Broken Hearts & Empty Promises

Butterflies

Brittany-

            The next morning, I woke up to Jack staring at me. I smiled and sat up to grab my glasses. Jack pulled me back to him and kissed my head. I looked up at him, his chocolate eyes were soft. He left out a small sigh as I traced the outline of his tattoo on his chest. The two of us lie there in silence simply enjoying each other’s company. Soon we began to hear the soft, whispered voices of our friends.

            “Yeah, I watched him carry her out of the back last night. Then she went in his bunk.” I recognized the voice as Alex. “I wonder if they fucked.”

            “Leave them alone. I’m glad they’re finally not trying to kill each other.” Hannah chimed in. I heard her slap Alex upside the head. “They’re so cute together. Just think, the baby will be cute. Baby Barakat.” Shit. Jack couldn’t find out about the baby.

            “What do you mean ‘the baby’?” A few more voices came in.

“Shit. Nothing…” I heard the worry in Hannah’s voice. “Nothing.” I looked up at Jack who was playing with his phone. Maybe he was too distracted to hear what was said.

            “Jack, I’m hungry. I’m going to go get something for breakfast. You want anything?” I sat up and grabbed his hoodie at the end of his bunk.

            “Yeah, I’ll give you a hand. I love that hoodie and all but it looks way hotter on you.” He winked and pecked my cheek.

            “You’re so cute when you try and flirt.” I giggled and crawled over him and out of his bunk.

“You’re mean.” He pouted as he followed me out. Jack took my hand as we walked out to the front area of the bus. Hannah and Zack sat at the table while Rian and Alex sat at the couch. “What are you doing for breakfast?” I shrugged and looked at him.

            “What do you want?”

“I don’t know. How about I make breakfast for you? I mean the only things we have right now are toaster waffles and cookie crisp.” He wrapped his arms around my waist. “Or I could take you out for breakfast. No. I will take you out for breakfast. Go get ready.” He pecked my cheek and pushed me to the bunks. I rolled my eyes and walked to the back to pick out an outfit for the day. I rummaged through my clothes and wasn’t satisfied with anything. I grabbed Jack’s boner shirt and my black skinny jeans and went to the bathroom to change. When I came out Jack was standing in front of the door waiting.

Jack-

            As Brittany wandered off to the bunks, I could feel everyone’s eyes burning a hole in the back of my head. I turned to face them and saw the huge grin on Hannah’s face.

            “Ooh, scandalous.” Hannah winked.

“Before you guys ask, no we didn’t have sex and no we’re not a couple.” I watched their faces intently, looking for some reaction.

            “You guys woke me up again.” Alex chuckled and nudged me. I shot him a glare. “I’m kidding bro, I’m glad you two are finally working things out.

            “Me too… That’s why I don’t want to fuck it up this time. I think I finally got it right.” I sighed and scratched the back of my neck.

            “You won’t. Just keep doing what you’re doing and she’ll be yours. Now go get ready for your date.” Hannah pushed me to the bunks. Just then Brittany stepped out from the bathroom wearing black skinny jeans and my boner shirt.