Last Hope || Jacob Whitesides

Chapter 23

**Nash's POV**

I was pacing around my room not knowing what to do.

The thought of Emily was driving me crazy.

I've fallen for her hard.

"Now I've found Jacob and be brings out the best in me. I'm sorry but we had our chance, and that's gone now."

The part when Emily mentioned "Jacob" made me shiver.

He didn't deserve someone like her, I did.

I felt like all my emotions were going to explode, so I thought maybe listening to music would calm me down.

I put my iphone in my doc and pressed shuffle.

"Nobody but you" by Kalin and Myles started to blare out the speakers.

I cringed.

This music would always put me in a good mood, but not anymore...

Listening to the lyrics made me feel like I needed Emily even more.

"It's nobody but you"

The lyrics hit me hard.

"Got me feelin' some type of way girl you know what I like"

I couldn't listen to the song anymore. I related to it too much and it hurt.

It hurt to know Emily didn't want me the same way I want her.

It hurts to know some other guy gets to kiss her and treat her like a princess and I don't.

It hurt to feel rejected by someone you love...

I grabbed my phone out of the doc and threw it aggressively on my bed.

So this is what it's like to be rejected...

I felt the hot sensation of tears starting to dance down my checks.

Why was I even crying? it's not like I had the right to even cry.

I. Left. Her.

This was my mistake, my fault! And now the girl of my dreams is too far out of reach, now she has Jacob... His name on my lips filled me with distain. 

And I know she really likes Jacob, I saw the way she looked at him the other night, i know because she used to look at me like that...

**Jacobs POV**

I was unsure if I should go interrupt Emily and mystery guy, but then I figured she invited me out so I had every right.

I indicated for my Matt to follow me over and he didn't hesitate.

Emily looked up at me, eyes sparkling with anticipation.

I knew how I felt about her, but it couldn't be 100% sure I know how she feels. But I'm telling you, tonight's the night I'll find out.

I'm going to put my heart on the line tonight, just do whatever my heart tells me without thinking about the consequences...

So with that I instantly sat down next to her and kissed her cheek.

I was surprised in myself, I didn't know I could actually pull that off.

My cheeks reddened, as did Emily's. I laughed, she was so damn cute.

I was surprised Emily let me kiss her. But should i be surprised?

To my satisfaction she reached her hand over to find mine on the seat. Our hands clung together like a magnetic force was holding them there.

I knew tonight was the night. There was no turning back.

I suddenly remembered the boy sitting across from me and the fact that Matt was awkwardly hovering over our table like a third wheel.

I looked at the boy across from me. He had a disapproving look on his face, a look that depicted he did not agree with me being here. I shifted uncomfortably in my seat.

As soon as I recognised him my body relaxed. I didn't even realise how jealous I was until then...

It was that kid from the house Em was babysitting at the other night, I think his name was Hayes?

I decided to say hey to try in order to break the awkwardness, but trust me to make it even more awkward.

"Hey man" I awkwardly smiled.

"Whatever" he spat out, "I've gotta go cya later Em" he smiled at her then walked out.

I felt embarrassed. What did I do to him...?

I glanced over at Emily and she was clearly confused. 

I looked around the room only to find matt on the complete other side of the place catching up with some people.

I smiled. it was like he never left.

I guess I would have to introduce Emily to Matt later.

But I didn't mind, that means nows the perfect time. I smirked at the thought of the near future.

"Do you wanna take a walk" I smiled and looked into Emily's eyes.

She nodded with anticipation and a shiver ran through my body.

We walked hand in hand down the path at the back of the diner which leads to a small duck pond.

I didn't know exactly how to say this so I figured there was only one way, just to get it out straight away.

I turned to her, her hands still placed gently in mine, the moon was shinning directly on to her face, illuminating her features. The sound of running water from the pond next to us was oddly encouraging. 

I gazed into her eyes and without regret, began talking.

"Emily, ever since I first saw you there was something about you that instantly drew me to you, something that made me never want to leave your company... i know there's a lot we would put on stake with our families if we were together, but I would take that risk for you. I really like you and I can see in your eyes you feel the same way. so with that said"

I took a deep breathe before finishing my sentence.

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

She hesitated.