Forgotten Past

Chapter Twenty Two

Sooooo sorry for the long wait and sorry if this seems a bit short, I tried my hardest to stretch everything that i need to happen out.

Jackson Taylor

Random conversations floated around the lunch table as every ate their food, genuinely enjoying it. The food here was actually pretty good compared to what people say about school food. I didn't join in on any other conversations because I was too busy staring at my beautiful boyfriend, Aiden. Ever since we got together, it has been great. I had never in my life thought that I would be dating a guy and that it would feel so good. He was my everything and I loved him with all my heart. I didn't let the half-brother or brother thing get to me anymore because I realized that it didn't matter. We loved each other, that's all that mattered.

Aiden was having a conversation with Lukas on the book he was reading. From what I could tell, the book was The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. I read that back when I was a freshman so I didn't know what got them so interested. It was too hard to understand and I just didn't follow the storyline well. Aiden and Lukas talked on and on about how it was one of the best stories that they had ever read.

"I just loved the scene when Romeo and Juliet commit suicide. Not the death part, of course, but the meaning in it, you know. Romeo couldn't live with himself now that his beloved Juliet was dead. I probably do the same with Jackson if we lived in that time. I started crying when Juliet woke up and found him dead. That was so sad," he explained. Lukas looked more interested in this conversation that I had ever seen him interested in anything. I'm glad that they are bonding. Maybe now Aiden can get Lukas to come out of that shell of his.

"Yeah, I know what you mean. This is the umpteenth time that I've read this and I still cry everytime. It's just so beautiful." Lukas responds.

Aiden went to respond, but someone beside us cleared their throat, getting our attention. Lukas, Aiden and I all turned our heads to the person. Angel. Just great. I'm not going to forgive her until Aiden does and I don't think he will soon. I mean, he was seriously jealous this morning and that's just because she was walking close to me.

I growled at her, willing her to just leave before Aiden gets annoyed, because if he's annoyed, then I'm annoyed. Her eyes widened and looks down sadly and begins to walk away. What I didn't expect was for Aiden to jump out of his seat and run after her. I stood up, ready to follow him, but he came back. Not by himself, but with two girls not far behind him. I was confused to say the least. First, Aiden hates them and now... I don't even know.

Sitting back down in his seat, Aiden looks at me and then to the two girls. Angel was staring at the ground sadly and Seana had an arm around her, trying to comfort her. They seemed like a cute couple, and Seana was a good influence on Angel. She not a slut anymore, she's just... Angel, the completely transformed girl. Out with the mini skirts and in with the midway dresses and dark clothing. Her dyed blonde hair was now back to its original color, black. I also noticed that she was no longer wearing heels, just plain slip on's. I change my mind, Seana was a great influence on her.

"I talked to Angel and Seana and all they want to do is apologize and explain a few things. I know that you love me, so there is no need to be jealous. I want to be friends, I really do, but I won't if you don't accept the apology," he explains. I nod my head with a smile and give him a quick kiss. I looked up at the two girls once again and waited for the apology to start. Angel looked extremely nervous and I knew she had a reason to. She used to be a complete slut and not to mention she cheated on me. Well, I cheated on her too, but I don't know if she did it first or not. Oh well, I'll apologize too. After, though. Angel started talking making my attention focus on her.

"First off, I'd like to say that I an so sorry, Jackson. I know that I hurt you a lot. I was a terrible girlfriend to you and I was constantly flirting with other guys. I had no right to do that while in a relationship with you,"she paused and looked at Seana. "To be honest, I was trying to get rid of the slutty reputation. That was the only reason I dated you. I thought maybe if I dated you long enough, I would like you in time. And I did and it was wonderful, but me being the slut I was, I flirted with your friends. I had no right." I interrupted her.

"You're right. You did have no right. You had no right at all to try and get with my friends while dating me. They told me about it and I didn't do anything. Then, Aiden came and I still didn't do anything. I stalled breaking up with you for weeks because I didn't want to hurt your feelings." I saw tears roll down her face as I stopped talking. I didn't care though. She deserved it for what she did to me. Aiden placed his hand on my shoulder and smiled sadly at me. I smiled back.

"Please, just hear me out," I nodded when she paused. "I had no right. I know that you can probably never forgive me for doing that, and I have no excuse. I'm just a slut and that's what I've always been."

"Was," Seana corrected. Angel looked down and nodded.

"When Aiden came, you totally forgot about me. We weren't the best relationship to start with, but then he came and you put all of your attention on him and of course I was jealous. I... I loved you. That's when Seana came into the picture. She offered to help me and I took it. I thought since our relationship was basically zero already it wouldn't matter if I dated her. I knew you wanted to break up with me. Literally everyone was telling me. It wasn't the biggest secret, our relationship and yours with Aiden," she paused again to stop herself from rambling. "All I'm saying is that I'm very sorry and the only reason I did anything to hurt you was because you hurt me. I'll do anything to just be your friend again. We may not be together anymore, but that doesn't mean we can't be friends anymore." She finished. I turned to Aiden and he had tears in his eyes. I slowly kissed them away, not wanting anything hurting him.

"What do you think, Aiden?" I whispered in his ear. He nodded and whispered back.

"I think you should forgive her, but you don't if you don't want to. I'm not pressuring you or anything."

"I'll forgive her because you forgive her. I only didn't forgive her before you didn't." He looked shocked then nodded kissing me slowly.

"So?" Seana spoke up once we turned back to her. I smiled and got up, opening my arms for them. They both smiled and ran into my arms.

"Thank you so much, Jackson! You're a better person than I thought." Seana said once we broke apart. I smiled and nodded before looking down at Aiden. I motioned for him to stand up and come to me which he immediately did. I hugged him from the side, kissing his forehead.

"That's what friends are for." Aiden smiled. I smiled down at him and brought him into a kiss. Aiden is the best thing I could ever ask for. He's just so perfect. I couldn't do anything without him.

Thank you so much for reading! I'm starting on the epilogue right away so don't worry about the wait this time. haha... sorry. Anyways! Please don't forget to vote, comment, and follow me! It would mean the world. Bye! 

~Chloe