Caught In Two Worlds

[]Confession[]

Today is the last day I get to hang out with Jack for a full day, since I don't have school today. My phone vibrated and I glanced at it.

Jack: Hey where are we meeting up today?

Mary: How bout the mall?

Jack: Okay, see you soon

Mary: See ya

I set the phone on my dresser and started getting ready. I threw on a t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers. Before walking out of my room I grabbed my keys, phone, and aviators. I pulled out of the driveway and started heading to the mall.

I parked in the lot and took my phone out.

Mary: I'm here

Jack: Okay I'm walking to the entrance

I turned the car off and started walking to the entrance.

"Hey." a familiar voice said

I turned around, "Hey, Jack!"

We embraced and started walking inside.

"So, where to first?" he asked

"I don't really know to be honest, maybe American Eagle?" I asked nervously. It's my favorite store

"Sure." he shrugs and we walk to American Eagle

We walk in and I sprint to the female section. I heard a chuckle behind me and I turned around and looked to see Jack smirking. I blush and chuckle nervously and go back to searching for cute clothes.

"Hey don't take it as an insult, I thought it was cute." he said

I freeze and turn around slowly. He thought I was beautiful yesterday, now he thinks I'm being cute? My heart was beating 200 mph. I saw the uneasiness on his face and he starts to stammer.

"U-Um.. I'm s-sorry." he stammers

"Don't be, it's okay," I assure him, "Thanks though."

He nods and looks around the store.

Well that was weird. Then again I shouldn't be feeling like this..

We left American Eagle and headed to the food court. I stop instantly when I see Nick. Oh shit, I don't want him to see me. Wait.. he's sitting and laughing.. with some girl? Who is she? I've never seen her before..

"Hey, I'm actually not that hungry, do you want to go to Pink?" I ask Jack, hoping he'll say yes

"Oh, alright." He says and we turn around

The image of Nick laughing with that girl keeps popping in my head. Why do I feel so hurt? Maybe they're just friends. Jack noticed that something was wrong and hugged me. I don't know why but as soon as he hugged me tears start to fall down. I finally pull away.

"Thank you, I needed that hug." I admitted

"What's wrong? If you're not comfortable sharing, I understand." Jack asked sincerely

"It's okay don't worry, I just felt emotional all of a sudden." I said

"Oh, okay." He nodded and wrapped his arm around me for comfort, "U-Uh is this okay? And do you want to go sit down?"

I nodded and we found a bench. I sat down and massaged my head. Jack sat next to me and rubbed my back. I sighed and looked up at him and smiled.

"Thank you." I whispered

"For what?" he asked

"For being here," I responded, "For caring."

"Of course, I'm here for you anytime." he said, rubbing my back

In that moment I fought the urge to kiss him.

I smiled and leaned on him.

"Hey, um, Mary? C-Can I tell you something?" Jack asks nervously

"Yeah, what's up?" I asked sitting up and looking at him

He looked down, sighed, and looked back at me, "I love you."