Sequel: For Better or Worse
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For the Best

Wanting (Confessions)

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^*Saylee’s POV*^
“Yea, he told the others that too.” Zacky said gravely, and turned, walking off down a hall, and a door slammed shut a moment later.

“I’m sorry about him, Say; he’s apparently had a bad day.” Matt said, and I nodded slowly, not wanting to let Zack’s words get to me. Matt took my shoulders, turning me towards him as he looked me in the eyes. “You know I love you.” He said, and I could see something in his eyes that I couldn’t quite describe.

“I know.” I said, mustering up a smile as I gently hugged him, careful of his ribs. He wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine. “I love you too.” I did love him. But…did he really love me? I didn’t even know Zacky, so how could I trust him? But…I couldn’t help but think of what he had said.

“You don’t believe him, do you?” Matt asked softly, pulling away from me and I just shook my head slightly.

“M-”

“She should, because all you’re going to do is hurt her.” We both looked over as Zacky came back, jacket in hand.

“Where are you going?” Matt asked as Zacky opened the door.

“Brian’s place. I don’t want to be here when you break the poor girl’s heart.” Zacky spat at Matt, and then walked out, slamming the door. Matt sighed and walked away from me, going over and sitting down on the couch slowly, and putting his head in his hands. I walked over and sat down next to him.

“He’s not telling the truth, is he?” I asked slightly cautious, and Matt looked up at me.

“If he was don’t you think I would’ve tried something with you before now? I’ve had chances, believe me. In the car driving you home I could’ve taken a detour and brought you back here. Last night I could’ve locked us in that house and no one would’ve been able to hear you scream. It would’ve been hell.” I just kept quiet. “If I only wanted sex from you, do you think I would’ve apologized for kissing you last week, felt bad about making you run away from your parents, done a strip tease for your uncle in his kitchen, sat with you in the ER for five hours while your uncle Benji screamed at your parents, and been so hesitant about getting in bed with you last night?” He had a very good point, and my caution melted away, a small smile coming to my face.

“I guess not.” I said and then something else came to mind. “But Zacky said ‘the others’.” I said, looking up at him, and he nodded slowly.

“I’ve had past…relationships that have been centered around sex but…but it’s not like that with you.” He said softly, looking over at me. “I’m with you because I love you. If I didn’t love you, you wouldn’t be here right now, and I would’ve fought back against Shannon a lot harder than I did, and probably would’ve wound up accidentally killing her to save myself. I didn’t fight back fully because I knew that if I hurt her badly, and knocked her into a coma or something, that it would’ve killed you.” His words really sunk into my head. “I care about you a lot.”

“I know you do, and I care about you too.” I didn’t want to say it, but it had to be said. “But also…Zacky’s told me something that you haven’t and it’s something about you that’s really got a hold of my mind. I love you. I really, really do, but now I’m just wondering what’s going through your head when you’re near me.” I hated the words and I hated how they made me sound like I was having trust issues with him. “I mean…I don’t want to give you what you want and then have you disappear out of my life.”

“With the information given I understand completely that but I don’t want to move that far with you yet. It’s as simple as that.” He said, and he was right. “I’m not asking you for sex, or anything, just for you to believe me when I tell you I love you.” His voice was slightly strained, and soaked in desperation. I knew he was telling the truth. Something told me that he was, though I wasn’t sure what. I placed a hand on the back of his neck and leaned up, kissing him on the lips, and I pulled away with a smile.

“I believe you.” I whispered, and a smile slowly come to his lips as well and he wrapped his arms around me, pulling me into his lap as I rested my head on his shoulder.

“I swear I’ll never force anything on you that you don’t want.” He whispered, and for just a moment I let my lust for him seep into my heart.

“What if I wanted you?” I questioned, looking at him and he shook his head.

“No. You’re not legal.” He said, raising his eyebrows slightly as I then turned around to where I was straddling his hips. I had this curiosity in my head wondering how far I could push him, or how little pressure I’d have to put on him for him to break and just attack me. I wanted to see if sex really was just all he wanted. I wanted to see if he really loved me. I wanted to see if he’d stay. I wanted him. He gave me a disapproving look, taking his hands off of me and crossing his arms over his chest.

“You’re set in your state of mind, aren’t you?” I asked and he nodded.

“Yep.” He answered, a slightly smile on his face. I had determination on my side. I leaned into his lips, pressing mine against his, but he pursed his lips, keeping them together. I pulled away from him with a sigh. “What’s gotten into you?” He asked, laughing lightly.

“I don’t know I just…I want you.” I said, that lust consuming me, and he shook his head.

“I don’t know what I’m going to do with you.” He said, smiling.

“I can name a few things.” I grinned and he rolled his eyes.

“Good Lord.” He muttered, and I smirked, rolling my hips against his, and he tensed up slightly, and I could see his fingers digging into his arms. “No.” He said and finally uncrossed his arms, placing his hands on my hips to stop me.

