As One (Joey Graceffa x Reader)

It matters to me. (Chpt. 9)

Your POV:

What the FUCK just happened???

He kissed me.

Does he really like me? No...

- flash back to Joey's -

"You know, he's just hiding that he likes you."

"But, why? I mean not why is he hiding that but.. why does he like me?" I asked curiously, I wanted to know. Don't get me wrong, I like Joey too but honestly, he can do way better than me..

"Um, you're gorgeous?" Sawyer replied. I look at him, "Okay, he's just hiding it because- well he's Joey. He won't show any feelings even though he's a goddamn teddy bear."

I stood quiet, maybe I was over thinking things again.

"But hey, you really wanna get him to break?" A smirk smeared across his lips.

- end of flashback -

So it was true.. Joey was jealous of Sawyer "hitting on" me.

Oh gosh, now I feel like a jerk for doing that to him.

Buzz buzz.

I saw the contact name, it was still under 'Joey 😏'.

"Hey.."

"Y/n?! Oh thank god you are okay! Listen- I'm sorry for kissing you. I didn't mean to hurt you if I did in any way-" I cut him off short.

"Joey. It's okay, you didn't hurt me. I was just... in shock of what had just happened." I fiddled with my keys that hanged from the ignition.

"Will you please come back or better yet, can we meet somewhere so we can talk this through? I have to tell you what's on my mind. It's easier to talk up front."

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"Thanks for showing up." Joey handed me a cup that was filled with tea. He already knew my favorite. Large iced tea with honey and a dash of lemon.

I take a seat across from him and thank him for the drink.

"Listen, about what happened earlier.. I don't know what came over me I guess I was just you know, jealous." He didn't bother making eye contact, which was understandable. I would've felt the same- wait what? Did he say he was jealous?

"Of what? Sawyer flirting with me?"

He glanced up at me before nodding, "I guess you could put it that way."

"Why?"

"Why is it important? Or even matter?" Ouch.

"Because, if it bothers you then it's important, Joey." I reply back with the same tone. "It matters to me."

"If it mattered to you, you wouldn't have gone along with it if you knew it would bother me." Okay, now he's just turning all of this on me? Rude.

"Well- maybe if you would speak out your feelings we wouldn't be having this conversation."

"I don't have to speak out anything. Especially to you." He stood up and grabbed his coat.

Chase after him you aren't finished yet.

I slam my hand on the table and stand up, walking out after him. "Oh, so now you are just walking away? It's okay to have feelings, Joey. Everyone has them!"

"I'm walking away because this whole conversation is stupid. Walking away because it's pointless. Walking away like how I should have when we met at the cafe."

I walk in front of him blocking his way. "Stop. You don't mean that."

He kept silent.

"Yeah, I do."

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Sorry it's a little short, I've been busy these last few days. 135 reads though, thank you! ❤ - Alex xx