What Love is About (Make It Pop)

Chapter 29

Caleb

Today is finals of band blast, 5 months after eliminations, guest performances and band challenges. It was even a miracle we survived school and this competition at the same time. Wow time flies by so fast.

We had a blast being paired with L3 even if it meant Sun hi and Linc outperforming each other and kissing again, though this time there was an audience.

I finally got to battle Darmala in a dance off and not to brag but I think I won that round.

And Jodi and Alex, long time bestfriends, finally got to show off their choreographed dance skills. (A/N: their dance was my favorite part 😀)

But I realized ever since our first date Jodi's been acting strange around me and Darmala. Maybe all this competition between us is getting her stressed out. I think we should end this.

Oh perfect timing here comes Darmala now.

C: Daramala!

D: What do you want Davis? I'm not in the mood for a fight.

C: No. I just want to say sorry.

D: Huh?

C: Sorry for always being jealous around you. I trust Jodi and I know you like her but we gotta stop this arguement. With the making of clothes to us fighting.. it's stressing her out. She looks pretty sad now. So are we cool?

D: Um.... I don't know dude. I-

C: C'mon. Just until after band blast.

He nods hesitantly and we shake hands. After that it was just awkward so we just went back to our own rooms.

Jodi suddenly comes up to me frowning. I better tell her the news.

C: Jodi! Jodi!

J: Oh. Hey love. Sorry I'm just a bit um. pressured.

C: thats fine anyways I just wanna tell you that me and Darmala made up.

J: Oh. Thats great. Well... I uh. about him...

She was about to say something until Corki and Jared barged in our room.

Ja: Corki! Corki wait

Co: (throws a stuffed animal to Jared) get out of my life Jared!

Ja: I'm sorry. I.. It... I got caught up in the moment.

Co: I tried my best to stay with you. Even if I knew. Even if you practically ignored me for einstien knows how long.

Ja: Corki...

He was begging, both of them still ignoring the fact that me and Jodi were still in the same room.

Ja: Please forgive me.. Please... I love you (crying)

Co: (crying) get out Jared. Before I decide to call my security team.

Jared hesitates but eventually lets himself out. My big brother instincts instantly kicked in and so did Jodi's BFF radar. We both enveloped her in a hug.

Co: Oh... I.. di..dn..t.. kno...w... you... guy..s.. were... there....

She sobs. We started comforting her before she started telling us the story.

Co: Well... I think we all know how I like Alex and he found out then I started complaining about us not having more time for each other... then thats when he slipped and told me that Valerie and him kissed... not once but a bunch of times when we were apart.... He said it was because he was caught up in the moment but that cant happen a billion times thats impossible.

C: He better get ready for me. How could he just kiss someone he doesnt love...

J: um... yeah. How. How could he. Maybe he just made a mistake. It looks like he still loves you Corks.

Co: He would never do that if he did.... I need some air.

She got up and left us alone. Jodi seemed anxious.

J: Caleb. You better get ready. Were on in 2 hours... You know how we girls take time to... uh change and all.

C: Okay. I'll call Sun hi and Corki.

J: No! Uh... No. I'll do it. I just gotta find them first. Bye (kisses his cheeks)

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Corki

After all this time I thought I was the bad one. I thought that me liking Alex was a way of cheating on him and I had to get away. But all this time he had already kissed Valerie a million times... her kisses must probably be better than mine.

A: Hey Corki...

I quickly wipe away my tears, he doesnt need to know.

A: I heard.... I'm so sorry.

Oh. He already knows. No point in hiding my tears now.

Co: I didn't know he would be capable of that. I was.... so stupid....

Alex quickly pulls me in for a hug as soon as my tears start flowing. Shhh... he says in my hair and he quickly gives a peck on my head.

Co: Alex... I'm sorry but....

A: It's alright. I'm just being a friend.

We take a seat on the benches where no one can see us. I don't want them getting any ideas.

A: I like you Corki. And I know you feel the same way but I'm willing to wait.

When I opened my mouth to speak we heard some voices arguing and footsteps coming closer. We didnt need to hide because we were out of view.

D: Jodi. Just tell him.

J: I tried but Corki comes in and talks about Jared.

D: Oh yeah..  I heard.

J: Caleb will hate me for that.

D: Well I dont care. I know we both liked it!

J: No Darmala! It was an accident. I never wanted to kiss you.

I gasped and Alex quickly covered my mouth.

D: But I love you. I always did.

J: I did too. Once upon a time but... but.. that was long ago. Please... If you really love me, you'll let me go.

D: I can't!

Suddenly he cups his hands over her face and kisses her. Jodi doesnt hesistate and kiss back but quickly pulls away after realizing what she done.

J: Get away from me Darmala!

She runs away but I saw everything. Alex looks at me with a what just happened face but we both dont know what to do or say.

Should I tell Caleb? He is my brother but... Jodi only did it once and didnt mean it and I still want to see Jaleb babies... What do I do?

D: Ugh! I hate this.

L: Yo dude! I've been looking everywhere for you. We need to go. Where is Alex?!

D: I don't know. Maybe with Corki. Lets go.

They all ran out. We both needed to prepare as well so after they left Alex and I went on our ways too. We decided to talk to Jodi later.

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Wew. I finally updated.

Enjoy

♡kate