You and Ed had broken up two months ago but you were still living together because you were having trouble finding a house. As well as a new place to live, you were looking for a new boyfriend to help you get over Ed. You had met a guy at a museum who seemed interesting and you were going to get coffee with him. He picked you up at the house, you were hoping that Ed wouldn't notice. He did. You were about to leave when you heard Ed's voice behind you "(y/n), who is this and what are you doing?" "This is Jake, and were going out for coffee. Jake this is my EX boyfriend Ed." you said, emphasising the ex part. You still loved Ed but it was clear your romantic relationship was over. "Well have fun then." Ed said almost resentfully. You did have fun Jake wasn't Ed but he was pretty cool. He liked you a lot and you agreed to go out again sometime. When you got back Ed was not in a good mood. You pretty much just left him alone so he wouldn't lash out at you. He never did when you were together but you weren't so sure now. You asked him if he wanted dinner and made some food. Over dinner, ed asked "so how was your date?" "Ed, it was just coffee." "So how was your date?" he asked again. "It was good." "Was it?" "Yeah Jake seems pretty cool." You said. Ed made a noise that was a mix between a chuckle and a humph. "You're not jealous are you? Because you broke up with me Ed." "uh no I'm not jealous. I just. Uh. I just didn't think he was your type." "Okaaaaay?" You said not fully buying his answer. It was really confusing because Ed had ended it but now he seemed jealous.
About two days later you went out with Jake again. "Why do you live with your ex?" He asked you as you were walking up the steps to your and Eds house "because we're still best-friends and I can't find a place yet." You answered honestly as you opened the door "oh. Well if you ever want to come stay with me you're welcome to." He said "oh ok I'll keep that in mind." You said even though you were pretty creeped out that he had practically asked you to move in with him on the second date. Ed had heard too. "What is his problem?!" "I think he just really likes me Ed." "I really liked you on our second date but I didn't ask you to move in." He said. It developed into a really big argument. "I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE MY FRIEND STAYS SAFE!" He yelled at you "I'M JUST TRYING TO FIND A PLACE TO STAY SO I CAN GET OUT OF YOUR HAIR!" You screamed back. "THEN WHY DON'T YOU JUST MOVE IN WITH YOUR BOYFRIEND THEN?!" "I WILL!" You both stormed out of the room. You started crying. You didn't want to move in with Jake but you felt you had to now. You decided to wait a week before actually doing anything about it though. All the stress must have gotten to you because three days later you got a bad cold.
Ed made you stay in bed and he took care of you. "We're still best friends and I want you to get better fast." He had said. You had just woke up and it was four thirty in the after noon. You had a headache. "ED!" You yelled "do you need anything?" "I would like some water and a movie." He brought you the water and put in "The Breakfast Club." He started to leave but you said "Ed I need company!" He laughed, turned around and got on the bed with you. You got tired and laid your head on his shoulder. "I know your thinking about moving out" he said "I don't want to I just-" he cut you off with a kiss "please don't" he said "Ed I.." "I'm sorry... I-I didn't... I didn't mean." He got up and left the room. He still took care of you but he was really formal and awkward. It made you really sad because you thought for a minute that he might still love you.
After you got better Ed was having a party at the house and you invited Jake. You were nervous but if you were gonna be with Jake he and Ed would need to meet.
At the party you were happily surprised to see Ed and Jake talking and getting on fine. About halfway through, Ed came up to you. "He doesn't like music." He said "okay?" You said "you love music." "I know." Ed seemed to give up and go back to talking with Jake. A few minutes later Jake came up to you and said "you could have told me you wanted to take it slow I didn't know you liked a slower pace." "Um what?" "Your ex was just telling me about you." "Oh was he now." "Yeah I think he's cool we can all be friends!" You nodded but you doubted that's what Ed had in mind.
You had been out grocery shopping and Ed was on the phone "she can't because we're building a nursery that day. Oh no of course not its for my friend . No she can't tomorrow. She has a big charity event. Alright bye." "What?" You asked "I just had a lovely little chat with jake." He said. Looking quite proud of himself. "Would Jake say it was a lovely chat?" You asked. "Probably not." "Ed why are you doing this?" "I don't like him. You're my best friend." "Oh." You said a little disappointed that he didn't still love you. After all of your efforts with Jake, you still loved Ed just as much as you always had.
That night you were sleeping and it started to storm and It woke you up. Then it started to really scare you. Eventually you couldn't take it and you ran to Ed's room that. You used to share. "(Y/n) are you ok?" "Yes but I'm scared." "Crawl in then." He said. You did. You wished he would hold you like he used to. "(Y/n)?" He asked. He was checking if you were asleep or not. You didn't answer. He wrapped his arms around you. You still were having trouble deciding how he felt about you but you did know that you needed to find out soon. The next day it was still very stormy. "(Y/n), do you want to watcha movie?" Ed asked you "Ed I can't keep doing this." You said you were almost going to cry because you were sure you knew what he was going to say. "What?" He said "ugh Ed. You know what." You said and wiped a tear out of your eye. Then you couldn't take it anymore. Tears poured out of your eyes and you ran outside.
Ed followed you out into the rain "(Y/N)! Come inside you're going to sick." He said. You tried to tell him to go away but you were sobbing too hard. "I'm sorry. For trying to break you and Jake up. You're right I was jealous and-" "Ed, stop." "No (y/n), you deserve what you want. Whether or not I still love you shouldn't matter." "You still love me?" You cried "of course I do." He was crying too now "I ended it because I was mad. It had nothing to do with love. But how I feel doesn't matter-" "it does if I feel the same way." "What about Jake?" "I was trying to get over you." You said. There was a strike of lightning and a distant rumble of thunder "Lets finish this conversation inside." Ed said. Once Ed had you wrapped in blankets and holding a cup of hot chocolate did he finally say what you had been waiting to here. "So we both still love each other?" "Yeah." You said and smiled. You and Ed spent the rest of the day watching movies and cuddling. Your phone rang and Ed answered it. "You've reached (y/n)'s phone. This is Ed speaking. Oh hi!" Ed put the phone on his chest "it's Jake do you want to talk?" You shook your head no. He talked to Jake again "I'm sorry she's in the shower. Tomorrow?" He put the phone on his chest again. "He wants to go out tomorrow night." You shook your head no again. "I'm sorry she'll be flossing her teeth that night." You giggled "Oh you're right that does take about three minutes. Well the rest of the night she'll be with me." You laughed "yeah I think you're done, bye" "I love you." You told him "I love you more. Come here." You did and he kissed you again and again. "Ed. stop I'm trying to watch the movie." You said. "(Y/n), you've seen the movie before. Kiss me." "Ok" you said
