Do I Like Being Treated Worse or Being Treated Better?【Modern AU】

CHAPTER THREE | A Fake Smile |

I slowly open my eyes and sat up. That smell... eggs, sausages and toast.

My stomach immediately growled and I giggled in embarrassment. I made up way to the bathroom to wash my face. A minute later, I walked out of the bathroom and into the living room to find Jean putting his delicious meal onto the plate.

He looked at me and smiled.

"What's up? Had a good night rest?" he greeted. I nodded. We both sat at the table with our plates filled with his amazing cooking and ate immediately.

"Man Jean, this tastes amazing. When was the last time you can cook?" I playfully teased.

Why did I tease? He used to suck at cooking during high school and I normally tease him about it. He choked on his food and slowly swallowed.

"H-hey shut up! That was in the past, no need to tease me about it!" he said, his face turning red.

I laughed and got up with my plate. I already finished eating surprising. Not even three minutes. I walk to the kitchen and placed the plate in the sink. Jean did the same after two minutes later. We both sat on the couch in the living room having a conversation when suddenly my phone vibrated in my pocket. (When was the last time I wrote about a phone? LOL)

We stopped and I took my phone out of my pocket. My face then turned to a blank stare. "Oh... it's him," I said with venom in my voice. Text message says...:

Lovely Shortie: Where the hell were you yesterday brat! Did something happen to you? Are you kidnapped? Are you in a hospital? Are you doing something behind my back? You wouldn't cheat on me with some other filthy brat right?

Jean looked behind my shoulder at the text message and growled at it. "He thinks he's too good to be caught. How pathetic!" he growled. I chuckle at his behaviour and kept staring at the text... I started typing:

(Y/N): Sorry I wasn't at home yesterday. I did tell (G/N) that I was going to be there but... Unfortunately I saw a friend I haven't seen in such a long time so... I went to their house and hung out with them. I ended up falling asleep so they let me sleep over at their place.

Lovely Shortie: Oh thank god! You're alright. It's alright, you had a good enough reason. I miss you though. When are you going to come back today?

Damn he texted back fast:

(Y/N): At around 2PM I'll come back.

Lovely Shortie: Great. I'll see you babe, love you.

(Y/N): Love you too... shortie! <3

Lovely Shortie: Not the nickname, princess.

I then immediately put the phone back in my pocket. I looked at Jean then suggested we continue what we just talked about.

Seconds turned to minutes, minutes turned to hours, hours turned to days- Wait... It's just minutes turning to hours. It was 2PM and I said goodbye to Jean, who gave me a flirty, playful smirk and blew a kiss. I laughed and rejected it. He dramatically fell to the ground and pretended he was heartbroken.

I left his apartment, waving goodbye to Connie and Sasha who waved back. Oh and just before you think that I'll return to the house in Jean's clothes, I already took a shower and put on my work outfit.

I got in my car and drove my way to 'Levi's' house. The one where we used to share in. I parked my car next to Levi's and made my way to the door. I unlocked the door with the keys and as soon as I open the door I slammed into something warm.

"I missed you so much," Levi said as he hugged me. I just hugged back and faked a giggle.

"Levi, it's only just yesterday!" I said my usual sweet voice.

"But a day felt like years!" he replied.

Before I pulled away from him, the scent of (G/N)'s perfume touched my nose.

How did I know it was her scent? We were best friends since middle school and during the high school years, she would put on too much perfume and that will cause me to nearly sneeze.

I smiled at the memory. Levi raised one of his eyebrows and chuckled, "You seem happy today? Is it about what happened yesterday?"

I came back to reality and blinked a couple of times.

"O-Oh no! It's not that!" I answered. He looked confused.

"Then why are you smiling?" he asked. I giggled and pecked his cheek.

"It's because... I was so happy to see you. Y'know I missed you too... right?" I looked deep into his eyes. His eyes weren't filled with love...

He widened his eyes and immediately looked away.

"Hey... (Y/N)? Even though I do miss you, I've got a meeting to attend to at work. Maybe the so called Commander Eyebrows will give me plenty of work... So I may not be back for dinner," he said.

I continued to fake smile and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Hmm? I'm confused. I thought yesterday was Friday? Do you have overtime, or are you making that up?" I asked with a bit of suspicion.

His body shivered and then turned to face me. I can already tell his face, he's horrified.

"Well..." he looked away again.

"Well?" I asked pretending to be innocently confused.

"Yeah... I've got to go right now. The caterpillar with bushy eyebrows needs me to be on time," he quickly kissed me on the lips before walking past me and to his car.

I turned around and stared as the car drew away.

I then started to laugh, tears coming out of my eyes.

"He doesn't love me! I just KNOW IT!" I continued to laugh. I then stopped.

I closed the door, slid down on the door and started to cry. I hugged my knees to my chest and continued sobbing.

It hurts to put on a fake smile.

BY THE WALLS IT HAS BEEN SO LONG!

I'M GOING TO UPLOAD A FEW MORE CHAPTERS, BECAUSE BOY DO I OWE YOU GUYS SOMETHING!

There's school, more school, the internet, YouTube, ROBLOX... I didn't have the time to even think about how the story will go... Sorry for the long break guys...

But uh, since I can't think up of any other words I'll just upload the next few chapters for you.