Jerika - Ever After [Sequel to Only]

chapter 32

Jake's POV:

I softly and slowly wrapped my arms around Erika as we were she slept. I just watched her sleeping, she was so beautiful and I loved her so much. I got closer to her and hoped she didn't wake up because I was really enjoying just looking at her beauty. I kissed her head so felt and she slightly flinched. I laid my head down on the pillow and held her close to me. She then slowly started moving and woke up. She turned her body and looked over to me with her eyes wide open. I smiled at her and kissed her on the lips quickly. I pulled my head back and looked at her as she formed a small smile back at me. My eyes just ran down to her lips. Just looking at her made me want her so bad. I pulled her close and leaned my head in closer to her face. I placed my lips on top of hers and kissed her, luckily she kissed back which made me happy and caused me to deepen our kiss. As we continue to make out, I place my hand down on her waist and slowly slid my hand down under her shirt and ran my hand around under her shirt. she slightly pushes my chest and pulls away from my lips.

Erika: Stop.
Jake: Stop what?

I pull her back in and begin to kiss her neck softly. She then pushes me away forcefully.

Erika: Jake, stop. I don't wanna do this.

I look at her and roll my eyes slightly because I was so sexually frustrated if I'm being honest here. I tsk at her and look at her, slowly getting up from the bed. She looks at me and grabs onto my arm. I look back at her.

Erika: Don't be like this, Jake.
Jake: Dont be like what?
Erika: All grumpy about this?
Jake: I'm not, I'm just frustrated.
Erika: Why?
Jake: Cause... Nothing, nevermind.

I pull my arm away from her and get up. Erika gets up quickly and rushes over to me, facing me.

Erika: Why are you so mad? Stop being a fucking asshole about this.
Jake: I'm not. It's just been a long time, Erika.
Erika: I just don't want to.
Jake: Well it's been so long, and I've been patient. I took care of you, I held you when you cried. I was there right after the incident. But it's too long now and I'm a busy person. Erika, I got meetings, work, vlogging, acting. I got fucking things to do, Rik. And sometimes, yeah I do wanna have a little break, and spend some time with you, or even get intimate with you. But it's been sooo many months. Of course I'm going to be fucking frustrated. It's like it's always about you now, It's always what Erika wants. And I'm getting tired of it. I've sat here for so many months. Can you at least try to make things about us? Jake and Erika? Instead of just you?
Erika: You're overreacting. You don't understand, Jake. You never will because you weren't the one that had to go through it.
Jake: Whatever, I really don't care. I'm done with it only being about you. There's never really anytime for us anymore.
Erika: That's not true.
Jake: No, Erika! It is true. You just don't see it cause all I've ever been for you was there. Through it all, since the beginning and I'll be there in the end. But maybe not as lovers. More as friends, cause I'm so done feeling like you're the only person in the relationship.
Erika: Jake, don't do this. I love you.
Jake: I love you too, but it's how I feel. Maybe I'll change my mind, maybe I won't. I'm sorry.

I kiss her forehead and then head towards the shower and start my day off.

Erika's POV:

Jake literally just broke up with me. I watched as he walked away from me and tried to hold back my tears. Maybe Jake is right, maybe it was just always about me. And I really wish I could go back and change it. Jake has been better to me than any other guy ever has. He's been there for me since the beginning. As he closes the door to the bathroom, I rush out his room and go to find Tessa. I needed someone to cry to, I felt so weak and loveless. I needed Jake, and now he broke up with me, I've come to that realization. I found Tessa in her room by herself. Thank god Tony wasn't there, I didn't want him to see me cry. I ran to her and she looked at me and opened up her arms for me. I hugged her and she hugged back.

Erika: I really needed that.
Tessa: What's wrong?
Erika: Jake and I just broke up.
Tessa: Are you serious?
Erika: Yup, he broke up with me.

I looked at her and began to shed a few tears. She hugged me more and I just hugged her back.

Erika: I don't know if we're going to get back together to be honest. He seemed really upset.
Tessa: You never know, but at the same time, you can't keep your hopes high.
Erika: I know, thanks T.
Tessa: Of course, Erika. I'll always be here for you. And it's going to be okay.

Jake's POV:

By the end of the day, I was all by myself. It was probably about 8 pm, it was almost 9. All I could think about was Erika. I knew I made a mistake, but at the same time I knew it was what's best. I couldn't get myself to stop thinking about her so I hopped in my car and drove straight to my favorite place ever. The place I go when I just wanna be alone, the place I go where I wanna just think... Or have moments. But right now, I just wanted to be alone. I arrived the hollywood sign and parked. I spotted a car and parked right next to them. I looked over to see who it was but couldn't make it out since it was late outside. Who could be out here this late? I walked closer and tried hard to see if it was anyone I knew. They had noticed me and had turned their head to face me.

[so sorry this is super late. i promise i'm going to try to get more consistent with updating this story since i know many of you guys love it!! ily guys!!]