The Photographer (A Jake Roche fanfiction)

Chapter 13

~ Jake's P.O.V ~

We were in LA now. We were lucky to have found another photographer on such short notice. But I didn't like the new one. She was boring, dull, and most important... She wasn't Madi.

I did my best to perform but I couldn't stop thinking of my true love. The concert was over and the boys were trying to help me cope with the breakup

"C'mon mate let us take you out for a drink." Danny said patting my back.

"No...no... I'd rather just go the hotel and watch TV."

"Aww c'mon! You need to get out! Not sulk in your hotel room!"

"We just broke up a couple of days ago! I can sulk if I want to!" I said storming out of the room. The limo driver took me back to the hotel while the boys went out. When I walked in the room I fell down on the bed and started crying.

I missed her so much! I'm still in love with her...

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~~One month after the break up~~

~ Madi's P.O.V ~

"GET OUT OF BED MADI!" Karlye screeched while shaking my bed.

"Leave me alone..." I mumbled.

"You have done nothing but lay in your damn bed ever since you broke up with Jake! You even stopped coming to work! IT'S BEEN A MONTH!"

"LEAVE ME ALONE KARLYE!" I yelled. I think I scared her.

"HE WAS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE AND I LET HIM GO! I WILL NEVER FORGIVE MYSELF FOR THAT!" Now I was sobbing into my pillow.

"C'mon get up! You're taking a shower and we are getting out of this apartment!"

"Do I really have to?" I asked.

"YES! Now get up before I drag you to the shower!"

"I don't want to leave this apartment Karlye!" Suddenly I felt her hand grab my arm and I was being dragged to the bathroom. She plopped me down and turn cold water on my face.

"HEY! OK OK STOP!" The water stopped.

"I'll take a shower then we can go somewhere gosh!" I snapped.

After being forced to take a shower I slipped into black skinny jeans and an over sized purple sweatshirt. But it wasn't just any sweatshirt... It was Jake's sweatshirt. I accidentally grabbed it the night I left Seattle.

"Are you seriously wearing that?" Karlye asked.

"What?"

"The whole point of getting over Jake is to NOT think about him! I'm pretty sure wearing Jake's sweatshirt won't help getting over this breakup!"

"But... It smells like him..." Oh my gosh. What have I become? One of those sad lonely girls that obsesses over her ex?

We let the subject go and headed for a coffee shop. I'll be honest, it felt good to get some fresh air. We walked into a Starbucks and ordered our drinks.

"Ah. See, you look better all ready!" Karlye said full of joy.

"Yeah thanks for taking me out. I kinda needed it."

"No problem!" After our coffee we went shopping for a new wardrobe for me. Karlye said that giving me a "fresh new look" would make me forget about Jake.

When we got home it was about 8:30 PM. I ended up going straight to bed. It was a tiring day.

~ Jake's P.O.V (he's in the UK) ~

I woke up and just stared at my ceiling. Another dreadful day. I thought to myself. I've been suffering from depression ever since Madi broke up with me.

"C'mon mate get up!" Lewi said.

"No. I'm not getting out of bed. The world is a terrible place full of heartbreak!"

"Don't be such a downer!" Lewi replied. Suddenly Danny walked in.

"Ugh! He still isn't out of be yet?" Danny asked.

"No, he's being stubborn as usual."

"Jake, if you want Madi back so bad then go to her."

"Go to her? She told me to never speak to her again!" I said sitting up.

"That's a bunch of rubbish! I bet she would take you back in a heart beat!"

"You really think so?" I said cracking a small smile.

"I know so! Now c'mon, I'll even drive you to the airport."

"Thanks mate. You're always there when I need you." I suddenly became happy inside, knowing that there was a chance of getting back together with Madi made my heart fill with joy.

I packed a change of clothes and grabbed my guitar. Then Danny and I headed for the airport.

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I purchased my ticket and sat down. I waved goodbye to Danny as he left.

"Go get her Jake!" He shouted across the room.

"Flight 194 now boarding to New York New York, flight 194 now Boarding to New York, New York." The intercom barked.

I boarded the plane, sat down and relaxed. I couldn't wait to surprise Madi! I hope she takes me back.