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Chapter Five
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Jayden and Emily were sitting in a small booth in the corner sharing a chocolate milkshake when Mia came back. She looked a lot happier than she did before. "Hi Mia, you look happy," Jayden greeted.
"I don't mean to interrupt your date but I thought you'd like to be the first to know Jayden."
"First to know what?"
"Mike and I are going to give it another shot."
Jayden's face lit up. "Mia that's great! I'm glad you two could work things out."
"We still have some issues to work on but it's a working progress."
"Hey maybe the four of us could double date," Emily suggested.
"That sounds like it'd be fun," Mia agreed.
"Good luck to you two." Jayden said.
"Thanks, I'll leave you guys alone now. Emily, I'll call you later and we could plan that double date and surprise the guys,"
"Sounds like a plan,"
"Okay, I gotta get back to Mike," Mia smiled and left the two alone.
"That's great that they're able to attempt to work out their differences." Jayden said
"You know, I'd much rather have your attention focused on me rather than Mia and Mike."
Jayden looked at her and draped an arm around her shoulder holding her close. "You will always have my attention."
"I'm glad to hear it." Jayden pulled her closer kissing her.
Meanwhile at the counter, Mike was having trouble deciding what to get. "What do you suggest Mia?"
"You know, I suddenly crave a chocolate milkshake."
"Really? What brought the craving?"
"I just saw Jayden and Emily sharing one and I got thirsty for one."
"Jayden and Emily?"
"Yeah, they're sitting in the corner booth."
Mike looked in the back and saw Jayden and Emily kissing. "I'll be right back Mia, you get the shake." Mia shrugged and Mike went to the booth. He coughed loudly when he reached their table interrupting the two.
"Mike! Hey," Jayden said in a state of shock.
"Hey Jayden, can I talk to you for a minute."
"Uh…sure." He said nervously. "I'll be right back Em."
"Don't be gone too long."
Mike pulled Jayden into the other room. "Jayden, I asked you to do one simple favor."
"And I'm doing it."
"I asked you to keep her busy, not suck her face off."
"Technically you asked me to date her and I am." Jayden smiled at his next thought. "Kissing just happens to be something people do on dates."
"That's not what I meant and you know it." Mike said getting irritated.
"You asked me to do this for you because you thought I was safe, you thought I was bubble wrap well I'm not bubble wrap, I am your most dangerous friend."
"You're sounding like you actually like her."
"That's because I do Mike, a lot."
Mike groaned in frustration. "Jayden what are you doing? That wasn't part of the plan!"
"Well maybe I don't fit into your little plan. I like Emily and she likes me too."
"Is that why you didn't want me to break it off with Mia?" Mike accused.
"Yes okay? I wanted to keep Emily and that meant I had to do whatever it took to keep you and Mia together."
"So then what am I supposed to do if it doesn't work out with her again?"
Jayden rolled his eyes. "Do what you always do Mike, move on to the next girl."
"I wanted Emily to be the next girl."
Jayden crossed his arms. "For how long Mike?"
"What?"
"You're not exactly the commitment type and Emily deserves better than a guy who's going to break her heart after a week of dating."
"Jayden-"
"No Mike," He interrupted. "I don't care about your plan anymore. Look, I didn't intend on liking Emily as much as I do but it happened and I'm not giving her up. If you want to break up with Mia that's fine but you're not getting Emily."
"You really think I can't get her?" Mike laughed.
"At least not without a fight,"
"Jayden, you can't go back on this. The plan was for me to date one while you kept the other busy until I was ready for her and you're screwing it up."
"I'm screwing it up? Turn around."
Mike turned around and Mia stood there with a sad look on her face. "Mia…"
"You had your friend keep a backup girl busy until you got sick of me? You pig," Mia dumped the shake over Mike's head. "Does Emily know about this?" She asked Jayden.
"No and please don't tell her Mia," Jayden begged.
"Why shouldn't I? You've been using her,"
"No I haven't, I really care about Emily. I swear I deviated from Mike's plan on the first day."
"Sure you did." She went over to Emily. "Emily, you've been lied to."
"What do you mean Mia?"
"Mia please don't!" Jayden begged.
Mia ignored him. "Mike asked Jayden to keep you busy until he got sick of me so he could date you next."
"What?" She looked at Jayden. "Is that true?"
"Yes…" Jayden confessed. "Mike couldn't pick between the two of you so he asked me to keep you off the market until he was ready to date you but I don't wanna give you up. Emily please don't be mad."
Emily didn't say anything for several seconds. "I'm not mad," She said in a small voice.
"You're not?" Jayden, Mike and Mia all said.
Emily shook her head. "I'm too heartbroken to be mad," She got up and ran out of the restaurant in tears.
"Emily wait!" Jayden called after her.
"Looks like we both gotta find new girlfriends, huh Jayden?" Mike asked.
"I don't want another girl, I want Emily."
"You can cut out the act now Jayden," Mia said.
"It's not an act Mia. This stupid deal I made with Mike helped me get to know Emily and I really like her. Now she's crying and it's because of me. I don't wanna be the reason she cries."
"Then go after her,"
"Why? She's never going to trust me after this or even want to talk to me."
"Jayden…" Mia was at a loss for words.
"I should've never gone along with Mike's stupid plan. Kevin was right, something we didn't plan on happening happened and it blew up in our faces."
"At least you're not covered in chocolate milkshake." Mike remarked trying to lighten the mood.
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Looks like it hit the fan, what will happen next?