Jo's POV
I sat with Gabe for a while before I yawned so much I asked him if we could go home. Drake was still here and I know he'd call if anything changed, plus my parents had left hours ago. Mum couldn't handle seeing Tiffany all hooked up on machines which beeped consistently and it was annoying her so Dad could her home making us promise to call with any new news. "Babe, can you take me home please. I'm tired and would like to sleep in my own bed. Instead of a rock hard couch here at hospital?" Gabe looked at me.
He was still angry that I'd told Drake about Rusty and Tiffany but why should I keep it a secret? I think Tiffany was or is falling in love with Rusty. I mean they are always hanging out with each other and they look so happy together. She laughs at his jokes and he always seems happy around her. Maybe she rushed into things with Drake and now she's realised who the guy is that she wants to be with? I don't know, we haven't spoken since Amber passed away and since she's gotten back she hasn't acted like her usual self? Maybe she's realised life is too short and wants to be more bold like Amber had always told her?
I look at Gabe who's clenched his jaw since or fight so I sit on his lap staring right into his eyes, I move the strand of hair which has fallen and then I smirk at him but before I give him a chance to ask I place my lips on his. At first he doesn't kiss back but then I run my hand through his hair, gripping tightly and I pulled him towards me. Suddenly his lips moved with mine and his arms wrapped around my waist protectively. I smiled against his kiss then pulled away to resting our head together "I'm sorry" I say and he smiles
"I know, it's okay" I smile before kissing him again.
Gabe gets us up and I look at Drake. He's a mess and yeah maybe I shouldn't have told him but he deserves to know that he has competition. I walk over and place my hand on his shoulder, I can feel him shaking "Drake?" I say softly and he looks up from staring at Tiffany
"Drake, Gabe and I are leaving can you can if there's any change?"
"Sure" he whispers.
I nod and grab Gabe's hand and go to walk out but Gabe stops and looks at Drake "Man I'm sorry about Rusty. I can't control him and who he likes?"
"It's cool. It's not the first time and I'm sure won't be the last" he says.
I look at Gabe who nods and we walk out "What was that all about?"
"Look, Drake and Rusty have history with girls and well it wouldn't be the first time they've fought over them" WOW!
Even after the fighting and all the jealously they're still friends? I just hope they don't fight over Tiff and she makes the right decisions not to hurt anyone. I love my sister but sometimes she doesn't make the right decisions in life.
Gabe walked me to the front door and I gave him a goodnight kiss "I'll pick you up in the morning to go back to the hospital?" I smiled at him "I'd love that" with that we hugged and kissed again before we walked home.
I could see Rusty sitting on his balcony so after Gabe walked in I ran over and under him "Rusty!" I called out and waited for him to look down and over the balcony at me
"Yeah?" I hear from above.
I look up and I wave quickly "Hey, are you and Tiff an item?" he shakes his head
"No, why?"
"You like each other though hey?" he goes quiet and takes a drag of his cigarette
"Maybe?"
"Rusty...what really happened today? What did you hear Tiff talk about over the phone?" again quietness.
I waited for a little while longer before I got annoyed "Rusty!" I almost yelled and he flinched
"Nothing!" he snapped back at me
"Bullshit!" I say with my voice raised.
He stares down at me and takes a deep breath "Look her and Drake were having a private conversation which I heard and understood and it made me realise that she's into him more than I thought so...... I might as well give up. I'll never get your sister...." He ran his hand through his hair before taking another drag
"What do you mean?" I was confused, what could they have done to make him think that?
But before he could respond it came to me and I put my hands over my mouth "No! They didn't" I say out loud and Rusty replies
"Yep so it's over! She loves him and not me. I get it, I'm just her guy friend and that's all I'll ever be. Drake got the girl and now I have nothing...." I looked down at the ground before saying
"You know what!? They might have had sex but she likes you Rusty. I saw the way she looked at you and the almost kiss. There's something there. I just know it"
"Yeah well I'm not fighting anymore. If she wants me she can come to me not the other way round"
"Rusty, just don't give up on her. She's going to need you more than ever when she wakes up so please don't give up on her?" he nods "Whatever. Goodnight Jo" with that he walked off.
I sighed and walked home. Running up to Tiffany's room to take a look around – yeah snoop!
I had to know if she did do it with Drake because that means Tiffany thinks she loves him. Her virginity meant a lot to her and she wouldn't have given it just him because he asked. She would have had to be ready? Was she ready and hadn't told me? She tells me everything! I start looking around and what I find makes me gasp. Her bed is a mess and there's a funky smell lingering in the air. Does sex have a smell? Then I looked under the covers, nothing. A little disappointed I keep looking until I find what I need to confirm it. The used condom, in her bathroom rubbish bin. She did, she had sex! I can't believe she didn't tell me that she was thinking about doing it and with Drake? Only after being together a few months why would she do this? And not try to hide it? Maybe she really does love Drake and not Rusty?
I looked under her mattress to find her diary. I knew she had one and I hated to snoop through it but I needed to know what she was thinking. I sit on her chair and open the book. I start to read and as I do my eyes grow wide. I never knew half of what I'm reading about my sister. I keep reading until yesterday's entry......."OMG!" I whisper out loud
"She did do it?!" I couldn't believe it and it was because she truly thought she loved him but was confused about Rusty.
She loves having him around but isn't sure if it's love? My sister is in a love triangle and she doesn't know what to do? I place the book on the desk and look out to Rusty's and Gabe's house. Only then I realise how much she can see everything that goes on there and how easy it is for Rusty to get over here. That will explain all the times she's written about when he's come over at night. She doesn't sneak out, he sneaks over! I wasn't sure what to think. This just complicates everything but one thing I did know was I didn't want to be involved anymore. Gabe was right, let her figure it out for herself and not get involved. I put the book away and go to bed. I still can't believe she went through with it all and now she might not even remember anything so it could have been a waste of time? I sent Gabe a text 'You were right! I'm staying out of this x' before lying down and going to sleep.
