Jerika - Ever After [Sequel to Only]

chapter 33

Jake's POV:

She looked over at me and I had to take a moment to focus my eyes.

Jake: Alissa?

She looked at me and stayed silent.

Jake: What are you doing here? It's late and it's getting dark..

She just looked over at me then turned back around and looked up at the stars from the hood of her car as she sat down on top as she was. I was confused as to why she didn't say a word to me. She usually always does. I almost felt bad... And I almost felt incomplete without her backlash towards me. I walk over closer to her and sit beside her on the hood of her car. It was mostly silent. She didn't say a word to me, she didn't look at me. She just sat there, looking up at the stars and moon that slowly starting to show up as it gets darker. It was odd. I was kind of worried to be honest. I hate the fact that I care... I placed my hand on her shoulder. She looked back at me and then at my hand then shortly turned back to look at the stars.

Jake: Are you okay?

She stopped looking up ahead and looked down and turned her head a bit facing me. I felt a teardrop fall on my skin as I still held my hand in the same place. That's when I knew Alissa wasn't okay...

Alissa: Why do you care?
Jake: I've known you since we were kids. We grew up together Alissa. Yeah I may not act like I care but I do.

She look at me and then placed her hand on top of mine.

Alissa: Why are you still do kind to me even though I'm a bitch to you?

I looked at her chuckled a bit at what she had said. She lets go of my hand and I take my hand off from her shoulder.

Jake: I guess it's just who I am..

Alissa looked at me and wiped her tears off her face.

Jake: So tell me... What's wrong?

She looked at me straight in the eyes before she said anything. Probably contemplating on whether or not she should tell me. She sighed and finally spoke up.

Alissa: Logan and I broke up.
Jake: So you're upset over your break up? It'll be fine, you'll find someone better.. Erika and I just broke up as well... But I don't know what I wanna do yet..
Alissa: Oh.. Sorry about you and Erika.
Jake: I'm sorry you and Logan didn't work out.
Alissa: Thanks I guess... But he's not the reason why I'm upset.
Jake: Then why are you upset?

She looked at me and then instantly looked down. I gave her a small side hug and then let go when she spoke up.

Alissa: I just feel like... Like no one is ever going to love me. All I do is mess things up, I never seem to have and keep anything good. I always lose what's important to me.
Jake: Don't put yourself down like that. No one should ever feel like that. You're not a bad person, Alissa. You just make mistakes which I hope you learn from.

Alissa looked at me and slightly smiled.

Alissa: I miss the old days. When we were back in Ohio. We were so close.
Jake: Yeah, we were. But we're both two different types of people now and we just don't connect like we use to I guess.
Alissa: You're right. I still miss it anyways. I wish I could go back to all those times I had with you... (looks at Jake for a moment and says nothing for a few seconds). Go relive those moments... like a thousand times over..

I looked at Alissa and slightly smiled at her.

Jake: Oh.. So you're bringing that phrase back?
Alissa: (laughs a bit at Jake) Guess so.

I looked at Alissa and placed my hand on top of hers.

Jake: You're a great person, Alissa. Just be yourself, be that girl from Ohio that I always knew and that I loved. Don't change yourself. Don't let L.A. change you, or anyone else change you. Go back to be that Ohioan girl, I loved that Alissa. And I guarantee you that any guy will for you.
Alissa: You're amazing, Jake. I honestly regret hurting you because I could've had the best if I didn't.

I looked at Alissa and smiled as I rubbed my thumb against her hand that I was holding onto. For a moment.. We looked into each others eyes. Next thing I know our lips were touching. I quickly pull away from her lips and let go of her hands and look at her up and down.

Alissa: I'm so sorry, Jake...

She looks at me in complete remorse. I know she meant it, I guess it was just some type of spur of the moment kiss or something.

Jake: It's okay.. But... I gotta go.

I quickly got up from the hood of her car and headed towards my car. I heard Alissa calling for me as I walked. She followed behind me and stood right in front of me as I leaned against my car door, paying attention to what she has to say.

Alissa: Jake...
Jake: Yeah?
Alissa: I just want to apologize for everything I have ever done to you.. I know I messed up, I know I acted very unkind to you and I really sincerely do apologize..

She looked me in the eyes, her eyes beginning to water.

Alissa: I miss you, Jake.

I don't know why... But I had the biggest urge to do this. I felt bad for her but I felt wanted by her. I grabbed her face and kissed her.

Erika's POV:

I went to my room and came across the promise ring that Jake got me. I examined it as I sat down on the edge of my bed. A drop of water fell onto it as I help it in my hand. He promised... But its probably my fault for letting him feel like all he was good for was doing everything for me. I guess he felt like I just needed him to do things for me.. I could see why. I messed things up, and now... The love of my life is probably out there in the world trying to move on.. I don't know if I can do this anymore...

[PLSSS DONT HATE ME FOR THIS CHAPTER SORRY]

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