(Sam's POV) Today marks mine and Cat's one month anniversary. We started dating shortly after I moved in with her and her "Nona" as Cat calls her. Something just seemed to click between us almost instantly. That day that I saved her from dying in that garbage truck was the best day of my life, and quite honestly the scariest. But, today is going to be great. I have everything planned out and I know Cat's going to love it.
"Sam, where are we going?" Cat asked as I dragged her out of the apartment.
"Will you stop asking questions, and just follow me?"
"Okay." Cat sounded upset. However, I know for fact that this is going to make up for it.
We hopped on my motorcycle and headed for Bots. I rented out the entire restaurant so Cat and I could have a romantic anniversary dinner. I know it doesn't sound like the most romantic thing ever, especially in a restaurant with robot waiters. But, it's the closet place I could find; next to Inside out burger, and that is not even an option.
As we pulled in to the parking lot Cat hit me with a barrage of questions.
"Why are we at Bots?"
"You're going to find out in a second."
"Okay, but it looks like all of the lights are off. Are they closed? I'm confused why are we here if they're closed? Wait. What time is it? What time are they open until?"
"Cat, please! Just…follow me. It's a surprise."
"Ooh, I love surprises!"
"Good. Because I-"
"Wait…It's not like my brothers surprises is it? Because those aren't fun."
"Why? What are your brothers surprises?"
"He yells "quack quack!" and then throws things at my head! Sometimes it really hurts." Cat rubbed her head as if she was recalling some painful memory.
"Damn, does everybody in your family have issues?" I asked
"What's that supposed to mean?!"
"Nothing I just…ugh c'mon let's go see your surprise."
"Yay!"
We walked in to the restaurant and everything was exactly as I had planned. There was a little section of the restaurant lit by candles. The lights had been dimmed down, and there was a bouquet of flowers on the center of the table. Cat gasped and started crying.
"I'm going to assume those are tears of joy?" I asked. My heart nearly broke when cat shook her head.
"Baby, tell me what's wrong. Why are you upset?"
"I think it would be better if we just left. I'm sorry." Cat said. I was mad that I had apparently gone through all of this trouble for nothing. But, I can't focus on that right now. Cat's upset, and I need to find out why.
We got back on my motorcycle and headed for home. When we got back Cat lied down on the couch and proceeded to cry even harder. This must be really bad. I really hope I didn't do anything to cause this. I don't think I could live with myself knowing that I made Cat this upset.
"Cat, do you want to tell me what's wrong now?"
"You don't want to know. Trust me you don't." Cat said. This got me a little angry. Why wouldn't I want to know what the cause of my girlfriend's misery is?
"That's ridiculous. C'mon tell me. I'm here for you. I want to help."
She just spoke one word, well…one name rather.
"Jade." She said.
"Who's Jade?" I asked
"My ex-girlfriend." She said.
"Okay…what about her?"
"The flowers that were on the table… those are the same type of flowers Jade bought for me on our first date." Oh shit…now I feel like I'm to blame.
"Cat, I am so sorry. I had no idea that-"
"No it's okay. You did nothing wrong…it's me." She said the last part in a whisper. But, I heard it. I was momentarily confused until a sudden realization hit me. She couldn't still- no that's impossible. Isn't it?
"Cat, I need you to be completely honest with me. Okay?"
"Okay."
"Okay. This…"
"Jade." Cat said
"This Jade person. Do you still have feelings for her? Please Cat just be honest with me."
"…Yes."
That was what I didn't want to hear.
"Oh my fucking god! Are you serious?!" I was freaking out.
"Well I can't help who I do, and do not have feelings for!"
"Yes! Yes you can! You have feelings for me, I'm your girlfriend remember?! You have feelings for me…right?"
Cat paused. "I'm a little confused now. Remembering mine and Jade's first date kind of brought back some old feelings, and now I'm starting to regret what I did."
"What did you do?" As pissed off as I was I wanted to get more information on this subject.
"I hurt her, six months after we started dating. She promised me that we would be together forever. And we would have been if I didn't screw everything up."
