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17 // Twelve-Time Cheater

Erikas POV-
I totally blacked out last night. I woke up on the couch. My head was throbbing and pounding, I rubbed my fingers against it as it ached. This was defiantly a hangover, and I hated it. I examine the room, to see Chad on the floor, and Kade on the couch next to mine.
I shook my head and rolled my eyes. My headache was getting at me.
I walk up to mine and Jakes room to see him asleep. I walk over to the bed and cuddle up next to him. I kissed his lips and closed my eyes.
I couldn't fall asleep so i laid there until he woke up.
After laying for ten minutes, he didnt wake up so i dragged my finger across his chest. I drew little hearts on his chest, causing him to wake up.
He yawned and stretched up.

Erika: Good Morning Babe
Jake: ...

He just got up and went straight to the bathroom. Slamming the door making me jump a bit.
What did i do now? How could he possibly be mad at me? Because I was mad last night?
I walked to the restroom and Jake was brushing his teeth. I go up to the other sink and grab my toothbrush.

Erika: so are you gonna talk to me, or are we just gonna ignore each other all day?
Jake: i mean, you didn't do much talking last night..
Erika: What? You're mad at me for being mad at you? Jake.
Jake: I SAW YOU. M-Making out with the guy.

His voice cracked at the end. I could tell he was hurt.

Jake: Don't bother keeping the promise we made anymore.. im over it. I'm over us.

With that he walked out the restroom and downstairs.
Did he just break up with me? Well i know we weren't official but... we were something!
My heart instantly sunk into my chest. I looked at myself in the mirror and cried. How could i mess up this badly? I was so wasted i didn't even know i was basically "cheating" on Jake.
At this point i was sobbing.
I went back to my bed and laid in it. I spent most of the morning there.

Jakes POV-
I went downstairs because i couldn't be in the same room as Erika, without crying my eyes out. I truly had feelings for her. I still do, but i cant be with someone who cant commit. We made a promise and she couldn't keep it.
I was approached by the boys and Tessa.

Tessa: wheres Erika?
Jake: Beats me.

I shrugged my shoulders carelessly. Everyone looked in confusion. I just made my way to the kitchen and grabbed a banana.
Tessa went upstairs and the chance and anthony followed me.

Anthony: whats up bro?
Jake: with?
Chance: you're acting weird.
Jake: well you'll be happy to know that im not seeing your sister anymore.
Chance: why?
Jake: i saw her making out with some dude last night.
Anthony: damn. You good bro?
Jake: i will be. I just need to take my mind off that. And her.
Chance: and i know just how to help you

He smirked and i smirked back.

Erikas POV-
I was in bed weeping when Tessa came into my room.

Tessa: Hey E. I had a lot of fun last night. I just wanted to thank you again.

She walked over to my bed and sat at my legs. Her hand rubbed my back.

Tessa: are you okay?
Erika: No.
Tessa: Do you wanna talk about it?
Erika: No. i just wanna cry.
Tessa: well when you want to talk about it, im here for you E.
Erika: i know T. Thank you for that.

She hugs me and leaves my room.
A little bit after Tessa left, I decided to get up and get ready for the day. I didn't wanna spend all day in bed. It was time consuming plus I came for Tessa. And that's all that mattered.

Once I got ready, I went downstairs and everyone was chillin' in the living room. Tessa and my brother were napping on the couch together. I walk over to the kitchen and grab a banana. Kade came over to where I was at.

Kade: Hey sweet thing
Erika: morning Kade!
Kade: how'd you sleep? You got pretty wasted
Erika: yeah.. a little TOO wasted. I don't remember a thing

He chuckles and moves closer too me.

Kade: Do you remember this..

He laid his lips on mine and kissed me. When I pull away I look over to my left and see Anthony and Jake watching us. Jakes face instantly went hurt.  I stood in shock.
Before I could explain myself, both Jake and Anthony walk away.
I chased after them but Tony asked me to stop.

Erika: Jake wait..
Anthony: Erika.. you should just let it go. I think he's had enough
Erika: what do you mean? You act like I've put him through hell.

He doesn't say anything. He just shakes his head in disappointment and leaves. Chance comes around and swings his arm over my shoulder.

Chance: looks like YOU got some explaining to do.
Erika: it was one kiss-
Chance: Pfffftttt.. sure. Defiantly not "one kiss"

He mocked me at the end.

Erika: what are you talking about!?
Chance: See.. Tessa had a birthday video that someone made for her from last nights party, and we watched it this morning. I saw you kissing a couple of guys. I thought when Jake told me this morning, he was bluffing.. but now I know the cheater.. Is you. A twelve time cheater.

My stomach dropped. It wasn't just one time, or a couple, or a few times.. It was a dozen times. All in one night. My eyes got heavy and soon I felt my tears drop down my cheek. How could I do this to one of the only people that I truly love?
I ran up to Jake and I's room, to try and find him. But he wasn't there. I check in the restroom and that's where I found him. In the corner. Crying.
I knocked lightly and called Jakes name out. "Jake?" I said lightly. He sniffled a bit and wiped a tear from his eye. He got up and looked over to the mirror cleaning up his face. I walked in slowly and closed the door behind me. Jake didn't look up once, but he knew it was me.

Jakes POV-
Erika came into the restroom and I immediately got up. I didn't want her to see me cry. I carried an 'I don't care' attitude around her.

Erika: I just wanted to talk.
Jake: I'm over it Erika.
Erika: you didn't even let me explain. I didn't know how many guys I kissed, but I didn't do it on purpose. I was blackout drunk.
Jake: what do you mean? How many guys was it?

Erika's head dropped and she was fiddling her fingers. "Twelve," she looked away. Tears again started forming in my eyes. "But I was so out of it, i wouldn't have done that, you know me. I'm not like that"
I scoffed and turned to her.

Jake: what if that was me Erika? Would you be so quick to forgive me?
Erika: no I'd literally kill the bitch.

"Exactly," I said. "How do you expect me to just be fine with it?" She didn't respond. She stayed quiet. At this point she was also crying. I was full of anger.

Jake: And were you drunk this morning when you were kissing Kade?
Erika: I didn't kiss him. He kissed me.
Jake: But you kissed back...

She walked closer to me and grabbed both my hands.

"You don't have to forgive right now, but just know when your ready.. Ill be waiting for you. I love you Jake" she spoke softly. She leaned in and kissed my lips. I pulled her closer, by habit and kissed back. I immediately pulled back because I remember how she hurt me.

"I love you" she said so angelic.

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