There's Faith in Love (Jaime Preciado)

Chapter Fifteen Desperate Times

Chapter Fifteen Desperate Times

Hey guys. I want to say thank you for how patient you have been with my updating. It should be better now, seeing as how I have my own laptop and will not be reliant on my iPad or phone. Hope you guys enjoy. 

The day after Alex gets back from the UK. 

"I don't want to tell Vic that I'm back, but I know Mike would tell him ASAP," I mutter, barely lifting my head off of the pillow, glancing at Jaime. 

"Again, I can just text them both to come over here. And then you can talk to them both at once," he mutters, wrapping one arm around me and pulling me closer to him. "It would be like killing birds with stones." 

"Killing two birds with one stone." 

"You got the picture, that's all that matters," he says, "it's up to you though, because you've got the power in your hands. I mean, it's completely up to you on if you even want to tell them that you're back." 

"I'm going to tell them. I'm just debating on what the best option would be. I honestly think that calling Mike and Tony, telling them they can fight over who brings Vic. Then have a band-little sister meeting," I say, the idea rolling off my tongue before my brain can completely comprehend, "plus, all of us are going to have to talk eventually. Tony too. He knew before they did, and he may not want to have a say in anything, but he's the tipping point. He's the least emotionally involved." 

"I'll call each of them, telling them to come here around one-thirty or two. Then you can hide in the bedroom until you have to come out and show yourself to all three of them at once," he says, rolling and grabbing his phone. 

~~~

I could hear all of their voices in the living room. They were on small talk, and I could tell that it was an awkward situation for all of them. Vic had barely said anything other than a greeting, and the silence was intense. 

I stood up, walking to the slightly opened door, trying to get a glimpse of everybody. I took a deep breath, walking out the door towards the living room. 

I stopped once I was in full view, letting them all have their own time to comprehend what was happening. 

"Lex," Mike says, getting up and wrapping his arms around me. 

"Hey Mikey," I smile, burying my face in his chest. "I'm sorry."

"Don't apologize. I get it, sis." 

He pulls away, walking back to the couch, sitting back down. 

"Vic," I start, biting on my lip, "can we, uh, talk?" 

He stands up, his face showing a pained expression. I walk back towards the bedrooms, pausing before turning to my room. I knew it would be easier on Vic if I didn't add to the awkward situation. 

"Vic, I'm really sorry," I started as soon as the door was shut. "I really didn't mean for this to happen. Trust me, if I didn't have feelings for him, then I wouldn't be in this situation. " 

"Alex, will you let me talk?" he asks, calling me something than Alexandria since he found out. I nod, sitting on the bed watching him. "I don't know what you want me to say. This isn't what I would have ever imagined. He's my best friend." 

"But, do you not remember that I had talked to you that night, and you were happy for me. You told me he sounded like a great guy. You told me that you wanted it to work out between he and I," I start to get angry, my voice raising as I continue, "Vic, you should be happy for me. I've found someone who makes me happy. For crying out loud. You're my brother!" 

"I know this, Alex! But this isn't ideal. I don't want you to love my best friend," he pauses, running his hands through his hair. "I mean, it's great. You found someone who makes you happy, and you're being treated well." 

"Vic, I didn't intend for this to happen. I swear." 

"How did it start, Alex?" 

I bit my lip. I knew that if Vic found out about the accidental hook-up, he'd go crazy. But, at the same time, if I didn't tell him, and he found out some other way, it would be even worse. 

"It started at Warped. The day I told you that Brian broke up with me. God, that sounds terrible when I say it that way," I pause, not looking up from my hands. "I mean, it didn't really start that day, but, it's complicated. We fucked the night before." 

"What the fuck, Alex?" Vic starts, his face going from confused to shocked in a matter of seconds. 

"We both were drunk. Brian had just broken up with me and Jessica had cheated on Jaime. It was an accident." 

"Why didn't you tell me?" 

"Because I knew you'd react like this. It isn't ideal. We both had no idea until the next morning, and even then, we didn't know what we were going to do." I knew Vic was angry, I could tell by the look on his face. "Look, Vic, it's better than at a bar with some random person." 

"That's true, Alex, but it's still not ideal." 

"Don't you think I know that! I know that Jaime is one of your best friends, and now every time you look at him you're going to picture him with me. I didn't plan for this to happen. I would have much rather fallen for a merch guy, or nobody on tour at all." 

In the middle of my rant, Jaime walked in, rubbing my back as he sat next to me. "Vic, I'm not going to hurt her. I swear." 

~~~

"That went better than expected," I muttered, sitting on the couch next to Jaime. 

"It's a relief though. I mean, I'm just glad he's accepting it." 

I nodded, leaning against Jaime as he grabbed the remote, turning the TV on. I knew everything would work out with Jaime eventually. It may take some time, but I can't see anything bad happening for the time being. 

A/N Here it is guys. I really enjoyed this chapter. I'm sorry that it's so short, but it accomplished what I needed it to do. 

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Xoxo Delaney