“You’re no fun.” I said, and kissed him on the lips, and he finally parted his lips, and let his tongue roam into my mouth. I sunk into the kiss, and his hands relaxed on my hips, and roamed up my body, and under my shirt, resting on my sides. He then pulled away from me, shaking his head.

“No, we can’t.” He said and I sighed.

“Isn’t my happiness what you want?” I asked, keeping the smirk off of my face as he ran a hand down his face.

“Please don’t play that card on me, I can’t take the feeling of thinking I’m depriving you of what you want.” He groaned, and got a saddened look on my face.

“Maybe Zacky was right…” I trailed off, and he gave a frustrated groan and smashed his lips into mine, almost taking me by surprise as he carefully switched us around to where he was on top of me, and finally he pulled away from my lips.

“Are you sure this is what you want?” He asked and I nodded.

“As long as I’m not forcing you into it.” I told him, and he smiled slightly. If he really didn’t want this to happen, then I wasn’t going to force him into it.

“Really wasn’t planning on it this early because your uncle may try to kill me, but I’m more than okay with it.” He grinned.

“He doesn’t have to know.” I told him, and he got off of me, and grabbed my hand, pulling me up, and dragging me down the hallway.

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^*Jimmy’s POV*^
So, our plans had been slightly delayed. Someone called, and Brian had gone into the kitchen to talk to them, leaving Shannon and I on the couch. I still had something on my mind that Brian had said, and I just couldn’t help but wonder about Shannon’s thought on it.

“Shannon,” I began, looking over at her, and she looked up from the floor at me.

“Yea?” She questioned.

“We just successfully escaped from the loony bin.” I told her, earning a smile.

“As soon as we get out of the state it will be successful.” She cleared up quickly, making a good point. “I’m just glad we both made it out of there alive.” She said with a sigh.

“I knew we could do it together.” I said, and she nodded.

“We do make a good team for a couple of crazies.” She said, and I couldn’t stop a chuckle form escaping my lips.

“That’s the truth. Now we can be crazy together.” I said, and she smiled.

“Yea…yea we can.” She said thoughtfully, and I thought now was a good of a time as any.

“After all, according to Brian you’re my girlfriend.” I said, looking over at her and she looked back up at me.

“That depends on some things.” She said, and I looked at her skeptically.

“What things?”

“Things.” She stated and I slowly nodded.

“Like love?” I asked and she just stayed quiet. I could tell she was fighting a smile. “Well I don’t know about your feelings towards me, but I chose you out of all of the people to take with me in that little escapade, so…” I trailed off and she scoffed.

“Oh yea, because you were so close to the guy across the hall that ate metal and toilet paper.” She said, giggling, and I nodded.

“We were bros.” I said and she rolled her eyes, looking back down at the floor as we fell silent for a moment.

“I-I do admit…I like you.” She said, and I grinned.

“I just professed my feelings for you and you ‘like’ me?” I asked and she laughed a little.

“I don’t like you-”

“Oh, great, so now you hate me.” I said, leaning back on the couch and she threw her head back. “This is what I get for the good I do in the world.” I said over-dramatically.

“I don’t like you, I…” She paused, and I leaned forward as she looked at me, taking a deep breath.

“I love you.” I said, and she nodded.

“Yea, I love you.” It took her a second, but she finally realized what I said and a grin grew on her face. “You love me?”

“I love you.” I repeated.

“I love you too.” The words sounded so true and meaningful coming from her, and I leaned in towards her lips but then-

“Okay,” Brian’s hands found their way to both of us, pulling us apart. “I get it that you two are crazy, but you guys don’t have to act that way. No fucking on the couch. I eat here.” He said and I groaned, annoyed at him.

“Don’t piss me off, bitch.” Shannon suddenly growled, and Brian quickly took his hand off of her, recoiling towards me as Shannon glared at him.

“Did she just call me a bitch?” Brian asked quietly and I nodded.

“Yea, you can be a bitch sometimes.” I added and he looked slightly hurt as he looked at me.

“Well aren’t you two just the cheeriest couple…”

“What do you want? You have been nothing but annoying since we got here.” Shannon said, looking up at him.

“I can’t drive you two all the way to Wisconsin, because I have a friend who’s currently having a heart attack on his way over here speeding at ninety miles per hour, so I booked you guys a flight, and there is no time to explain, because Zacky’s going to be here in less than thirty minutes.” Brian explained quickly. “And we have to leave now, because your flight’s in about twenty five minutes and the airport is ten minutes away.” Brian was already walking over to the door and grabbing his keys as Shannon and I stood up and followed him. “I’m going to drive like a bat out of hell to get over there and back, so don’t panic, puke, or try to murder me, or else we will be late.”

“Oh god,” I groaned, already knowing what his driving was like when he was driving ‘normally’. ‘Bat out of hell’ driving sounded like we were going on a joyride to hell. “I can already feel internal organs coming up.”
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