The Trouble With Love (SHOEY Fanfic) DISCONTINUED

Worth the fight (Chapter 13)

I walked out into the living room, rubbing my head. Izzy and Sawyer were already sitting at the table, eating breakfast.

"Morning, Joey." Sawyer looked up from his cereal and he nudged Izzy, who looked like she was about to fall asleep right then and there.

"Guys. We're going to Shane's today."

That definitely woke her up. She dropped her spoon and jumped to her feet.

"Joey...." She warned. She looked scared and angry...

"You promised me you would get over him. You need to let him go. He's not worth it. You're so much better than him."

"Izzy, it's been six months. I tried, and failed to get over him. I can't. But I got an idea, and maybe it can work."

"To get over him?"

"No. To get him."

She threw down her napkin and stormed out of the room. Sawyer looked up at me biting his lip. Shit. Real smooth, Joey.

"Um... I'll go talk to her..."

He got up and raced after Izzy.

I feel bad now... Why can't I just forget about him?

I seemed to be asking myself that question a lot. Shane has nothing to offer to me. He's straight, not interested, and an abuser. How did I even fall in love with him?

I sat down at the table and played with Izzy's spoon.

Why do I want to fight for this man who seems to hate me? All we did was kiss and have sex. I do feel drawn to him emotionally... But he doesn't want me.

I looked at my fingers, deep in thought. The intricate detail on fingerprints always called for my attention.

After ten minutes and Sawyer didn't come out with Izzy yet, my mind had time to wander and I came to a conclusion.

I think too much.

Izzy walked out of her bedroom in a huff. She walked right next to me and crossed her arms.

"Whatever you may be planning, it won't work."

"But I-"

"No! It. Won't. Work."

"Izzy, please! Just give me a chance. I swear, if this doesn't work, I'm not trying again."

I knew this wasn't true. I'd always come back to him, whether I wanted to or not. I couldn't control my heart. I love him, and no matter what I do, I can't get over him.

Maybe if this doesn't work, I'll have to go to extremes to get over him. And that means going against my morals.

She glared down at me and I sighed.

"Please?"

She rolled her eyes and turned away.

"Fine. What are we doing?"

I honestly had no clue what I was going to say to him, but I'm going to say something.

"Put on something semi-formal."

"Why?!"

"So we won't look intimidating."

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I had decided to wear jeans, a grey formal shirt, and red converses.

Trendy.

I know right?

Izzy walked out wearing a pink and white lace dress with a jean jacket.

Sawyer walked out in red flannel, a grey blazer, jeans, and sneakers.

I felt sorry for Izzy, having me always dragging her to Shane's house with me.

I walked up to Izzy, who was fiddling with the hem of her dress, and hugged her. She hesitated, but hugged back weakly.

"Last time, Izz..."

She let out a small laugh, but it was a pissed off laugh.

"Yeah right. You're too screwed up over him."

"I know I am... But if this doesn't work, there's no going back."

Sawyer groaned and grabbed his keys.

"Come on you guys. Let's go before one of us chickens out. You better know what you're doing, Joey."

I sure hope so.

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I stood at his doorstep, my phone out and my finger on the record button.

This was gonna get interesting. I reached over and knocked on the door.

It took a few minutes, but he finally came to the door and opened it. My heart skipped a beat when I saw his face. His hair was still slightly scruffy, he probably woke up not too long ago.

I almost forgot what I was doing as I stared into his blue eyes. Granted, he looked pissed, but I didn't care.

I snapped out of my loving gaze, which lasted about a split second, and hit the record button.

"Wha- Joey?" His voice lowered. "What do you wa-" then he realized I was vlogging, and his voice instantly changed. So far, so good.

"Hey bud! How are you doing? Come on in! I haven't seen you in forever!"

Then he did something that was totally unexpected. He hugged me.

I quickly hugged back, anxious to get this video over with so I could talk to him.

By now you can probably see where this is going. I'm going to confront him on camera. I'm going to try to save him from himself.

I walk inside with him and start my Vlog.

"Hey guys! So I know you all have been wondering, 'Where's the collab Joey and Shane promised??' Well, I had a few things come up and we had to reschedule." I make a sad face. Hopefully they'll buy it...

"But we're back! I decided to stop by and surprise the freaking crap out of him, which...-" I point my camera at Shane, who was making a derp face. "-...it seems I did!"

He smiles and moves into frame with me. He presses his body against mine, making sure his hand brushes against my crotch.

"Yes you did! Ughh I look like shit! You need to warn me about these things, Joseph," He said with a cute pout on his face.

I instantly tensed when I felt his body against mine. He's doing it again... He'll charm me, then break me. And the worst part is, I'll let him.

"You do not look like shit, Shane." I gently ruffle his wavy hair and grin. I could touch his hair any day... "I think we should spike it. I'll lend you some of my hair product." I smirked into the camera.

"But anyways, I didn't really plan anything so we may end up doing a crazy tag video or just walk through LA window shopping."

"For sex toys!" Shane chimed in. "I'm getting you a new set of handcuffs because you broke the ones I first got you. You work out more." He pokes my biceps.

I grin and say a few more words before quickly ending the Vlog.

I look at Shane shyly, trying to appear less intimidating with my 'larger biceps'. I'm kinda flustered now that I know he noticed.

"I'm sorry Shane... But do you have any preference on what to do?"

I cringed and closed my eyes, preparing for the worst, considering the camera was now off.