Aiden's POV

I walk out of the bathroom a nervous wreck. My palms a little sweatier, my steps a little bit more unsure, and my mouth dry as I think of how I am supposed to approach the guy that I am madly in love with. Who also kissed me and was also rejected by me after the kiss.

I know you're probably confused as to why I rejected him but to be honest,

The reason is clear.

And if he hasn't figured it out by now then I can't do anything about it.

I soon leave my thoughts once I realize that he is no longer in the room.

He must have left to the party I think.

I walk over to where I left my phone and pick it up before stuffing it in my back pocket.

I will just see him at the party then.

He was already in his car when we were ready to leave so I didn't see him.

I know he was avoiding me and maybe that was a good thing but I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

The whole ride to Jake's suite I couldn't help but think about Aaron the whole way.

I might have rejected him but that doesn't mean I am not in love with him.

My thoughts constantly jumping from our amazing make-out session to the reason I pulled away.

My reason was completely valid! I remind my self

But somewhere deep down I feel as if it wasn't right.

Valid yes but

Right?

No

At least that's what I felt but I can't act upon something when I don't know if it's true so I ignore my gut and stuck with my head.

Because that always worked.

💪Aaron's POV💪

We had been here for an hour already and I was not any more comfortable with Jake and Aiden's flirting.

The moment we got here we were greeted by all the people we hung out with before, some of their new friends they made just so they could invite them as well, and food.

Lots of it

I was not angry about the last fact because I was practically staring and I really wanted something to eat.

And I was not the only one from our group because soon every single one of us had a plate piled high with delicious food and we were stuffing our faces not even caring that most of us were planning on flirting later because no matter what.

Food will always be the most important.

Then when we were done we were soon socializing with everyone just talking mostly but Aiden and Jake had other ideas.

Constantly during the last hour Jake would scoot a little closer to Aiden whispering in his ear while Aiden laughed blushed or even smirked.

SMIRKED!!

And not just a regular smirk, but one that showed everyone just how sexy you were and trust me.

He is definitely sexy.

They would touch each other's arms, run their fingers through each other's hair, and just hold hands as if they were dating and I couldn't help but crush the cup in my hands.

Seventeen times.

Why I continue to pick up another cup every single time continues to baffle me but I can't dwell on it long enough because soon they are flirting again and soon I am walking back to the table to get another cup.

Make that Eighteen times.

After another three hours of talking Jake whispers something to Aiden then gets up and walks away.

I would of sighed in relief since I wouldn't have to continued to break solo cups like they were bubble wrap and drench my shirt in whatever liquid I had tried to distract my self with.

Cause Mountain Dew is so interesting.

But I was soon robbed of my temporary comfort when Aiden quickly got up to follow him down the small doorway that leads to one of the rooms.

WELL FUCKING HELL!!

I sat down for twenty seconds hoping that was enough time to convince everyone that I was not following them when I shot up from the seat and swiftly but quietly to see what was going on.

Once I was behind the door I pressed my ear to it already hearing their voices from where I was standing but wanting to be closer anyway.

"Look," Jake started sounding as if he was standing in the direction of the door. "I don't know what it is about you but I like it. I WANT it. And I want you to give it a chance. Didn't you feel it every time we touched? Every time we got close together? Just give me- US a chance. Go out with me Aiden."

My hands were clenched tightly as I fought the urge to go in there and punch him for touching what is mine.

But he wasn't.

He wasn't mine so all I could do at that moment was a struggle not to barge in there and kill the guy, and hope he didn't say yes.

"Yes."

My eyes bulged as my face paled.

"What?" Jake asked sounding as if in disbelief but also the happiness dripping from his tongue making me feel sick.

"Yes, I do feel it when we touch. I do feel the butterflies and tingles whenever we touch. I do want to know where we could go . . . but I am not talking about you, Jake."

My breath stopped for second and I swear you could hear the disappointment and possibly heartbreak screaming in all of our ears.

"The person I feel these feelings for is not you. And I am sorry for making you feel like they were."

I hear a pause and then a wave of invisible emotions just hits me as if you can physically hear Jake's heartbreaking.

I hear whispered "fuck" before one of them lets out a long tired sigh.

"You know I really like you." Jake says sounding a little defeated.

"Yeah."

"And I thought you really like me."

"I'm sorry I led you on." Aiden said. "That was a real dick move of me."

