Emily Jones hasn't talked to her childhood best friend since they were twelve and now she has to go forward and confess her feelings for him. But what will happen when she finds out that they can't be together?
And how would she feel when her cur...
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Emily's POV
Present day
Beep. Beep. Beep.
I rolled to the other side of my bed with a groan and smacked that god damn thing to stop it from annoying me at this ungodly hour. How are we, students, supposed to get up at 6:00 am and be able to function well enough to be able to go to school and actually pay attention?! I went back to sleep for a few more minutes. After I heard my alarm go off again, I knew that it's finally time to get up.
I rolled out of bed and then slowly, very slowly, went to the bathroom, brushed my teeth, did my business and came back in my room. Oh before I forget! I have my own bathroom!!! Which means that I can just leave my makeup products, curling irons, straighteners and other girly stuff in there and not carry them in and out all the time.
Now what to wear? I thought to myself, looking through my wardrobe. While scanning all the clothes in there, my eyes focused on one of my favorite sweatshirts. Bingo! I said to myself and pulled it out. After that, I just grabbed a random t-shirt and a pair of dark blue skinny jeans. Yeah I'm not one of those girls that take hours to choose what they're going to wear. Neither am I a big fan of skirts or dresses.
After changing from my pajamas into the clothes I picked, I went back in the bathroom and started putting on my makeup. Not that I put much makeup anyway- just foundation and mascara and sometimes eyeliner. No matter that I like to draw, I don't use my face as a canvas.
On my way to the kitchen, I grabbed my school bag and looked at the clock. Hmm... 6:30. Not bad. I have 30 more minutes before Jack comes to pick me up for school. I thought to myself while walking down the hallway and down the stairs. There were pictures of me and my family hanging off the wall. At the bottom of the stairwell there were pictures from my childhood and as you went up, they were of me growing and of Jack, Ashley and me in the past two years.
Before entering the kitchen, I threw my bag next to the drawer with the shoes. When it landed exactly where I wanted it to, I smiled a triumphant smile and went to grab some breakfast. I saw my dad sitting on the table and sipping on a cup of coffee, obviously trying to wake up as well, and my mom making breakfast- bacon and eggs.
"Good morning!" I greeted them as cheerfully as I could and gave each of them a kiss on the cheek while they were saying good morning to me. Then I all but ran to the spot where I knew the already made coffee was. I poured some in my favorite to go cup. It says 'Is it too late to be good' and is a Christmas gift from my best friend- Ashley. I then added lots of sugar and cream till it didn't taste like coffee anymore. I can't stand the smell and taste of coffee.
I grabbed 3 plates and went to my mom so that she could put the food in them and we can finally have breakfast. I then put the plates on the table and went back to get my cup of coffee. I sat in my usual seat and started eating as fast as I could because Jack was going to be here any moment now.
Ding dong.
"That must be Jack! I'm leaving guys! Bye! Love you both!" I shouted while running to put my plate in the sink, then grabbing my cup and putting my shoes and leather jacket. When I opened the door I was greeted with the sight of my best friends- Jack.
"Morning Emmy!" Jack said with a smile. Oh yeah I forgot to mention that he is a morning person. I really don't get it but as long as he doesn't wake me up before 10 am I'm okay with it. 'Emmy' is his special nickname for me and at the beginning, I wasn't okay with it but over the time we've been together I got used to it and now I even feel kind of special when he calls me that.
"Good morning!" I greeted him with a smile and then realized that my bag was still on the floor and I was about to forget it. "Can you hold this for a second, please? Thanks" I quickly said as I pushed the cup in his hands and turned around, grabbed my bag and threw it on my back. After I made sure that I had everything I need, I got out of the house, closed the door and walked down the driveway towards my friend, who was leaning on his black Mustang with my cup in his hand. When I got to the car, he handed me the magic liquid that helps me go through the day.
"Thanks." I said and gave him the best smile I could manage this early, before sipping on my coffee as he opened the door for me. I got in, put my bag on my legs and started drinking my coffee while watching Jack going around the front of the car and getting in the driver's seat. Well I had 15 minutes till we reach hell. So let me introduce Jack now.
Jack Bennet- 18 years old (a year older than me), a six foot three giant with brown hair, mesmerizing green eyes, well-built and my best friend since two years ago. We met at Pizza Hut, when I, being the clumsy girl I am, bumped into him and almost fell on my butt, but he caught me before that embarrassing moment could come true. Then we sat on one of the booths and ate and talked for hours. Turned out that he went to my school too and lived close to my house, so he offered to give me a ride to and from school and of course I agreed.
But there's a little secret that not even my other best friend since kindergarten- Ashley knows...I used to have a huge crush on him in the beginning, but I somehow got over it...I think. Maybe it was because at that time I realized my feelings for Tyler. Yeah that's right I'm in love with my childhood best friend- Tyler Black.
"Hello! Earth to Emily!" Jack said while waving his hand in front of my face.
"Huh... I'm sorry. What?" I asked snapping out of my thoughts about impossible love.
"We're here Em." I finally took the time to look around and realized that we were in the school's parking lot. Students were everywhere, talking to each other in their own groups.
"Let's go then." I said with a grunt, opened the door and while I was getting out I heard Jack laugh to himself. I still don't know how he can still put up with me, especially in the mornings, but oh well, I'm glad he does. I don't want to ever lose him.
As we were walking towards the entrance of the school I spotted a familiar mop of dirty blonde hair and stopped dead in my tracks. Jack continued walking until he realized that I'm not next to him and turned around to look at me.
"Emmy, what's wrong?" He asked, now next to me and when he finally noticed what I'm looking at, he stepped in front of me, grabbed my shoulders and looked me straight in the eyes. "Emily please go and tell him how you feel already. I can't stand you torturing yourself anymore. You should know how he feels and not constantly go through the 'what ifs'. At least then you'll be able to move on if he doesn't see you in that way."
"But Jack... I can't do it. Please don't make me." I pleaded him, looking desperately into his eyes. I've wanted to tell Ty how I feel many times but never had the courage to actually do it. Jack pulled me in for a hug and said:
"Come on Emily you're a strong girl. You can do it. I believe in you. It's for your own good sweetie. If anything goes wrong you know that I'm always here for you." He finished his pep talk and kissed me gently on the forehead. I hated to admit it but his words had an effect on me and I felt confident enough to go and finally tell Tyler that I love him.
"Okay. I will tell him now." I said in a small voice and could already feel my heart racing inside my chest. "Thanks, Jack. I wouldn't have had the guts to do that without you." I gave him a genuine smile and a tight hug.
"Now give me that bag of yours and go get the man of your dreams." He said while stepping behind me and removing my bag from my back. I was still frozen in my spot, not believing what I was about to do. Jack gave me a little push and I stumbled forward. When I turned around to glare at him, he gave me a grin and thumbs up.
"Okay here we go." I thought to myself and started walking towards Tyler- my childhood best friend, with whom I haven't had a normal conversation for a long time and now I was about to confess my love for him...
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