Chapter 4: Life is like a box of chocolates

Jasper
We arrived at her house. It was a modest 1 story house with a driveway and chimney. The roof was brown

As she pulled me inside, I got a glimpse of the living room, a TV with numerous amounts of video games, and kitchen before she pulled me towards a hallway with a door on either side and a door at the end of it.

She dragged me towards the left door. When we entered, I examined the room before me. It was grey with a queen sized bed that was navy blue and a brown carpeted floor. There was a dresser and a wardrobe on the opposite wall of the bed and a door, which I'm assuming is to the bathroom, beside it.

Before I could question her of who this room use to belong to, she plopped me down on the bed and headed for the doorway "I'm gonna get you some painkillers, advil and cloth for the nose"

So I sat there like a paralysed patient, just staring at the ceiling, the bright light almost blinding me.

Before long, she returned with a glass of water, two white pills and a wet towel. She sat down beside me and put the things down. "You feeling better?" She asks as she picked up the towel.

I sat up and sighed as she dabbed the cloth on my nose, flinching when she pressed too hard. "I've been worse. But damn, who taught you people how to punch?"

She smiles "Each other." She continues cleaning my nose as we sat in silence. My eyes dart around the room, and finally lands on the dresser. Before I could properly ask her, she cut me off with a deep sigh "Hey, I'm sorry about Liam. He's usually not that violent."

"Yeah I can tell he's a decent guy." I smile understandingly.

She putd down the towel "Can you take it from here?"

I nod.

"Ok. Im gonna go wash up. There are some clothes in the wardrobe one of them is bound to fit you. And there are towels in the dresser, I'm pretty sure there are combs in there too."

"Thanks, Scar"

She nods and walks to the door "Feel better, Jaz" she says before leaving and closing the door with a small click behind her.

I took the medicine and showered after she left. I was debating whether I wanted to wear the clothes in the wardrobe or just keep the clothes I was wearing. I decided to see what was in the closet and found a lot of t-shirts basketball, sweatpants and sweatshirts.

I settled for navy blue sweatpants and a grey sweatshirt with the words "New Boston University" inscribed in big bold letters.

I came out of the room to the smell of onions and chicken. Stepping into the kitchen I see Scarlet in an oversized blue shirt that fell off her left shoulder with the words "Fries before guys", showing off her sports bra and a pair of black basketball shorts, that shows off her long tanned legs with her long brown hair up in a messy bun. You could tell she was comfortable, maybe a bit too comfortable.

I cleared my throat and she looked up and smiled at me. "Ah, so you're wearing Sebastian's and Aaron's clothes. Those two don't mix so you're gonna piss them off if they find out"

"Should I change?"

She laughs "No. As long as I don't say anything and you keep your pretty mouth shut. Mostly nothing bad will come to you" she continues cutting and acting like I wasn't in the room.

I headed for the doorway that led to the living room, only to take a peak of it before Scarlet stopped me by clearing her throat.

I turned slowly to see her still chopping "What?"

"Well you seem better so I'm gonna need your help. I can't make both our dinners all by myself. Grab the eggs from the fridge." She commands.

I obliged and helped her prepare the food. Everytime I tried to make conversation with her the whole time we're cooking, she shuts me up with a cracker. Before I could ask where she got said cracker, she shuts me up with another cracker. And the cycle continues for a while before I gave up.

Soon dinner was prepared. I put the two plates of spaghetti on the fold up table in front of the TV. She told me to pick a movie to watch while she returned to the kitchen to get drinks.

I kneeled to the space that kept the CD's, scanning my eyes over the different fonts and genres before finally settling on Forest Gump.

As I sit back down and let the movie play, Scarlet sits next to me with the drinks and gave a small gasp followed by a soft "yass" when she sees the TV. I look at her questioningly and raise an eyebrow "You like Forest Gump?"

She cheers approvingly "Yes! I love Tom Hanks!"

I laugh at her enthusiasm as the movie starts. We watch the movie in comfortable silence, her occasionally quoting the movie.

I was barely paying attention to the movie though. I was mostly looking at her. I've been with tons of girls, they all wanted me and then they wanted to keep me. I couldn't let them do that. So I had no choice but to break their hearts. Some understood, some cried and begged and mostly they hated me after it. They cursed, cheated, tried to make me jealous but I wouldn't budge.

But Scarlet was different. She made no move with me. From the moment she met me she acted like I was one of her guy friends.

Love is just an emotion I didn't feel. I couldn't say I felt that with Scarlet since I've never experienced it before. Or maybe I have experienced it but forgot how it felt because I haven't felt it in so long.

Scarlet was happy. That made me happy. It makes me happier knowing that the reason she's happy is because of me, or maybe it's because Tom Hanks is saying life is like a box of chocolates. Either way, she's happy.

Soon the movie ended and the room was filled with silence. I look at her to find she's sleeping soundly, her breathing slow and even as her chest rises and falls accordingly.