Aiden slightly chuckled at what he said but Jake kept silent.

"Why can't it be me?" Jake asked making me tense again.

I was a pretty level-headed dude but I could only take listening to this conversation for so long and I couldn't leave either knowing that Jake could still do something.

"I don't feel that way about you, Jake," Aiden said, sounding like he was talking to a small child.

"Why can't you?" Jake asked, now sounding desperate.

BECAUSE HE'S SUPPOSED TO BE WITH ME!! I screamed in my head.

I was now clenching my fist, not wanting to punch the door and make my presence known.

"Jak-"

"NO!" Jake shouted startling me. "HAVE FEELINGS FOR ME!!"

"Jake, what are you-" Aiden started but was cut off.

I could hear Aiden's muffled noises of complaint and soon I figured out why there were muffles in the first place.

I took a step back and knocked on the door as if I was calm but I was anything but that.

He was putting his hands on what's mine and if I didn't have so much control I would of beat the shit out of him for doing so but I had a feeling Aiden wouldn't like that.

Jake opened the door and looked at me as if nothing was wrong but I could clearly see that he was annoyed with me.

"Hi Aaron, what seems to be the problem?" He bit out.

"I was wondering what was taking you guys so long?" I asked politely, masking my rage.

"Nothing really we will be out in a moment." He said.

I put my hand out quickly pushing the door back open.

"Sorry, I actually have to talk to Aiden," I tell him.

By now Jake looks extremely pissed off but he has no idea what I would be doing to him if I wasn't so calm.

On the outside.

"Alright!" He half yells before pushing Aiden out of the door.

Aiden timidly walks out of the room looking quite shaken up.

His belt is unbuckled, his shirt is wrinkled and his lips look swollen.

I clench my fists so hard my knuckles turn white as I realize the obvious fact.

If I wasn't here.

He might have gotten raped.

Aiden then looks up at me and I immediately see the fear swimming in his eyes as he looks up at me.

"What did you want to talk to me about?" He asks shakily almost in a whisper.

I quickly grab his hand and drag him towards the front door.

"Aaron, what are you doing?" He asks still sounding shaken up.

"Aaron, what happened?" Meaghan asks once we pass them.

I just ignore everyone and soon get him outside.

"Seriously Aaron, What are you doing?!" Aiden asks me once I get him in the car.

"We'll talk once we get back to our room," I tell him quickly.

He keeps quiet and I soon see him let out a long sigh.

"Thank you." He whispers.

"You're welcome."

Aiden sits down on the bed slowly, obviously nervous about what I am about to ask.

"What happened?" I asked him quickly.

He shoots his head up a little surprised.

"Nothing." He answers quietly.

"Don't lie to me Aiden," I tell him firmly.

He keeps his head down for a minute before answering.

"I made a mistake."

I furrow my eyebrows in confusion.

"What do you me-"

"He thought I had feelings for him 'cause I led him on and I thought he would accept my apology but he obviously wanted something in return."

"That doesn't mean he can take it by force!" I say raising my voice.

"It's fine."

"No, it's not!"

He raises his head to look at me and widens them at what he sees.

Aiden's POV

I made a big mistake this time.

I knew flirting with Jake was a bad idea and the fact that I was doing it even though I wouldn't accept Aaron made no sense!

But I did it anyway.

I could have gotten attacked.

I was going to get hurt.

That scared me and I know Jake was at fault but I can't help feeling that I was to blame.

So when Aaron got angry I told him it was fine.

But when I looked up,

I saw in his eyes something I never thought I would see from him.

Pure rage.

He wasn't angry.

He was pissed.

Murderous.

But he also looked incredibly jealous and I couldn't help but blow up in a blush at the thought that it was because of me.

He was feeling these things because of me.

"Aiden?" He asked slightly confused. "Why are you blushing?"

"B-because you're l-looking at me like that," I told him and we both started blushing even more.

He scratched the back of his neck awkwardly before answering.

"Aiden, I don't think you realize the effect you have on people."

I looked into his eyes shocked again.

"Go out with me." He said suddenly.

"W-what?"

"I want to be with you." He said walking up to me and going down on one knee. "Go out with me."

I sat there looking at him gaping.

"No."

I sat up quickly and went to my suitcase, grabbing my clothes quickly before walking to the bathroom--ignoring Aaron's shocked frame.