Two For the Show

Chapter 4. Monte

Monte
A/N: Don't worry, this isn't the end. It just sounds like it. There will be more.

The couch cushions huffed as you dropped your weight onto them, lifting your legs to rest your feet on the coffee table. A bowl of your favorite pasta, homemade, sat on your lap. In your left hand was the TV remote, which you held parallel to the cable box so that you could find something to distract your wandering thoughts. Channel surfing landed you with Falling Overnight, which you were content with watching. Setting the remote beside you, you dug into your pasta.
As the movie progressed, you wished you had an Elliot - someone who liked you for who you were, someone to have adventures with and not worry about anything. Well, except the end of the movie, but it was romantic up until that point. (1)
Why were guys always jerks to you? They either cheated, or tried to make a move, or otherwise disrespected you. You came to realize that you'd never had any luck with guys. Maybe you should just stop looking.
But you were lonely and in need of affection, so all logic flew out the window when your phone buzzed to alert you of a text.
'Hey (y/n) its Monte. Wanna go out tonight?'
Pan and Felix were gone for the night, hanging out with some of the other lost boys at their place. So you were free to do whatever you felt like.
'Sure, that sounds fun.'
'great. How about the park? Pick you up in an hour.'
'I'll be ready.'
You finished your pasta and got up, setting the dishes in the sink before heading to your room to change.

You wore a simple dress that accented your body without revealing anything. After Emmett, you were sure to be careful. You brushed your hair and twisted it up into a ponytail, slipping on your favorite sandals as you waited for the hour to tick by.
A knock came upon your door and you had to force yourself not to rush. You didn't want to seem too eager. You opened the door to reveal Monte. He was as handsome as you remembered him as he smiled cheekily at you and offered his hand. You accepted it, locking your apartment on the way out.

He walked you down the road to the park, playing the part of a perfect gentleman. He held your hand, squeezing your fingers every so often. He walked closest to the road so that he could protect you should anything happen. He talked about anything and everything, from family to school to future careers.
Once at the park, he let you choose where to go first. You opted for the swings, sitting down and looking up at him. He plopped down on the swing beside you, reaching out to intertwine your hands once more. You smiled shyly, allowing him to hold your hand. A tingle ran up your side at his touch, and you felt a sense of comfort around him.
Something nagged in the back of your mind, making you second guess yourself. You brushed it off as nerves resulting from your last date.
Monte rose from his swing, keeping a hold of your hand. You followed suit, letting him lead you across the park to a bench. He sat down, pulling you down beside him. As soon as your butt hit the seat, his arm wrapped around your shoulders, tugging you to his side.
You didn't want to pull away, but you felt like something was missing.
"I'm glad I asked you out," he admitted, giving you a charming smile.
You nodded. "Me too. But I thought you had a girlfriend?"
He shrugged. "She broke up with me a week ago."
Woah, (y/n). Red flag. They only broke up a week ago and he asked you out?
You nodded softly. "I guess that worked out then."
There was something uncertain in his eyes, some sort of hidden intention that you couldn't place. You shrugged it off and told yourself to just be happy.
As you tried to distract yourself, you heard someone approaching you. You glanced up to see Monte's ex Alli standing before you, slim hands on a thin waist, slender hips cocked to the side and a prominent pout on her plump lips.
"What are you doing out with her when you should be having fun with me?" she demanded, looking directly at Monte.
Monte shrugged. "You broke up with me. I found someone new."
She sat on his other side on the bench, perfectly tanned arms wrapped around his neck. She pressed her lips to his cheek, and your brow furrowed as you noticed he wasn't pulling away.
"You know I'm more fun than she is," Alli murmured in his ear.
He smirked. "Is that an invitation?"
She grinned, turning his head to capture his lips.
He pulled back from the kiss and stood up, wrapping an arm around Alli's waist. "Let's go, babe."
You stared in horror at them. "What the hell, Monte? What about me?"
"I just needed to get her attention," Monte shrugged. "You were available."
With that, the pair walked away, laughing obnoxiously. You brought your knees up to your chest, softly crying into them.

