Alex's POV
I sat in my bedroom the next day listening to music. It was after school and Jack was supposed to come over for our assignment. I smiled at the thought. I love hanging out with Jack, even if it’s for school purposes. I get lost in my thoughts about Jack. I remember the day we became friends. He was a shy lonely kid at the back of the class who always had his head down.

I remember how I had frowned, wondering if the kid had any friends at all. I remember going up to him at lunch time, asking if I could sit with him. The shy smile that spread across his face was enough to keep me there. The smile that he gave me every time I walked up to him at lunch was enough to keep me going back to him. And the way he seemed happier when I was there was enough to keep me by his side. The doorbell rang, bringing me back to reality. I get up and head down stairs, opening the door.

"Hey Jacky. Come on!" I grab his hand and he attempts to take his shoes off in the process of walking up the stairs. We sat on my bed and he looked stunned. "What the hell are you so excited about, Alex?" He smiled. "Nothing, just that you're here. It makes me happy." He scoffed at me. "Yeah, now you're happy that I’m here.” I laughed a little. “Of course I am. You’re my best friend. Why wouldn’t I be?” He shook his head. “You’re happy now. But when Maeve was here, you wanted nothing to do with me." I looked at him confused. Why would he think that though? I was always happy to see him. "Wh-"

"NO ALEX. You know what, don’t pretend to be confused. You told me to get out yesterday. You didn't say please, you didn't ask, you didn't say goodbye. You just left me to walk out on my own. Ever since Maeve came into your life, you want nothing to do with me. I know it’s only been a few days, but still." He paused a little bit. I could tell he was composing himself.

“You do this with every girlfriend you get. You always only have time for her; never me. But this time is different. This time is worse, why? I don’t know but I fucking hate it.” I opened my mouth, but nothing came out. Well shit, he's right. I didn’t mean to treat him like this. His problems weren’t even about a boy, it was me the whole time. "Jay, I'm so sorry. Is that why you have been in such a bad mood? It has nothing to do with a guy at all oh my god."

He laughed. "No, it is. It has to do with a guy. But you just added to it. I've been so sad this past week, all because you’d rather be with your girlfriend." His voice broke a little. He breathed deeply before continuing. “You didn’t even care to comfort me. You weren’t there when I needed you. You just cared about Maeve. You hardly even know her.”

I hugged him tightly. "I don't know what I can do to make it up to you Jack." I said pulling away. He just looked at me with sad eyes. "Lex, I'm just scared. I just don't want to lose you. Every time you get a girlfriend, which is all the time, you neglect me. But this time, it's different. It's like you forgot all about me and my feelings."

"Okay I know nothing will make you feel better right now, but give me something that I can do, please Jack." He shrugged. "We'll if I was a douche, I'd tell you to dump her; but I'm not. So just...don't dump me for her." He looked at me and I saw something in his eyes that I've never seen before. It was hidden behind all the sadness, but I saw it; love. I gasped a little. What was this? Did he... I was so confused.

"Yeah, Jack. I promise I won't leave you." He looked into my eyes sadly; a small, barely noticeable smile crossed his lips. I lean in and kiss his lips lightly. I pull away and he watched me. "What..." I smiled. "Nothing. I just... I love you okay? And no one can change that. I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings, ignoring you like that. But not again, I swear." He smiled. "Right well, we need to get to work."

When we were done Jack left and I lay on my bed. Why did I kiss him? I don't know. I thought that maybe he wanted it. No needed it. He needed it to know that I still love him. Honestly, I needed it too. Usually we share little kisses, mostly on the cheek. It’s just our way of telling each other that we love each other. But since Maeve, I’ve forgotten all about that. He’s right; it is different this time. I sighed as I got under my covers fully clothed. I can't just ditch Maeve for Jack. But I can't ditch Jack for Maeve. I just have to spend less time with Maeve.

Jack's POV
As I walk home, happy tears fall from my eyes. I’m glad I got him to realise his mistakes. It would be better if he wasn’t with Maeve at all. I know it’s being selfish, but he’s my best friend…that I just happen to love. But with or without that fact, it hurt that he just brushed me off like that. I don’t really like Maeve. Not because she’s with Alex, but something seems funny about her. Of course I won’t tell Alex that, he’d hate me. But I feel as if she’s hiding something. I sigh and continue on my way home.

When I get home, I get under my blankets and smile to myself. Alex kissed me. Why? I don't care. All I care about is that he did, and it felt great. Sure he's still with Maeve, but at least he won't be forgetting me anymore. I fall asleep, dreaming of Alex.

Notes

Sorry for the long wait, and sorry this is a little shorter. But I hope you enjoyed it! :)

Thanks to:
BeMyEverAfter
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