy feeling returning at full volume. “I-I guess.” you responded, just above a whisper. She smirks at you cockily. You attempt to regain your composure, hoping you’re not blushing too hard. “Call it payback.” you add on, a bit more sure of your words this time. Jenna gives you another sly smirk as her eyes peer into your own. You stare back at her, feeling the blush return to your cheeks.
“You can get off of me now.” she states abruptly. Her words pull you from your trance. “Oh, right. Sorry.” you mumble. Pulling your arms from under her, you attempt to lift yourself off her tiny figure. You feel a slight resistance, realizing Jenna had her hands gripped on your hips tightly. The sudden presence of her touch makes your heart skip a beat. You look back up at her to see a puzzled expression on her face at your lack of movement. You choke on your words a moment, almost not wanting to make her let go.
“Umm… I kinda can’t. You’re holding me.” the words stumbling out of your mouth reluctantly. Jenna’s eyes dart down to see her current hand placement. They widen slightly as she realizes her situation. You feel a slight squeeze on your hips before she finally lets go. Your blush becomes more and more noticeable as every second passes. You look down at Jenna almost afraid, seeing the matching blush on her cheeks. “Sorry.” she mutters, refusing to make eye contact. Her flustered expression was enough incentive to force you to finally roll yourself off of her onto your side.
You watch as Jenna nervously lifts herself back on her feet. Your eyes tracking her every move, noticing how she forces a lack of eye contact. “You good?” you ask as you successfully struggle your way onto your feet. She clears her throat a bit before finally turning towards you again.
“Yeah. You?” she replies. Her voice much less stable than her appearance. “I think you rebroke my leg but otherwise, all good.” You held an enthusiastic thumbs up with a big child-like grin plastered on your face. Although, you quickly realize the opposite energy present in Jenna’s expression. “Man, I’m sorry about that.” You stiffen a bit, realizing she didn't quite get your little joke. “Nah I’m just joking. Plus I fell on you.” you reply lightheartedly. Her eyes then saddened as she stared into your own. “No. No, I mean I’m sorry about everything. You know the accident-”
“Hey hey hey. It’s alright.” you say, shaking your head. You mindlessly place your hands on her shoulders. “I’m still alive, well, mostly. And if you keep gracing me with your gorgeous presence, everything will be alright.” You try forcing a smile in hopes of bettering her guilty spirit. Your hands find their way to her face, delicately cupping her cheeks. There is a moment where neither of you is nervous anymore, and you forget that people are around. You felt so drawn to her, so entranced by every little detail about her.
That magnetic pull you felt grew more intense with every glance you made to her lips. When you noticed her staring shamelessly at your own, the sound of your heart beat began thumping in your ears. You could sense her moving closer. So did you. Wanting nothing more than to close any space between the two of you. Blood rushed to your brain and everything felt dream-like; as if you weren’t in control. But yet you still felt no fear, nor anxiety. Just her.
Then a moment of clarity hit. You both took a second to assess what was about to happen; the nervousness finding its way back into your brains. You quickly dropped your hands to your side and took a step away, creating that dreaded distance. The distance that was cold and lonely, making you miss her warmth once again. The deep blush on Jenna’s face matched your own as you rubbed the back of your neck timidly.
“But darling if you keep giving me heart attacks, I can’t guarantee I’ll be able to forgive you.” you blurted out sheepishly, ending the awkward silence. You made her smile again. The noticeable tenseness in her posture fading as she giggled to herself. “But it’s so much fun.” she retorts. Her once bashful energy now mischievous. “Oh yeah. Cause me dying every two seconds from your cuteness is soooo much fun.” Your sarcastic remark forcing more laughter out of the smaller girl.
She responds with a firm grasp around your waist. Surprisingly, you don’t flinch or fall over. You both just continue giggling in unison as you wrap an arm around her shoulders. You simultaneously squeeze each other tighter, simply enjoying the comfort of one another.
Yeah, you definitely missed her. And it seems she missed you too.
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AN: this took me way too long to do but i have a pt.3 already started so that's good :)