The Reasons Why I Need You

19. Prom (pt. 2)

"See sweetheart, you can dance," Jared says as we dance to "Can't Feel My Face" by The Weeknd.
"Yeah yeah sure kiss up," I say playfully pushing his arm.
"No I'm not."
"Yes you are."
"No."
"Yes."
"Ugh," he expresses while throwing his hands up in the air. I giggle and he gives me the death glare. "It's not funny."
"I'm not saying it's funny... I think it's cute."
"Who's the kiss up now," he asks winking.
       "Shut up," I say playfully.
"Hey guys," a familiar voice says from behind us. I turn around to see Stephen holding hands with Olivia. I haven't seen them since the incident due to awkwardness after the kiss. The thought mainly on my mind is were Olivia and Stephen dating when I kissed him? If so, I feel like crap for kissing her boyfriend.
       "Hey," Jared and I both say in sync.
       "How are you guys," Stephen asks leaving Olivia to look awkward.
       "Good," Jared answers for us. "Good."
       "I see you two are together now?"
       "Yeah, yeah we are."
       "Not bad dude, she is a good kisser," Stephen smiles. This earns a glare from both Jared and Olivia.
       "I'm going over to Danielle and Daphne. At least they won't be douches like you," Olivia snaps before storming away. Stephen just stands there with us, not leaving.
       "Are you going to talk to her," Jared asks.
       "No she'll get over it. I was hoping I could talk to Emma alone."
       "For what reason?"
       "Jared, I think you'd know I won't steal your girl like that."
       "Whatever you can say to her you can say to me."
       "Jared it's fine," I butt in. "It'll only be a minute."
       "Okay, I'll just be in the bathroom," Jared says with a scowl on his face. Once he's out of sight Stephen grabs my hips.
        "What are you doing?"
        "Dancing. And we need to talk."
        "About what?"
        "The kiss."
        "Stephen, that was a mistake. I never meant for that to happen and besides you have a girlfriend."
         "So."
         "So," I ask backing away. "You'd cheat on her just like that?"
         "It's not technically cheating if you and I are friends with benefits."
         "That's bull and you know it," I say  about to leave but I turn around to face him and add," What happened to the guy I met at the fair? He was nice and sweet. This guy is an asshole."
          "Well that Stephen only comes around when his friend didn't stab him in the back."
          "What?"
          "Didn't Jared tell you he slept with Olivia?"
          "No... When did he do that?"
          "Night before the fair." I almost felt myself vomit when I heard those words.
          "When did you find out?"
          "The day after the fair. Jared changed my personality; I'm no longer naive. In fact I'm going to break up with Olivia right now because she isn't worth me being forced into a relationship where I'd rather be with someone else."
            "With who?"
            "You."
            "Stephen, we wouldn't be any better than Olivia and Jared. I'm really mad that Jared didn't tell me. I'm really sorry."
           "You shouldn't be, he should. He doesn't deserve you. You're too good for his taste. And I'm saying this not because I like you and you know I do, but because I'm kinda your friend."
            "Stephen-"
            "Time's up," I hear Jared's voice shout. Once he's next to us he asks," Where were we sweetheart?" I don't know what to think anymore.