Does Love Really Exist? {Sequel to Love Exists?}

Chapter 12

Rocco's POV

"Don't you think you're moving a little too fast?" Ben asks after I explained the whole thing to him over the phone.

"Not really. It feels like we're soulmates and the past year was just an accident. It's fate that we're back together," I explain.

"Listen to yourself, Rocco. You never used to believe in soulmates or fate or any of that crap. You shouldn't just be with Jak just because you used to be. Don't you realize how taboo your relationship is?" He sounds angry but his voice stays level.

"It's nice to finally believe in something. Even if it's small like soulmates. It still is important to me. And our relationship is not taboo," I argue.

"It is. Haven't you realized? Everything, literally everything, ends up going wrong around you two. You were both happy apart. And sure you'll feel happy for now, but what about when something else goes wrong. You're moving in with him after one day. When he breaks up with you, you're going to be stranded. What then?" he demands.

"When he breaks up with me? Why would he? Why are you predicting our break up? We both love each other. We've spent the year apart, we don't depend on each other as crazily as we did in high school. We're adults. If it doesn't work out, we'll be civil about it and move on."

"Oh sure. You'll be totally civil when you have to see his face every day after you broke each other's hearts. You'd have to live with the other for probably months after you would break up. That's not going to be fun. All I'm saying is don't move so fast," he says.

"I didn't really have a choice, Ben. I lived in a crap tiny apartment. It's cold outside, I didn't have heating in my apartment. I was freezing to death every night. My electricity doesn't work at all anymore. All my food is out of the bag or box I got it in. I was running out of money. I wasn't going to have enough for rent. I was going to end up on the streets. So, yeah. I decided to move in with Jak. Sue me." Sure, Yeah, I'm being melodramatic. I was going to have enough for rent at the end of the month. But for how long?

"Fine. I get it. It's okay. Do what you want. But I won't hesitate to say I told you so when all this crashes and burns," he finishes.

I know, he's just trying to be protective and I know he's really cautious with me and my life. Me and Jak's relationship was rocky in high school. But that was when we were dumb teenagers who didn't really know what Love was. But now we do. Now, we don't depend on each other to make it through another day. Now, we're strong and independent, but believe it's nice to have someone by your side throughout life.

I drop my phone on our bed and sigh. I finished unpacking my single box a little while ago and now I'm bored.

Jak left for his job at Subway, having his first ever shift there. Tomorrow, me and Jak both have classes to go to and then I have a shift at Starbucks. Afterwards, it'll be our first night together in our apartment.

My phone rings beside me and I roll my eyes. I swear to god, if it's Ben calling to apologize-

"Rocco?" It's Jak's voice that immediately makes me feel happy.

"Jak! How's work?" I ask, a smile lighting up my face as I lay back on our bed.

"Good. I have a short break. I couldn't resist calling you. Do you have anything to do on Tuesday?"

"Other than a shift at 4, no."

"Perfect. Trinity wanted to take you shopping," he says.

"Really?"

"Yeah. Just like in high school. She's going to pay for your stuff, no problem. As a late, really late, Christmas present!"

"Oh my god, that's amazing! When are you going to be home? I miss you," I say.