I sighed and got up, walking halfway towards my room before stopping and looking back at her sleeping figure. I was deciding wether I should leave her there or not. I am a guess in her home, and it'd be weird to let her sleep on the couch when its her house.

And that's how I ended up carrying her to her room and dumped her on her bed. Well not really dumped. More like let go too early. Surprisingly, she didn't wake. She did stir, but that lasted only a few seconds because she was pulling her blankets over herself and then continued sleeping like nothing happened.

I laughed lightly at her figure, snoring softly with a little snort as she adjusted and went back to sleep.

I sighed and left her room, closing the door with a small click behind me. I was just about to head to my room when the door bell rang, the sound reverberating through the small house like an echo.

Aggravated, I stomped towards the door slumping my shoulders and groaning.

Who the hell comes to someone else's house at 1 in the morning?

Begrudgingly I opened the door and was taken aback by who I found on the other side. He was as surprised as I was.

Standing there, in just a plain black hoodie and blue jeans was Liam, in all his glory. His look of confusion was quickly replaced of a look of utter anger.

"What are you doing here?" He barks.

I cross my arms "I could ask you the same thing" I stated, raising an eyebrow.

He laughs. There's no humour in it, more like a laugh that says Can you believe this guy?

He looks at me with the same murderous look he gave me at the lake. "Well excuse me, your highness! But a guy opening a door to a house he doesn't live in is a red flag for most people. Especially if that house belongs to Scarlet and a guy who just moved into town literally yesterday opened the door!" He's in my face now.

His red complexion just inches away. My face showed no emotions. Nothing but indifference. I sighed. "Look man, I know you like her. You have that look in your eyes. And from what she told me, you guys have been fooling around for quite some time now. Talk to her. Take your anger out on her. If you really like her, you're not gonna get on her good side if you beat me up again." I stated calmly.

He looked like he as about to say something but instead closed his eyes and breathed in. When he opened them again he was more calm. I wanted to tell him to leave but before I could he was pushing his way into the house, a look of determination riddling his face.

I looked at him alarmingly as he reached Scarlets bedroom door. "I didn't mean now! And she's asleep"

He shook his head and put his index finger to his lips, asking me to shut up. I stood there quietly as he lightly knocks on the door, an odd pattern and he rests his forehead against the door while his other hand presses against it.

His knock was shortly followed by a similar one but a bit longer. He smiles contently when he listened to the sound. A small click sounded and she opens the door, leaning on the frame looking anywhere but his eyes.

"Let's hear it" she said finally.

He smiles and got down on one knee while taking her small hand in both his. "Scarlet Anastasia Andrews, I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything I've done to you. How I kissed you at the party. How I took advantage of you at a vulnerable moment. How I killed your pet fish when you were eight. How I got jealous everytime you were with another guy. But ultimately Im sorry for being a crappy friend. I was barely there for you when you needed me most and I'm sorry. Im so sorry.... I..... " his voice caught in his throat. He was crying. Eyes puffy, face wet, nose red.

She look at him with as much emotional pain you could have. She made him stand up and hugged him. Her own tears spilling down her face and onto his shoulders.

He pulled away from her and put his for head against hers.

"I forgive you you pillowcase" she says. Her voice barely audible but its there.

"I... " he sucks in a deep breath and looks at her in the eyes. Soft brown eyes meeting dark green ones. "I'm in love with you, Scarlet"

My eyebrows shot up in surprise as hers does as well. He caresses her cheek and wipes a fresh tear that fell from her eyes. "I have been in love with you since the day I met you" He continues. "Who can blame me for falling for you when you're the definition of perfect. And I know I don't stand a chance and I don't even deserve a chance with you. It's okay if you just wanna stay friends, I totally understand if you wanna keep your distan-"

Then she cuts him off by kissing him. On the lips. Full of fury and passion. I accidentally sneezed. Good timing. They pull apart and look at me awkwardly wiping my nose.

"Uh. Im just gonna" I said pointing towards the door. I gave a nervous cough and ever so slowly walked backwards towards the door without another word.

Maybe I could go for a walk. Im kind of in the mood for chips. I aimed for my phone in my pocket and suddenly realized I left it in the house along with my wallet.

"Fuck!" I shouted. I turned around and opened the door slowly. I step inside to see them with his arm pressed against the door and hers curled around his neck. His other hand around her waist. They were probably making out. I probably ruined the moment.

I flushed when they noticed me but instead played it as cool as I could get. "Ew can you guys not make out in this public area?"

She laughs and they blush slightly. Without another word she pulls him inside her room and I involuntarily gag at the sight.

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Im ending this chapter short cause I'm very busy with school and studying. My grandparents are visiting this weekend so my parents are hell bent on making the house spotless. Next chapter will make you view everything from Scarlets perspective.

Thx for understanding.