Why Don't We? // Jack Avery fanfiction

Back baby

It's been a few days since Jack returned home. We went to visit his mom together which was a bit awkward since she clearly knew about the cheating, and me leaving the tour early.. but Isla was ecstatic to see Jack, and very happy to see me. Jack seems to just be happy to be back together. I am too. My love for him is undeniable, and I know he feels the same way about me. I can't lie though, it hasn't been easy for me to get passed the cheating. Every time he kisses me, I imagine him kissing that other girl. I see in my mind, him wanting to be with her. Other than that though, things have been great. I really did miss him, and it feels good to know that he missed me too. I just need to stop letting my insecurities get in the way of our relationship.

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"Em" Jack whispers, sitting beside on the couch. We have been watching throwback Disney movies for the past 6 or so hours. I nod my head, not wanting to speak. "You know I have to go back on tour soon.." he says, cutting himself off. I nod again, because I know it's true. "Well, I was wondering if you were feeling up to coming with me.. it wont be long, it's only a few weeks, and you will be back in time for school to start. I know.. I messed up last time, but I won't Emily. Not again."

I sit there, thinking, not really listening to anything Jack says to me. My mind flashes back to the day I found out Jack had cheated. My thoughts are flooded with memories of how stressful it was to get home, as well as that awkward talk I had with Corbyn. I wondered if he still liked me, or if that was just a temporary thing. Everything could be so awkward if I went back... "I don't know Jack.. I'm not saying you're going to do anything to hurt me again.. but if you do.. I don't know if I can handle that pain again." I whimper quietly. "Emily.." Jack says, clearly hurt by my words. "Just give me some time to think. Alone?" I ask, almost as a question. He nods and walks downstairs. I lay back on my bed and consider my options.

Either I stay, and have a boring rest of the summer.. or I can tour all different cities with my best friends and my boyfriend.. I decide that the good outweighs the bad, and start to pack my bags.

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I slowly walk down the flight of stairs, dragging my bag as I go. Jack doesn't notice me coming. I look over the stair railing as he holds his head in his lap, muttering to himself. He looks so broken, thinking I'll never trust him again. I'm sure I will trust him again.. but I need time. It still hurts a lot.

"Hey.." I say quietly, hoping that maybe my calmness will put him at ease. His head snaps up and he jumps out of the chair, noticing my packed bag. "Oh my God. Emily! You're coming??" He asks, slowly running toward me. "Noooo. I just packed this bag for fun. I'm going to go upstairs and unpack it." I say sarcastically. "Oh, Emily. I'm so glad." he says, wrapping me in the tightest hug I think I've ever felt. "I've been so incomplete without you." He whispers into my ear, while gently pushing my hair out of my face.

"This time.. please don't kiss anyone, Jack.. just.. don't."  I say, suddenly feeling deeply saddened. Jack must notice my sudden change in emotion because he pulls me into a tight hug and kisses the top of my head. "Only you Em, only you." He says, pulling me down with him. "I can finally play my songs the way they're meant to be played at our shows. To you."