Once A Liar

Chapter 12: Get Him Back

THOMAS' POV

Quite frankly I didn't know how to react to Aero kissing her ex-boyfriend. I was so worried about protecting my own ex-relationships that I didn't think about hers.

I expected her to run as far away from me as possible when she found out about Blake but surprisingly–she didn't.

I thought I had gotten over my fear of my sexuality until recently. Seeing Blake again brought back all of that fear and anxiety that I felt in high school. She didn't focus on it but instead acknowledged it and moved on without making it a big thing.

The real thing on my mind was why Blake kept popping out of nowhere like he was trying to haunt me and my new relationship.

When Aero told me about Blake helping her that night against Louis and that he was comforting her in the bathroom I was only a little surprised. I mean I was surprised he helped my girlfriend but I knew Blake was a good person even if he hid it deep deep deep deep deep deep deep deep down inside.

Aero asked me why we broke things off and I felt stupid after explaining everything to her. Saying it out loud made it feel like it all happened ten years ago.

"He sounded like a really great friend, no wonder you fell for him," She had said to me.

I did miss him. I didn't miss the relationship we had–and all its messiness–but I missed bonding with him over family drama and how he allowed me to find a fun side of myself.

"Just saying, stereotypical bad boy," Aero laughed at me.

"Blake? No way! He was just a dick with a good personality," I shook my head and snickered with her.

"He almost reminds me of my brother," she pointed out randomly.

"I think I just threw up in my mouth. Don't ever say that again," I joked lightly punching her arm.

She smiled and me and shrugged her shoulders laughing at me.

I slowed down to take the exit to the airport and watched Aero from the corner of my eye get more and more excited.

I tapped my fingers on the wheel and asked, "Are you getting excited to see him?"

She nodded her head immediately.

"A little anxious, too," she commented tucking her hair behind her ear. "It feels different now that he and Parker aren't together anymore. I know that I knew Cole before they were together but I don't know...it will be interesting finding a balance between our relationships."

I nodded along as she spoke. I thought about when I found out about Collin and Charlie's relationship and remembered how weird it was to get used to it.

"I'm glad he's able to come, I'm sure if we just keep him far away from Parker it should be fine," I reassured her.

"Have you met Parker?" She began with a little scoff. "I don't think it's possible for him to stay away. If anything I could see him seeking out Cole to try and show off his new relationship with Holden."

"Did you see all of that commotion the other night?" I asked just remembering the awkwardness of what happened.

"No, I was locked outside, remember?" She snapped quickly.

Oh right, whoops.

"I don't remember exactly what I heard but I think Blake and Holden almost got into it after the show...something to do with Parker," I tried explaining. "Out of nowhere, Blake kicked them out I think."

"Huh," she said hesitating. "That's weird...but I mean Blake was an absolute asshole that night so I'm not surprised."

I laughed a little again. Her phone then started ringing and I watched as she grabbed it from her bag. She looked at the screen and then put it away not answering.