Love Triangle (Wilkinson vs. Gilinsky)

13. CEOs and Office Hoes

SAM'S POV

I shouldn't be here. This is a bad idea. I should just turn around and walk back home.

My body doesn't listen to me. My pointer finger presses her doorbell. Shit.

I hear footsteps coming down the stairs and I hold my breath. The door swings open and Shay's arms attack me tightly. I dumbfoundly wrap my arms around her back and laugh, "Good to see you too, Shay."

She jumps back at the sound of my voice and says, "Sam! Oh my god. I thought you were someone else, I'm sorry." I knew this was a bad idea.

I look at the bag over her shoulder and say quickly, "I can come back later if you're busy."

"I...I have to go soon. But what did you need?"

"I just wanted to hang out."

She looks at me as if my dog just died. My stomach ties knots within me; I don't want her to pity me.

She groans. "Ugh, I'm sorry Sam. Tonight's not a good night. But I'll definitely see you tomorrow at Jack's, right?"

I attempt to muster up my dignity and nod my head, "Yeah, yeah. Don't worry about it. I'll see you tomorrow."

I give her a small smile and turn around. I walk down the steps of her front porch and try my best to look casual as I shamefully walk home. You're an idiot, Wilkinson.

Why did I think she would want to hang out with me? She has Jack. She wants Jack. You've seen them in the hallways, Sam. You've seen the way they look at each other. Don't be stupid.

Then why am I still holding onto the hope that maybe she'll change her mind?

As I open the front door to my house, I hear a familiar engine die. I look to my right and see Jack's car sitting in Shay's driveway. I feel the adrenaline and jealousy pulse through me and I walk inside, slamming the door.

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JACK'S POV

I grab a blanket off the couch as I run after Shay. I walk outside and look towards the lake. I see Shay sitting on the edge of the dock, dangling her feet in the water. The sun is setting and her body forms a perfect silhouette against the orange and pink sky. I walk down to the dock and wrap the blanket around her shoulders before sitting down next to her. She leans her head against my shoulder and I can smell the flowery shampoo in her soft hair. I wrap my arm around her waist and she lets out a sigh, "It's so peaceful."

Just say it, Jack. You've rehearsed this. It's three simple words. Just say it. Tell her how you feel.

"Shay?" My heart beat fastens and I mentally prepare myself for what I'm going to say next.

"Hmm?"

This is it. Just say it.

"I love you." The tension and nervousness vanishes from my insides as I let the words spill out of me. She pauses before turning to look at me. I want to say it more. I need her to know. "I-I love you, Shay. I really do. I love everything about you. I love you."

Shay shows off her beautiful smile and presses her lips against mine. She kisses me lustfully and I reciprocate. I wrap my arms behind her back and pull her towards me. She slowly pulls away and says, "I love you too, Jack."

Her words make my blood tingle. I feel on top of the world. I smile widely and pull Shay's lips back to mine. I kiss her passionately, wanting to demonstrate just how much I love her.