It’s been two weeks since Noah and I broke up. It has been the roughest two weeks of my life. I literally tossed out all of my morals and was drinking myself into oblivion. I had gone from depressed to irate to ecstatic then back to depressed. I was on an emotional roller coaster and I didn’t know what to do. I mean I guess that’s what happens after a break up. You’ll do anything to forget that pain that you’re feeling. Everyone has a different way of coping. My best method of coping was pretending that I didn’t care about anything. And boy, was I good at it.
“Hey Jayson,” Mason said as I walked into the kitchen. “Are you hungry? I made pancakes.”
The thing about break-ups was that Mason and Daniel would be unconventionally nice to me.
“I’m actually not hungry,” I replied as I flipped the television on.
“Alright,” Mason nodded. Daniel plopped down beside me and stared at the screen aimlessly until there was a knock on the door. We all glanced at the door for a moment before Mason grabbed it. It was Nick. I rolled my eyes as I moved them back to the screen.
“Hey guys – what’s up?” Nick said squeezing between Daniel and I.
“Maybe if we ignore it, it’ll go away,” I muttered.
“Someone’s in a pissier mood than usual,” Nick said.
“He’s just upset because he and Noah broke up,” Daniel muttered. I shot daggers at Daniel as Mason coughed dramatically.
“Daniel, what did I say about bringing up the break up?” Mason huffed.
“You and Noah broke up?” Nick asked his eyes wide open.
“Yes Nick – we did,” I huffed. “Go ahead and say it. Say I told you so. I know you want to.”
“No – I’m just surprised is all,” Nick said. “I’m sorry. I really am.”
“I don’t need a pity party, guys,” I exclaimed. “I’m fine. I am.”
“Jayson – you don’t have to pretend,” Nick muttered. “We’re all friends here. You can tell us.”
“I’m not upset over it and I don’t want to talk about it,” I mumbled. “I was stupid to have gotten in a relationship with an eighteen year old in the first place. I should have known better.”
“True,” Nick nodded. I narrowed my eyes at him as Daniel laughed.
“I wasn’t asking for your agreement on the matter,” I said moving off the couch. I grabbed my keys off the hook and headed straight to the door.
“Jayson, where are you going?” Mason asked.
“Out,” I retorted as I slid out of the door. I slammed the door behind me, only to have Nick follow me. He caught up to me at the elevator, lingering behind me.
“Jayson – come on,” Nick sighed. “Talk to me.”
“Now, why would I want to do that?” I asked sarcastically.
“Because I know you Jayson,” Nick replied. “Better than Mason and Daniel do. I know you’re trying to play this off like you don’t care about Noah but you do. I know you love him and I know that you are hurt by all of this.”
“It’s better off this way,” I mumbled.
“Come on – I know what will make you feel better,” Nick said grabbing my keys.
“You couldn’t possibly make me feel better,” I mumbled.
“Ye have so little faith,” Nick retorted I followed him to my car. He hopped into the driver’s seat and drove. I had no idea where he was taking me. We pulled up to a sketchy looking brick building before he stopped the car. I had no idea where we were. Nick hopped out of the car and walked inside. I followed grudgingly.
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The One Night Stand That Never Left
HumorJayson. Mason, and Daniel are three bisexual roommates in their late 20s. After one night of drinking, Jayson catches sight of Noah and is immediately attracted him. After taking Noah home though, he discovers that Noah is still in high school. Thin...