Boomerang // Jack Avery

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Addilyn's POV

I couldn't sit still as I watched the boys by their cake. I am super nervous because I know as soon they cut that cake I'll have to have a conversation I've been dreading for a year now.

I never thought that I would see Jack again but I still made up a big speech and practiced in the mirror just in case I did. Leaving unannounced was a big thing to do, I know that, but compared to the things he did, he's lucky I left in silence.

Their manager, I think his name was David, was giving a speech to the people who had gathered around. It was a bit cheesy but I was hoping it would never end to delay a certain conversation.

Unfortunately, it didn't last that much longer. Within a minute, there was applause and then a big knife cutting into a big cake. They cut 5 pieces and placed them on 5 plates. All in sync, the boy cut into their own piece and took a bite. Then there was more applause when Zach yelled out, "Who wants some cake!?!"

The boys enjoyed their time up there handing out cake. Jack then leaned over Jonah and said something. It probably was that he was excusing himself, because then he was walking across the lawn in my direction.

His direction was more like pass me. He slowed down as he came across me and told me to follow him which I obeyed.

I followed him through the house and up the stairs to a room that obviously belonged to a teenage boy. He shut the door behind me and I walked to the opposite side of the room.

We stood looking at each other for an awkward 5 minutes. He dragged me here so I was waiting for him to say the first words. He saw I was growing impatient and started talking. "So Addilyn... how have you been?" I gave him the "seriously?!" look.

"I'm peachy" I said with an attitude. "What do you want Jack?"
"I wanna know how you are. Is there something wrong with that?" He asked annoyed.
"Yes, there is. You didn't want to know how I was when we were actually dating, so why now?" He sighed at my question.

"Addy, I'm sorry about that but that was a long time ago. I've matured."
"Matured my ass." I was not going to let him lie to me again.
"I'm being serious. I get that you're still mad abou-"
"I'm not still mad. I got over it and I moved on." I was going to say "moved on with Daniel" but I didn't want to rub it in his face, even if he did deserve it.

"Then why bring it up?" He asked.
"I might have gotten over it but it still hurt like hell Jack. It was the worst time of my life and you didn't even care to check on me, so sorry if I don't believe you've changed."

"You know what hurt like hell, Addilyn? When you left without telling anyone, not even YOUR OWN BOYFRIEND." I was going to interrupt but he stopped me. "That sucked and I still think about it all the time. I think about how it hurt me, how you hurt me, and how shitty I was towards you. I've learned from it and I've grown from it."

"Pretending you don't know you're ex-girlfriend is a petty and childish thing to do so you haven't grown that much."

"I did that for you. You really think Daniel would be comfortable dating his best friend's ex-girlfriend?! Not a chance so you're welcome." He smirked as if he deserved to be praised.
"No, I'm not saying thank you 'cause now you have created a lie that means I actually have to see you more. It would be suspicious to Daniel if I already hate you off the bat."

"Seeing me isn't the worst thing ever."
"You're wrong, Jack. It fucking sucks."
"Seeing you isn't my favorite thing ever either but at least I'm not being rude about."
"Whatever." I rolled my eyes and my arms were crossed. "We should be getting back."
"Yeah, but one last question. Why did you do it?" I raised an eyebrow in confusion. "Why'd you leave? Why didn't you say anything?"

I took a deep breath. I debated whether I should actually tell him the truth or not. The truth would be too much right now. I needed to get out of here.

"That was two questions, asshole." And with that I was on my way out. I brushed past his should as I walked past him and out the door.

Before returning to the party, I went to the nearest bathroom. I leaned against the closed door and released a big breath I didn't realize I was holding. I slid down the door and sat on the floor, going over what just happened in my head.

I felt a single tear slide down my cheek. I wiped it away and recollected myself. I took a few more deep breaths before leaving the restroom.

I made my way back out to the giant lawn where Justin was talking to Daniel. I walked over to them.

"Hey cutie, did you get lost?" Daniel asked with the cutest smile ever.
"Huh?" I asked, not completely sure what he was talking about.
"Justin said you were going to bathroom a while ago."
"Uh yeah. I found it all right but then forgot how to get back."
"Well, glad you found your way back." Daniel said and leaned down to give me a hug. As we hugged, I looked over his shoulder to Justin and mouthed "thank you" with the biggest smirk ever.

I don't know why Justin saved my ass. I never recall telling him about Jack. But I'm so lucky he did.

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