Chapter 20:
Jessica's POV:
"What's wrong? What happened?" I was instantly bombarded with questions as soon as Sami and I got into the living room. I just shook my head, not wanting to talk about it. Sami led me into my room, and I instantly collapsed on my bed. I bawled my eyes out, not hearing Hailey and Vivian come in.
"What happened?" I heard Vivian whisper to Sami.
"AJ doesn't feel the same way." Sami whispered back.
"Poor thing!" Hailey said, rushing over to comfort me.
When I was able to speak again, I said "I really appreciate you guys being here, but right now I just want to be alone." I said, curling up away from Hailey.
"Are you sure?" Hailey asked, and I nodded. "We'll be in the kitchen if you need us."
When they left, I cried my eyes out, not caring if anyone could hear. I just couldn't believe he didn't feel the same way! I was so sure! Now look where being a Gryffindor got me.
I heard a soft knock on the door. At first I just ignored, but after about the fifth knock, I told whoever it was to come in.
"Hey, are you okay?" I was expecting one of the girls to come in, but it was Nick. With a tub of ice cream. I cracked a little smile as he handed me the tub and a spoon. I scooted over and Nick sat next to me on my bed.
"Not really." I said, hoping he wouldn't ask what happened. But my hoping failed.
"What happened?"
"I-it's stupid." I said, knowing it isn't.
"If it was stupid you wouldn't be crying right now." Nick had a point.
"Alright. I-I like AJ, and I was so sure he liked me, but today he told me he likes someone else." I said, fighting back the new wave of tears.
"That's awful! I'm so sorry." Nick said, giving me a hug.
I love his hugs. They are always really warm and comforting. Nick was about to move away, but I begged him not to. I fell asleep in Nick's arms a few minutes later.
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