Avery's POV
I like Theo. I can admit that. But with that admission comes the weight of knowing I developed feelings for him while I was still dating Jayden. If I jump into something with him now- right after Jayden and I broke up -will people assume what they always suspected?
That I cheated on Jayden with Theo?
Will Jayden think that?
I don't want to hurt him more than I already have...
He already watched me use Theo in place of him for so many things. How could I replace him as my boyfriend completely?
"Are we really doing this?" I ask, searching his eyes for reassurance. The smile that spreads across his face tells me I can't make him wait any longer. Even if I should.
"I've been waiting 3 years to." His voice is earnest, steady. I can't help it- I kiss him. For all that I've put him through, he still wants to be with me. Always there for me. Since that night at my house, when he protected me from every imaginary evil I scared myself over. He has been there for me. I didn't let Jayden be there for me, so I have to let Teddy.
"How about we go enjoy this party a little more. It would be a waste to cash in the event of the year just to spend the entirety in the Boat House." I say, trying to avoid any more spiraling right now.
"Hopefully Jackie's recovered from earlier." he jokes, reminding me about her dramatic entrance that stopped our make-out session.
She was looking for Dylan, wasn't she?
"Did you catch what she said when she came in?" I ask, locking up the boat house once more.
"Something about May and Dylan? Honestly, I was a bit distracted," he answers, pulling me close, his hands settling on my waist.
"Why are you pulling away from me?" The echo of Jayden's voice rings in my mind like an alarm.
I need something- anything -to drown it out.
"May and Dylan? She isn't even here," I say, confused, starting back toward the house-until it hits me.
"She apologized," I say aloud, freezing in place. Theo turns, realizing I'm no longer beside him.
"Did she?" he asks casually.
"She was looking for Dylan to apologize to him. For caring when May called him." I explain to him, her words finding their way to the front of my mind.
Oh my god she got jealous of May.
"Oh my god she likes Dylan!" I screech, earning a sigh from Theo.
"Didn't we do this already Avery?" he asks.
"But I'm not being delusional this time! Why else would she have cared if May called him?" I ask. When he stays quiet, I know I'm right.
"Even if you're right, she probably hasn't done anything yet. She's likely just as confused by her feelings for him as you are," he says, finally. As uncomfortable as it is, I know he's right. She wouldn't jump into anything without talking to me first. I just need to talk to her.
Dylan's POV
"What the hell is going on with you, Dylan?" Jackie's voice trembles with a mixture of fear and anger.
"May does coke." I say. More people start crowding the lawn, and I pace to try and collect my thoughts.
She scoffs. "Yeah and so do you apparently."
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Secrets Look Different in the Light
RomanceTwo love stories, one friend group. A new school year has started and changes are well on their way. Avery has been in the public eye for as long as she can remember. Being popular in school due to her stunning looks, and being the daughter of some...
