Chapter Fifteen.

REINA:

            Entering into the restaurant, I slimmed out my black dress and started my search for Jonah. He offered to pick me up but I just told him that I'd meet him here. Did I really want to spend my Saturday night doing this? Not really. I just wanted him to say what he had to say so I could leave.

            His hair caught my eye in the back corner. He wanted to go to Valentino's, the place he had taken me for our first date, but I told him Buffalo Wild Wings seemed like a better option. Less romance, a little more sports. It seemed like a good place for this talk we were about to have.

            "Reina." He smiled, rising from the booth. I think he expected me to hug him but I didn't. I just sent him a small smile back and slid in beside him.

            "Thirty minutes." I reminded him. "That's all."

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JUSTIN:

            "I just don't understand why we can't watch the game at home like normal people." I spat from the couch, already in my sweats. "I don't want to go out."

            "Dude do you know how many people go to watch the game at restaurants? Tons of people. Scott thought it'd be a cool idea and let's face it, we get to watch the game on the big screen man. Not this crappy piece of shit."

            Colby tapped the small TV that we had and I had to admit, he made a good point. Seeing the game on a bigger screen would probably make it more enjoyable.

            "But that means I have to get changed." I groaned. "Ugh, fuck. Hold on. Let me just get some jeans."

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REINA:

            "So explain yourself." I said once our drinks had arrived. "What did you want to tell me?"

            I felt like I'd throw up from being in a two-foot radius of him. The way he's looking at me reminded me of how he used to and I'm not ready for it yet. This was all too much.

            "Look, Reina." He started, setting his drink back down. "When I cheated on you I was an idiot, okay? I had just started college and my friends were telling me that two timing would make it cool. That doesn't make up for what I did but I feel horrible about it. I honestly do."

            "Well that's great that you think that now Jonah but it doesn't change anything."

            "Reina I'm a different person. These past couple of months I've started going to church again, I've found God in my life. I've cleaned up. I don't party anymore and I especially don't two time. The only girl that I've been thinking about for these past couple of months is you. You've gotta believe that."

            I could tell he was being serious. He was meaning every word he was saying but does that change anything? No. The only man who will ever have my heart doesn't exactly want me at the moment and that killed me.

            "Jonah..." I said, clearing my throat from the awkwardness. "Look, I get it. I'm sure you've changed and I'm sure you're a great guy now but I've moved on and so should you."

            "With Justin?" He asked, giving me a cocky smile. "Is that who you moved on with?"

            "It doesn't matter who I moved on with. What matters is that this thing that happened between us isn't going to happen again. It's in the past and it's going to stay there."

            He looked defeated, crushed even. All he could do was clench his jaw a little when our food arrived, running his fingers through his hair before he looked at me again.

            "You and Justin aren't together." He said. "Right? Rumor has it you two split up after his psychotic break out?"

            "You don't know anything about that." I spat. "Don't talk shit about something you weren't there to witness."

            "Reina I'm sorry. But isn't it true? If you aren't with him then who is it? Who did you move on with?"

            His questions were pissing me the hell off. I wasn't dealing with it so I placed a ten down onto the table and just as I was about to slide out, he grabbed my wrist and pressed his lips against mine.

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JUSTIN:

            "You were right!" I laughed to Colby, looking around the restaurant. "This is a great place to watch the game!"

            People were everywhere in this damn place. You could hear the drunk people by the bar, the girls laughing at their tables, and you could especially hear all of the silverware moving against the plates. It smelled so good and I was ready to get some wings. I wanted to watch this game like a king.

            "See?" He said.

            "Scott where's Casey?"

            Turning around to look at him, I guess I just figured that she would be joining us like usual. It's hardly ever been just the guys. Lately it's been happening a lot more often though.

            "She had dinner at her parents." He replied. "I asked if she wanted me to go but she said it was fine to come here."

            Our waitress led us over to our table that was directly in front of the big screen and as the menu landed into my lap, I went straight to the wings section.

            "Do I want honey garlic or barbeque?" I cheesed, looking up at all of them. "The possibilities are endless."

            "Go with barbeque." Scott laughed. "Otherwise your breath will smell like shit."

            "And who the hell do I have to impress?"

            "REINA." They all said in unison, breaking out into laughter. I really didn't have Reina to impress though because she's not mine yet. I'm certainly thinking about it though.

            "Whatever." I muttered. "If the canes win I'm going to literally murder everything in my path. They beat the leafs the first time. Now it's the leafs time for revenge."

            Bringing my attention back to the game, which had just started, I was really into it until Mark hit me on the shoulder.

            "Dude!" He yelled over the loudness. "Is that Reina? With Jonah?"

            My heart stopped beating in my chest when I turned around. Sure enough, she was in a black dress next to Jonah but she didn't look happy. She was arguing with him about something and when she stood up to leave he pulled her into him and... kissed her.

            Tearing my gaze away the moment it happened, I stared into space and closed my eyes, taking a couple of deep breaths. If I go over there I will lose her because I'm going to kill him. I'm going to lose it on her before I lose it on myself.

            "You don't need her man." Mark said. "That's so shitty."

            But I did need her. I needed her more than anything and this is exactly why I didn't want to get too close again. For this reason. What if I did get too close though? Maybe she wouldn't be seeking attention from other guys if she was getting some from me. Maybe she would be going out to dinner with me instead of out to dinner with Jonah. The fucking cheating prick.

            "Dude where are you going?" Scott said, unaware of what had just happened. "Why do you look so pissed?"

            "I'm leaving." I spat. "Don't follow me. I'll find a way home."

            I felt like my heart was just stabbed. I was being such a little bitch but what I felt like doing was crying. The tears were rolling down my cheeks as soon as I left the restaurant. This is why I shouldn't have let her back in. This is what the psychologist was talking about. She does this fucked up shit and she plays mind games with me. She makes me think I'm the only guy she's thinking about and then she does this? She goes back to that asshole?

            Shoving my hands into the pocket of my jeans, I walked towards Main Street to haul over a cab.

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REINA:

            "Jonah, stop!" I said, pulling away from the kiss. "What the hell is wrong with you?"

            "Reina just listen to me!" He pleaded. "Why can't you give me another chance?"

            "Because I'm in love with Justin!" I shouted, the tears coming into my eyes all at once. "We're over but that doesn't mean I stopped caring about him Jonah. He's who I want and even though he's not with me right now that doesn't mean that there won't be a chance in the future. I'm sorry but he is who I want."

            Wiping away the tears that had stupidly fallen onto my cheeks, I left the restaurant without even saying goodbye. 

A/N:

I know, short chapter. Don't worry... They will be getting longer I promise.

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Kind of sort of thinking about my next story after I finish this one & Hidden Attraction. I was kind of thinking a Jason one? Like maybe a bad boy? yeah? :))))))

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