Jina:

We had had another fight. Jaden was on a break from school but it seemed like spending more time together was not the answer. Jaden had tried giving up alcohol, he really did, but that made him testy and restless. I didn't realize how much he really had been drinking until now. His hands were jittery as if he was going through withdrawal. I put on a brave face, but I knew this was really hard for him. He must really care for me to try this hard. I can't give up on him now especially if the split will make him turn back to his dependence on drink.

What he had used to help him cope with the stress of school and life, was actually making it worse. I wish he had confided in me about all the stress he was under, but he always wanted me to believe he was strong and could do anything.

He was sitting on the floor his back resting against the couch as he stared at the floor. I sat on the couch and caressed his hair. He closed his eyes and leaned into my hand.

"I'm sorry," I whispered.

"I know I've been hard to love. I'm sorry too." He pulled my hand down and started to kiss my wrist so gently. I could feel his tears on my hand.

"Baby, don't cry. Save your tears for another day." I slid to the floor and we started to kiss.

"Only you can save me from me. My heart can take a lot but I can't take you leaving me," he confessed.

"I love you," I said.

I hugged him tight and we spent the rest of the day cuddled on the couch watching tv and eating snacks. Jaden seemed more relaxed. I realized we both needed a day of doing nothing. He was back to being the sweet guy I had fallen for. All he needed was a little reassurance that I wouldn't leave him. Too many people in his life had done that making him a very vulnerable person.

After that day that we snuggled and kissed, Jaden had become more clingy. Instead of giving me space, he suffocated me with his love. I couldn't even walk Molly alone anymore or think of talking to Yoongi.

Maybe it was for the best. As much as I'd like to think Yoongi was my savior that day, I was also a bit frightened of him. The sudden intense feelings I had for him didn't seem natural and those black wings... I couldn't forget them. I was even more enthralled with him and felt myself also going through withdrawal at not being able to see him. I longed to catch a glimpse of him from my window.

I wondered if he thought of me too, but how could I know. I smiled thinking of his words. "I like you too."

The doorbell rang and my heart jumped. Maybe Yoongi had found some excuse to see me. But it was Jaden's friends, all four of them carrying pizza and soda. I smiled at them for being so thoughtful. It was just what Jaden needed to get out of his sad slump. A bunch of friendly faces and pizza!

"We missed you at the gym today, Jaden."

"Yeah, we came to save you from Jina," his friend laughed.

Jaden smiled and continued to eat his pizza.

"Why don't we pick you up tomorrow? We need to work off this pizza," his friend said.

"Yeah, you need to give your girl a break or she's going to kick you out."

Jaden smiled but it did not reach his eyes. I felt sad as his eyes finally found mine. "I would never kick you out, babe!"

Jaden blushed at my words but I knew he liked it. How long will this last? I don't know.

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