Thread: Deceptive Guise (Ookami & Sumi)

Jared was fully aware that his words would do very little to heal the pain Chloe would be going through right now. All he needed to do was imagine how hed feel if Chloe suddenly snapped at his one day, telling him shed never liked him and he was nothing but a nuisance that buzzed around her and Trent. Jared wasnt technically Chloes brother, but his relationship with her was probably closer than what normal siblings had, and to make things worse, she was his first and only crush for well over a decade now. And like Chloe, Jared was in love with someone he knew he couldnt have, knowing that her heart well and truly already belonged to someone else. Hed spoken about Trent plenty of times with Chloe, and as much as he liked Trent as a friend, he always felt uncomfortable talking about the red head. Jealousy stirring inside him each time Chloe mentioned her brothers name, it was almost as if her entire world revolved around Trent, and Jared was nothing more than a distant star which would get a few bored glances every once in a while. Despite his jealousy though, he remained her friend, the unrelated brother hed always pretended to be. Shaking his head and trying to offer a reassuring smile. If you dont want to believe it, dont. he stated bluntly, You dont want to believe it, and Im telling you its a misunderstanding, two against one right? He was probably a bit upset and wasnt thinking before he spoke Jared offered, trying to use Chloes own story against her views. If he really hated you, he wouldnt have let you live with him Chloe. You of all people should know that hes the type of guy wholl say no to anything he doesnt like. I dont know why he left... but if he left to get away from you, he wouldnt let you live with him now. Jared paused, thinking her response to his invitation over once more, noting how she didnt seem to give any reasons for her personally not wanting to live with him. And if he really didnt want you living with him, hed have asked me to take care of you. And if he did, Id take the offer in a heartbeat Saying things he knew he shouldnt be saying, he could feel the nervousness starting to catch up with him, his jealousy towards Trent slowly getting overpowered, hed already come this far though, so it couldnt hurt to push the idea a bit more. It wasnt like he was forcing her into making a choice, as the choice was completely up to Chloe. You can live with me for the rest of your life if you want assuming you can deal with my mother. Jared smiled, trying to imagine Chloe and his mother getting along, the latter had always been a bit of a handful, and Jareds childhood had mainly been spent looking after the friendless old woman, occasionally sneaking out and spending time with Trent and Chloe, Chloe seemed to think Jared was some super patient friend, but reality was quite the opposite. Itd been Trent whod called him over when hed been sulking alone , and itd been Trent whod given him a childhood which he could look back with fondness. It was also Trent who had introduced him to the love of his life, but he couldnt quite credit Trent for the last one seeing as how Trent was the one keeping him from experiencing his long-time dream. And I wont lose my job for looking after you silly, a few of the teachers already know were childhood friends, and youve got a perfectly legitimate reason for not living at home this year. Its not like were doing something inappropriate, and if I explain whats going on, Im sure everyone would understand. Closing the distance between his hands and Chloes, Jared wrapped his hand easily around Chloes. A small smirk, much like Trents playing on his lips when he heard the last part, Jared wasnt usually a mean person, but he couldnt resist pointing out something to Chloe this time-round. And just in case youre forgetting, Ive never had a girlfriend either because of you and I dont think youre a pest. The time I spent with you and Trent was far more valuable than any girlfriend could ever give me though if youre willing to take responsibility youre welcome to fill the vacancy. He stopped. His green eyes staring at Chloe seriously, only to grin a second later, laughing quietly so that only Chloe would be able to hear him. Just kidding he lied, his own cowardice clawing at his heart as he tried to pass off the closest thing to a confession off as a joke.