Travel (A Jack and Finn Harries Fanfiction)

Chapter Thirty-Four

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               My eyelids flutter open and meet with the darkness again. I look around the living room, remembering that I fell asleep on the couch. Jack’s hold around me tightens just a little bit and I hear him yawn. We’re spooning and his strong arms have pulled me into a sort of bear hug. Jack’s light snoring is adorable and it makes me smile.

            I hear the floorboards in the kitchen creak noisily and my eyes open wide in apprehension. Is someone home? Is it Finn? Oh my God… what if I fell asleep on the couch with Jack and Finn came home and found us like this? How can I be so stupid and careless?

            I shrug Jack’s arm off of me and leap up off of the couch. I move swiftly so I don’t wake Jack. He just rolls onto his back and continues to snore. The worry inside my head makes my bare feet tap faster against the floor until I’m standing in the kitchen.

            Ella is sitting on the counter with a bottle of wine dangling in her hand. Her hair is a mess and is all in her face, making it hard to see her expressions. She’s still wearing her heels and has her legs crossed along the countertop. She raises her head to meet my stare and smiles.

            “Oh…” my heart feels like it’s about to explode, “Ella. Hey.”

            “So is this where it happened?” her words are extremely slurred.

            “What?”

            Ella lifts her other hand to show me my panties, “These were on the counter when I came home. The spooning on the couch was also a big hint.”

            I push back my hair and sigh in guilt. This is awful. The only thing worse than Finn finding out is Ella and Finn finding out… especially in a way as brutal and stupid as this one.

            “Oh my God Ella. I am so sorry. I’m just the worst.”

            “Well, I won’t disagree with you there,” she throws my panties at me harshly and I catch them, “Whore.”

            Ella’s cold and sorrowful voice stings me. I stare at the ground and back away from the counter. I don’t know what to say or what to do.

            “Where’s Finn?”

            “Finn? Your boyfriend? Jack’s brother? He passed out at Zoe’s house, lucky for you. He didn’t even notice you and Jack randomly disappeared soon after the party started.”

            I let out a sigh of relief but I know I’m not out of the clear. I really messed up this time. He’s going to find out.

            “I know you want to tell him… but I’d appreciate it if you would let me do it. He deserves to hear it from me, Ella,” my voice is weak.

            “Oh I’m not planning on telling him!” she chuckles before hopping off of the counter and moving closer to me, “It’s better revenge to just let this little secret eat away at you. Besides, it’s your life. You can do whatever the hell you want.”

            “Wait. So… you aren’t mad?”

            “No I’m pissed! But I’m not surprised.”