Concealed - Jesse X Reader: Minecraft Story Mode

Chapter 10

Olivia walked over and sat down exactly where Jesse was. "Please don't say what I think you're going to say", I groaned. Olivia showed a toothy grin, like an obscenity, baby shark. "You two are getting quite, close, aren't you?", she snickered. I tried not let my emotions take over me. "Not this again! You know it's not like that!", I whined. Not that my complaining did any good. Olivia smirked before shaking her head. "You can lie to Jesse, but you can't lie to me",  she ranted. "Lie about what?! This isn't some fairytale where I can see a guy, immediately gain a crush on him, and live happily ever after! This is reality, not some fantasy where everything is all Honky-Dory and nothing ever goes wrong! Some fairytales don't....they don't end that way", I rambled. Olivia gawked at me with a bewildered expression, before speaking in an enthralling voice, "You're crushing on him big time". I facepalmed at glared at her. "Listen, all I'm saying is that Jesse and I are just friends. No way in history could I have developed an affection for him", I explained. "I beg to differ (Y/N)", Olivia objected. "Trust me when I say this, if you do like Jesse, tell him before someone else does". Olivia gradually gaped at Petra's door. I don't like Jesse. I can't like Jesse. I refuse to let myself like Jesse.

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"You have my gratitude, Jesse", the man thanked before leaving. "Man, how many more crazy things are going to happen tonight?", Axel rhetorically asked. He glanced over at Jesse, who seemed deep in thought. "Speaking of, when are you going to make a move on (Y/N)", he smirked. That caught Jesse's attention. He side glared at Axel but at the same time, was trying to cover up his crimson face. "What do you mean 'Make a move'?", Jesse questioned, trying not to make eye contact with Axel's smirking appearance. Axel raised an eyebrow. "You know, up your game. Show her that you're interested", he explained. Jesse tried not to give Axel the satisfaction of seeing him unsettled about a girl.

"I thought I made it clear that I'm not into her", Jesse grumbled. Axel didn't believe him for one second. Although, he was chuffed that Jesse kept denying Axel's predictions. Jesse severely wanted the obligation to end, but Axel wasn't about to give up so easily. "Listen, if you like her I won't judge you...probably...maybe--Ok I will judge you, but that's beside the point", Axel grinned. "It's killing me that you have feelings for someone and you're not letting them out". Jesse facepalmed at the fact that Axel refused to listen to him. He wasn't about to let some girl get the best of him. "There are no feelings to let out. I don't like (Y/N). I never will like (Y/N). End. Of. Story!", Jesse ranted. He hated lashing out at his friend, but Axel pushed him past the breaking point where he just snapped. Axel gazed at Jesse in complete silence. "That.....is the most ridiculous excuse I've ever heard", he stated. Jesse groaned and waved Axel off as he wandered out of the room. "You can't hide from the truth Jesse!.... Even if it's embarrassing!.... And involves (Y/N)!", Axel called out.

My eyes shot open. I sat up and skimmed my surroundings. When did I fall asleep? As I slowly stood up, a piece of paper fell from the door. I picked it up and read it out loud:

'Dear (Y/N,

The others and I just spotted a major issue just outside of BeaconTown. I think it has something to do with "You-Know-Who". I honestly think I should tell someone. I mean, what harm can it do to us? Anyway, please stay here and DON'T move! We'll be back soon.

-Jesse'

Crap! Jesse is not going to keep the secret for long. Maybe I should I tell him. He'll only hate me a while, then it'll all go back to normal......Argh! Who am I kidding? Jesse will hate forever! I bit my lip at the thought of Jesse furious with me. But really, the only way Jesse would be mad at me is if he found out. The only way he'd find out is if someone, other than me, told him. But, who would want to expose me? Then, I heard a creak before a slam. I glanced around the corner. Petra walked in. I slumped my back against the wall. I didn't want her to see me. Not after the last time. She observed the room to make sure no-one was there, before retreating to a different room. What was she hiding? I crept quietly behind her. Until I reached a room I've never seen. I glimpsed into it. Petra wasn't there. At first, I thought I went into the wrong room, until I heard a strict voice behind me, "What are you doing?". I jumped and spun around. Petra stood there, crossing her arms as if she knew I was following her. I twiddled with my thumbs and didn't dare to make eye contact, as I knew an enraged pair of orbs were glaring at me. I slowly contemplated Petra, "I saw you step in. You were acting suspiciously. I was trying to figure out what you were doing", I spoke up. Petra raised an eyebrow. "Me, suspicious. You're the one that's being a stalker", she pointed out. Petra sighed before facing the other way so that we don't make contact. "Look, since no-one is here, I might as well say it", she paused. "I'm sorry, ok? I haven't been very nice to you. And, I'm sorry for calling you a Damsel-In-Distress. And girly. And an untrusted, manipulative antagonist", she apologized. I gazed at her in skepticism. "Oh, I only told Jesse you were that. Ok, disregard that last part, but I'm sorry". Normally, when someone does something corrupt to me, I never forgive, but Petra looked truly mournful. "Usually I don't do this, but I forgive you", I sighed. Petra's face showed the biggest smile I've ever seen. "Thank you, (Y/N)", she beamed. "But, don't tell anyone I was acting remorseful. It'll kind of....ruin my reputation". I chuckled. "I promise".

The rest of The Order happened to walk in when Petra was telling me about the time Jesse accidentally set Axel on fire with the 'Enchanted Flint N' Steel'. I was SO disappointed that I wasn't there to see it. "Woah! I think I'm hallucinating! It actually looks like Petra and (Y/N) are actually getting along", Axel watched us in bewilderment. We both giggled. "Yep! (Y/N) apologized and I forgave her like the accepting person I am", Petra boasted. I playfully side glared her. She placed a finger on her lip and nictitated at me. "Well, it's nice to see that you two are getting along", Jesse grinned.