War Paint | Jonnor

Chapter 6

Connor's POV
I wonder what class Jude is in right now. It's almost lunch so I'll get to see him soon. There's so much I have to tell him, especially about last night. How is he going to handle it? I hope he understands that I didn't mean to kiss Daria. I don't even like her. She tricked me and I fell for it.

Daria's POV
I walk outside with Taylor and we find a seat. We sit beneath a huge tree that towers above us. I pull out my lunch and start eating. At the same time, I begin to question. Where's my boo? I haven't seen him since last night. He should be here by now. I look around the area. At a far distance, I could see him walk out of the school, spotting for a seat outside. I wave my hand in the air and motion him to come sit with us.

"Hey Connor, over here!" I yell.

He turns his head and looks at me awfully weird. Is that a no? I hope not. Connor comes forward and stands in front of our table.

"Hey, have you seen Jude?" he asks.

Ugh, Jude. The thought of him makes me sick. Why is he so into him? What does he have that I don't?

"No, I haven't. But you could sit here with us if you want." I tell him, in a persuading way.

"Okay." he says.

Jude's POV
I've been looking for Connor ever since lunch began. I checked the cafeteria and there was no sight of him. I decided to walk outside and look for him there. When I exited the building, I couldn't believe what I was seeing.

Connor was making out with Daria. How could this be? I turned around and ran back inside. I entered the school, slamming the door behind me. I don't care if he heard it, he's probably still kissing her. No one was in the bathroom, so I went in there. I locked myself in a stall and brought my arms to my knees. Tears started rolling down my face, I couldn't stop crying. This can't be happening. Why would Connor do this to me? All of a sudden, my phone rings. I don't even bother to answer. I just want to go home.

Connor's POV
Jude didn't pick up when I tried to call him. Why is he ignoring me? In front of me, I see Daria talking to Taylor. I should just leave and find Jude. I speak up and they both look at me.

"I have to go to the bathroom, I'll be right back."

"Okay, don't take too long." Daria tells me.

I get up out of my seat and walk inside the building. When I find the bathroom, I close the door quietly. As I step in, I hear sniffles.

"Hello? Is anyone in here? Who's crying?"

Jude's POV
I recognize the voice immediately. It's Connor. His footsteps come closer to my stall and I try to stay silent.

"Whoever's in there, I can hear you crying."

My feet hit the ground and I stand up. As I unlock the handle and step out, Connor pulls a surprised face.

"Jude! I've been looking all over for you! Where have you been? And why were you crying?" he asks with a sad expression.

I continue to stay silent.

"Jude, speak to me, what's wrong?" he says while holding my arms.

"I can't trust you anymore." I tell him.

"What? Why-"

"You kissed Daria! And you didn't even bother to stop her! Do you have any idea how much that hurt me? I thought you were different Connor. After seeing you with her, I realized you never had feelings for me all along!"

"Jude no, it's not what it looks like! She kissed me, I didn't want to make out with her."

"Then why didn't you stop?"

"I don't know, and I'm sorry Jude. I'm really really sorry. You know that I've always liked you, you're the only one I care about, not her."

He lifts my chin up with his hand.

"I would never hurt you." he says sincerely.

I looks into his eyes. He's not lying, he's telling the truth. I feel guilty now and look back down.

"Hey, don't cry. Listen to me, you are the only one I love okay? There's no one that I love more than you Jude."

He pulls me into a hug and wraps his arms around me. We stay there for a moment until he looks at me again. Connor lifts his hands and wipes away the tears under my eyes. I smile, softly.

"So...are we good?" he asks.

I nod my head in agreement. We hug again, but this time longer. He tries to pull back but I hold onto him tightly.

"Don't go just yet." I say.

"I won't." he responds. I see the smile spread across his face through the mirror.

The door creaks open and my eyes lock on the person who stands in front of the entrance. I let go of Connor and he turns around. It's Daria.