This Summer (Jake Paul and friends)

Chapter 19

The apartment is empty by the time I wake up. I try to ignore the fact that Twan and I are clearly not ok, by concentrating on the rest of my day. I get ready for my lunch with Jake and lay out the outfit I want to wear later for the club. Time must have gone by quicker, because I hear Jake at the door complaining how slow I'm taking to answer it. I swing the door and he rushes in and goes straight to the bathroom. "Nice to see you too", I comment with a laugh. Jake comes back into the living room minutes later and asks, "Ready?" I nod and grab my purse.

"Did the two of you talk last night?" Jake asks once it's just the two of us at the table. I frown a little and shake my head no. He gives me a small smile, but I know him and he's only trying to comfort me. "I'm sure things will get better between the two of you", he assures me. Tears are beginning to form in my eyes when I tell him, "This time is different Jake. I don't love him like that. How can I tell him?" I gasp at my words, did I just say that? I'm not in love with Twan. "I couldn't figure out why I've been so upset from all of this, until now. Twan deserves someone better. Someone that will love him back", I say out loud, but mostly for myself. "That's not true Abbi. You're an incredible person and I know you're hurting right now, but please don't look down on yourself", Jake tells me with sincerity. I wipe the lone tear that has fallen down my face and look up at him. "You're right. I need to think positive and strive to be happy again", I say. He reaches over and grabs my hand. "Speaking of being happy, I'd like to note I necessarily don't want to know but, now that you're starting to recognize your feelings. Do you have feelings for any of my friends?" Jake asks while taking his hand out of mine and looking at the table. I bite my lip, I don't really want to have this conversation with him. I suppose I knew this would happen, considering our lunch today is to discuss everything I told him yesterday. I sigh and finally reply, "Yes I do." Jake's gaze locks with mine, it's clear this isn't what he wants to hear. He barely gets out, "Who?" My mouth is dry and I'm feeling really uneasy now. "It doesn't matter Jake, because I don't want to be with anyone right now. From now on I'm going to try my best to not let anyone kiss me, until I'm ready for something else", I tell him desperately trying to get him to change the topic. Jake places his elbows on the table and puts his head in his hands. I hear him sigh, then look back up at me and says, "Fine. But Abbi, be careful. I don't want you to get hurt, but also these are my friends too and I don't want them to get hurt either."

When it comes time to get ready, I slip into the fitting dress I laid out earlier and darken my make-up. Jake went back to his apartment to change, but will be right back. I open the door to display Jake the same as I saw him earlier. "Jake I thought you were changing?" I ask while giving a small frown. "I did, you told me to, so I thought I would just change my shoes", he replies. "Wow Ab, you look stunning in that dress. You'll be the hottest girl there, but you know you don't have to dress up to impress me. I think you're always beautiful", he continues with. I blush deeply and look at the ground to escape his stare. "Thank you, but this is something I'd wear to the club regardless who I went with", I tell him. He links his arm with mine and we walk downstairs. "Learn to take a compliment Ab", Jake says while laughing. I let out a small laugh, then place a kiss on his cheek and tell him, "Thank you Jakey-poo." This time it's Jake's cheeks that turn a slight red color.

As we walk into the club, I can already tell this is going to be a "do-your-own-thing" kind of night. Since pretty much everyone on the team can drink, they all have drinks in hands. Jake notices and tells me, "You know we can still have fun without drinking." I nod my head and say, "I know." Then grab his hand and lead him to the dance floor. I wave to the people I know when I walk past, but that's as close I did for a hello. The funny thing with Jake and I is I don't need to rub against him and grind. It's always just me and him on the dance floor in my eyes. We pretty much just jerk around and move our bodies, but in some way in similar movements. I find myself laughing and smiling the whole time. Jake gives me a look I know all too well. I shake my head no at him, but his smile only gets bigger. I roll my eyes and say, "Fine. Just once. "His body drops to the floor and he grabs my hand to pull me down too. I sigh and begin to spin around on the floor with him. Unfortunately, I don't realize we're gathering a crowd until I decide to stand back up. I stare at the people finding that its' mostly my teammates. They're cheering for us to continue to dance. As if it's on cue, Jake's favorite song comes on and he gives me that big smile again. Someone steps into the circle and has this expression of "I'm going to so dance battle you". I step out and watch Jake and this stranger dance. To my surprise I find myself chanting Jake's name and even more surprisingly, my teammates join in. I look around in this moment and find myself happy. Cheers fill my ears and all of a sudden I'm in someone's arms. I look into Jake's eyes and wrap my arms around his neck. He spins me around and when he sets me back down, he leans into my ear and tells me, "Be right back, got to pee real bad." I laugh and shoo him off.

Off to the side I see someone from behind. His built and the way he's standing is all too familiar. I can't put my finger on it though. The guy turns my direction smiling and I'm greeted with dimples. Dillon. He hasn't seen me, at least I don't think he has. All of a sudden the room's become too small and I can't breathe. Where's Jake? I fumble through the crowd to find Jake, when someone grabs my wrist. I let out a scream and go to hit the person with my other hand. However, I find myself looking at Jake, there's concern all over his face. No one heard my scream from the music and he caught my hand before it struck his face. "What's wrong?" he asks. I avoid his question and only ask, "Can we leave?" He nods and lets me go, but holds onto one of my hands to lead the way out.

Once in the car I finally tell him, "I saw Dillon." Jake's grip on the steering wheel tightens while he asks, "Did he talk to you? Did he touch you?" I shake my head no. "I don't think he even saw me. I think my reaction was from the surprise of seeing him suddenly, when I was having a great time", I tell him while taking his free hand into mine and giving it a squeeze. "I'm better now that we're out of there though", I continue to comfort him. His face softens. "I know something that'll make everything ok", Jake tells me while taking a turn to go into a parking lot. "Starbucks", I say while laughing. "Yes. 'Bucks makes everything better, now let's hurry they're about to close", he defends in a serious tone. Only making me laugh even more.

We go back to Jake's apartment. "Can I crash here tonight?" I ask once he unlocks the door. Jake stops and looks at me. "You're always welcomed here", he replies. "Also I'm going to need to take a shower", I comment. "Was that an invitation for me or something?" he asks. I gasp and smack his arm. "No it was not Jake", I answer right away. He smiles at me and says, "Only teasing." I shake my head at him and head towards the bathroom. When I step out, I find Jake already in bed. He laughs when he catches notice of me wearing one of his shirts, then grabs me to pull me down onto the bed. "Goodnight Ab", he whispers while placing his arm around me. I smile and drift off to sleep.

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Here's another chapter. Thank you to everyone reading! Remember to comment below on your thoughts of the story! 

Of course this chapter is dedicated to Jake Paul, Abbi's best friend. When writing this chapter I felt liked it needed to show how happy Abbi can be if she lets herself free of the worries and let Jake make her happy. I mean who doesn't love hanging with their best friend?

So what did everyone think about Abbi realizing she's not in love with Twan? I know some of you might have been a fan of the two of them, but let's be honest here, she can't have them all. So I thought I might slowly start eliminating them one by one. I also want to comment when I started writing this story, I tried to think of who I wanted Abbi to end up with, but Twan was always going to be one of her best friends in her eyes. Again sorry to disappoint the people that wanted him, but don't worry he's not gone from the story, he's just not a love interest anymore. 

In that note, who do you think she will end up with? I know Abbi hints in this chapter that she does know she likes one of the guys, but I didn't want to give it away yet. You'll have to wait until after the "Dash Celebration" to see her own up to her feelings and tell the guy she wants to be with him. 

*Sorry this author note was long*

Well until next week :)