A Story After a Story: A Fault In Our Stars Fanfic

Chapter 12

Jess's POV:

I lay in bed thinking about everything that happened tonight. The more I think about it though, the more I become unsure if it was the right decision. He loves Hazel, and I can tell he is still not over her. How could there possibly be any room for me? Maybe this was just something for Augustus to get his mind off of Hazel temporarily. I cant do this, I realize. I think what he really needs is a friend right now, not a relationship.

Augustus's POV:

It all feels so weird. I am completely undecided of how I feel about Jess. I'm still not over Hazel but I really like Jess. If I am going to be with Jess, I want to be able to just focus on her and not have this sinking feling in my stomach that I'm trying to replace Hazel. I wonder what she would think of all of this? Ugh there I go again thinking about her. I dont know if this is going to work out even though I want it to.

Jess's POV:

I'm hoping today wont be totally awkward after last night, though I think we both somewhat enjoyed it. I throw on a pair of dark jean shorts, my grey converse, and a Fall Out Boy t shirt. I  run downstairs to see my mom laying on the couch asleep with a mug of tea on the coffee table. Normally she is at work by now, so I wonder if something happened.

"Mom?" I say quietly shaking her shoulder. She soon opens her eyes and looks up at me looking confused.

"Are you alright?"

"Hm? Oh yeah, I'm fine. I took the day off so I could catch up on some sleep. Im feeling a little under the weather, but don't worry about me." she says with a small smile.

"Alright then, I'm going to get going. Feel better." I get up and grab a banana and my bag and head out the door. Gus is walking up my driveway when I run out to meet him.

"Hey." I say playfully punching his arm.

"Hey." he mumbles.

"Are you okay? Normally you are more bubbly and happy." I shrug.

"I think we need to talk about last night. I just want you to know that I enjoyed every moment of it but I dont think we are going to work out as a couple right now. Im still trying to  get over Hazel, and if we were to be together I'd want to be focused on you and only you. Friends for now?" he asks with a smile.

I feel a little sad, but I understand where he's coming from. Clearly Hazel is still a very important part of his life and I respect that.

"Friends." I smile. We walk the rest of the way to school in silence but it wasnt uncomfortable. We split up to go to our classes since we are on opposite sides of the building.

Augustus's POV:

I wander to my locker after second period and spot Dan walking down the hall. As he walks by he pushes me so I run into my locker and nearly drop my books. I decided that maybe today was the day that I would stand up and take charge.

"Why?" I snap at him.

"I dont know, I just felt like it." he smirks turning towards me.

"Leave me alone, Im done with you. Im not going to put up with this anymore." I slam my locker and walk off in the other direction feeling a sense of pride in my standing up to him.

Jess's POV:

Augustus's words went with me the rest of the day about our relationship not working and just being friends. I guess its okay, but it still makes me a little sad. I decided to tell Adelyn about my situation at lunch and she didn't seem suprised that we liked each other. She did tell me just to give him time, maybe find someone else to be with for now if I wanted, and maybe it will work out in the future.

Around the end of eigth period is when things got a little more interesting for me while I was sitting and trying to finish an essay I had to hand in for Environmental Science tomorrow.

"Hi." I heard a voice say. I looked up to see a tall, brown haired, brown eyed boy looking down at me. He was actually pretty cute.

"Hi." I repy back to him. "Im Jess."

"Leo. Um, I've actually been watching you a little lately, in a completely non wierd way," he says blushing and I let out a small chuckle, "And I know you barely know me, but would you maybe like to hang out sometime, get something to eat?" he asks.

"Sure, I think I would like that. I'm free tomorrow night if you would like to do something after school?" I suggest.

"Okay. I'll text you if you want to give me your number." he says handing me his phone. I quick punch in my number and give him mine so he cand do the same.

"See ya tomorrow!" he smiles and walks out of the room as soon as the bell rings.

Maybe this is good for me, he seems nice and he's cute. Why not give it a shot? 

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Its about 10 o'clock now and I just finished up all of my homework. It took me extra long tonight becasue my dad came home from his business trip, so we went out to dinner and caught him up on the events of this past week. I even told him about meeting Gus and Adelyn and my evening out with Leo.

I quick grabbed a shower and then came back climbing under the covers. I decided to text Adelyn and tell her about Leo. Even though it was late, I knew she would still be up. She's a night owl, I still dont know how she lives on like two hours of sleep a night... 

'Guess what? A boy named Leo asked me out during eight period today. Your advice about trying someone new worked.'

She immediately replied saying 'Yay! Im really happy for you! It's good to get your mind off of Gus right now and try someone new. I hope it works out :)'

I type a quick 'thanks' back and then suddenly feel very tired. I feel excited for my 'date' with Leo tomorrow and hopefully I can forget about my feelings for Gus because that doesnt seem to be what he needs right now.