Aftermath Of The Broken

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(Gabrielle's POV)
So...um...the last two days have been, and this is an understatement, awkward. Jack hasn't talked to me much, Alex has been the opposite, and I don't know what to do. I definitely want to date Alex, but there's Jack. Alex and I have decided that staying in silence could end our friendships so I asked Jack to coffee, and invited Alex. What could go wrong? We're just talking.
Jack and I walk to the Starbucks he took me to when I was dumped. Alex opens the door for us and Jack scowls at Alex. I order a drink and both guys offer to pay for it. This seems like a dream, two guys fighting over me. I decline both offers so they don't think I'm playing favorites. Jack orders his regular drink and Alex saves 3 seats.
Once we get our drinks, we sit and begin to talk. Jack starts.
"So let me get this clear, Alex, you kissed Gabi in a closet 3 days or so ago?"

"Yeah, but Gabi didn't know it was me, and I didn't know you liked her." Alex responds innocently.

"Jack, how long have you liked me?" I ask.

"Since 7th grade to be honest."

"Oh" I trail off, "look I don't want any of this to be awkward. I'm just gonna say this; Jack you are my best friend, but you know better than anyone that I'm not ready to date anyone yet. And Alex, I just met you, I'd love to be friends though and get to know you better."
Both the boys heads hang low. Jack is the first one to speak.
"Look, Alex I don't want this to ruin our friendship. Let's both just forget about it"

"Deal" he responds.
For another hour, we sit and talk about random things once again, like nothing ever happened, even though everybody low key knows exactly what went down.
As we look over, Kyle takes a seat near us.
"Uh hey guys" he says quietly.

"Hey" I say confidently.

"I was around the area and saw y'all were in here, just thought I'd drop in and say hi." He says with more confidence. "And Gabi, I wanted to apologize for anything I've done to you directly and indirectly. I shouldn't've listened to Kyndel. I'm so sorry." He says sympathetically.

"Hey, I understand that you were being controlled basically. You probably wouldn't have done that if it weren't for Kyndel." I say.

"Hold up," Jack begins," he beat me up! He's not getting off that easily." Jack protests.

"Look man, I seriously felt so bad about that. I don't know how to prove it to you how sorry I am." Kyle says. Jack ponders that statement for a moment. Suddenly his head snaps to Kyle as if a light switch goes off.

"Wait, do you still like Kyndel at all as a friend?" Jack asks.

"No," Kyle replies, "he made me his personal bitch."

"I have an idea. So Kyndel has caused this giant mess by saying shit when he should be quiet, right?" We all nod at Jack's statement. "What if you act like his friend just to find out dirt on him? Not only would we have some leverage for the next time he tried to say something, but we would know his plans and why he is doing this to Gabi maybe." Jack states.

"That's actually a good idea!" Alex comments.
"But how are you gonna be cool again with Kyndel?"
I butt in.

"Apologize. Even if it's total bs. Kyndel has a high ego. Just go up to him and be like 'hey man, I thought about and you are like my best friend. I was dumb for not doing you a simple favor. I'm sorry.'" I say.

"That's actually not a bad idea!" He says. "Let's do it"

"It's a plan" Jack responds.

"Ight. I gotta go. Got so much homework to do!" He says with a sigh.

"Wow you are so different that Kyndel." Jack responds.
Kyle laughs it off and leaves.

"Well I guess everything's all settled then" Jack says.

"Ok then, let's go Jack" I say and we all head out and go our separate ways.
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(Time: Middle of the night)
As I walk down the hallway of the school, suddenly an arm pulls me into the janitor's closet. I panic wondering what will happen next in the dark room. "Gabrielle. I know you've gone through a lot these last few days, but you don't deserve any of it. Just know that you are beautiful, strong, and amazing. Don't let those asshats get to you." The voice says. It sounds familiar but I can't put my tongue on it. Just as I begin to open my mouth to talk, I feel the voice's lips pressed against mine and his hands on either side of my waist. Not gonna lie, damn this feels so good. As the warning bell rings, I am lightly pushed out of the closet. I look back and see the voice's face. A tall, handsome, brown haired boy. Alex.

My eyes snap open. My heart rate slows from its pounding pace. I turn around on the other side of my bed. A hand quickly covers my mouth before I can yell at the shirtless boy sitting on my bed.
"You look so peaceful while you're sleeping." Kyndel says.

"What are you doing here!" I whisper/yell.

"You were dreaming about Alex, weren't you?" He asks with a smirk. I shake my head.

"Don't lie to me. I see the way you looked at him at the gym. I was watching you the whole time you all were there."

"Dude, you're crazy! You're a stalker!" I spit back.

"Doesn't matter. Point is. You like him and you don't know what to do about it because my little brother likes you."

"No-"

"Don't even try to deny it. Now," he pauses, "if I were you, I'd just go ahead and date Alex, because that's clearly what you want. Who cares about Jack. He has liked you for like three years now. Chances are, he realizes it's hopeless to go for you since you haven't shown the slightest bit of interest yet."

"But won't he get hurt if I date his like best friend?" I say not even realizing who I'm listening to right now. Why am I even listening to him right now?

"He will probably be hurt at first, but then he will get over it." Kyndel rolls his eyes and says back. I can't believe I'm actually contemplating this.
Kyndel reads my face and smiles. He opens his mouth.

"You know, if you don't want Jack hurt at all, you could just do it in secret." Kyndel suggests.

"No, I'm not gonna lie to my best friend. That would be wrong on every level." I respond.

"Ok ok chill. Just tryna help. It'd sure get you over me." He spits. I roll my tired eyes and don't even fight back. "Oh and if you tell anyone we had this little chat, I will kill you in your sleep. I mean after all, I know where you live." He finishes his sentence, and with that, leaves my room. I go back to bed, very uncomfortable.

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