HURT •Jaden Hossler•

Chapter 4

"P-Payton and I... b-broke up", I said trying to catch my breath. "What? Why?", Anthony asked pulling out of the hug. I knew if I would tell him that he cheated on me, that he would flip. And he had every right to, but I didn't want to have tension in the group. And mainly between them. "I-it was mutual", I said looking at my hands. "That's cap. You guys were good last week", he said frowning. "W-we just weren't in love anymore", I said sniffing. "Then what's wrong?", he asked lifting up my head. "We w-would've been together for two years t-tomorrow. A-and I can't let h-him go like that. H-he is all I-I knew... It h-hurts", I said starting to cry again. Anthony pulled me into a hug again and I sobbed into his chest. "I know, it's gonna get better", he said kissing the top of my head, "just go to bed and if you need me just tell me. Even if it's in the middle of the night." I pulled away and nodded at him. He kissed my forehead and I walked off. I felt worse for lying to Anthony. But I knew he would always be there for me.

I have been laying in my bed for the past 2 hours. I haven't stopped crying and I don't think it will stop for a long time. I was playing with the necklace that Payton gave to my for my birthday a few months ago. Normally we would sleep together almost every day. Now my bed just feels cold and I missed his body next to mine. Thinking about these things makes it worse. I knew I wouldn't fall asleep anytime soon, so I got out of bed. I walked over to Anthony's room who was right across of mine. I knocked before walking in. "Ant?", I asked whispering. He didn't answer. I slowly opened the door and he was sleeping. I closed the door behind me and walked up to his bed. I lifted up the covers and got in. "Ali?", Anthony asked turning around and rubbing his eyes. "I can't sleep", I said tearing up again. "Come here", he said. I moved closer to him and wrapped my arms around him. I was quietly sobbing in his hoodie as he was stroking my hair. After a few minutes I fell asleep. Exhausted from crying and being heart broken.

~ Anthony's POV ~
Aliyah fell sleep after a while. I wasn't really sleeping, because I heard her cry the whole time. I hate to see my sister hurt. And I don't believe anything she just said about them 'mutually' breaking up. I knew something was up and I want to know it now. The clock hit 5 am and I was still awake. My mind was breaking thinking about what could've happened. Asking Aliyah wouldn't help, because it would hurt her even more and she would protect Payton. She is way too nice for him, actually for everyone. I decided to text Jaden knowing he wouldn't be awake, but it was worth a try.

Antman: the tongue master
Hey, I know you're probably asleep,
but text me back if you can

Jay the sexiest man alive <3
What's up

Antman: the tongue master
Why are you awake?
You normally sleep in

Jay the sexiest man alive <3
I've been writing music the whole night
Couldn't sleep

Antman: the tongue master
Owh okay

Jay the sexiest man alive <3
But what is so urgent?

Antman: the tongue master
Can we meet up
I don't really know how to say this

Jay the sexiest man alive <3
Uhmm, yeah
Meet at Starbucks in 10?

Antman: the tongue master
Yeah, see you in 10

Jay the sexiest man alive <3
(read: 5:21)

I slowly got out of bed trying not to wake Aliyah. I put on some new sweats and a hoodie. I put on my shoes and walked up to my table. I grab a sticky note and write: I'm out for a bit, if you need me call me. x Ant. I stick it on her phone and walk downstairs. I grab my car keys and leave the house. After driving for five minutes I get at Starbucks and I park my car. I see Jaden after two minutes and he parks his car next to me. He gets out and goes to sit in the passengers seat. "Okay spill", he said yawning. "Payton and Ali broke up", I said looking at him. "What? Are you kidding?", he said turning toward me. I shook my head. "What did Payton do?", he asked. He sounded angry and if I'm honest I am too. "Apparently nothing. They broke up 'mutually'", I said. "You believe that?", he asked chuckling. "No. I know for sure, because Ali is completely heartbroken", I said looking down. I hate to see her hurt. "When did this happen?", he asked. "Last night. I came back after bringing Vani home and she came downstairs upset", I said. Jaden nodded and it went silent. "What happened when you were there?", I asked looking at him. "When you left Payton sat next to Ali and he gave me a dirty look, like he was jealous. And I left a few minutes after that because I didn't want to cause anything", he said shrugging. I nodded not really knowing what to think of everything.

"I just hope Ali feels better soon", Jaden said as we were walking back to the car with our drinks. "Yeah, me too", I said. My phone started ringing. I grabbed it from my pocket and saw it was Avani. "Hi", I said picking up. "Hey, are you home?", she asked. "No why?", I asked. "I'm here", she said chuckling. Oh shit. I totally forgot. I was supposed to spent the day with Avani since we were together for 1 year and 2 months. "I was getting breakfast for Aliyah, but I'll be there in 15 minutes", I said fast. "Okay, love you", she said. "Love you too", I said hanging up. "Shit", I said under my breath. "What's wrong?", Jaden asked unlocking his car. "I was supposed to spent the day with Avani and I would stay over at hers, but I can't leave Ali like that", I said putting the drinks in my car. "I can stay with her", Jaden said. "Really?", I asked looking at him. "Yeah, of course. She is my friend too, you know", he said chuckling. "Yeah, I know. Thanks bro", I said smiling. "Let's got then", he said getting in his car. We both got in our cars and drove to my house.

~ Back to Aliyah's POV ~
I woke up when somebody rang the doorbell. I rub my eyes and see Anthony is not here anymore. I went to grab my phone and saw a sticky note on it. The doorbell rang again, and I got out of bed. Maybe he forgot his keys. I walk down the stairs and open the front door. "Okay, love you", Avani said smiling and hanging up the phone. "Hey!", she said walking up to me and hugging me. "Hi", I said back barely speaking. She pulled away and looked at me. I know I can't hide anything from her, because she can read me like a book. "What's wrong?", she asked looking worried. I couldn't even say anything, and the tears started to come again. "Awh babe, come here", she said pulling me in for a hug. I quietly sobbed on her shoulder as every little feeling came back and ten times harder. After hugging for a while we moved to the couch and I was still crying. We were just cuddling, and I started to calm down again. Avani always knew a way to make me feel better and her hugs are an extra help. The front door opened and I see Anthony and Jaden walking in. Anthony looked at me and he walked up to us. "I brought you breakfast, if you want to eat", he said putting the Starbucks bag on the table with my drink. I gave him a weak smile and whipped my tears.

"Ant we can do this another day, it's okay", Avani said rubbing my back. "Do what?", I asked looking up at Anthony. "We would go on a date today, but it's fine", Anthony said, "I want you to be okay." It's their anniversary. "No, it's an important day and I want you to go", I said. Then I remembered. It was going to be mine and Payton's anniversary too. I started to tear up again. "Are you sure?", Anthony asked. I nodded and looked up at him. He gave me a little smile and hugged me. "I love you sis", he said kissing my forehead. I hugged Avani and they left. Before they left I hear Anthony talking to Jaden. "If anything happens, text me", Anthony said. "Yeah I will, have fun", Jaden said hugging him. After the front door closed I let the tears fall ones again. Jaden sat next to me and wrapped his arms around me. "I lied t-to h-him, Jae", I said in between sobs. "What do you mean, Ali", he said looking at me. I can't keep lying to myself and anyone. I know I promised Payton, but I can't do this. He hurt me. He broke me. He broke my heart. I can't. "Payton, h-he...", I started.

A/N

These chapters are pretty long, but I like writing them
I hope you liked it!

I had a bad day yesterday, but I'll be fine.
I hope you guys feel good today and if not, know there are good days ahead <3