A Better Best Friend

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Jack POV:
Elyssa didn't say anything she just stared at me, the rain pouring down on us. I started walking towards her and put my arms out for a hug.

"You think you can just come over here and hug me like nothing just happened? We're over, okay? Let's just get out of the way. You're friendship with Finn is over you ruined it. I don't know what the hell is wrong with you Jack, but you need to figure it out. You haven't been you lately. If you can change, that's great and maybe we can be friends, but I'm never dating you again. I knew it was a bad idea Jack!" She paused and hit my chest, she looked down and fell into me, then she looked back up at me crying. "I knew it was a bad idea." She said weeping. I wrapped my arms around her and all I could do was whisper,

"I'm sorry." We stood for a second and then I let go. At this point I'm involuntarily shaking because I'm soaked my clothes are heavy and sagging, my hair is in my eyes and I can't catch my breath. I decide it's best for me to just go, nobody wants me here anymore. Why did I do that? Why do I do what I do?

Elyssa POV:
Jack leaves me on the ground soaked and crying. I hate that our friendship is possibly over and I hate it even more because I told everyone that I didn't want to date Jack because I was afraid this would happen. Finn knelt down over me and I realized I had zoned out just laying on my back in the middle of the sidewalk. I coughed and sat up. Jack was gone, I don't know how long I've been laying here, but something tells me it's been way too long. Finn puts a towel around my shoulders and helped stand me up,

"Come on let's get you up stairs and dried off." We walked to the house slowly while I trembled dripping wet. I wonder if Jack is home by now, or if he's slowly walking through this rain. Finn opened the door, "Make sure you're quiet nobody wants to wake up your parents." Finn said. He grabbed my hand and pulled me inside behind him. Millie was asleep on the couch which was no surprise, she doesn't even want to be here anymore. We walk upstairs,

"I need to change Finn." I said trying to get to my room.

"Wait take a bath first." Finn said walking me into the bathroom, he took the towel off of my shoulders.
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"I'm not gonna take my clothes off In front of you." I said. Finn smiled,

"Well of course not, I came in here to put the towel away, we're gonna use the bathroom that's in the basement. Emily already got warm clothes and took them down there with her." Finn said patting my shoulder. I turned around and hugged him. I didn't say anything, but I'm sure Finn knows what I'm thinking because he's probably think the same stuff that I am. I'm starting to warm up which day much because I'm still freezing. I let go and we went down stairs.

"Sorry for getting you wet." I said laughing.

"It's fine don't worry about it." He said. We walked downstairs and then down to the basement. I went into the bathroom with Emily, the water was all full and it was pretty hot.

"Geez you think it's hot enough?" I asked.

"It only feel so hot because of how cold you are." She said smiling.

"Oh." I said awkwardly.

"Ok I'm gonna leave you alone while you do your thing. Your phone is on the sink." She said pointing to it, "and if you need anything text me don't tell cuz I don't want ur family to wake up.

"Ok thanks." I said. She winked at me and shut the door. I got undressed and stepped into the water, it felt so warm and made my body feel all tingly. Then I realized I forgot my phone and got out to grab it. I had a few random Snapchat notifications and then 1 text from Jack.

Jack💜-I made it home.

That text was only 3 minutes old. How the hell did it take him so long? I feel so bad for him. I should've let him stay.

Lys💝-That's good to hear, why did it take you so long?

Jack💜-I wasn't expecting you to answer
Jack💜-It's a ten minute walk but I'm tired, it's cold, and I'm upset so it ended up being like 20 minutes

Lys💝-I'm sorry

Jack💜-For what? I should feel bad I just ruined everything with everyone

Lys💝-Yeah...
Lys💝-Are you getting warm up?

Jack💜-I took a quick shower and then I put in a couple layers of clothes and now I'm laying down
Jack💜-I'm gonna leave you alone cuz I've hurt you enough I don't deserve you anymore

I don't know how to respond to that, so I just don't say anything. It's weird in that moment I wasn't mad at jack, I'm just happy he's ok. Do I really hate him?

Note-I said this would come out like a week ago oops. This big is becoming bigger so that's really cool. I had my first day of school today, and then I came home and was asleep at like 5:30. Life is strange.