Jealousy Kiss✔[NEEDS EDITING]

Chapter 17 •

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Mere POV

I woke up with a smile on my face. I don't think there was anything that could ruin my day. I took a shower and dressed in a good, but simple dress. It was a dark blue and it reached my knees. I got my matching converse and put them on followed by a simple Jean jacket. My hair was let down except for those hairs I got and made a small braid in the back. I grabbed my schoolbag and went downstairs.

The first person I saw was Lance. He was cooking. That guy never cooks. He only eats, goes to college nearby, and sleeps. In other words, he's very lazy. I laughed at the sight of him, "Which bug bit you?" I asked.

He looked at me and shrugged, "Day off? Come here, there's ugh... I don't really know what this is with... eggs?".

I laughed, "No thank you. I'd like to not get sick. Especially today. Bye".

I turned around as he said, "And who's going to eat this!?".

"Liam. Just offer him fifteen dollars" I said and stepped out of the house just as he said, "I'm poor!".

I looked up at the sky. The sky was a little cloudy and fogged up, but that didn't matter. What mattered was that today was my day.

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l walked inside the school hoping to find either Cameron or Gale. Both of them if that's possible.

I had a smile on my face as I headed towards my locker. Gale was surly to be there since his locker was three lockers from mine. Cameron's was around the corner.

My smile and all trace of it disappeared as soon as I went around the corner to my locker. I froze on my tracks and stared at the two of them.

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Author's notes:

Who do you think it is without looking down...

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I hoped that somehow, he would make her leave. That he would tell her to leave before I got here. Before I saw what was about to happen. But no. He didn't. Not even thought about it.

Maybe it wasn't his fault. Maybe he just was in shock? Then why would he be kissing her back instead on shoving her back? I mean, I'd expect that from Jena. To throw herself at him- at anyone to be exact. But from him?

Not from him.

So I just stood there as Jena pushed herself at him and kissed him. And him kiss back.

A sort of sob escaped my lips and I covered my mouth with my hand. It was too late. They heard. He heard. He finally pushed her back as he looked at me, but it was too late. I saw them. He knew I saw them. His eyes were wide as he shook his head. Jena has a triumphant grin on her face. Tears made their way down my cheeks. "Gale" I half sobbed, half whimpered.

I turned back around the corner and ran. I didn't know where I was headed. I only knew that me and my brain wanted to get out of here. I wanted to forget that I was going to choose Gale. That I had heard what my heart said- which was that I loved Gale. Of course he wouldn't wait for me. I wouldn't. I mean, I had ignored his calls and text messages a whole day. I ignored him and he had decided that he was to move on. Maybe it wasn't his fault. Maybe Jena planned this. She knew I'd come at this time and threw herself at him. Maybe he was trying to push her away, but not hurt her? Maybe he didn't mean to let her get close to him? Maybe it just slipped?

My brain thought all of this, but my heart said something else. It was hurt. Maybe Gale and I weren't supposed to be. Maybe this was meant for me to forgive Cameron. To give him a second chance?

As if on cue, I slammed into someone. Arms caught my shoulders before I fell. Then, a shocked voice said, "Mere?". I instantly knew it was Cameron. I'd recognize his deep voice anywhere. I looked up at him. He frowned and wiped a tear from my cheek, "Are you crying?" I managed to only get out a sob and hide my face in his chest. "What happened?".

"Mere!" Gale's voice sounded behind me. One look and I saw him. Jena trailing behind him. Next to him to be exact.

Cameron frowned until he saw Jena. And it was as of he knew. Because he did. He hugged me tighter and nodded, "Come on" he said softly next to my hair. "Let's go".

"Mere-!"

Cameron led me away. He took me to his car and we drove off. I knew this wasn't revenge anymore. It wasn't like I planned. It definitely didn't turn out as I planned. I didn't plan on falling in love with a stranger to get back at my ex. And now that I thought of it, I acted out of jealousy. Impulse when I saw that Cameron was with Jena. And I was paying the price for that.

Cameron led me to the dinner I worked. He led me in and we sat on the table at the back corner. Almost hidden. He didn't say a word. He sat quietly and looked at his hands as he put them on the table. I gulped and willed my tears to stop. Finally, I sighed, "I'm sorry" I said.

Cameron looked up. He nodded and cleared his throat, "What happened?" he asked slowly.

"He kissed her" I whimpered out and the tears started again. I hated myself for being so weak. And in front of him mostly.

Cameron was expressionless. His lips in a thin line and he sat awkwardly, stiff almost. "You were going to choose him, weren't you?" he asked looking away. I couldn't help but nod slowly. He nodded reflexively, "Well..." he said clearing his throat "I guess I should... go".

He made a move as if to slide out the chair. I grabbed his hand stopping him. "Please don't" I said. I knew it was selfish. Selfish for wanting him to comfort me even though we both knew I wasn't going to choose him in the first place. "I'm sorry".

"What for?" he asked sitting back down to get comfortable.

Trevor spoke up from behind the counter, "Mere what are you doing here? Your shift starts in an hour?" he yelled towards me. Cameron had his back so he didn't see when Trevor made a confused gesture at Cameron. He slid his thumb across his neck. "Ordering anything?".

"No thanks" I said looking down. Trevor got the hint and went back to the kitchen. I looked at Cameron to see him already looking at me. "What?" I asked softly.

He gave me a look. "You feel any thing towards him?".

I had to fight the tears from spilling as I nodded. "I... I was starting to love him, Cameron".

He nodded in understanding. He reached over the table and grabbed my hand in his. "What about me?" he asked. "Do you... you think you could love me again?" he continued when I gave him a frown.

I pulled my hand away. "I'm not ready for love, Cameron. Those that I love. That I actually fall for, end up hurting me. I'm tired of being hurt, Cameron".

"I know and I learned my lesson. I could... I changed for you. Give me a second chance, Mere. I won't hurt you. I lost you once for a stupid mistake, I'm not planning on losing you again. I can... love you. Let me love you, Mere".

"Cameron-" I started.

I didn't get to finish. Cameron had leaned over the small table and pressed his soft lips on mine. He gave me space to protest. I didn't. His lips brushed mine gently. "I could kiss you like this" he whispered and as he spoke, his lips brushed mine sending shivers all over me. My eyes fluttered closed. His lips met mine again a little urgent. He bit my lips slowly and tugged at it gaining a soft gasp from me. "Like this" he said. Then, he kissed me again. This time, his lips were fully on mine. He kissed me softly and passionately at the same time. His hand resting on my cheek when we pulled away. "Or like this" he finished. My eyes flicked open slowly. I gulped as I stared at his green eyes(or brown. I don't remember). "However you want to, Mere" he spoke softly and looked into my eyes intently. "If you just give me that second chance".

I looked back at his eyes. Sincerity clear in them. He spoke the truth.

Slowly, I nodded. "Yes" I whispered.

With a smile, Cameron pressed his lips back on mine.

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