AN: Sorry about not updating in awhile. School's been so hectic. This might be the only update until like December. Sorry! Hope you like it.
I watched by brother stumble out the door down our run down street. A blonde met him at the corner. It's that girl from last night. Jess was her name? I watched for as long as I couldn't see them. I was distracted as Rafael ran down the hall with Chabe following close behind.
"Hey, Javi!" Jess greeted.
"Hi, Jess," Javier said, wrapping his arm around her and drawing her into a kiss. They stood at the corner making out for quite some time.
"When do I get the grand tour of Havana?" Jess asked, pulling out of the kiss. Javier smiled and took her hand as he led her all around the beautiful city. After hours of walking and kissing, Javier took Jess home.
He continued to stumble past the airport.
He stumbled inside and went to the bar. A frustrated blonde stormed in and sat next to Javier. She ordered a drink and let out a frustrated sigh.
"Are you okay?" Javier asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine," she replied.
"Katey?"
"How do you know my…"
Her eyes widened as she looked into Javier's beautiful chocolate eyes.
"Katey, its Javier."
They wrapped each other in a deep embrace.
They walked along the beach for hours catching up. Then they made plans to meet the next day for dinner. Javier walked Katey to her hotel and gave her a kiss good bye.
After he dropped her off, he walked to Jess's house. He had to let her go because he loved Katey.
Jess sat out front reading. She put down her book and stood up when she noticed Javier approaching. He told her he needed to talk to her in a serious tone that worried her.
"What is it?"
"Come here, Jess. Let's walk while I talk."
"What is it, Javier, you're worrying me."
Javier took Jess's hand as they walked onto the beach. "Remember Katey? The girl I told you about?"
"Yeah, did she die?"
"Oh jeez, Jess, no, she…"
"What?"
"She came back to Havana. I love her and I want to be with her. I'm sorry. We could be friends…"
"Take me home. I never want to see you again."
"Jess, don't be like this…"
Jess let go of Javier's hand, ran down the street, and slammed her door. Javier sighed as he wandered home. The next day, he was upset all day. Not even seeing Katey could have cheered him up. He felt so bad that he hurt Jess.
"Javi, what's the matter?" I asked.
"Nothing, Carlos, I just…" Javier started.
"I hear Katey is back. You hurt Jess when you let her go?"
"How… how did you know?"
"I've been through it a million times, little brother. It hurts the both of you, I know. I can tell you really love Katey and you'll get through it."
"Thanks."
"Here," I handed Javier a small box. "Use this well."