Mattheo Riddle - Imagines/OneShot

I Loved Him - Pt.2

Word Count: 964

Per the request of @riddle_x_nott       I hope you enjoy!!

Song Inspo: Those Eyes - New West

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Recap:

Y/N sat by the lake reminiscing her memories of her and Mattheo, wondering why she could not bring herself to love Jacob the same way she loved Mattheo. Conflicted about her feelings about both of the men she loved—one with her whole heart and soul, and the other? Well, she didn't know.

Present:

The night deepened, the stars casting shimmering reflections on the surface of the Black Lake. Y/N stood up, wrapping her arms around herself as Jacob's concerned gaze lingered on her. She opened her mouth to speak, but the words felt heavy, caught between guilt and the longing she couldn't suppress.

"I... Jacob," she began, her voice faltering.

He tilted his head slightly, a soft smile on his face that made it even harder. "You don't have to say anything, Y/N. I think I already know."

Her heart sank. "I'm so sorry," she whispered, her voice barely audible full of emotion.

Jacob stepped closer, taking her hand in his. "Don't be. You deserve to be with someone who makes you feel whole. I just... I wish it could have been me."

Tears welled up in Y/N's eyes as she looked up at him, the kindness in his gaze breaking her heart. "You're an amazing person, Jacob. Truly. But..."

"It's him," he finished for her, his tone understanding. "It's always been him."

Y/N nodded, unable to deny it any longer. Jacob gave her hand a gentle squeeze before letting go, offering a small, bittersweet smile. "I hope he knows how special you truly are, Y/N."

As she looked at him, all she could do was stare, thinking to herself why she couldn't bring herself to leave behind the past and stay with the boy who did everything to make sure she was happy, but the more she thought, the more tears were brought to her eyes.

"Hey, there's no need to cry," Jacob said cupping her face, wiping away her tears that ran down her cheeks, "If I could hold on to you forever, I would, but what kind of love would that be if I kept you from the one who makes your heart race? Go to him and be happy—that's all I want for you."

Y/N let out a shaky laugh that was filled with guilt, happiness and sorrow. "I love you, Jacob."

With a sigh, he smiled, knowing that this would be the first and last time he heard those three words from her mouth. "I love you too, Y/N. Now go. Don't waste another second."