When it poured in Huntsville (BWWM)

14

Jayde's POV
I walked outside the house after being kicked out I wasn't scared but for some reason I felt like I couldn't handle my own breath. I was just really upset. The front door opened, and Logan stepped out, his expression a mix of frustration and guilt.

"Jayde, I'm so sorry about that," he said, his voice laced with regret. "My mom... she just doesn't understand."

I forced a smile, trying to brush off my feelings but anger grew from me being scared "I just wanna go home."

"Go home? That's the first thing you think of" He said frustrated

"Yea because I know you didn't think about how I feel. But I honestly don't wanna even be around your mom anymore because now I feel uncomfortable. And honestly being in her driveway is too close for me" I expressed trying to be firm so he could take in what I was saying.

"Don't be like that" he grabbed my wrist

"Oh that's real funny to hear after you didn't say anything to your mom when she was going crazy on me"

"You think I want her too treat you like that. Jayde you're my girlfriend I want you to have a good relationship with her. But I don't want you to feel out of place either" He said as I didn't even wanna talk anymore. I just looked at the ground.

As silence filled the driveway, Lydia appeared at the door, her face filled with worry. "Logan, Jayde, wait!"

We turned to see her running toward us, her eyes glistening with tears. "I'm so sorry about Mom. She doesn't understand. Please don't go."

"It's okay, Lydia. We'll be back. Mom just needs some time. Now go back inside" Logan said to her as she listened.

Logan and I walked to his truck, the silence between us heavy with unspoken words. Once we were on the road, he finally broke the silence.

"I'm sorry about her," he began, running his hand through his hair. "She's...complicated."

"Logan, please don't start" I interrupted, turning to face the window

His expression hardened, and for a second, I thought he might let me, be instead, he shook his head. "No Jayde. I can't just ignore that. I mean your my girlfriend and I let you go through that. I will never put you through that" His words were so determined, it almost made me believe him.

But I wasn't so sure. The weight of what just happened hung heavy between us. I knew Logan cared, but his mom is literally crazy
"Logan I know for a fact you knew your mom was like that and you just let me walk in your house knowing it wasn't right for me. You put me through that and it honestly made me scared."

"I didn't know she was coming. I know it was stupid to invite you over but I just wanted to see you and Lyd did too. But I will never put you through that ever again"He kept looking at me but I wasn't even trying to hear him

"Logan I don't wanna say anything I regret but I literally can't even think straight after that. This whole thing is just honestly embarrassing" I whispered, more to myself than to him.

"What?" He was quick to say grabbing my hand. "I saw you back there my mom was so disrespectful but I also saw you biting your tongue walkin out respectful. "

I didn't respond. I couldn't bring myself to I didn't wanna cry but it really hurt my feelings.

"Hey I see you and what you did.  She should be embarrassed she's the adult not you. I'm gonna talk to her" He said placing his hand on my thigh

I leaned my head against his arm hoping he wouldn't see the doubt in my eyes.

Logan's POV

I slowly creeped on her block parking two doors down from her house so if her parents were to wake up they wouldn't see me. I looked over at Jayde. She was such a good person like the type I'd want to show off to my family.

"I know if she gave you a chance she'd love you just like I do I just know it-" she interrupted me

"Stop it Logan. Seriously I just can't"

"I'm sorry darling but I still love you seriously"
I said but it felt like I was only talking to myself because she didn't look at me and just reached for the handle trying to walk out.

"Don't do that Jayde" I spoke pulling her arm making her finally look at me. Man I hate that look she had all over her face just broke my heart. It was like she'd already made up her mind, like she wasn't even gonna let me try to fix this.

"Logan," she started, her voice barely above a whisper, "it's not just about tonight. It's everything. Your mom doesn't like me, My dad doesn't even know about whatever this is both are parents are ruining everything we have going."

"She's my mom, yeah, but that doesn't change how I feel about you. And one day you're dad will figure out too" I tried to hold her gaze, but she looked away, staring out into the dark street.

"I don't wanna keep proving I'm good enough. It's exhausting." Her voice cracked, and I knew she was holding back tears. I wanted to pull her into my arms, tell her it didn't matter what my mom thought, but I could tell she needed space, needed to process all of this on her own.

"Jayde," I said softly, "you are good enough. You're more than good. She just doesn't see it yet, but she will. I'll handle her"

She gave a small, tired laugh, shaking her head. "You can't make people change, Logan. Not like that. I appreciate what you're saying, I do, but...I just need to think"

"Okay," I said quietly, releasing her arm. "Take all the time you need. But just know that I'm always here. I love you, Jayde."

As she got out of the truck, I watched her walk away, feeling more helpless than I ever had before .