More Than Just Roommates (Book 1)

12. Breaking Expectations

~ Leo

I should have known that leaving Jackson and Kyle alone together after what happened this afternoon would end badly. But really, did I expect them to start making out like that? No. Of course not. I thought we were past that. Nothing really happened earlier, right? They had both been asleep, right?

As soon as we opened the door, we got a full view of the two of them with their lips locked together. I was speechless. It was Josh who had shouted. He didn't even know what had happened earlier. Maybe I should have told him at dinner, at least then he'd have a bit of a buffer. But then again, who would have expected to walk in on this?

The two separated like a fire was just set between them. Both looked like little kids who were caught with their hand in the cookie jar five minutes before dinner. Yeah. That guilty. As they should be.

"I thought it would be fine leaving you too alone," I said. "After what happened earlier, I figured ev-"

Josh cut me off before I could finish my sentence. "Earlier? What the hell happened earlier?"

Kyle looked at me confused. "You didn't tell him?"

"I had nothing to do with it. You two better stop touching each other. You can't use the 'we were just sleeping' excuse this time. If that was even true before."

"Will someone please tell me what happened before? Because right now I'm picturing the worst. And I really don't want to."

I nodded at Kyle. "He's your boyfriend. Why don't you tell him while I have a chat with mine." I walked over and grabbed Jackson's arm, pulling him into the bedroom. Oh how I wished I was dragging him in here for a completely different reason.

"I'm so sorry, Leo," he started as soon as the door closed behind us. It was the first thing he said to me since storming out this afternoon. He really did look upset. "I don't know what happened. I went to apologize to Kyle again, and it just sort of happened. I'm sorry."

What did I say to that? I didn't want to break up with him, but could I just forgive and forget this easily? It was also really hot to see them like that. Honestly, I wouldn't mind seeing more of that, but only I could be a part of it too.

Where were these thoughts coming from? What have I turned into?

"Leo?" Jackson's voice brought be back to the present. I looked at him. "Please say something."

"Do you have feelings for Kyle?"

"No." He sighed. "Okay, maybe a little. Do you see how hella attractive he is? But not as much as you, okay? I-I know I haven't said this to you before, and I don't know what I was waiting for, but I love you, Leo. I really do."

Once again, I had no clue what to say. Did I love him back? Could I, after today?

I took a deep breath. "If you really love me, why Kyle? Was I just not enough? This stupid cast drive you away? What is it, Jay? Tell me."

He was shaking his head as I spoke. "This afternoon, that really was me being asleep. Honestly. But after realizing that it wasn't you, that it was Kyle, I started thinking. What if we could all be together?" He raised his hands in defense when I opened my mouth. I wasn't exactly sure what I was going to say yet, so I was glad he stopped me. "Please don't get upset. That wasn't why I actually kissed him. I hadn't mentioned that to anyone yet, and the kiss was a complete impulse on that thought. If you don't approve, I'll never even look at Kyle or Josh like that again."