"Just Friends"

Chapter 11

"I'm fucking late because of you!" She yelled. She stood up and tried putting on her shoes but ended up falling. "Well sorry!" "I think you're getting in the way..." She mumbled to herself. "What was that?" "Holy shit. You know a little warning could've been good..." She groaned. "Here this was downstairs." He said, throwing my purse at me. "Ow... that hurt." She picked up the bag and pushed Colby out the way. "I guess I'll be back.." She said, tying her hair in a bun. "What time." "Skin 30. Later." She walked out and to her car. "Wait saffron." "Goodbye Colby." She closed the car door and drove.

*Saffron's pov*

Sometimes I wonder who I should chose. I cared about Colby in the beginning but once I layed my eyes on Jason... my heart skipped a beat. He cared about me. He didn't just move forward. He took things slow. When we had that date at the park, he listened. For a girl like me, nobody listens. But Jason... He's different. He stopped talking about himself and let me talk. When I was crying, he didn't say or do anything. he hugged me and said it would be alright. That means a lot to me. He means a lot to me. and by he I mean both Colby and Jason. Colby and I were inseperable the whole year... then when that happened... everything changed. We- Colby almost ruined our friendship. I'm still his friend... just not the type of friend I was in June. As I pulled into Jason's driveway, I almost paniked. The thought of Jason finding out breaks my heart. I trust Jason... and I betrayed him. I took a deep breath and walked out the car. Jason's tall figure appeared at the door. a tear slipped from my eye. "Are you okay?" He whispered. I shook my head and fell into his chest. "Let's go meet mark... then we need to talk..." I replied. "Uh oh..." I walked in and wiped my face. "Mark!" Jason called. I expected him to come down from the stairs but I was wrong. He sat in a wheelchair. "So this is Saffron?" He asked, moving his wheels back and forth. "I'm mark... obviously. Jason told me all about you. You've got a keeper Saf." He held his hand out and winked as he said that. Another tear slipped. "You alright?" He asked. He seemed concerned. "Uh we'll be upstairs Mark... I'll come down in a few alright?" He patted his shoulder. Mark looked at me one more time and smiled. then nodded. "Okay.. feel better Saffron." I smiled softly. Jason grabbed my hand and pulled me upstairs. "What's wrong." I sat on the bed and sobbed into my hands. "Hey... hey its okay... shhh... I'm here." "Jason I'm so sorry... I love you so much... please please don't get mad at me. I-I don't wanna lose you.. I can't lose y-" "Sh... its alright baby... I promise I won't get mad." He held out his pinky and bent down so I could see his face. I lifted up my shaking hand and wrapped my finger around his. "You're to beautiful to be crying." He kissed my cheek and smiled.

After a few minutes, I finally settled down. "Okay... Please Jason.. I love you so much and... I'm sorry I did this to you." I began losing my breath again. I took off my sweater. "What are you doing?" He asked. I took off my shirt and was left with a tank top on. "Uh.. saffron?" He said. I sat down beside him and tilted my head. "What's this?" He asked. I didn't answer. "Guess..." I managed to say. "A hickey..." He said. "Yea... from?" "Lemme guess... Colby?" I hid my face behind my hands and cried once again. He put his arm around me and rubbed my shoulders. "Care to explain?" He said. I explained everything that happened.

Jason stared at me with his eyes wide open. "I know... you're dissapointed and... If you want to break up then I totally understand and respect your-" He silenced me with a long gentle kiss. "There's no fucking way I'm breaking up with you." He camly said. I threw myself on top of him and cried into his shoulder. "Thank you so much Jason. I love you so so much..." He chuckled and kissed my cheek. "Wait... so you guys are like... friends with benefits?" He asked. "Yea... basically..." "What are the odds of that happening..." He chuckled. His laugh was the reason I smile. "Now that that's over... why don't we go hang out with mark huh?" He said. He stood up and grabbed my shirt off the floor. "Here." He handed it to me and smiled. "Thank you for understanding....." I whispered. "Anything for you." He tugged on my waist and kissed me gently. He pulled me downstairs to where Mark was. "Hey nice place down here.." I said, looking around the basement. "Yea... I've been working on it knowing Mark would be in a wheelchair. Kinda like a welcome home gift?" "And its easier to get around." Mark added. I smiled and took a seat in between the two of them.

After a few boxes of pizza and hours of talking and playing video games, it was around 5:30. "man I'm stuffed." I threw my crust on the plate and layed flat on Marks bed. "How much did you eat?" Jason asked. "I don't know... I lost count after my third one." I chuckled. "hey you look familiar!" Mark said. "Just stare at me for a bit..." I looked in his direction. "...hm..." He pondered. He studied my face carefully. "Didn't you use to work in... wait I know this..." He rolled around in his wheelchair and thought. "Ah!" — he snapped — "Walmart!" He was proud of his answer. Laughter echoed in the large room. "What's so funny?" He asked. "That... was so... random!" I said in between laughs. "Oh you scared me!" He said, placing his hand over his heart. my phone buzzed. I looked down at it "Incoming call from colby Brock" I declined and stood up. "I should get going. The princess is probably waiting for me at home." I snickered. "Oh right .." Jason rolled his eyes and looked over his shoulder at nothing. "Hey... don't worry about it. I told you the truth... I'll try to prevent it from happening but like I said... it's not a guarantee." I sat on his lap and wrapped my arms around his neck. "Thanks for telling me..." He said, snuggling his head into my neck and kissing it softly. I giggled at his touch. I kissed his nose and hopped off. "Well.. I'm goin. It was such a pleasure to meet you Mark." "Oh you too, Saffron." he cheerfully said. For someone who had just gotten out of the hospital after not breathing, he seemed perfectly fine. Jason wrapped his arms around me and swayed. "I'll see you later..." "When later?" I smiled. "Hmm...monday? Same place we had our first date?" "Sounds good!" "Okay... I'll pick you up at 4 okay?" "alright. Bye Mark." I waved bye to mark and kissed Jason. "Be careful. Text me when you get home." "will do." I walked out the house and back to my car.

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(a/n skipping the car ride)
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I pulled into the driveway and walked inside. "Why the fuck didn't you come home earlier!" He shouted. "Hello Colby. I had a great time. oh trouble? No,not all all... everything was fine. and you?" "Don't play dumb with me!" He walked up and pushed me against the wall. "Kiss me." He ordered. I could smell the alcohol exiting his mouth. "No thanks." He grabbed my face and tugged on my shirt, ripping it off. I kneed him in the stomach and grabbed my shirt. "I fucking hate you!" I cried. I ran to my room and slammed the door.

Stupid writers block. but two chapters in one night! ily guys so muccchhhh ❤❤