You are the Only Exception

Jesse's POV

Aubrey and I have been dating for five months now. We've done different things together. Every Monday, we study together, every Wednesday, we have movie nights, during Fridays, we have cuddle and chat nights, and every Saturday, we go out for lunch or dinner. This time, we have a different kind of date. I've met her parents last time, but she's never met mine. So today, I'm taking her to meet my parents.

It was around two in the afternoon. I knocked at her door. "Aubrey, are you finished?" She opened the door and welcomed me with a hug. "Hi, Jess. I'm just finishing up. It'll just be fast." She quickly grabbed her bag and checked all her things. Today, she wore her skinny jeans and her red cardigan over a plain black tank top. She looked perfect. "Jesse, let me just wear my shoes and we could go."

"Oh sure." I watched her put on her leather boots. She stands infront of the mirror again."Sorry to keep you waiting, Jesse. I just want to look perfect when I meet your parents." She fixes the folds on her top and jeans.

"S'alright, Aubrey." I walk over to her and hug her from behind. My arms are around her waist and my chin was resting on her shoulder. "You don't need to try to look perfect, you already are, Bree." I gave her a soft kiss on the cheek. She blushes and holds my hands which are still on her waist. We both look at the mirror. I could see me hugging her and her holding my hands.

"We look perfect together, Jesse." Aubrey said while smiling. She was right. We look like we were soulmates. Maybe we are. Even Beca and I never looked this good together.

"You're right. You look perfect with me, and I look perfect with you."

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In the car, Aubrey wasn't talking. I could see how nervous she was. I put my hand on her knee. "Bree, don't be nervous."

"Jesse." She puts one of her hands over mine. "What if your parents don't like me? What if your parents ask me to break up with you? What if they prefer Beca? What if-"

"Shh." I interrupted her. I don't want to think of my parents not liking Aubrey or anything like that. "Aubrey, no what-ifs. I'm sure my parents will love you. They'll accept anyone I love. And I love you. Don't be nervous, okay? I'm here for you. I'm always here for you." She smiles and stares at me.

"I love you. Do you know that?" She held my hand tighter and giggled. I picked up her hand and kissed it. "What's not to love about me?" She grinned and shook her head. A bit later, we reach my house. I park the car and open Aubrey's door for her. I lock the car and put my arm around Aubrey. "Are you ready, Bree?" She nodds and we walk towards the front door. I ring the doorbell.The door swings open and I see my eight year old sister.

"Hi, Lottie. I missed you. Do you miss me?" She runs up to hug me. I lift her up and carry her while hugging back.

"Jesse. I do. I miss you so much. It's been so long since I've seen you." She hugs me tighter and tears of joy fills her eyes. I was close to my sister. Leaving her for college was hard, but I had to. You could imagine how hard it was to say good bye to her when I had to go back to Barden. I put Lottie down and decided to introduce her to Aubrey. "Lottie, this is Aubrey." Aubrey bends to talk to Lottie. "Hi, Lottie. I'm Aubrey." Aubrey smiles and Lottie walks over to her. "I'm Lottie, Jesse's little sister."

"Lottie, who's at the door?" I could hear my mom yell from the kitchen. Lottie lets us in and closes the door behind us. I held Aubrey on my right hand, and my left hand was being pulled by Lottie who was leading us to the kitchen.

"Mom, it's me, Jesse." My mom turns around and walks towards me. She gives me a tight hug and I give her a soft kiss. "I missed you, mom."

"I missed you more, Jesse." She pulls us to the living room and calls my dad. When I see my dad. I go over and give him a small hug. "Hi, dad. It's been long since I've seen you." He hugs me back. "Jesse, my son, welcome back." I take Aubrey's hand and pull her nearer to me. "Mom, dad, Lottie, This is my girlfriend, Aubrey." Aubrey walks over to my parents to shake their hand. "It's nice to meet you Mr. And Mrs. Swanson."