The May Wedding, A Kissing Booth Story.

The Heart Dropper

Elle's POV:
I got home feeling a little guilty.. I guess it's walking through these doors and realising what I did to Jake. I didn't think I would honestly feel this bad. But hey, duty calls i guess, I know I need to get these dresses for lee. I went straight in the shower when I got back and put on a new outfit. Funnily enough, Jake wasn't at home, it's fine though he's been working like crazy, and it makes it easier on me. Although, I do have to face him at some point, at least it's not right now huh? I took some deep breaths and headed out to get the dresses, I am meeting lee after this just for a little friendly get together I've missed him I feel so distant from him recently and this is the time I'm meant to feel the closest.. I officially do feel like I'm losing him, maybe it's just because I feel guilty? Or maybe I'm just jealous. I don't know, I never imagined myself feeling this way. I picked up the dresses and went straight over to Lee's, On the ride over all I could think about was Jake.. I haven't even called him yet to see if he's alright, it's been such a weird week for me, but trying to balance my relationships with Jake, Lee and Noah I'm going to lose my mind. I took a deep breath and sat in the car for a little while, I figured now is probably a great time to call Jake just before I go into Lee's and he grills me on where I've been, I took out my phone and pressed on his name, luckily he answered pretty quickly
*on the phone*
"Hey you.. I just was calling to see how you are, I know things have been super weird recently but you have nothing to worry about" I swallowed the lump in my throat knowing I was lying.
"Elle, where did you go last night I waited up for you.."
"I just needed to be away for a second, to clear my mind, I got a motel room but I'm home later, I'm with lee tonight"
"Oh, ok what time will you be back so I can know to get you dinner"
The fact he wanted to get me dinner really made my heart ache, maybe I am a bad person after all
"I'll be back around 10, thank you honey you really don't have to"
"It's ok baby, anything for you. Be safe"
Wow he was being so sweet to me, after all of what happened, this made me feel worst. I decided to brush it off for now, if I go in with any kind of sad face lee will notice straight away. I got out the car and walked to the front door then took a deep breath before walking in.
"LEEEEE IM HERE" I called out overly happily I was trying way to hard
"Jesus Elle, you don't have to shout we're in here"
I laughed knowing it would annoy him if I shouted again
"WHERE IS HEREEEEEE" I shouted again knowing exactly where he was, I walked into the kitchen to find him there with the one and only Noah Flynn.
I stopped dead in my tracks and made an awkward smile
"Hey Shelly, look I'm really sorry about the other day at the tailors.. I promise it won't happen again" Noah said smiling at me
"Noah you already... I mean ohhhh, don't even sweat it you are forgiven young man" what am I even saying holy shit my nerves got the best of me, Lee raised one eye brow at me and shook his head he probably expects it from me
"Did you get the dresses Elle?" He changed the subject, which I was so glad for.
"Yes lee, my life is but to serve you my king" I did a fake curtsy and laughed
"Oh shut up Elle give me your keys, I'll grab them" I smiled and threw my keys over to him then walked over to the drinks stand to pour myself something strong, I didn't expect Noah to be here.. doesn't he have somewhere to be with Chloe? Lee had already left and I felt hands around my waist and a small trail of kisses across my neck "mmm I've missed you" this felt good, but I couldn't pursue this not with lee just inches away I turned around sharply "Noah! We can't not here, definitely not right now, Lee is just outside" I snapped quietly at him. He laughed and put one strand of hair behind my ear "you're cute when you're bossy" laughed kissing my jawline making my legs go weak "Noah, I'm serious!" I said between half moans, he always knew exactly how to get to me "and I'm serious, you're cute when you're bossy" I put one finger up to his lips to shush him as I could hear the front door opening back up. I grabbed my drink and quickly shot over to the other side of the kitchen counter making sure to be as far away from Noah as possible for when Lee walked in.
"Thanks so much for that Elle, you're the best"  he kissed my forehead lightly placing the dresses down on the counter, they were covered in plastic films so we couldn't hurt them. "No worries dude, it's my pleasure" I smiled and took a sip of my drink.
"So Noah, where even is Chloe right now?" Lee asked him making me choke on my drink just a little. Just her name made me cringe, They both looked straight at me, I cleared my throat and continued to drink without explaining
"God knows, she said she's got to go see a designer about her dress for the wedding, I don't ask questions, what about you Elle where's Jake?" he replied, taking a small sip out of his glass why would he even ask that. "He's at home actually, preparing me dinner he said, I told him I'm here having a little get together with my bestie" I replied and cupped Lee's neck with my arm. "Right... maybe you should call him" I raised an eyebrow, why was he being so weird right now I get that whatever we are doing is abit wrong but he doesn't have to make a huge point of it, especially in front of Lee.
"I don't need to call him, I'm with lee tonight.. you wasn't meant to be here" I shot him a look, which kinda looked like it hurt him
"I'm here until the wedding, then I'm gone so don't worry" he got up from the table and walked away, I didn't realise what I had said would hurt him so much.. maybe he's just sensitive about Jake. Besides, I thought he was moving back over here.. I couldn't exactly ask him what was wrong, so I just left him to it. Even if everything in my fiber wanted to chase after him. Ugh why is it always so hard?

Noah's POV:
I walked away knowing full well if I had stayed, I would only tell her the truth and to be honest, I kind of need to keep it quiet for now. It would just be easier if she caught them.. but how?
I went back up to my room and laid back on the bed, my mind going crazy. I could see Chloe's things just sitting there in a suitcase. I also am feeling kind of stupid myself, the fact I am letting Chloe cheat on me when I already know about it is degrading, that's forsure knowing that she comes and sleeps next to me every night, I guess you could say that I'm just as much of a scumbag for cheating with Elle.. but truth is I wouldn't of ever cheated if I didn't find out about her and Jake all I know is that she isn't not coming back to New York with me, there is no way. So I just need to let this all blow over until Lee is married, I think that will be the best thing I can't ruin my little brothers day. I stood up and looked at myself in a full length mirror, trying to get to grips with everything happening. I sighed once before heading back down stairs, I figured I need to act normal right now because I do not need anymore attention on me.

Elle's POV:
I decided to just let it go for now, I'm meant to be here for lee but somehow Noah gets in the way every time, he just has this mad way about him, just makes me weak to the knees If I'm honest. But just before I could think about anything else Noah came back downstairs and apologised "sorry about that, I'm just going through some stuff right now" he gave Lee a little bro hug and sat back down, he was anxious I could tell.
"No don't worry about it dude, I can tell you've got stuff on your mind, just please Noah can you just try to get past it all just until the wedding?" Lee asked him sympathetically. Noah placed his hand on his shoulder and smiled "of course bro, I wouldn't let anything ruin your day" and this is why I loved him.. even in the worst of times he's still the best brother.
"You guyssssssss" I said soppily making the moment just a little awkward but not in a bad way. They both laughed and pushed eachother playfully. I'm glad I have them both. We had such a nice time after this, we played card games and drank liquor sharing stories about our childhood "oh my god do you remember when Elle got her hair stuck in moms car window?" Noah said laughing "you mean when you rolled up the window on her hair?" Lee said between laughs.
"That was you? Noah you asshole that hurt like a bitch!" We all laughed together, but just like that my laughter was interrupted by my phone ringing
"Oh guys hang on a second Jake is calling" I walked out the room, pulled out my phone and answered
"Hello?" There was no answer just indistinctive noises, I listened closely.. It was all just muffled that was until I heard noises that I knew wasn't natural.. I heard moans.. and just like that my heart dropped when I heard "mmmmmm fuck me harder Jake" I hung up in shock... karma has hit me like a ton of bricks.