Alan POV:
Jade was unlike any other girl he saw. She was beautiful and different in her own way. "So what coffee do you want? I'll pay." Justin said. Jade thought for a long time, "Whatever you're getting." Alan turned toward the barista, "Half hazel espresso and half hot chocolate with two cremes please." Jade was puzzled. She had never tried that combination before. Once the coffee arrived, Jade was skeptical. "Try it." Alan said with a smile. Jade hesitated, but took a sip and couldn't help but smile. Alan smiled back, I knew you would like it. Jade would never admit it, but she loved sweet things. The coffee was just the right amount of caffeine, chocolate, and crème. "Is your real name Jadelyn?" He asked. "Yeah, but people call me Jade." I respond. "Can I call you Jadelyn? It sounds more unique." He asked. I lock eyes with him only to see something I haven't seen in a while… Kindness. Jade's heart skipped a beat. She smiled, "Yeah you can."
Beck POV
Jade seemed different lately. Beck walked into the café only to find Jade laughing at something Alan said. Beck felt a pang of jealousy. "Hey Beck! Over here." Stephen said. Beck made his way over to his cousin. "Hey, is that Jade West?" Stephen said confused. "Yeah. Wait how do you know her?" Beck asked. "I don't know her that well, but she dated my best friend Dan in sixth grade. "I moved to Colorado over the summer." Stephen shrugged, "They only lasted 3 months." "Do you know why?" Beck asked intrigued. "Well Dan was a year older than Jade. He was going to go to junior high so they broke up, but they remain good friends. Stephen responded.
Beck was scrolling through Jade's phone. "Hey babe, who's Dan?" he asked her.
Oh he's an old friend. He's the one who introduced me to coffee." Jade replied while reheating her leftover Chinese food.
Beck stalked Jade all week. He was watching her every move. Jade's phone rang. "Hello?" She said. "You're invited to Kyle's birthday party. The VIP pass will be in your mail." The automated voice repeated. Jade had to admit that she missed Beck being by her side, but she got over it quick.
Jade thought back to Kyle. The relationship lasted a whopping month. But he introduced her to the arts and she had been forever grateful for him. After their breakup, it took them three months before they could be friends again.
Beck POV
"Hey Beckie." Cat Sing songed. "Hey Cat." Then Beck though of something. "Do you know who Jade's last boyfriend was?" "Oh Mikey?" Ahh I remember Mikey. He was soo nice! He loved Jadey very much. He even serenaded her when she got mad at him." Cat replied. "Why'd they break up?" Beck asked. Cat grew serious, "He cheated on her with her other best friend at the time. She forgave him though, but he ended things." Cat said. Beck was taken aback. Jade actually forgave a guy for cheating on her! What was so special about that Mike kid?
"I'm sorry. I really love you kiddo." Mike said crying. Jade sat in silence as she processed everything that had happened. "But you love her more." I replied hoping it wasn't true. All Mike did was nod which broke her heart. Jade let the tears fall and began to run. Mike chased after her. He caught up to her and embraced her. It began to rain and two idiots were still hugging. "If you forgive me, I promise to never hurt you again." Mike said. Jade stepped back. "The scary part is that I already forgave you the minute you told me. It still hurts like hell but I forgive you. If you don't want to hurt me then prove to me that she was the right choice." Jade told him while trying to manage her sobs. "Good bye Jadelyn." Mike said her actual name for the first and last time.
It's been a week and Alan and Jade have been hanging out a lot. Alan invited her to the movies and Jade reluctantly agreed. Jade wanted to go see a horror movie but all tickets ran out. Alan suggested we watch a comedy instead. At first Jade was against it but the boy pulled out his puppy dog eyes and pout to get his way. Jade surprised herself. She actually found the movie hilarious. She found herself laughing at all the stupidity. She turned around and saw Alan's laugh. Her heart skipped another beat.
Alan POV:
Just being able to watch a movie with Jade felt like a dream. Jade's laugh captivated him and he could feel his heart beating faster. Jade suggested we go to a graveyard afterward. He agreed even though he was creeped out by it. "Scared?" Jade asked as they walk across the leaves in the black night. "Terrified!" Alan responded in a high pitch voice. They stop in front of a tomb. "In loving memory of Mike Ross." "Here lies the boy I loved the most." Jade whispered. Alan remained silent not wanting to push her. "He died at the age of 14 because of cancer. He was my best friend and greatest protector. I met him the summer before eighth grade. I didn't know he was sick and we ended up dating for a year. In the beginning of summer he cheated on me with my best friend. At least that is what he made me believe so I would hate him. He ended up lying to me to protect me from finding out about his cancer. I somehow found out before the summer ended. I went to go see him." Jade paused as tears started to come.
"Hey kiddo." Mike said while smiling as if nothing's wrong. "My original plan was to never fall in love because I would bring harm to that person once they found out the truth. The moment I met you, kiddo, I knew I was a goner." "You big fat jerk! I though there wasn't anything that could hurt more than the lie you told me, but you did it. I am in so much pain right now because of you again." Jade said while tears fell. Mike held her hand, "I love you more than my life kiddo. Please be happy for my sake. And sorry for not keeping my promise." Mike said before closing his eyes.
Jade finished. Alan kneeled in front of the tomb. "Mr. Ross, thank you for loving Jadelyn and continue loving her from heaven, and I'll love Jadelyn here on Earth and make her happy. That way we both win." Alan told the tombstone. They sat on a measly tree and Jade told Alan all about her past. The boys she loved and those who loved her.