Hey guys, so here's chapter 11. thanks to randomsmileyperson, burkelyduffieldlover, harryhermioneedwardbella, oreocheesecakees and roxieharella for reviewing. I appreciate it! Enjoy this chapter.
Justin's POV:
Things had been weird lately with Alex. Like, I would call her and she either wouldn't answer or she would end the conversation before anything was even said.
From excuses as simple as homework, (which I knew Alex didn't do homework) to things more complicated, like making a magic potion to turn a dog into a catfish. That's seriously what she said.
Did it have something to do with that Jake kid? Where did he even come from? Alex had first started acting weird right when Jake was there. That couldn't have been it. I tried to deny it, but it kept gnawing in the back of mind.
I decided the only thing I could truly do to see if my suspicions were correct was to actually ask Alex. So I did. I called her phone.
Alex picked up a few seconds later.
"Um, hey Justin. I can't really talk right—" Alex started but was interrupted.
"Alex, what's going on with you lately? Is it that Jake kid?"
Alex was silent, and I hung my head and sighed.
"No, Justin! Please don't be upset. Let me explain."
"Fine."
"Look, me and you weren't even supposed to be partners. None of this should be happening. For all I know, I could've been with Jake."
I knew I shouldn't have told her about the magic to put her and me together. "Alex, listen. Maybe this wouldn't have necessarily happened. But it did happen. And I thought you liked me."
I was beginning to think I was imagining all of the moments we had.
"Of course I liked you. It's just… I might like Jake. I don't know if I do though because I've never hung out with him."
"I thought I was the only guy you liked." Justin felt like crying.
"Justin, listen. I haven't made a decision yet… I'm just confused right now. And I'm so sorry to say this but I need some space for awhile."
"You're breaking up with me?" I was shocked. Girls never broke up with me. It was always the other way around.
"No… I just need a break. I need time to think, alright?"
I couldn't even speak. I hung up the phone.
I sat down for five minutes letting it sink in. Alex broke up with me. Alex broke up with me. Alex broke up with me. And then, I broke down crying.
I just sobbed like a baby. This feeling was so new. Alex was the only girlfriend I seriously liked. This thought just caused me to sob even more.
Eventually my thoughts turned to anger. This was all the Jake kid's fault. I needed to blow off some steam.
I walked outside and got in my car. I drove around town for awhile, and finally stopped at Waverly Place. I got out and started walking around. Then I saw Jake. He was the last person I wanted to see right then. I turned around but Jake saw me.
"Hey Justin, why the glum look?" He walked up to me and I clenched my fists.
"Go away Jake. I don't want to talk to anyone right now. Especially you."
Jake smiled. "Hey, what'd I do? I'm the reason you're sad?" His voice was teasing and especially irritating to me.
"Jake, seriously. Get away from me."
"Aw, what happened? Did Alex break up with you and choose me?" Jake smirked.
What I did next, I regret. But you gotta understand what I was feeling right then. Alex had just broken up with me, possibly to date this guy, and now he was in front of me teasing me.
So I punched him in the face. Hard. My fist landed stiffly against his jaw and he fell back in surprise. He stayed on the ground for awhile and when he stood up, I got a good look at his face. It wasn't in too bad shape, but there was some blood coming from his lip.
He came up close to me. "Did you seriously just punch me in the face?"
I wasn't gonna back out now. "Yeah, what are you gonna do about it?" I probably shouldn't have said that.
He did in fact do something about it. He punched me right back. Except, not in the face. Let's just say he punched me in a place that only a guy would ever understand how much it hurts.
Naturally, I collapsed on the floor. He stood above me grinning.
"That's what you get, douche bag. You don't deserve Alex." I forced myself to stand up, despite the massive pain that was still coming strong. I punched Jake again. And of course, Alex appeared at that moment.
"What the hell is going on?" Alex screamed at us.
We both looked at Alex, and she could probably tell we were in a massive amount of pain at the moment.
"You guys are fighting? About me?" Alex looked horrified. I felt ashamed. I didn't mean to make Alex feel this way.
"Alex, I—" I started.
"No, Justin! This is ridiculous. I'm sorry I broke up with you, but you didn't have to hurt Jake. And Jake, you punched Justin too?" Jake sighed, then nodded.
"This guy doesn't deserve you Alex."
"Yeah, well at the moment, neither do you." Alex shot back. "Look you guys, I don't know who I choose yet. You gotta give me time to think without freaking killing each other, please?" Alex looked like she was going through a lot.
I nodded. "I'm so sorry Alex."
Jake nodded back. "Me too."
"Thanks you guys. Now please go home so I don't have to worry about you two fighting."
Jake and I both headed in opposite directions.
As I walked back to my car, I started thinking. I couldn't live without Alex in my life.
But, I reminded myself. If Alex doesn't choose me, I might have to.
Ooh, we'll see what happens. ;) Review please.
