*Selena’s POV*
‘I’m sorry.’ I texted Justin but he didn’t bother texting me back so I threw my phone on the bed and went downstairs to watch some tv in the living room. I saw my laptop sitting on the coffee table so I picked it up and put on my lap.
I don’t know why I was even worrying so much about it. It was only one date. It wasn’t a big deal. It’s not like we’re a couple. I shouldn’t be worrying about it. But it was.
*Justin’s POV*
‘I’m sorry.’ Read the new text that I had just gotten from Selena. I rolled my eyes and walked back into the house and sat down with the guys to watch tv. I wasn’t going to text her back… yet. I’d let her think things through for a little bit. I didn’t know what she wanted and I don’t think she knew either.
“So how long have you and Selena known each other?” My dad asked curiously.
“Like a week.” I laughed.
“Wow.” My dad said. “So what are you gonna do with Jasmine?”
Ok so maybe I had some secrets of my own. But that was one secret. I can get rid of Jasmine in two seconds if I wanted to. It’s not like I even really liked her. A breakup was bound to happen sooner or later. Our whole relationship had been set up by our managers.
“What do you mean what am I gonna do with Jasmine? Our whole relationship is a lie. It won’t be a big deal. I know she’s probably fucking around with someone else also.” I shrugged.
“Dude, you’re gonna leave Jasmine for that bitch?” Ryan laughed.
“She’s not a bitch.” I answered.
“Uh yeah she is and you know it. And look at Jasmine’s body compared to hers. I’m just saying, ass and boobs and no ass and boobs. I’m just giving you the pros and cons, man.” Ryan said as he hit my shoulder.
“I don’t need your fucking pros and cons. I like Selena, ok? I’m sorry I don’t go out with a different slut every single night.” I got up from the couch and walked up the stairs. I was in no mood to put up with them.
*Selena’s POV*
Hours passed and I was just eating chips and watching a movie when I heard the front door open and saw my mom and Brian walk in. “Hey.” I called out.
“Selena Marie, next time you need to take your medication with you!” My mom said as she came into the living room and kissed the top of my head.
“I know mom.” I sighed. “I just didn’t know I was gonna sleepover. I’m fine though.”
“You should have heard Justin though.” My mom chuckled as she sat on the couch next to me. “He was so scared.”
“I don’t blame him.”
“Just be sure to take it next time, ok? I don’t want another hospital visit.” She said as she got up.
“I know mom, I’m sorry. It won’t happen again.” I said. She went upstairs and I rolled off the couch and cleaned up all the plates and snack wrappers that had been used today. I put the dishes in the sink and threw the wrappers away before turning off the tv and going upstairs to actually do something productive and shower.
“Hey.” I said to Brian as I passed by him in the hallway.
“Hey Sel.” He smiled.
I walked into my room and went into the bathroom to shower. This was a nice way to relax.
When I got out I saw that I had one new text and it was from Justin.
‘don’t be sorry. u just don’t trust me, its fine’
I rolled my eyes and got dressed before calling him. It rang three times and then he picked up. “It’s not that I don’t trust you.” I quickly said, not even bothering to say hi.
“Then what is it, Selena?” He asked and I can tell that he was completely stressed out. “It’s obvious you’re not telling me a lot of things.”
“We just met!” I quickly defended. “Obviously I’m not gonna tell you everything! You’re probably not telling me some things either!”
“Well I don’t have as many secrets as you!” He answered back.
“Look Justin, it’s just hard for me to open up to anyone, ok? I’m sorry but it just is.”
“Ok well just know that you can trust me and I understand if you don’t want to tell me everything. I just have one question.” He sighed.
“Ok go for it.” I replied nervously.
“Did our date last night mean anything to you?” He asked.
“What do you mean?” I needed some time to think about it. I honestly didn’t know. I enjoyed spending time with him and we kissed but I don’t know if I was ready for another relationship.
“Did our kisses mean anything to you? When you cuddled up next to me last night did you feel something or do you do that with every single guy?” Ok seriously, that last question was just completely rude.
“Are you calling me a slut?” I asked hurt.
“No Selena!” He screamed. “I just want to know if you do this with every single fucking guy!”
“Why do you care?”
“Because we went out and I need to know!”
“Why do you need to know?”
“Look Selena.” He said trying to act calm. “I have a relationship that I need to end if we are going to be together or at least try to be together.” My heart sank at that moment. Of course I wanted to be with him but not if he already had someone! I know how hard it was for someone to take your boyfriend away.
“You’re seeing someone else?” I asked shocked.
“Not really. It was set up by our managers, they were trying to help her career. That’s all. We both want out. So I’ll end it if we try to be together.” I was surprised that he was being this honest with me.
“Justin I-I don’t know. I don’t want to be the one to split up two people. I can’t do that.”
“Our relationship is fake, Selena! I can end it in two seconds. Just tell me what you want!”
“I think whether you want to end it or not is your decision and not mine. But all I’m saying is that if you’re in a relationship I won’t be seeing you anymore.” I tried my hardest to hint that I wanted them to break up. But I wasn’t just going to straight up say it.
“Ok then I’ll end.” He sighed.
“If that’s what you want to do then go for it.”
“Ok. I’ll call you later.” I can hear the smile in his voice.
“Ok.” I laughed. “And be nice!”
“I will, I will.” He chuckled and I shook my head as I hung up. Justin had asked me what I wanted. No one had ever really asked me that before.
