CHAPTER 10- Three's Company
JT POV
Kate and I had finally gotten together, worked out all the kinks in our relationship, and were blissfully happy. Except I hadn't counted on being a threesome with Craig. He was everywhere. He sat at our table at lunch, we hung out after school, we went to parties together, etc. It was driving me crazy, but I didn't want to be the controlling boyfriend type. But as soon as I saw Craig laughing with Kate by her locker, I knew something had to be done. I went right up to him and put my arm around Kate.
"Bye Craig." I said, as rudely as I could.
Kate raised her eyebrows at me, then whirled back to Craig.
"Um, I'll see you later." She said quickly.
Craig shrugged and walked off.
"Hey." She said sweetly.
She wrapped her arms around me and gave me a soft kiss. I guess she could tell I was mad at her.
"I'm glad you were having fun with your boyfriend." I said.
"JT!" she said.
"What?" I snapped.
"You're my boyfriend. I like you in a completely different way than I like Craig."
"Right. I'm the cute puppy and Craig is your dream guy." I said.
Kate laughed.
"No. YOU are my dream guy." She replied.
I rolled my eyes and looked down.
"And if you want me to prove it, come over tonight." She whispered.
She brushed past me and walked to class.
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Manny POV
I had the relationship I always wanted. Craig seemed to genuinely like me, and we were happy. So why did I keep dreaming about Jimmy? I was completely confused. Especially when I saw Jimmy staring at me in the halls in that deep soulful way of his. I was lost in dreams of Jimmy when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around to see Craig smiling sweetly at me. That's when it happened. My heart didn't beat faster when I saw him. Does that mean I'm over Craig? And if I am, will Jimmy ever look at me the same way again?
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Kate POV
I knew JT was feeling really insecure, so I needed to make it up to him. I told him to come over, but I didn't know what to do. So I dressed in a bikini. When I answered the door, JT's jaw dropped.
"Um...hi." He said shyly.
"Hey." I replied.
I smiled and pulled him inside. He sat on the couch, awkwardly and tried not to look at me. So I jumped on top of his lap. I kissed him all over his face and he warmed up, wrapping his arms around me and rubbing my back. I ran my fingers through his hair. He leaned me back on the couch and we continued to make-out. As JT was kissing my neck, I saw Craig through the window.
"Craig..."I breathed.
JT sat up and looked at me.
"I'm JT." He said slowly.
"No! Craig is here." I said.
JT glared at the door as a knock came from it.
"JT, I'm sorry. I'll just tell him to leave. I..."
JT was already rushing towards the door. I ran after him, grabbing my coat on the way. He threw open the door and ran out. JT grabbed Craig and shoved him. Craig looked at me, confused.
"JT, stop!" I screamed at him.
But it was too late. He had already punched Craig in the eye. JT stepped back, surprised at himself.
"What is your problem? I already told you you're the only guy for me. Why are you doing this?" I yelled.
"Because I can't take it! Craig's everywhere! I feel like the third wheel!" JT shouted.
"Well, you shouldn't because I love you." I said.
"Don't you mean you love Craig?" JT replied.
"What?" I asked.
"Come on, Kate. I see the way you look at him. Why else would you want him around all of the time?" JT said.
JT walked away. I felt a tear coming down my cheek. I looked over to Craig who was wincing in pain.
"Craig, I'm sorry. Come inside. I'll get you some ice." I said softly.
I went over to him. It was then I realized that you could still see me in my bikini. I wrapped myself in my jacket and put an arm around Craig's shoulder. I leaned over and put my head on his shoulder. He stroked my hair with his free hand. I leaned over and kissed his cheek. Craig tilted my head towards him and kissed me on the lips. I froze and stared at him.
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