Truth Hurts - 5SOS Fanfic
Subject: Fluff/pure fuckinā drama
Boys involved: Michael & Calum
Word Count: 1,285
Authorās note: Itās 2:13 A.M. and I felt like starting some shit. Sorry.
At some point in your life, you had completely given up on love. Maybe it was in first grade when that boy stepped on your Valentine and then tore it to shreds. Or maybe it was in sixth grade when somebody asked you out as a joke and the other students stared and laughed. Maybe it was in tenth grade after your first boyfriend broke up with you. Or maybe it was now, as you stood outside of your now ex-boyfriend's apartment, as he shut the door in your face. What were you to expect when you walked in that door? Of all things, you certainly didn't think you'd find him with that brunette from his office perched over him with her tongue in his mouth and her underwear on the floor. But then, there you were. His favorite bag of candy still in your hand, and a soda in the other. Ten minutes ago you had been at 7/11 with your friend, on your way to check on your boyfriend who claimed to have had a long day at work and, "wanted some time to chill." As you saw now, that wasn't quite the truth.
You wish you had lunged out at him the moment you saw them together. You wish that you had had the courage to say something, anything, just a single word if possible. You couldn't though, you couldn't fathom what was in front of you. So, you stood there silent until he finally opened his eyes as he unbuttoned her blouse, and he saw you. At first, it seemed as though there was a flicker of guilt in his eyes, but the sneer he let out made you realize that this wasn't something he regretted. And the spare key that used to be under the doormat that now hung from her purse made it painfully obvious that this wasn't the first time it had happened. It just seemed to be a blur after that, he took your key to his apartment out of your hand and rushed you out the door, all the while she sat there, continuously undressing. And then the door slammed - and here we are, back at the beginning. You standing in front of a shut door, and your best friend waiting in the car, thinking you're going to come back any minute with empty hands, and a happy smile.
You fumbled to shove the candy and soda back into your purse and then quietly made your way back to the car. Everything the same as when you saw it a few moments ago, yet the feeling you had was completely different. As you climbed into the car, Calum sat there smiling, "did he like it?" Rather than breaking down into tears and unleashing all of your emotions on him, you opted for a gentle nod and half-hearted smile. How could you tell him that you'd just witnessed your boyfriend cheating on you? He and Michael were friends after all - did Calum know about this? Was he just playing along with everything even though he knew Michael had been seeing that girl? Or perhaps Calum was about as aware of the situation as you were just a minute ago. Maybe he had no idea of what was going on. But until you were ready to tell him what had just happened, there was no way of knowing whether he had been in the know or not.
"Y/N, where do you feel like going for dinner?"
You spoke quietly, "I actually don't feel great, I ate some pretty questionable Hot Cheetos earlier."
Calum furrowed his brow and stared at you, "Questionable...Hot Cheetos? How were they questionable? The worst they can do is go stale."
"Oh, well you know my roommate, she has weed-infused Hot Cheetos and I completely forgot that they're edibles and just snagged a couple before I got in the car with you."
Nodding slowly he started the engine of the car, "Riiiiiiiiight, well then we should probably get you home."
The car ride was quiet, the only sound you heard during the drive was his playlist with the occasional ad in-between because he was too cheap to pay for premium Spotify. You traced your hand over your keyring again and again, strange how taking one key off of it can make it feel so much lighter. Every few minutes or so you'd sniffle or clear your throat, doing your best to hold back the inevitable tears that came with any breakup. And even though Calum noticed, he simply chalked it up to you being stoned out of your gourd.
After about twenty minutes of driving, you finally pulled up to your apartment building. Usually, you hated the crappy old thing, it was falling apart and the only reason you lived here was that the rent was cheap. Now though, the chipping tan paint that covered the exterior had never seemed so comforting. You pulled your bag over your shoulder and as you did, the bag of candy fell out onto the seat, and you were left in a three-way staring contest between you, Calum, and a bag of Skittles. Calum slowly lifted the bag and handed it back to you, he didn't say anything, he just looked back down, like he knew something had happened.
You took a deep breath in and stumbled out what you could, "I - he, there was a girl, they're...it's over between Michael and me." And in that moment you felt something change, Calum reached towards you, and he held your hand. It wasn't the same as when a friend comforts you, no, this felt different. He gently pulled you back into the car, and as you came closer, you knew what was going to happen.
It hadn't been a secret that Calum had feelings for you. The two of you had met through Michael, it was a busy night at a crowded Applebee's at midnight. You sat snuggling with Michael in a corner booth while everyone bustled around you, and Calum walked in and made his way to your table. There was banter between you two, and even though it was obvious that there was chemistry there, you chose to ignore it in favor of Michael. You were faithful to him, a concept that apparently you only cared about in that relationship. However, since that night, Calum had been your best friend. There for you when you needed it, a mediator in every fight between you and Michael, and the one person you could trust above all else. Even after he had confessed his feelings for you after a particularly bad fight with Michael that ended up with you and Calum both downing a bottle of tequila, things were still - normal.
And here it was, the moment Calum had been waiting for. Sure, it might not be the perfect scenario, but he was willing to take a shot. Your lips barely brushed against his and you felt a slight warmth that you hadn't had with Michael. But nonetheless, you pulled away and glanced at him, "Calum you're really great...but Michael and I just ended things, and by him cheating on me no less." You trailed off, "I need time."
"I understand Y/N. Take all the time you need, I know that was a bad move on my part...but in my opinion, Michael made a mistake cheating on you with that girl from his office."
You stood there stunned for a second and then slammed the car door, and as Calum called after you, you only turned around to say one thing as you were walking away, "I never told you it was the girl from his office."
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