Torn between 2 (A Brad Simpson/The Vamps fanfic)

We'll keep this love in a photograph

The past week has flown by! I've packed up all my things again even though I've been home for not even a month and I managed to find the perfect dress for my graduation ball! I'm so excited. I'm moving into my new apartment today and my grad ball is tomorrow! Tris was helping me load up the car again while mum got ready.

'This is seriously deja vu Jas, a couple of weeks ago we were moving you back here!'

'I know! Clearly a lot can happen in a couple of weeks'

'Still no news from Harry then?'

'Nope' I said, popping the p.

'Wasn't he meant to be your date for tomorrow night?'

'Yeah but I'm not bothered about going alone, I have my girls with me' I smiled.

'And me!'

'What do you mean 'and you'? You're not going to be there'

'Did you not hear?'

'Hear what?'

'I'm Taylor's date..'

'WHAT' I screamed. 'This is brand new information!'

'My bad.. Is this weird?'

'Erm, slightly but I'm happy for you! So, does this mean you two are like a thing?'

'Well that's what I wanted to ask you. Is it weird if I ask her to be my girlfriend after the ball tomorrow?'

'Woah, I did not see that coming'

'So, is that a no?'

'Go for it! I can tell how much she likes you'

'Really? So you wouldn't find it weird?'

'I think at first I would but I'd get used to it. I guess this is how you felt when me and Brad were dating' I laughed.

'Yeah basically!'

This was so cute. My brother and my best friend. I know they haven't known each other for long but they will definitely make each other so happy.

'Oh great. Do you know what I just realised?'

'What?'

'Taylor has you, Soph has her fiancée and I have no one!'

'You just said it didn't bother you that you're going alone?'

'Well that was before I realised I would be 5th wheeling!'

'Shall I not come? Taylor will understand'

'No don't be silly Tris, it's okay. I'm just overreacting'

'Don't worry Jas, you know I'd never make you feel left out of anything!'

'This is just like prom all over again' I laughed.

'Hey! I made a great date' Tris joked.

'Of course' I laughed.

'I'm so glad you laugh about that night now. I know how devastated you were that Brad let you down'

'It will still be like the second worst time of my life but it's in past'

'Second worst? What's first?'

'Finding out you were my brother' I joked.

'Ouch!'

'Only kidding. That was one of the best days, I'm glad I have you as my brother'

'I know, I'm pretty amazing' he pretended to do a hair flick.

'Right, are you ready to go guys?' Mum came downstairs and interrupted.

'I think so!' I screamed in a high pitched voice.

'Let's get going then! We can avoid the traffic'

It was a long drive but as usual, I slept for most of the way.

@ohitsjas: hello new life!

I tweeted a picture of my new apartment once I settled in. It was so beautiful, I couldn't quite believe I was actually living here. Mum drove back but Tris stayed the night because of the ball tomorrow. We decided to get an early night so we weren't tired tomorrow.

...

'WAKE UP! IT'S GRAD BALL DAY!' I yelled in Tris' face the next morning.

'What time is it?' He said with one eye barely open.

'10! We have so much to do before tonight!'

'Like what?'

'I need to get my hair and nails done! Duh!'

'So why did you say we have so much to do?'

'Well you need to set up for the party!'

'What party?'

'Tris, we're hosting pre-drinks and the after party!'

'When was this decided?!'

'About 7 minutes ago' I smiled. 'Now get up and come with me to town'

'Ugh, do I have to?' He groaned.

'Yes. You have 10 minutes'

...

Everything was finally ready! All that was left was to get changed. Tris was already waiting so I told him to keep an eye out for the girls in case they came early. I heard a knock at the door so assumed it was them. I slowly put on my dress, trying to avoid it touching my hair. I had bought a beige sleeveless dress that was floor length and finished it off with some black heels that were hidden by the dress anyway. I managed to do the zip up but couldn't reach the button at the top.

'Tris, I need help doing this button up!' I yelled from my room while still trying to do it up myself. 'Thanks T. So, how do I look?'

I turned around and my mouth dropped.

'You look absolutely beautiful'

Standing in front of me was a suited up Brad holding a rose. I felt a tear forming in my eye.

'I know I messed up prom, so this is my chance to make up for it'

'Wh-what are you doing here? How did you know?'

Tris walked in and smiled. 'You're welcome'

Brad took my hand. 'Jasmine Carter, will you be my date to your grad ball?'

I laughed, trying not to cry. 'Of course I will' I hugged him tight.

There was a knock at the door again and Tris went to answer it.

'Jas! Everyone's here!'

'Coming!' I turned to Brad. 'I really can't believe you're here. You came all this way for me?'

'Why wouldn't I? I still kick myself for ruining your prom night Jas and when Tris told me about your grad ball I was gutted I couldn't be your date. Then I found out you and Harry broke up and Tris helped me organise it'

'But why did you do it?'

'Because I knew the look on your face would be priceless and I couldn't miss seeing it'

'I love you Bradley Simpson'

'I love you too'