Jealousy Kiss✔[NEEDS EDITING]

Chapter 18 •

I really have no idea what to write next... haha...

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Mere POV

I opened my eyes and sighed. Why did life have to be so difficult? No. Why did love have to be so difficult?

Not feeling like my usual self, I stood and went for a shower. Then, I came out and dried myself. I changed into a simple Jean dress with some converse and my backpack. Simple.

I walked past the kitchen where neither Lance nor Liam were there. And I was relieved. No one to complain about how messed up I feel. How much I'm hurting. How much I hated love.

I stepped outside and locked the door behind me. Silently, I made my way to school. My thoughts drifted off to Gale.

How could he? How could I? Why didn't I just choose him? Why didn't I just move on without planning revenge at all? But would I have even met Gale if I hadn't? That jealousy kiss brought us together after all. Surprising what a simple kiss could do. Make you happy, or make your life hell. Right now, I was in option number two.

But I had brought that option to myself. I knew Gale wouldn't have waited for me. Maybe he was tired of being just a game. I knew he'd want to move on and... experience new things with other people? But what if I hadn't been naive? Gale and I would've been together right now. Us two finally loving. Instead I hurt him. I hurt someone I loved. I-

A honk made me jump in surprise. Cameron sat on his car driving at my pace. He was frowning. Oh oh. "Mere, what's wrong? I was, like, yelling your name here".

"Cameron?" I asked shocked.

"Yes, who'd you expect?" he asked narrowing his eyes.

"No one" I said.

He nodded clenching his jaw. Then, he smiled. "Come on. Get in" he said nodding at the passenger seat. I frowned at his mood swings. Slowly, I went around the car and got in. I buckled up and sighed. Cameron grabbed my hand and tangled my fingers with his.

I almost sobbed at the gesture. Gale always did that.

Oh, Gale, why?

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When we reached the school, all my sadness came at once. Mostly because I was used to coming with Gale. And because there he stood. Looking straight at me.

Cameron made a sound between anger and... jealousy? He hoped out of the car and went around to open my door. He almost yanked me out as he wrapped his hand around my waist. His eyes narrowed at Gale. Slowly, he led us forward. I kept my eyes down as we approached Gale. Cameron seemed to want to pass straight through. Something I wished to be able to avoid.

I could feel Gale's eyes on me. As I moved. His gaze made me uneasy. Like every single inch I moved, he could see. His gaze was strongest as we passed right beside him. A few inches apart from his shoulder and mine. "Mere..." he said slowly.

I turned to him and met his beautiful hazel eyes. Our eyes met only for Cameron to turn my chin to him and press his lips on mine. I kissed back even though it didn't feel right. I knew he was only doing that to piss Gale off, but didn't I do that to him in the first place? And it wasn't like I did it on purpose. I was just... angry at him.

I turned away too quickly for Cameron's liking. His eyes narrowing and he tugged me faster towards the school. He led me past the halls and towards my locker. He finally let go my hand and leaned on the locker beside mine. "I won't be able to avoid him forever, you know?" I stated.

"Good thing I'm here then, right?" he asked with a smile. A too happy smile if you tell me.

I sighed. "Sure".

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I felt his eyes on me the whole period.

And the period after that.

And after that.

Who came up with giving Gale almost all the same classes as me?

Oh, wait... I did!

Now I regret making the counselor change it. Gale and I had gone through a lot of trouble but did, in the end, manage to give him my same classes. And I felt... I don't know what I felt. I felt alone, maybe.

As soon as the bell rang, I stood up. Of course, he grabbed my hand and held me back. "Mere" Gale said softly.

I kept my back to him as the class piled out with their friends. I knew I had a few minutes even seconds until Cameron appeared. The teacher glared at us as he stood. With a sigh, he said, "Kids these days" under his breath before going out. To the restroom maybe.

It was silent except for the hall. "Mere" Gale repeated letting my hand go. "Look, I know what you saw, but you have to believe me. She pushed herself at me" he said slowly so that I heard each word. "I know you came at the worst time, but why would I go for her? Give me a reason. I have no reason to, Mere. And while I was trying to push her away, she grabbed my hair. I know you're thinking, how can I not push a 90 pound girl off of me, but think. I wouldn't want to get seen hitting a girl. I was pushing her, Mere. I know you might not believe me and I know you won't any more with what I will say, but why don't you ask your boyfriend?" I turned around to look at him. "I'm sure he had nothing to do with that" he said sarcastically. I stared at him- at his eyes. His hazel eyes. His hand reached up to my cheek. His soft hand stroking it gently. I couldn't help but lean into it. "Mere-" he started softly.

"Get away from her" Cameron's voice almost growled through the doorway. In a second, I was yanked back and into Cameron's arms.

I wiggled trying to get out. "Cameron!" I gasped.

"And what were you doing with him? In a room? Alone?" he asked.

"Let me explain-!" I started.

"You son of a..."Cameron said and went for Gale. I yelled when he punched him. And gale didn't fight back.

"What is going on here?" the teacher said coming back in. Cameron stepped away. Blood going down his temple. Gale managed to hit? "I suggest you leave this for another time".

I ran forward and knelt beside Gale. I touched his bleeding lip. He just lay there looking at me, shocked maybe. "Are you ok?" I asked softly.

He nodded just as I was pulled back by Cameron and he led us out. He had a firm grip on my waist and I gave up in resisting. He led us out towards his car and drove off. Angered silence between us.

Had I chosen correctly?

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So... good? Bad? Team who?

Will she change Cameron?