The One - Bradley Simpson Fanfiction

Chapter 13 - Right Over Wrong

The intensity of our romantic moment increased, until I was left in my underwear. Tristan looked ready to take me to his room and carry on the moment. He stood there too in just his underwear and continued to embrace the moment. It was then, when I felt so turned on and in love, that I had to pull away, before it went any further. He tried to kiss me more, wrapping me tight in his arms and attempting to carry me to the bedroom. I turned my head to prevent anymore kissing and tried to push myself off from him. Once I had got myself out of his grasp, I ran to pick up my clothes and throw them back on.

"What's the matter? Is something wrong?"

"Something wrong? Something wrong? This is more than wrong, Tris! I've just cheated on my boyfriend with his best friend!"

He looked slightly taken aback by my reply and walked over to put on his clothes. I walked into the living room and sat down on the sofa, my head in my hands.

He followed me and sat down next to me, placing his hand on my back.

"I'm sorry," he said, guiltily. 

I didn't know how to feel. I was ashamed and in love. I was in love with my boyfriend's best friend, even though it had taken me so long to realise it. I was convinced I had loved Brad, but the spark just wasn't there anymore. Did he even love me anymore? Maybe he too was in love with someone else. What if he wasn't and he truly loved me? How would I tell him I'd cheated and had on more than one occasion?

"I have to go," I said, leaving Tris sat alone. I grabbed my bag and fixed my hair in the mirror in the hallway. 

I caught a cab back to the train station and went home. 

On my train journey, my phone rang. It was Sam."

"Hi, Jenny? It's Sam. Adam and the label have asked to meet with you next Friday, 10AM, at their London base. Can you be there? I've told the others so make sure you're there! This could be your shot!"

I wanted to squeal out loud and show I was happy but I just couldn't but a smile on my face.

As the next few days dragged by, Friday approached and I headed off to see the girls and go to see Adam at the label.

It took a while to get there because everyone was heading to work, but we arrived by 9:45AM. We were called in just short of 10AM, only to be sat next to Brad, James, Con and Tris. I avoided all eye contact with them, not having spoken to Tris since that day and Brad since I went back home. I'd called and text him a little but I felt too guilty to physically see him. The seating plan around the table was The Vamps' manager, James, Brad, Tris and Con, then Leigh, me, Parisa and Charlotte next to Sam. Adam walked in and sat down on the only empty seat in the room.

"Hi, guys, glad you could all make it. Glad to hear the tour went well. As planned, I turned up to a few dates without you all knowing. Both nights I went to, you killed it! Now, here's the serious part: the record deal. Well, I can announce, with great pleasure that... The Vamps... and Wavelength... have a music deal with us! Congrats guys! You were both too good to let go of!"

We all jumped up out of our seats and screamed. Was this real? My dream was to come true? Everyone hugged and cheered, with Sam asking for a group hug.

"I knew you could do it!" he said.

We all got pictures celebrating, and a group one for the label.

"@JennyWavelength: Proud to announce that our hard work paid off! WE'RE SIGNED! THANK YOU @ADAMKELLEN!"

Con and Charl shared an intimate moment, whilst everyone congratulated each other.

"Well done, Jenny. I'm so proud of you," Brad said, going in for a hug. He felt a little distant to normal but I embraced the moment anyway.

I saw Tris walk out of the room and down the corridor. I followed him to apologise."

"Tris!" I yelled, running to catch up with him. "I'm so sorry, I am. I didn't mean for any of this!"

"Brad loves you, and you love him. I get it. You pretty much showed that last week." 

I shook my head and tried to reach for his hand. 

"No, I love you!" I said. I attempted to kiss him but he turned.

Tris stopped looking at me, and instead, looked past me. I turned to see what he was looking at and immediately let go of his hand. 

"Je- No, I don't even want to hear it." It was Brad.

What had I done? This was so wrong!

"Brad, no, I'm sorry. I've messed up but you need to hear the truth. I thought I loved you but something changed. Something in my mind told me that I stopped loving you. I still have feelings for you, but I have more for Tris. I love him?" I said, wiping away the tears.

He tried to stop himself from crying too, biting his lip and shaking his head.

"I can't believe this."

"You were the one who told me I'd get hurt, Brad. And I did, OK? I got hurt! You hurt me at first and I stayed by your side. I was there for you!"

"But I didn't cheat on Parisa, I was ill!"

"But Tris was always there for me. He never gave on me, on love. That's what love is, Brad." I sniffled, looking away

"Jenny, leave it. This is my fault. If Brad should be angry at anyone, it's me. I had this idea that Jenny would fall in love with me and I didn't stop pestering her until she did," Tristan said, walking over.

"Did you do it?"

"No. I promise you. Jenny stopped things before they went any further. What we did was wrong but I want you two together. I've betrayed you, Brad. It was all my fault! What Jenny is saying is wrong, she loves you! Don't give up on her."

"Do you love me, or do you love him more?" Brad asked.

I had practically been choked up on tears and struggled to search for a reply. I looked at Tris who had tried to help me out, but I loved him. I did. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him and let Brad go and find the girl of his dreams. All I wanted was Tris. I don't know what had changed my mind to think like this. But I'd hurt Brad and I was sure he wouldn't take me back for what I'd done. I wanted to say that I loved Tris more but it's break Brad's heart, and we probably would never speak, and the band would hit the rocks. This was meant to be the best day of my life. Tris tried to smile at me and I inhaled deeply. 

"I love you, Brad. You're the one I want to be with. I'm sorry I hurt you. Just please, don't give up on me."

It felt like the right thing to do, but how could I know it was? What if Brad were to take me back and we lived together forever? I'd have to live a lie for that long? Or would my feelings for Tris eventually go away? 

He sighed and looked at me. 

"It's going to be hard, and I mean really hard. We're going to have to work at it for months but we can do it. Just keep this between us because I do love you, Jenny," Brad said and walked away.

"Thank you," I said to Tris. He smiled and hugged me. 

"I'm sorry I got you into this mess. Believe me, I'll always love you more than you love me," he said, "you love Brad and he loves you. Let's keep it that way."

As we both pulled out of the hug, he walked back in to the meeting room. I stayed standing in the same spot for a while, pondering. I'd probably never get to have a life with the man I loved.