"So what? You wish that you were still with her?"
"Well…"
"Oh my god." I said
"I just want to go to bed." Cat said.
"You…you want to go to bed?!" Now I was pissed.
"Fine, Cat. Go to bed. We can discuss the crumbling stability of our relationship over coffee in the morning! Sound good?"
"Jade loved coffee." Cat said quietly with a hint of a smile on her face.
"You know what Cat…if Jade is so important to you; why don't you just go back to her? Okay? In the mean time, I'll be packing my things, and leaving. While I'm gone you can decide who you'd rather be with. Or if you want to make it easier on the both of us, you can decide now."
"How is anything I say going to make this easier, when you're making it so difficult?!" Cat screamed at me. She didn't yell, she didn't raise her voice. She fucking screamed.
"It's not that difficult. It's either me or her. Who's it going to be?"
"Her! Alright?! I choose her!"
I started crying.
"Goodbye Cat. I hope you two are happy together." And with that I walked out of the apartment without even packing anything.
As I closed the door I heard Cat say.
"What have I done?"
(Cat's POV)I was so upset, and I needed someone to talk to. It was late at night, but there was always one person who would answer my calls no matter what time it was. Although I'm not so sure things would be the same now. I picked up my phone and dialed the number without a moment's hesitation.
"Hello?" I hear a groggy voice say on the other end of the line.
"Jade." I said.
"Cat?" She asked.
"Yeah."
Jade breathed a sigh of relief.
"I'm so glad you called. I've wanted to talk to you for weeks now. How are you?"
"Jade, I need you to come over. I'm at my Nona's."
"I'll be there in ten minutes."
"Okay. Thanks Jade."
"No problem."
Despite my best efforts I couldn't help myself. Hearing Jade's voice brought back some old feelings.
"Jade."
"Yeah?"
"Will you stay on the phone with me until you get here?"
"Of course I will."
"Thanks."
The rest of the phone call was silent, but just knowing Jade would be here soon made it irrelevant. Oh yeah. I said irrelevant. Cat Valentine isn't as air-headed as everybody thinks.
Jade pulled me out of my thoughts when she spoke.
"I'm here." I looked up and Jade was standing in the door way. It almost didn't seem real. She looked as beautiful as ever.
I ran up to her and gave her a hug.
"I'm so glad you're here I need to talk to you about something. Here, sit down."
We sat on the couch and I proceeded to tell her about me dating Sam, and the argument we had; which led us to where we are now.
"You still have feelings for me? I…I don't know what to say."
"You don't have to say anything if you don't want to. Just know that I still…love you." I was being honest when I said that.
"Kitten…" Ooh she used her nickname for me! Yay!
"This is why I've been trying to get a hold of you. I wanted to talk about us. And, you weren't returning any of my calls…I was afraid you had forgotten about us. I mean, I was glad in a way that you might have found someone who made you happy, and all. But, it doesn't sound like that's the case. Am I right?"
"Well…she did make me happy…until tonight. Tonight she just made me so angry, and then she just walked right out the door, and she said…"
"What did she say Cat?"
"She said I hope you two are happy together."
"Well. It's completely your decision to make. If you choose me, great. I would love nothing more. But, if you still choose her, I understand, because I just want you to be happy."
I had already made my decision hours ago.
"I'm sorry but…I can't help it. I still love you Jade. I want to be with you."
Jade kissed me, and said.
"I love you too Cat. And, I know we're going to make this work. If you want you can stay the night at my place. You have to be tired by now."
"What time is it?" I asked.
"It is…Eleven o'clock. So what do you say? It'll be just like old times."
"Sure. I'd love to. Just let me pack a few things."
"Okay. I'll wait right here."
I smiled and went to go pack. This was great. Jade and I are back together, and I get to spend the night at her house. I was mostly finished with packing when I heard yelling out in the living room. I peeked around the corner and to my surprise saw Sam, and Jade arguing back and forth. This is not good. Wait…Oh my god, Sam's going to hit Jade!