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Chapter 29: Not In That Way

+Preston's POV+

"I think I like Rob." I spoke up, just loud enough for Jerome to hear. At first he looked surprised, but that only lasted a few seconds before it faded to a smirk. "I knew it." He said, stretching out 'it' and looking up at the sky. "I don't know though." I said quickly. "How do you not know?" He asked. "I mean, I love him, he's my best friend. Before, I just looked at him and thought 'Yeah, He is my best friend.' But now, it's more like 'He's still my best friend, but I almost want it to be more.'" I explained, trying the best that I could to make it so Jerome could understand what I was feeling. He was still smirking, but it lessened and it turned to a sad smile. "When you say before, what do you mean? Before today? Yesterday?" He asked. I thought about it, looking to the sky as if it held the answer. "Uh..." I realized what it was. Now that Rob was single, my heart let the feelings through, because I had the chance. "Yesterday..." I said, looking back to Jerome. "So as soon as Rob was single..?" He asked. I slowly nodded. "Go for it." He smirked. "Huh?" I said, confused. "Go for it. Tell Rob, ask him out, something." He elaborated. I let out a quick laugh. "Ha. That's funny." I said. "No, really! You guys would be the cutest!" He urged. "Jerome. He just got his heart broken by Em. Let him be single for at least a day. I think it would look awful on him if he was suddenly with me, and besides; He doesn't like me." I concluded. Jerome shook his head. "He definitely likes you, he's trying to hold it back, I think, because of the recent thing with Em. And how would it look bad? You're adorable on him." Jerome winked at the last part, and I rolled my eyes as his stupid dirty humor. "People wouldn't think he's a bit to soon in a relationship? Like he's someone that always has to be taken?" I inquired. Jerome looked at me like I was insane. "Have you met half our grade? How many times have we seen Alex with a different girl then the day before? Or Lexi, she's got a new guy around her finger every day!" Jerome exclaimed. (A/N: Random people, based of others irl for me. Sorry if that's anyone's name!) I sighed. "That's who they are! The people others base stereotypes off of! The classic high school jocks and cheerleaders. None of us are them, Jerome!" I argued. "I know that. But if you are gonna be scared, then fine. I won't say I told you so when he asks you out." Jerome grinned. I looked at my feet. "We're just friends." I mumbled. "But you want more." He added. "Who wouldn't?" I answered. "Well... Me. Mitch, Mat, Brandon, Emma, Vikk-" "I get it." I cut him off, giving him a playful glare. "I'm the only one. Haha, you're funny Jerome. Really." I rolled my eyes for what felt like the millionth time. "Whatever. Your loss of you don't do it, because we both know he won't make first move on you. He had to get Em to tell him she like him before he asked her out. He also needed Vic and Hope's agreement. And-" "Shut up, Jerome." I said, and he smirked. "You go get the Robadobflob, Preston!" He pushed me from the hammock and I landed face first in the dirt. "I really hate you." I said as I got up, but I had the biggest grin on my face. "I know you do. Now leave to the Rob." Jerome pointed to his house. "Jerome. He doesn't like me, okay? We. Are. Friends. He doesn't want more." I protested. "Have you even tried to find out? Have you asked? What if he does and your just being stubborn?" He asked, raising his eyebrows. "Fine, fine. I'm going. Goodbye, thanks for absolutely nothing." I grinned and started walking away. "Anytime. Go get yourself a Robadobflob!" Jerome cheered. "Still hate you!" "Still love you!" He answered, and the I was on my way back to my house.

I pulled out my phone and put my earbuds in, clicking onto Pandora radio. I didn't download much, so the radio is all I use. I hit play on the top station and listened to the song.

And I hate to say I love you, when its so hard for me. And I hate to say I want you, when you make it so clear, you don't want me.

I'd never ask you, cause deep down, I'm certain I know what you'd say. You'd say 'I'm sorry, believe me, I love you, but not in that way.'

And I hate to say I need you, I'm so reliant, I'm so dependent, I'm such a fool. When your not there, I find myself singing the blues, can't bear, can't face the truth. You'll never know that feeling, You'll never see through these eyes.

I'd never ask you, cause deep down,
I'm certain I know what you'd say. You'd say 'I'm sorry, believe me, I love you, but not in that way.'

I quickly skipped the song as soon as I realized the lyrics. I felt tears in the corners of my eyes, because the song knew exactly how I felt. I couldn't ask Rob, because he's my best friend, nothing more. And it was almost painful, the accuracy of those words to my current problem. All I could do was sigh, and keep walking back to my house thinking about the lyrics and Rob.

::A/N::
Second chapter today, cause I have a thing to share. I found the #NoMoreBullying book on Wattpad, and started reading it, and decided to take the June challenge. I'm publishing another book, just for the cause. It'll hold my June challenge, and whatever future ones I decide to do. I encourage you all to read it, and take the challenge yourself!

Quick question again: Should I start putting the videos/lyric videos in chapters so you guys can listen as you read? I'll start doing it, and go back and put them with the previous chapters. Let me know!

Anyway, thanks for reading and much love, ~Rosie <3

P.S. I did it Troyler_xo . The best song ever.

Not In That Way, By Sam Smith