distance

Day 2

Aaron(POV)- We ran out, well I ran and I carried her. Some fans asked what was happening, but I ignored them. When we got to the hotel room I put her down on the bed. "None of what she said is true, Peyton" I said, but I don't think she was listening. I can't believe he's doing this again. Last time he did this she ended up in the hospital.

She's staring out the window, but not speaking. "Peyton?" I whisper while bringing her into my arms. She looks up at me, and I get a flashback from the hospital. It's that same look. She's so broken, and sad, and I can't say anything or do anything to help. "Pey, please smile." I say holding her tighter.

"Why is it that we have an amazing friendship, and then I'm nothing when she's around." she whispers. I lift her chin to look at me, "Peyton, listen to me. He's just scared that something will happen to you if he," I pause, trying to gather my thoughts, "- Let's her go. I would be scared too." She sits up, wipes her eyes, and looks at me while blinking back tears. "Can I tell you something?" I say. She nods, and I take a deep breath. "I love you."

Peyton (POV)- "I love you." he says and I freeze. My best friend jut kicked me to the curb, I'm in tears, and Aaron tells me he loves me. "Aaron, I- what? We aren't even together, but y-you love me?" I'm shocked and confused. "Yes, Peyton. Yes! I want you to be my girlfriend, but I need to figure things out first. I love you." he finishes, and I'm in a daze. "I love you too, Aaron." I say, and hug him tightly. But the whole time, I thought to myself... Do I really love him?

Jacob (POV)- I can't believe I did it. I lost everything, again. From birth to about 10 minutes ago, she was my everything. I listened to everything Jenn had to say, and not once did I say a thing. I was silent. She ran off, and I watched her run while screaming her name. The guys looked at me with the looks that I already felt inside of me. Anger and confusion. "Come on, Jacob. You have to perform." Bart yells backstage. I shake my head, "No, I can't."  

"Jacob, let's go. NOW." Bart yells, again. I glare at him, but go out onstage. The crowd erupts into cheering, and I wave. It feels like we are all faking smiles, and Peyton and I are always fighting. "Hey everyone! I hope you're having an amazing time! Sing loud for me, and here's Stay with Me!" I strum the first few chords on my guitar, and get through the first few lines before tears come to my eyes. My voice cracks, and I have to stop. "I'm sorry." I say. "I love you Jacob!" a fan yells, and I look up to blow a kiss. I put my head down, and try to finish the song.

Once again, I get through the first few lines, and look up. Peyton and Aaron are coming in the room, while mingling with fans. "Peyton!" I yell into the microphone, and she looks up startled. She tries to play it off, but gives me the same glare as she did in the hospital. "Guys, help me get Peyton onstage with me to sing! Last time we sang together was when we were 7." Peyton shakes her head as the fans chant her name. After about 3 minutes she is up onstage. She rolls her eyes at me, and asks what song. "How about stay with me, for the 3rd try?" I say, and the fans cheer. "Guess it's true I'm not good at a one night stand, but I still need love because I'm just a man." I sing, and she looks up at me. "These nights never seemed to go to planned, but I don't want you to leave will you hold my hand." She looks away looking mad as ever. 

The song finishes and I hug her, but she doesn't hug me back. "I'm so sorry." I whisper, but she either doesn't hear me or ignores me. I look to the crowd and Aaron is shaking his head at me. I need to fix us, and I need to fix us fast.