Update :) Happy New Years everyone!
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Once Jake said those words, my smile fell.
"W-what?" I dropped my hands from his and turned away from him
"Dani, look. I said it before and I'll say it again; Marcus is-"
"Bad news, I get it." I interrupted Jake, my voice firm
There was a silence between us and I looked at him
"What did Marcus ever do to you?" I asked
Jake closed his eyes, and breathed in and out, "He played my sister. Bad."
I looked at him, shocked, "You have a sister?"
"She's moved out. She was a bit of a trouble maker." Jake smiled sadly, looking at his hands
"Wow." I slumped back in my seat
"I'm sorry. I didn't know." I said to Jake
"S'okay." He shrugged, "I just don't wanna see you hurt."
I leaned over and kissed him on the cheek, his face bursting into flames
"You're so sweet. But you have to understand that Marcus is competing for me too. I don't like how I feel like I'm a prize. I'm just in the middle of this whole thing and it's difficult and confusing. I guess, I just need some space, at the moment." I confessed
"If space is what you need, I'll give it to you." Jake smiled
"Thanks Jake. Uh, do you wanna maybe... Come over for a movie tonight?" I asked, twirling my thumbs
He smiled wide, "I'd love to."
"Cool." I opened the door, and got out, "See you at 7?"
"Wait." Jake said before I walked into my house
"Yeah?" I stopped
He smiled wide, "You should come over tonight and have dinner with my family and I. Then we can hang out and have movie night."
I smiled back, "I'd love that."
We said our goodbyes as I walked on my lawn and into my house.
Once inside, I hurried into my room and started looking through my closet.
What the hell am I gonna wear?
After 45 minutes of rummaging through my closet and creating mountains of clothes in my room, I finally found an outfit.
I put on a scalloped lace tank, light pink skinny jeans, and oxfords with cut out diamonds.
I moussed my curls, making them shiny and defined and swept on mascara and some eyeliner.
I looked at the clock, reading that it was 6:45.
15 minutes to spare.
I ran into the bathroom, brushing my teeth and gargling almost a gallon of Listerine. (Yes, I'm crazy about my oral hygiene.)
I took one last look in the mirror, excited for tonight.
As I headed to the door, it opened slightly, my dad coming through.
"Hey kiddo, where to?" he smiled
I gave him a kiss on the cheek, "Jakes for a movie and dinner."
"Ooo. Anything between you two I should know?" My dad questioned
I laughed, "Not at the moment, no. But I'll be back. Love you." I kissed him on the cheek, closed the door behind me, and headed over to his house
But before I could leave my lawn, I saw Jake kissing someone in the driveway.
That someone was Tara.
I stood there, and without thinking, I called out his name.
He broke apart from her, looking at me.
"Dani...its-its not what it looks like." He pulled away from Tara, who had the biggest sneer on her face.
"It's exactly what it looks like Jake. Goodbye." I said, my voice firm.
I wasn't about to stand here and be humilated for Taras amusement.
I went in my car and steered out of the driveway as Jake tried to run up to my car window.
"Dani, please!" He pleaded
I lowered down the window, looking straight at him.
"Move or I'll run you over." I spoke through my teeth.
"You won't." He said, unmoving.
I accelerated the gas alittle, nearly running over his foot. Jake jumped away, his eyes wide and scared.
I revved up my car, and began to speed away from my house, the view of Jake getting smaller and smaller.
I sped all the way till I was where I think I was supposed to be this whole time:
with Marcus.
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"So you pick me?" Marcus said, shocked
I nodded, "Yeah. Jake...he's just a jerk. I'm better off without him."
Marcus smiled wide, and his arms were instantly around me, pulling me against him.
"I won't hurt you Dani. I promise." He said into my hair
I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling our faces closer to eachothers. His smile turned into a smirk, as he pressed his lips against mine.
"I'm so glad to call you mine. Come inside? I ordered pizza and we can watch Boy Meets World!" he said it like he won the lottery
"I'd love to." I smiled back, lacing my fingers with his.
After a couple episodes and some slices of pinneapple pizza, I was beginning to grow tired.
I leaned into Marcus who put his arm over me, pulling me closer to him. I looked up and gave him a small smile.
"You made me the happiest guy today, you know that?" He kissed my forehead
I simply nodded and then brought my lips to his.
We broke apart, a smile on his face. As he turned to watch tv, I frowned slightly.
In the pit of my stomach, I knew something wasn't right.
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uh oh! Is Dani regretting choosing Marcus over Jake? :o *dramatic gasp*
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