Talk Fast {Jesse Lingard}

9

    'Jesse?' I said as the rain poured on us.
    'Yeah love.' He mumbled into my hair and I pulled away.
     'Friends.' I said and as much as it hurt to say he smiled back and nodded. I waved him goodbye as he drove off to practice and I walked inside. My heart was beating so fast and I felt the tears threatening to spill. I haven't cried about Jesse and I didn't want to but I knew I had to eventually. I was crying for ten minutes when I pulled myself together and realized this was for the better. I checked my phone and I had a text from Dele.

Hey! Manchester plays Spurs in a week and I'll be around again. Maybe we can hang out before I leave? :) - Alli

That sounds like a great idea :) - Sol

     I smiled widely and realized that I needed a fresh start. Dele Alli was a good start, I felt. A few hours passed and Marcus was finally home from training.
    'Hey! I have some food and open arms!' He shouted into the house and I smiled running to him. I hugged him so tight but restrained my hand.
    'I missed you!' I said and he laughed.
    'So I see you skipped school today miss.' He scolded laying out the food and I rolled my eyes taking a seat.
    'Obviously!' I pointed at my hand and he laughed.
    'Five stitches huh?' He said examining my hand and I nodded.
     'You're going to school Monday?' He asked and I shook my head. I didn't want to miss the last few classes of the semester. We ate and then just relaxed and fell asleep on the couch. I fell asleep grateful that I had a best friend as great as Marcus.
   
One Week later.
     'So what are your plans after practice?' I asked Marcus from behind my laptop. I was finishing up some final papers and I was so busy this week.
     'Well I was going to go to Jesse's.' Marcus said grabbing his stuff from the couch. I checked my phone and saw a text from Dele.

Morning love ! I'm in Manchester and was wondering if you were busy tonight? - Alli

I'm actually free:) - Sol

Could I pick you up at eight for dinner? - Alli

Of course see you then! - Sol

     I smiled at my phone and Marcus rose his eyebrow at me.
     'Who is it?' Marcus asked grabbing a fruit from the kitchen counter.
     'Dele.' I smiled and he chuckled.
     'Cute.' He said as he walked towards the door.
     'We're going out tonight.' I said and he smirked.
     'I'm happy for you! See you later!' He smiled and I smiled back at him as he walked out. I sent in the last of my finals and took in a breath of air. I was officially done with my first semester and it felt so good. I was studying to be a sports journalist and I just wanted to fast forward to it already. I was in the middle of getting ready for my date with Dele when the door bell rang. I figured it was Marcus so I opened it and Jesse was standing there.
     'What are you doing here?' I asked and he just stood at the door looking miserable.
     'Sol I messed up.' He took a breath and I gestured him to come in.
     'What happened?' I asked sitting next to him on the couch.
     'I mean it's stupid really, and I didn't know who else to tell because Marcus left before me to go eat with everyone.' He spoke fast and I could tell he was upset.
     'Slow down.' I said and put my hand on his shoulder.
     'So it's not a big deal but Jena left for California yesterday, it's where she's from. So I wasn't able to take her to the airport because of training and she took a cab. She felt really bad because I told her I would take her but I had training I couldn't miss because of the game. She hasn't answered my calls and I don't know what to do Sol.' He looked at me sadly and the more he spoke about her I felt my heart break. I was so delusional to think he would be with me, or see me as more than a friend. He was so in love with this girl.
     'Did you apologize?' I asked and he shook his head. Then why was she being difficult ?
     'I don't know what else to do.' He mumbled and a tear fell from his face. My heart was breaking at his pain.
     'I think you should text her again. Just tell her how you feel about her and that you don't want to lose her.' I smiled at him and his face lit up.
     'I did that already but I think I know how to fix it. It's something like that!' He jumped off of the couch and kissed my cheek before leaving. My heart sunk and I almost forgot I was in the middle of getting ready. Will it ever get easier to watch him fall in love with someone else?