Mirrors on the Outside
Chapter 20
~Laura's POV~
Something's been...off with Jaime for the past few days, after we decided I would move in with Tony. I don't quite know what's going on, but I'm determined to find out. I really don't like sneaking behind Jaime's back, but he won't tell me what his problem is.
So I've decided to corner him and Tony at some point, with Vic's help, so we can talk this out. Last night, I was really upset because Jaime didn't even want to kiss me goodnight. It seems so insignificant, but it just seemed like he didn't care. He apologized this morning, said he was in a bad mood. But since I was so upset, I went and talked to Vic. I can tell this has something to do with Tony, and Mike and I still aren't incredily close, although we've gotten much better.
Right now, I'm just chilling in the kitchen with Vic and Mike, and we're all listening to our iPods, while I'm reading and they're both on the computer. A little bit ago, Jaime said he was going for a run, and Tony left shortly after without an explanation. I can't help but be apprehensive, really unsure of what's happening. I'm startled out of my book and thoughts by the door opening, revealing Jaime and Tony, together.
I raise an eyebrow at Vic and he nods, shutting his computer and stashing it before following me to the back lounge, hopefully where the other two were headed. I get to the door, and it's closed, their voices muffled. I frown in nervousness as Vic rubs soothing circles into my lower back.
"It's going to be okay, sweetheart. Do you want me to come in with you?" I shake my head no.
"I trust them, and I think this is something I need to handle on my own."
With that and an encouraging smile, Vic steps back and allows me to open the door, shutting it as soon as I step into the room. Jaime and Tony immediately stop talking and force smiles on their faces. "Hey sweetie!" Jaime calls out in a falsely happy voice, as Tony nods a greeting.
I frown. "Cut the shit. What's going on?" They both look taken aback completely.
"What do you me-"
"Don't even try, Tony. I've told you guys a lot of things about me that I don't normally share. I trust and respect you, and I expect the same in return."
"Sometimes I swear you're actually 30, like Vic. Take a seat, we do actually need to talk to you." Tony cocks an eyebrow at Jaime following the latter's words, but doesn't verbally question anything that was said.
"Jaime, you want to tell the story?" My boyfriend nods.
"Laura, a few years ago, I was dating a girl. It wasn't very serious, as I told you, you're my first exclusively serious relationship. But one night at a party, she and Tony ended up making out, and if I hadn't found them, they probably would have slept together." Tony's head hangs in shame. I motion for them to continue, and Tony picks up the story.
"I was drunk out of my mind, and so was she, but it was completely unexcusable anyway. It took a while, but as you can tell, Jaime and my friendship is okay now. He's just a bit paranoid about you moving in with me." I break out in a cross between a sigh and laughter, earning me strange looks from both men.
"Honestly, you two were scaring the crap out of me, the way you were sneaking around! And all for that. I understand your concerns, dear," I say, grabbing Jaime's hand in my own, "but first of all, I won't ever get drunk, and secondly, Tony and I are like siblings. Incest is gross and illegal."
They both breathe a deep sigh of relief. "Good." Jaime states in a vulnerable voice, wrapping me in his arms. After a few moments, Tony also comes over.
"GROUP HUG!" I shout from the middle of their strong embrace, earning a collective chuckle. "Now let's get out of here, it's our last show before the hometown and final. We don't want to disappoint anyone, now."
I plant a kiss on the top of Jaime's head and skip out of the room.
It really is okay.
Something's been...off with Jaime for the past few days, after we decided I would move in with Tony. I don't quite know what's going on, but I'm determined to find out. I really don't like sneaking behind Jaime's back, but he won't tell me what his problem is.
So I've decided to corner him and Tony at some point, with Vic's help, so we can talk this out. Last night, I was really upset because Jaime didn't even want to kiss me goodnight. It seems so insignificant, but it just seemed like he didn't care. He apologized this morning, said he was in a bad mood. But since I was so upset, I went and talked to Vic. I can tell this has something to do with Tony, and Mike and I still aren't incredily close, although we've gotten much better.
Right now, I'm just chilling in the kitchen with Vic and Mike, and we're all listening to our iPods, while I'm reading and they're both on the computer. A little bit ago, Jaime said he was going for a run, and Tony left shortly after without an explanation. I can't help but be apprehensive, really unsure of what's happening. I'm startled out of my book and thoughts by the door opening, revealing Jaime and Tony, together.
I raise an eyebrow at Vic and he nods, shutting his computer and stashing it before following me to the back lounge, hopefully where the other two were headed. I get to the door, and it's closed, their voices muffled. I frown in nervousness as Vic rubs soothing circles into my lower back.
"It's going to be okay, sweetheart. Do you want me to come in with you?" I shake my head no.
"I trust them, and I think this is something I need to handle on my own."
With that and an encouraging smile, Vic steps back and allows me to open the door, shutting it as soon as I step into the room. Jaime and Tony immediately stop talking and force smiles on their faces. "Hey sweetie!" Jaime calls out in a falsely happy voice, as Tony nods a greeting.
I frown. "Cut the shit. What's going on?" They both look taken aback completely.
"What do you me-"
"Don't even try, Tony. I've told you guys a lot of things about me that I don't normally share. I trust and respect you, and I expect the same in return."
"Sometimes I swear you're actually 30, like Vic. Take a seat, we do actually need to talk to you." Tony cocks an eyebrow at Jaime following the latter's words, but doesn't verbally question anything that was said.
"Jaime, you want to tell the story?" My boyfriend nods.
"Laura, a few years ago, I was dating a girl. It wasn't very serious, as I told you, you're my first exclusively serious relationship. But one night at a party, she and Tony ended up making out, and if I hadn't found them, they probably would have slept together." Tony's head hangs in shame. I motion for them to continue, and Tony picks up the story.
"I was drunk out of my mind, and so was she, but it was completely unexcusable anyway. It took a while, but as you can tell, Jaime and my friendship is okay now. He's just a bit paranoid about you moving in with me." I break out in a cross between a sigh and laughter, earning me strange looks from both men.
"Honestly, you two were scaring the crap out of me, the way you were sneaking around! And all for that. I understand your concerns, dear," I say, grabbing Jaime's hand in my own, "but first of all, I won't ever get drunk, and secondly, Tony and I are like siblings. Incest is gross and illegal."
They both breathe a deep sigh of relief. "Good." Jaime states in a vulnerable voice, wrapping me in his arms. After a few moments, Tony also comes over.
"GROUP HUG!" I shout from the middle of their strong embrace, earning a collective chuckle. "Now let's get out of here, it's our last show before the hometown and final. We don't want to disappoint anyone, now."
I plant a kiss on the top of Jaime's head and skip out of the room.
It really is okay.
8/18/13