Halley's comet

Chapter six: But now I'll never get to.

We went over the plans almost a million times that day at the diner. I was honestly nervous to do it, I could count it as an irrational fear but that's how these things start right? controlling behavior, isolation, mood swings, jealousy.

I know I needed to get out of there as soon as possible before things got worse.

I told Zoe and Billie to give me and couple of days to gather my things and just wait for me down the street. Billie insisted they come over to the house and just help me with my things, but I didn't want to put her or Zoe in harm's way even though I'm almost sure Jayce wouldn't do anything to them I just wanted them to be safe. She put up a fight but reluctantly agreed.

Those few days came and went, and Jayce surprisingly was completely normal. it was almost like he changed overnight. That night I came home from the diner and work I walked into a romantic setting, rose petals scattered along the floor with battery powered candles in a trail like matter leading it to the kitchen.

My eyes trailed from the roses and candles up to Jayce's figure standing by the table the lights illuminating his face with a smile.

I noticed he got cleaned up, fresh haircut, formal clothes and a bouquet of flowers. tulips to be exact.

"What-- uh what's going on here?" I asked a little unsure. His smile softened on his face walking closer to me only leaving about 3 feet in between us.

"I know things have been a little rocky between us and I know I haven't been the best boyfriend in the world and I'm truly sorry." My breath hitched in my throat as he stepped a foot closer.

"I just wanted to make it up to you. and apologize for my behavior." He reached for my hand rubbing his thumb against the back of my hand. his face contorted into sadness as his eyes were fixed upon the reddish mark on my wrist. He then brought it up to his lips giving it the softest kiss.

"So, you think making me a fancy dinner and decorating the house with roses and candles is going to make me forget about everything?" I furrowed my eyebrows.

"No, I'm not saying that I just-"

"You kept me away from my friends for weeks Jayce, you hurt me physically hurt me. you made me afraid of you." I said harshly he closed his eyes sighing.

"I know and I'm really truly sorry."

"You're jealous of my friendship with Billie, Jayce you called it weird, and you called her out of her name which really, really hurt me, she's my best friend and you kept me away from her you changed Jayce." I said lowly.

" I know Halley and like I said I apologize a thousand times over, listen all I'm asking is if you'll give me another chance, I promise things will be completely normal I just... I just can't lose you." He said eyes pleading.

I stood there reading his face, He seemed genuine. My mind kept telling me no but my heart, my heart was telling me to forgive everything and give him a chance. Sighing I closed my eyes biting my lower lip.

"I want to be able to see my friends anytime I want, I want my freedom, and I want to be trusted. I don't want to be smothered; I don't need to be kept an eye on I especially when it comes to me and Billie especially when it comes to me and Billie."

"Yeah of course. I'll do whatever it takes for us to work." He nodded almost frantically.

"Swear?"
"On everything."

I nodded in agreement, and He asked if it was okay if he hugged me, I agreed, halfheartedly hugging him back. He then took my hand leading me to the table where we had our meal, not so great in taste but it was worth the effort, but I appreciated it, nonetheless.

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I awoke the next day tangled in the bedsheets Jayce sprawled out on his stomach next to me. I sat up looking around the room clothes scattered amongst the floor I picked up his shirt quickly pulling it over me.