Pan and Felix were on their way to your apartment. They had finished their work for the day, and all they wanted to do was spend time with you.
They passed by the park on their way, and something caught Pan's eye. He saw a familiar mop of (h/c) hair and nudged Felix's side. The taller boy turned, and after sharing a look of concern, they ran towards the park.
You heard people sit down on either side of you, and without looking, you knew who it was. Warm arms wrapped around you and your ere sandwiched between two comforting boys.
One hand carded through your hair. "What happened, (y/n)?" Felix murmured.
"Why are you crying, love?" Pan inquired.
All you could do was whimper in response.
Before you could register what was happening, arms wrapped around your back and under your knees. You looked up to find yourself cradled to Felix's chest. He smiled softly at you and you collapsed, sobbing into his cloak. His brows furrowed in concern as he looked to Pan, who nodded. They headed to your apartment, carrying you the whole way.

Pan tried to open the front door only to discover that it was locked. You shuffled into your pocket and handed him the key. He unlocked and opened the door, stepping aside to let Felix carry you in first. He went straight to your room, sitting on your bed with you on his lap. Pan followed quickly, closing both the front door and the bedroom door and sitting beside you and Felix.
By then you had managed to control your breathing enough to speak. "Monte asked me out," you breathed.
They shared a look before letting you continue.
"We went to the park. He was a gentleman. We talked and he listened to me..."
Felix kissed your head. "What did he do?"
"His ex girlfriend showed up, and she kissed him and he began walking off with her. Then he told me that he needed to get her attention and I was available." Your sobs had stopped, but tears still dripped down your cheeks.
Pan leaned forward, wrapping his arms around you. Your head buried in his shoulder and you immediately felt comforted by the two pairs of arms holding you.
"Can we be honest?" Felix asked softly.
You looked up at him in confusion. "Honest about what?"
"We've liked you for a long time, (y/n)," Pan began.
"And we know that you feel something for both of us," Felix added.
"We've discussed it, and we have a proportion for you," Pan concluded.
"Proposition?" you repeated, eyes darting between the two handsome boys holding you.
"We want to be with you," Felix explained, one hand grasping your chin. "We want you to be ours and we'll both be yours."
"You know we'll treat you right," Pan whispered. "None of those guys deserve you, and it kills us to see you hurt like that."
"You've always been there for me," you nodded softly. "I think this is what I've been missing."
"Missing?" Felix inquired.
"Earlier, Monte held my hand. It was a nice feeling but it wasn't... what I wanted. I felt empty, like I wanted that contact from someone else... I wanted it from you guys."
They shared a proud smirk. Pan ran a hand down your cheek. "Is that a yes, love?"
You looked between the two of them with a nod. "Yes."
They leaned in to press simultaneous kisses to your cheeks. You blushed brightly, earning chuckles from both of them. Felix used his hand on your chin to turn your head towards his. Your eyes widened as you gazed into his, your heart hammering in your chest as you realized what was going to happen. Your blush darkened as he leaned in, his nose brushing against yours. He was teasing you and you knew it, and he knew the affect it had on you.
"Don't play with her, Felix," Pan chuckled, seeing the expression on your face.
The blond grinned, tilting his head and pressing his lips to yours. You couldn't control gasping in response as you leaned in, eyes fluttering closed. You returned the kiss, gripping the front of his cloak.
He pulled back to let you breathe while Pan turned your head to face him. He didn't waste any time in capturing your mouth, nipping your lower lip and drawing a whimper from your throat.
He pulled back and kissed your forehead. "You should rest, love."
You nodded, sliding off Felix's lap. You settled in between them, lying down beneath the covers. They turned off the light and covered the three of you. You used Felix's arm as a pillow while Pan draped an arm around you, both of them keeping you warm.

(1) If you haven't seen the movie i recommend it and I'd be happy to explain it.