You Complete Me [Jemily]

Two Face

May 20, 2018
Even though JJ has full custody of Henry, she insists on sending him to his dad's every once in a while for a few days. She, rightfully so, believes her child should still have a relationship with his father. Every time this happens, JJ comes to stay with me at my place. It's a Sunday morning around 11:00 and we've spent most of the day in bed so far. JJ was acting as the big spoon, holding me in her arms and resting her head on the top of mine as I snuggled into her chest. She was wearing one of my graphic tees because she'd asked to sleep in it the night before.

She mumbled into my hair, "Do you wanna get out of bed?"

"Mmm only if we get right back in"

She giggled, "You're so cute"

I pouted, "Why must you insist on calling me 'cute?' I'm not cute... I'm tough"

"Mmm no you're not. You're cute. My cute little baby"

I blushed, "Stoooppp!"

"Don't worry, Em, I won't tell anyone"

"You better not." After about 20 more minutes JJ got up to use the bathroom and make some breakfast. I was laying in bed, scrolling through my phone, when I got three texts that made my heart sink.

[Jade- 11:34] hi em... i really miss you... i think we need to talk

[Emily- 11:35] what is there to talk about jade?... you ended things with me 4 months ago... i moved on and so should you

[Jade- 11:36] moved on?... that was fast... can't be too serious then

[Emily- 11:36] it's very serious actually... you wouldn't know because you seem to be incapable of such emotion... now leave me alone

[Jade- 11:37] can't we just talk? please?

I threw my phone to the end of the bed and didn't respond. I rubbed my hands down my face and just ignored the situation for now. I obviously didn't want to get back together with Jade and I didn't know whether or not to bring this whole thing up with JJ. I slid out of bed to do my morning routine in the bathroom. I couldn't get those texts out of my mind. What could she possibly want? What case could she make for herself? I started to feel the start of a migraine coming on. I walked out of the bathroom and put my pajama pants on before heading into the kitchen. I wasn't paying attention and walked right into JJ as I came around the corner.

"Oh, uh s-sorry Jade... I mean, JJ." Shit.

Confused, she looked at me and said "Jade? Who's Jade?" Shit.

"N-No one, I just misspoke... sorry, babe." She didn't seem entirely convinced but went on with her cooking.

Several hours later
3:30. JJ was taking a shower in the bathroom attached to my bedroom and I was on the couch watching Orange is the New Black when I heard a knock on the door. I jogged over and opened it only to see that Jade was staring me in the face.

"Hi Emily"

I whisper-yelled, "What are you doing here?!"

"We need to talk"

"Jade, there is nothing to talk about— I don't want to get back together"

"You don't?"

"No!"

"B-But I ended things with you? I broke your heart?"

"Ugh, don't remind me... and if that's true then what the hell are you doing back?"

"I-I just missed having you around... I think I really messed up when I let you go."

"No you didn't, because you saved me a world of pain. I'm seeing someone else now. My relationship is perfect— she's everything you ever were and more. I'm glad you're out of my life, to be honest"

She scoffed, "Wow. Maybe I did make a mistake coming back here— you seem like you're still the heartless bitch I dumped 4 months ago."

To my horror, JJ walked out of the bedroom and came over to us, "Em? Is someone here?" She stopped in her tracks when she saw Jade standing in the doorway. I just stepped to the side a little bit and put my head in my hand.

Always one to ruin my life, Jade introduced herself, "Hi, I'm Jade"

JJ looked at me, "Jade?"

Jade smirked, "Oh Emily didn't mention me? Figures. She was never one to tell the whole truth. You'll find that out eventually, sweetheart. Or-or maybe you're finding out now! Ha! Sorry to just show up like this but Emily wasn't responding to my texts..."

JJ was still confused and asked me, "What's going on here? What texts?"

Jade answered for me, "We used to date—"

I scolded her, "Yeah used to is right! You left before, now please leave again!" JJ was furious and just stood there with her arms crossed.

Jade was satisfied with the amount of damage she'd done, "Well, Emily, you were right— this certainly is a 'perfect' relationship," she turned to JJ before leaving and sarcastically remarked, "I wish you the best of luck." I slammed the door behind her and spun back around to a boiling JJ.

"Déjà vu, Em?"

I sighed, "What?"

"You certainly have a type, don't you? That bitch looks just like me! Is that why we're going out, because I remind you of Jade? I was right— I really am a rebound!" She angrily stomped away from me and back to the bedroom. I quickly followed her.

"JJ! Wait! Just let me explain!"

She took her go-bag out from under my bed, "Explain what? Seems pretty clear to me! Sounds like you've been texting your ex-girlfriend unbeknownst to me, and even if you did explain something how am I supposed to know it's the truth? You bumped into me this morning and called me 'Jade' and then told me she was 'no one?' Then she shows up at your door four hours later? Come on, Em!"

"W-Where are you going?"

She zipped up her now full bag, "I don't know," and sped out of the bedroom.

I raced after her, "Please don't leave, baby!"

She turned around and pointed her finger at me, "Don't you 'baby' me! God, Emily, I-I told you I loved you? And you told me you loved me? I can't believe I was gonna ask you to move in with me..." She turned back around and flung her purse over her shoulder.

"JJ, I-I'm sorry!"

She headed out the door, "I'm sorry too," and closed it behind her.