Two Pieces

Jordan kicked her feet onto the coffee table as she skimmed through Netflix trying to find something to watch. She had the apartment all to herself while Ariel was at work, and was enjoying the time she had alone to herself. After what happened a few months ago she hadn’t had an opportunity to get some alone time, all her friends were constantly there to help her and she appreciated it but she needed a break from them.
“Knock, knock!” Morgan’s cheerful voice echoed through the empty apartment, Jordan looked up from the TV and squealed once she saw him, but most importantly when she saw the food he had brought along.
“Shouldn’t you be at practice? The season is starting soon.” Jordan asked, she grabbed one of the chip bags from his arms and opened it grabbing a handful and stuffing her face.
“Cute,” Morgan teased as he wiped away the excess food around her mouth, “Today’s my day off so I thought I’d come and spend it with you.” He grinned; he plopped down onto the couch beside her and grabbed the controller from her.
“Great, now I have to deal with you too!” Jordan joked.
“Fine I‘ll just leave.” Morgan dropped the controller and got up from the couch.
“No, stay!” Jordan pleaded; she grabbed his hand and pulled him back down onto the couch, he sat back down and wrapped his arm around her.
“You just couldn’t resist me.” Morgan joked, he smirked at her as she rolled her eyes, she rested her head on him as they picked a movie to watch.
Jordan had fallen asleep half way through the movie; Morgan gently laid her on the couch as he got up to answer his phone. He looked back at her to make sure she was actually asleep before he answered the call.
“What’s up Jake?” Morgan answered.
“I need you to double date with me tonight.” Jake explained.
“I can’t, I’m with Jordan.” Morgan muttered the last part, Jake wasn’t too thrilled with him hanging out with his ex girlfriend or whatever Jake considered Jordan to be to him.
Jake laughed to hide his anger, “So while I’m in bed with a gorgeous blonde, you’ll be eating ice cream while my ex cries over me. Have fun.” He scoffed.
“Get over yourself Jake, she moved on just like you did.” Morgan hissed.
“She did?” He asked in disbelief.
“You’re not the only blonde blue eyed guy out there, and in my opinion, she could do better.” Morgan smirked to himself as he hung up.
"Nice one." Jordan complimented, Morgan was startled he turned around and blushed.
"I thought you were sleeping. How much of that did you hear?" He asked shyly.
"All of it," Jordan smiled, "Come here." She ordered, she held out her finger motioning for him to come towards her.
He walked over to her and bent down in front of her, she grabbed his shirt and pulled him towards her before pressing her lips against his.

Ariel tapped her foot her, the sound of her heels repeatedly hitting the floor echoed throughout her office, she sat at her computer, her hands fidgeting with the keyboard trying to get rid of her writers block.
There was a brief knock on her door before her boss Andrew opened it and walked in, he had a smile on his face which was rare to see. Ariel raised an eyebrow wondering what he was so happy about.
“You have a visitor.” Andrew spoke, seconds later Jake walked into her office, her smile dropped once she saw him.
The last time she had seen Jake was months ago and considering she had punched him almost dislocating his jaw she didn’t expect to ever see him again. At least not on purpose. She faked a smile acting professional in front of her boss.
“Jake, what are you doing here?” Ariel asked through gritted teeth, she kept her fake smile not wanting Andrew to ask any questions.
“I heard you had writer’s block, so I thought maybe an interview with me could be your big break.” He smiled sweetly, Ariel knew better than to fall for his tricks.
“She’ll do it!” Andrew answered before Ariel got the chance to.
“Sir I don’t do sports, and besides I’m completely unprepared for this.” Ariel was trying her best to decline his offer, after what happened with Jake and Jordan, Ariel found it hard to look at Jake without wanting to claw his face.
“Figure it out Blackwood.” Andrew demanded before walking out, he closed the door harshly as he left.
Jake made himself comfortable in one of her office chairs, he had a wide grin on his face and Ariel was tempted to smack it right off.
“How’ve you been Ariel?” Jake asked.
“Cut the shit Gardiner, why are you here?” She spat.
Jake threw his hands in the air defending himself, “Hey, I just wanted to see how you’re doing.” He spoke sincerely but Ariel knew it was all an act.
Ariel narrowed her eyes, “I’m fine. Now why are you really here?” She asked again more calmly this time.
“How’s Jordan?” He asked.
Ariel chuckled, “So that’s why you’re here.” She leaned back in her chair as she grinned; she knew Jake cared for Jordan even if he’d never admit it.
Jake rolled his eyes, “I’m not here because of her, I couldn’t care less about what she does. I’m here for Morgan, they’re been spending a lot of time together and I don’t like it. The season is starting soon and we need his head in the game.” He explained.
Ariel laughed again, “You’re jealous. You thought Jordan would still be laying in bed crying over you but instead she moved onto your best friend. Wow that must really kill your ego.”
Jake glared at her as he stood up, “I don’t give a shit about her.” He hissed in her face.
“The first step is denial.” Ariel grinned, she was enjoying this.
Jake kicked over his chair and stomped out of the room, he was fed up with Ariel. Ariel just smirked to herself, she grabbed her phone to call Jordan and explain what happened but was interrupted with a call coming through from Fiona.
“Fiona you’re never going to guess what happened.” Ariel answered.

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