The Secret (A JeromeASF Fan Fic) [OnHold]

Chapter 16: Falling Apart or Coming Together?

*Jerome*

Even though Mitch let Emily come in I just wanted to know exactly what happened between him and Becca.  Yes, Emily probably knows the whole story but I wanted to hear Mitch's side of things. "Emily," I whispered, "I told you to stay out in the hall...silently!!!" I said as we walked towards Mitch again with her at my side.

*Emily*

"I'm sorry but I know the whole story, but I want to know Mitch's stand point first." As I finished my sentience I looked up at Mitch. He looked miserable. His hair was screwed up, he looked as though he hadn't showered in days, and tears stained his cheeks. I let go of Jerome's hand, which I didn't even realize I was holding and ran over to Mitch and gave him a hug. I felt bad for the guy. I heard him crying. "Great," I mumbled to myself, "my brand new Bethany Mota shirt." I looked over at Jerome and he gave me this stare, this stare that said, 'what are you doing?' I didn't really think anything of it. I escaped from Mitch's grasp I sat across from him on the bed. Jerome came and sat next to him, totally avoiding me. I just ignored it and asked Mitch to tell all...

*2 hours of explaining later*

*Jerome*

After 2 hours of Mitch telling his side of things, I decided it would be a good idea to go to McDonalds to get some dinner. When we got there I saw Becca with another guy, most likely Dan. I somehow got Mitch to not notice her. We got our food and sat at a table on the opposite side of them. Mitch didn't even realize that Becca was there until we heard Dan saying, "Oh look at the time...I gotta run...BYE!!!!" That's when Mitch finally noticed Becca.

*Mitch*

To me, Becca seemed a little depreased. I should know because we dated since, well, for a long time, and honestly I missed her. "Hey Mitch, whatcha thinking about?" It was Emily. "I don't know," I said. "Excuse me for a second." I got up and walked over to Becca's table. I sat across from her when she suddenly looked up. I smiled and she surprisingly smiled back! We suddenly started talking as though we never broken up!

*Emily*

"Wow," I said to Jerome as I watched Mitch and Becca 'hitting it off.' "They are acting like they never even broke up!" He simply nodded in agreement and refused to look at me or respond.

*20 Minutes later*

*Becca*

When we got home from McDonalds, Mitch and I were perfect all over again. We really do love each otehr but Jerome and Emily, expectially Emily, have been acting a little different today, or at least since the last time I saw them. They both went upstairs but Jerome came right back down. He started his car, walked through the door, and left.

*Emily*

I heard Jerome leave. I didn't know where he was going and honestly, I didn't really care. I know that I should worry but he hasn't talked to me since earlier this morning when I knocked on Mitch's bedroom door. Maybe the glance he gave me when I was hugging Mitch meant more than I originally thought. I'll find out tomorrow but for now, it's not my concern. Tomorrow is his 20th birthday and he can spend it however he would like to, even if I'm not with him. 

*later*

I fell asleep and woke up with a horrible surprise. I knew that I wouldn't be able to hold myself together to tell Jerome but I just had to. He usually picks up his phone but since we haven't been speaking, I'll use Mitch's phone. I had to somehow tell him what happened over night when he was gone...