My Best Friend And I (#Wattys2017)

Chapter 21

A/N: Hey guys, I'm so sorry I haven't posted in a while. I have been really busy with school and just now got the time to finish this chapter. Anyways, I hope you enjoy it!

Jack's POV

Three months. That's how long it'd been since I last talked to Emily. Since that day at her house, I couldn't bring myself to listen to what she had to say. When she tried explaining herself countless times, I did my best to tune her out and get away from her as fast as possible.

It hurt. I knew deep down when she agreed to be my girlfriend that she'd settled for me. She was such a bright, funny and beautiful girl who deserved so much more than me. And it seemed like she'd finally seen it as well. But that didn't mean that I was fine with her being with someone else. Hell, it felt like my heart was ripped out of my chest and the air had been sucked out of me when I saw Emily kissing that dude.

After that, I decided that it'd be best if we weren't in each other's lives anymore. Again not that I really wanted to but it was for the best. She could again have the chance of being with someone worthy enough for her. Just the thought of her not being mine made my blood boil but I was powerless.

God, I sound like a girl. I need to get myself together.

It was now December and winter break was just around the corner as well as the annual Christmas party the school held in a hotel ballroom since all the students were invited and we did need a lot of space. Well, more like tomorrow...

"Man you can't miss this. All of us would be there," Liam pestered me for the umpteenth time to go to the above-mentioned party.

"Exactly why I don't want to come," I sighed exasperated. "We've been over this already. I am not going." I stood my ground and plopped one of the fries in my mouth. We were in lunch if you are wondering.

My friends were all ganging up on me and pushing me to attend the event with them but I was almost positive that they knew the exact reason why I didn't want to join them.

Emily.

She was also the reason why I skipped Homecoming as well. I couldn't bear to have to watch her dance with a random guy while I just sit in a corner sulking because as much as I hate to admit it I still loved her. She hurt me bad yeah, but I just couldn't get rid of the strong feelings I had for her.

Every time I caught a glimpse of her it took much willpower for me not to go up to her, scoop her up in my arms and kiss the living daylights out of her. Every time I heard her angelic voice my heart would skip a beat and then a strong pain would spread in my chest.

God, I sound like a pussy.

"Earth to Jack?" I was snapped back to reality by Sarah, who was waving her hand in front of my face, trying to get my attention once more.

"Sorry," I mumbled and felt the tips of my ears and my cheeks becoming hotter, signaling that I was blushing.

"You were thinking about Emily weren't you?" She stated more than asked with a smirk plastered on her face.

I nodded and instinctively my eyes roamed around the cafeteria, locating my love at a small table on the other side of the room with a couple of her friends. After what happened between us and the way I behaved, she refused to sit or hang out with the guys when I was there. And honestly, I couldn't blame her.

"I should probably get going. Lunch will be over soon." However, before I could make my exit...

"Don't forget that you're coming over tonight man. It's the least you can do since you are so hellbent on not coming with us tomorrow." Carter reminded me.