James POV
A day later, me, Jess, Suzanna and Peter were going out on a double date. Hooray.
I was getting myself ready into something that waa formal but still slightly casual. I grabbed a white shirt and black jeans and put on black vans. I buttoned the shirt up but left the top one undone and left it untucked. I sprayed some cologne and went downstairs to wait for Jess.
This reminded me of old times when we used to go out together. I'd always wait for her and she'd come down in a new dress looking flawless. I was proud to call her mine.
I put the music channels on the TV whilst waiting. The song that was on was 5 Seconds Of Summer - Amnesia. Seriously, of all songs? This song is relatable to how I feel. I quicklt turned it off then Jess came in
"All ready?" She asked
I just starred at her. She looked incredible. Snap out of it James!
"Is there something wrong with my face?" She asked slightly worried and ran to the mirror in the hall
"No you just look great" I smiled casually
"Thank you. You too" She smiled back.
I got up and headed for the front door and down to the car, turned on the egnition and headed for the restaurant. This will be a long night
*At the Restaurant*
Peter and Suzanna were already there and waiting when Jess and I had arrived. They were sat at a round table towards the back of the restaurant and there was a huge fancy painting hung up on the wall behind them.
"Hey babe, you look magnificent" Peter smiled as he kissed Jess' cheeks. She blushed at his compliment and sat down. Dam, I wish I was him right now, he has it all.
"Hey Suzie" I pecked her lips and hugged her before we both sat down
We ordered our food and whilst we waited, we started talking.
"Don't you guys think Jess looks great tonight" Peter smiled as he gazed at her. She giggled and looked down as she covered her mouth. Dammit, why is this guy such a gentleman.
"She looks stunning" I replied, looking into her eyes across the table "How great does Suzanna look though"
"Gorgeous" Peter cracked a smile at her before wrapping his arm around Jess' shoulder and pulling her closer.
"Here's your meals" The waitor interupted just before he said the name of the meals so we could say who's was who's.
*In the car on the way home*
I was driving and Suzanna was in the passenger seat. Jess and Peter were in the back eating each other's faces. Ew.
I kept glancing at them through my mirror and pulling disgusted faces, but they were only disgusted faces because it was Peter.
It was awkward for me and Suzanna because we didn't talk and there was nothing to talk about. And it wasnt a nice silence between us, it was awkward and horrible.
We arrived back home shortly later. I pulled up onto our drive and turned off the engine. "Oi, you two, we're here" I disturbed
They stopped smooching and climbed out of the car. we all went inside and Peter and Suzanna put a movie on whilst Jess and I grabbed some food from the kitchen.
"Are you and Suzie ok?" Jess asked me whilst she put some popcorn in the microwave
"Yeah. we're fine" I replied with a slight rudeness in my voice. I didn't mean to sound annoyed, I couldn't help it.
"Oh. You two just seemed a bit...quiet" She shrugged
"We're fine, ok. Just leave it" I picked up the bowl of crisps and headed for the living room
"James wait!" Jess stopped me
"What?" I grunted
"Is this about me and Peter?" She looked concerned
" What the fuck" I shrugged and turned around to leave again
Jess POV
"Is this about me and Peter?" I asked. I had been waiting to ask that for a while. If he said yes then I would consider goig back to James
"What the fuck" He shrugged then left me. Clearly, he doesn't have feelings for me anymore. I have Peter anyway.
*after the movie*
"I'm tired, I'm gonna go to bed" James yawned as he headed out towards his bedroom
"I'll come to bed too" Suzanna stretched and followed him
Peter and I remained cuddled up on the sofa. We were in silence as we were both really tired and couldn't be bothered to get up.
A few minutes after James and Suzanna had left, we heard mumbles from their room.
"No, I'm not in the mood"
"Whyyyyy"
"I'm too tired. ok. maybe tomorrow "
"Please James!"
"DIDNT YOU HEAR ME!? I SAID NO!" James yelled and we heard a door slam.
I quickly hopped up off the sofa and snuck upstairs into James' room
"James... is everything alright? " I whispered as I peered round for him. He was sat on the floor behind the other side of his bed with his head in his hands. I knelt down next to him in aim to try and calm him down
"What's wrong? You can tell me?" I calmly said as I placed one hand on his shoulder. He lifted his head and tilted it at me
"You wouldnt understand" He said quietly before quickly looking away again
"James, I am one of your closest friends, we've been through so much together, you can tell me anything"
He took in a deep deep breath before saying the words
"I love you"
