Riptide (sequel, keaton stromberg)

Chapter 13; Promises

Alexs P.O.V

"I am not doing this." Wesley said as he stood in front of his yard.

"You said you loved me. So. Do it." I said as I crossed my arms. I knew he wouldnt.

"How do you expect me to go in there and do this! He's my own brother for gods sake! This would break his heart" He said getting frustrated.

"Remember that day at the beach when you told him to go after me." I trailed off not wanting to get into details. He shook his head yes slowly.

"Do you regret it?" I asked him as I uncrossed my arms and started twiddiling with my thumbs.

"Yes.. Well.. No." He said as he scratched the back of his head.

"I mean, I wish I did. But then again, you make Keaton so happy." He said slowly like he was making sure he said the right thing.

"Well, if you want to prove this to me, and change things. Then do it." I said as I narrowed my eyes at him. His brown hair was slighty peaking out of his 'Yums' snapback, his chessnut eyes were practically bloodshot, and he looked more tired then i've ever seen him. His eyes traveled to mine and he broke eye contact right away. 

He clenched his fists and walked slowly towards his house. I was taken aback when he turned around and walked towards me.

"Alex." He said quietly as he looked down.

"Mhm" I said as I looked down also. For some reason he made me feel like I was just not comfortable, like I was on the edge, but, I  sort've liked it.

"Honestly, I can't go in there and tell Keaton to break up with you. Not ever since Julia.." The last part he said quieter.

Julia? Whose Julia?

"What?" I asked. His eyes got wider. "Fuck." He whispered as he shook his head.

"Whose Julia, Wes?" I asked getting worried. Has Keaton been hiding something from me?

"Jaiden." He said, "Julias her middle name. Only Keats called her by it", "Her names Jaiden" he sighed as he paced a little by me.

"Can I trust you?" He asked almost worried. I shook my head but he still had a worried look on his face.

"Promise." He demanded.

"I promise."

"Jaiden is Keatons ex.. They dated for as long as I could remember. We thought they were even going to get married" He chuckled a little, why would Keaton never tell me about this?! He went on, "One day, she came over and Keaton wasnt home. So, I let her in and she was waiting for him.. I was sitting on the couch watching Rob & Big and she sat next to me.. Actually, that episode was really funny it was the one where Rob pranked his mom into thinking he got arreste-"

"WESLEY" I interupted, "Back to the story" I said intentivly. I've noticed he trys to change topics when he's nervous.

"Sorry.. Anyways, she sat next to me and she started to get closer to me, you know? I just thought.. Well, I wasnt really thinking. I didnt do anything about it, so I guess that was her sign to go all for it. She was sitting right next to me, and I could feel her staring at me, so I turned to look at her, then she grabbed my face and started full on just making out with me. I kind of kissed her back on instict. I didnt know she was going to dump him for me!" He said almost as he was trying to convince himself.

"So youre pretty much saying this isnt the first time you've tried taking your brothers girlfriend?" I asked as I crossed my arms again.

He shook his head and bit his lip, "I guess so."

"Does Keaton know about that happening?" I asked.

"Not exactly. He knew she went after me after they broke up, but he would never admit it to himself. He would always say "I dont know why she dumped me", but I know he knew. I never could tell him that I actually kissed her back." He sighed as he looked around, "I dont want him to go through the pain again. Mostly when he thinks it's all his fault. He always blames things on himself. He would have nightmares about it.." He shook his head and looked at me.

I stared blankly at him. Why did Keaton never tell me about this?

"Alex. Please say something. Im sorry!" He pleaded.

"Why are you sorry? He's the one who left out this huge part about his life!" I said angirly as I took a deep breath.

"I.." He said but stopped.

"I need to talk to Drew" He blurted out as he started walking towards the house.

He was almost to the door until he turned around.

"Come on, lets go." He said as he turned back around.

I sighed and followed him inside.

A/N. sorry for the late update but jasmine and justice met emblem3! cool right? anyways were gonna do another chapter hopefully up by thursday? thanks for reading guys!