*Jc's POV*
"What's there to talk about?" Selena sat in front of me, arms crossed, eyebrows furrowed.
"Quit with the attitude. Please." I grit my teeth. "I don't mean to be angry with you, for that I'm sorry."
"Get to the point Jc, I'd like to get back to my work out." She groaned.
"I'm sorry." i rushed out. "There's a lot I haven't told you which will explain why i'm such an ass."
"So spill." her tone softened as she slid down the wall. The sun was peeking out barely leaving enough shadow to hide us against the side of Gold's.
"When I was with Ana, a lot of things happened. Don't think I'm being vague, I just need to start with that." I chuckled, sliding down next to her. "I'm an asshole, and I know it. I'm stubborn, and mean, and not the best guy out there for you. Thing is, you make me happy. You make me forget that I've been cheated on and pushed around. You're nothing like Ana, she was abusive, physically and mentally, and you're just the sweetest girl I've ever met. I know I'm all over the place, but I've just got issues, I don't trust that you wouldn't leave me in a second. I know how I get, and I'm sorry. Is any of this making sense?"
"It makes sense. I'm the same way. Alex hurt me, I didn't want to let my guard down to anyone, and then I met you." she let out a long sigh. "You hurt me too."
it felt like somebody had just rammed me in the chest with a forty foot pole. My throat seemed to close up, leaving my mouth drier than a desert. The pain I felt in my heart was new to me, never had i felt this way.
"I'm sorry." I managed to stammer out after minutes of trying to recollect myself. "Can we start over?"
I watched as she got up and quickly followed suit. My head kept telling me it was over, that this would never work out. Then, she turned to me.
"Hi, I'm Selena." She smiled, sticking out her hand.
In an instant I grabbed her, laughing lightly into her neck. After a few awkward seconds i felt her arms tighten around me. The hug felt like it lasted forever.
"You have school Jc." she teased as we parted. "You're going to be late."
"You, me, after school?"
"No, Friday. You, me, road trip." she grinned.
"Where?" i couldn't help but grin back.
"i'll pick you up at 6, be packed and ready." she called over her shoulder, already walking back into the gym.
Damn.
**
Luckily for me Friday came before i knew it. School was a bore as usual. My bag was packed and i was seated comfortably at my desk watching Trevor's O2L video. At least until a loud honk broke my thoughts. My eagerness took over, grabbing my bag and quickly running outside.
"I'm surprised you were ready." Selena laughed when I climbed into the passenger seat.
"So are you going to tell me where we're going?" I grinned, tossing my bag in the back.
"Just an adventure."
"I hope you know I'm vlogging this." i chuckled, pulling out my camera.
"Good, you're going to want to remember this for the rest of your life." her laugh was short but sweet.
"So you and me, what are we?" i finally had the guts to spill out.
"Friends." she nearly snapped. I could tell her body was tense, like she had expected me to ask. "Just friends."
