Chapter 16 16| Heartbreak Between Us

Jake's POV: I liked her. I liked Claire. I still couldn't believe it. I kissed her, and the fact that she kissed me back only made my hopes rise far higher than should be. Maybe I could have a chance with her. I was eager to see her today. As soon as I reached school I hopped off my bike and went to my locker. Brian and Sam were already there. I think my enthusiasm was evident because Sam raised his eyebrows at me and asked, "What happened to you, bro? Did you get laid yesterday?" I scrunched up my nose in disgust. "I am not a fuckboy like you. I don't use girls. I don't know why I'm even friends with someone like you." I said, shaking my head. "Same," Brian said. Sam chuckled and slapped my arm. His slaps are deadly, I tell you. "Ow! Don't do that." I said as rubbed my arm which he had slapped. "You two love me and you two also need to grow up! You are seventeen and still not had sex!" He gave me a disbelieving loo