Love Is Like A Videogame (A SSOHPKC fanfic)

Chapter 18

A couple of hours later and I were curled up on my bed, not giving a single care if my dress was getting crumpled. I didn't know what to do and I knew James knew something was up because he kept asking if I was alright. We were all going out for a meal together, and that meant facing Ash, and Seamus. The thought of it made me feel sick with guilt and nervousness. James' eyes were fixed on me as he finished getting ready, begging for me to tell him what's going through my mind. I turned my attention to Aleks, who was stood in front of the mirror next to my bed, fiddling with his hair. After a few minutes of him trying to fix the same bit, I was getting frustrated watching him.

"Aleks, come here." I sat up on the bed with my legs hanging off the side. He knelt down before me and handed me his brush. I combed all of the excess product out of his hair, then placed the brush down next to me and ran my fingers through his hair, ruffling it to give it some volume, "You need a haircut soon." I laughed lightly, patting down a tuft of hair, "There, done." I handed him his brush back, knowing full well he'd find something to alter. He smiled sheepishly at me before returning to the mirror. I hadn't even noticed James join me on the bed, but he took hold of my hand, intertwined our fingers and gave it a gentle squeeze.

"I don't deserve someone like you, you know?" His lips planted a kiss of my temple. I felt like turning around and telling him 'yeah you don't deserve someone who will cheat on you with your best friend' but all I could do was offer him a shy smile.

"Let's just have a good night yeah?" He looked taken aback by my response, it obviously not being what he expected. I understood it completely, I was acting as if I was going to break up with him or something was to happen. He pulled me up from the bed and towards the door.

"C'mon Aleks, let's go!" And with that we left.

*At the restaurant*

"Can I get a glass of rose, please?" I pointed out my drink on the menu to the waitress, "And just the Mediterranean salad." She nodded at my order then moved on to Jess who was sat next to me, the other side of course being taken by James. I was desperate for a drink, just so I could relax for a while. It wasn't helpful that Ash and Seamus were sat practically opposite me on the table. Ash was wearing a low cut dressy top, that showed way too much cleavage, and I could tell Seamus felt uncomfortable about it. She kept catching eye contact with me and smiling, and all I would do was the same. Luckily for me Jess was quite talkative, and she grabbed my attention by striking conversation.

"I love your dress, you look so hot in it," She complimented me, "doesn't she James?" His head shot up at the mention of his name, but he obviously hadn't been listening because he look utterly confused, making us both chuckle. I placed my hand on his arm and told him not to worry. He soon went back to reading the menu and chatting to Jordan.

"Thank you! I must say you look gorgeous tonight as well!" She was wearing high-waisted black trousers with a striped crop top and a pair of chunky boots. Ze snuck his head onto her shoulder and into our conversation.

"I hope you're not hitting on my lady, Ava!" He tried his best to sound serious but his smile gave it away.

"You caught me!" I put my hands up and shrugged my shoulders. It just proves that with good company, your whole mood can change because Jess had completely taken my mind off of the situation opposite me. And soon enough our drinks got delivered and as soon as I got mine, I took a large gulp of it. Jess and I clinked our glasses together, her also getting some wine, and as I looked around I caught Ash looking pissed off in my direction. I hadn't even looked at Seamus so I couldn't see how I'd annoyed her.

Our meals soon came and we ate, and drank in mine and Jess' case. We weren't drunk, just kind of tipsy. Everyone was chatting away apart from Ash and Seamus, who looked as if they'd had an argument and were just staring in opposite directions. I stood up from my seat and told James I was going to the toilet, he nodded. Finding my way to the toilets, I soon found out that there was a queue for the ladies. I let out a small sigh of annoyance, because I was pretty desperate. The situation only got worse when I saw Seamus heading towards me. I tried my best not to look at him, but we caught eye contact and he smiled slightly. Seeing as there was no queue for the men's he passed me, but as he did I felt him place something in my hand. I didn't want to risk looking right there, as Ash was just across the room, so I slipped it into my bra. As soon as I got in the cubical I pulled the folded bit of paper from my bra and unfolded it. It read: This isn't fair what she's doing. Meet me at 11pm in the coffee shop outside our hotel. S...Oh shit.