********Rivers POV****
I noticed Madisons care wasn’t at school when I arrived. Since my class started later, I took my own car. Being a bit surprised since she look gorgeous this morning, makes me wonder what happened. We talked before I left and since she had a hot date tonight, I decided to make my own plans to keep myself busy. Surprisingly enough I was shopped out but I decided why not go to the bar and maybe meet a hot guy.
I didn’t bother to head home since getting dolled up around drunk guys, really doesn’t matter what you wear but I will admit, I still looked pretty good with my ripped tight blue skinny jeans and a crop top. Madison and I have the same clothes style and though her pants don’t fit me, some of her shirts do so pretty much my clothes are hers and hers are mine . Before heading to the bar I decided to take myself out to dinner. Nothing fancy, but none of that fast food junk. That crap grosses me out. 8pm rolls around so i walked to my car after leaving the restaurant to head to the bar.
The bar is not high class but also not a dump. It has music and a few pool tables. Playing pool is entertaining since when you bend over to take a shot, the guys stare at your back side and the girls get all pissy. Ok so I go to the bar to start a little drama. It’s easy entertainment. Parked my car and noticed Jakes car is here. “Why would he take Madison to a bar for a special night?” Thinking to myself. A bit confused. “Does he have no class.” But yet, I guess they could just be playing pool and getting to know each other. Stepping into the bar, it wasn’t too busy but enough to fill a bar and the pool tables. I was scanning the room looking for Madison and Jake but then realizing, there was only Jake. A very drunk, upset looking Jake. Being the curious, nosey person I am, I walked up to him.
“Hey Jake, where’s Madison? Isn’t tonight your date night?”
“Ugh hello. Rivers, right?”
“Yes! Where is Madison?” Starting to get a bit irritated that he is avoiding the question.
“I’m not sure. Probably home.” Taking another drink from his bottle of beer and noticing a few emptied shot glasses on the bar table.
“Why wouldn’t she be home? She is suppose to be out on a date with you. What happened? What did you do?” Now I’m very worried about her. Why didn’t she call or text me about what happened? Is she alright? I was ready to leave. having no more interest at being at the bar right now, wanting to get home to my best friend to know what happened.
“Okay, thanks Jake, hope you have a good night. I’m going to go talk to Madison.” Trying to smile but knowing he did something and she didn’t tell me, only makes me upset with him and sad for her.
He grabs me hand as I turn to leave.
“No, please don’t go. I’ll explain everything that happened but help me fix this. I’m begging you.” With the saddest look in his eyes, his voice sounding like a pitiful plea for help, I sat on the bar stool, ordered a drink and listen to what he had to say. As we got talking, I realized it was 1am. The whole conversation was about Madison and his friend Austin. He explained about Autumn and how he swears he will never talk to her again or see her. A question was bothering me that I needed answers to.
“Why are you so crazy about Madison? You don’t even know her?” Sounding as sweet as I could but also very confused l.
“You know how In those fairy tale books when werewolves meet there mate, or love at first sight? It’s exactly that. When I first saw her, my heart skipped a beat. I know we were all drinking but my world stopped when I saw her. Watching her dance then dancing with her. I never dance, hell I hate dancing but with her, I couldn’t help myself. When she left and I saw her passed out in the bathroom, I couldn’t leave her there. That’s why I had Austin help me get you two a room. I wanted to so badly to lay with her and take care of her. Seeing her at school and at the mall. I wanted to impress her but of course Autumn didn’t help at all nor was I helping myself. The entire time I was helping Madison and thinking about her, I kept saying to myself, what’s wrong with me? I’m never like this. I’ve never been like this about anyone but Madison stole my heart before she even knew it. Today when I saw her crying because of me, my heart shatter. I caused this sweet angel to cry and I can’t fix it. She hates me now and I can’t blame her. I’d hate me too if I was her. I asked Austin to help me out by fixing everything but he hasn’t help any. So now I’m here drinking my thoughts away, hating myself by every beer bottle a drink and every shot I take.”
With tears starting to well up in his eyes, I knew the liquid courage has taken over. Expressing how he felt and knowing he would never do that with our alcohol. Feeling bad and a bit struck back but what he said, I told him I would help him. Seeing him smile was different. Here is this man who can have any woman in the world, buy anything he wanted and he is sitting here like a love sick puppy who lost his bone.
“Last call! Last call! Bar is closing!”
“Alright Jake, let’s go to my car and we will call Madison. Everything you told me, you will tell her. I’ll have her on speakerphone so I can help you out if you need it. But if you mess this up again, that pretty face of yours will have a nice bruise on it! Do I make myself clear!?” Trying to talk and act serious but it’s hard when this tough man is begging for help with those eyes.
“Thank you, yeah if I mess this up which I won’t, I’ll let you get a good clean punch on me” with a little chuckle in his voice and a small smile creeping across his face.
******Madison POV****
Ring! Ring! Ring!
“Hey rivs! Everything ok? It’s 2 o’clock in the morning!”
“Yeah everything is fine, I have someone who would like to talk to you.”
“Uhhh…who?”
“Hey Madison, it’s Jake. I know you hate me right now, but I swear Autumn is not my girlfriend. I was being so stupid. I used her for my own pleasure. But I’m crazy about you!”
Now I’m wide awake and very much confused. Jake and I aren’t even dating let alone we barley have talked much but he is acting like he cheated on me. Why would he give a crap on how I feel?
“Jake, are you drunk?”
“I’ve had a few drinks but I’m not completely drunk if that’s what your asking. Babe, please forgive me. I’ll do anything to make it up to you.”
“We aren’t even dating. We were going to go on one date and your acting crazy. You hurt me jake. Why should I forgive you? Why don’t you go sober up and we will talk later. Rivers, drive save, love you girl.”
“Love you too. I’ll be home soon.”
After hanging up, my mind was so confused. What has gotten into him? Now knowing he was sleeping with Autumn for his own pleasure just shows me, he will do the same to me. Seems all he does is sleep with random girls and get drunk and buy things to make himself look great. Am I seeing him all wrong? Is he not the guy I thought he was?