You Make Me Want To

Vanessa was resting against Tyler's chest. He was rubbing his fingers up and down her arms. She was very drunk. She had partied like crazy tonight. Her feet hurt from dancing in her heels. Addie and Paisley were off dancing with some of the guys. Jamie was sitting with Tyler and Vanessa. The two were talking while Vanessa just sat there. Jamie excused himself to go grab drinks for him and Tyler and water for Vanessa. She cuddled further into Tyler.

"Ness," Tyler's voice was husky.

"Ty," She mocked.

"Why aren't we official yet?" He asked, leaning over her to see her face.

She sighed, sitting up. She turned to face him. "Because I don't know if I'm comfortable with it." She confessed.

"Is it because you're a virgin?" He whispered.

She nodded a bit. "At first, yeah, that was it. But now it's more."

Jamie had come back. He slid Tyler's drink to him and placed Vanessa's water next to her. She smiled at him, sipping it. Tyler's eyes were intently on her. He wanted to know what the problem was. She finished drinking and hiccuped. She looked at Tyler and made a face, turning back to Jamie. Jamie was confused. She pointed at Tyler and made a weird face. He grabbed her hand to regain her attention.

"If," He hesitated, looking to Jamie a bit. "That isn't the problem, what is?"

She let out a long, exasperated, sigh. Her arms flew up. "Because you dated Addie, okay?" She shook her head. "It's silly but I really believe in girl code, and I,"

"You dated Addie?" Jamie spat at Tyler.

Vanessa's mouth formed a perfect 'O'. "Oh, fuck, Jamie, please don't say anything to her." She begged, covering her mouth.

Jamie ignored her and kept his eyes on Tyler. "When?"

"When we were teenagers for a couple of years." Tyler shrugged. "It doesn't matter now."

"Yes, it does." Jamie gripped his cup with everything in him.

"Look, don't get mad." Vanessa grabbed his wrist. "Tyler cheated on her so she moved on. She's over him, I promise." She waved it off. "Just don't get mad at her." She pouted.

"I'm not gonna get mad, Vanessa. I'm just upset she didn't tell me." Jamie crossed his arms.

"She wanted to when the time was right." Vanessa smiled before she fell into Tyler's lap.

Jamie just nodded his head. He watched Addie dancing and laughing. He looked over to Tyler. Tyler was beaming down at Vanessa. She was rambling on. Jamie couldn't wrap around it. Tyler had dated Addie? His Addie was once Tyler's? He felt a chill run through him. He didn't want to think about everything they had done. He came back to reality when Addie sat next to him, colliding with his body. She smiled at him as she took a drink.

"Paisley and I were killing it." She told him, pointing to the floor. He nodded with a small smile. "What's wrong?" She frowned, grabbing his arm.

He shook his head. "I'm just tired. Go dance some more." He smiled, kissing her cheek.

"I don't wanna dance, I wanna sit with you." She bumped into him. "Stop trying to send me off."

He wrapped an arm around her. "I would never do that."

As the night went on, Jamie drank more to bare it. He couldn't stop glaring when Addie and Tyler interacted. They had dated. They dated and no one thought to tell Jamie, who was best friends with one, and seeing the other. He was hurt. He didn't understand why it was kept from him. He just kept drinking. He needed to forget about it.

Tyler helped Jamie back to his apartment building. Addie helped Vanessa. Paisley managed on her own, Val at her side. They decided it'd be fine if Jamie stayed the night. It was mostly because Tyler couldn't carry him and further down the hall, even if it was a door away. Jamie knew his way around Addie's pretty well. Tyler carried Vanessa to the room she was staying in while Addie helped Jamie to her room. He plopped on the edge of her bed.

"Jame," She spoke softly, bending down to his level. She brushed her hair behind her ears. "I'm gonna go wash my face and get ready for bed. Do you need anything?" She rested her hands on his thighs.

He shook his head. She pushed herself to her feet on his thighs. She grabbed pajamas out of her drawers. She walked to the bathroom to get ready for bed. Tyler snuck past, heading to Addie's room. Jamie was sitting on the edge of the bed. He was glaring at Tyler. Tyler took a deep breath before he walked in. Jamie shot up. His fists were balled. Tyler noticed.

"You couldn't have fucking warned me that Addie's your ex?" Jamie spat.

Tyler shushed him. "It was years ago!" He whisper-yelled. "It doesn't even matter! Addie and I are just friends now!"

"It matters to me!" Jamie argued. "Were you trying to make us 'Eskimo Brothers' is that why you introduced her to me?"

"What the hell?" Tyler threw his arms out. "I brought her over at her own party and you and her happened to live in the same building. I didn't tell her to ask you out."

"All I can fucking think about is that you got to sleep with her before I did!" Jamie growled. "Anytime I think of putting my hands on her now, I'm gonna think about how you did it first!"

"We were seventeen! It's been years, Jamie!" Tyler shook his head.

Addie could hear them talking but couldn't make out what was being said. She cocked a brow as she walked into. The guys were both standing in angry stances. She walked in and frowned a bit. She'd never seen them fight before. She walked over to Jamie, staring up at him. Her face was questioning him. He let out a long sigh, looking down and away from her glance. She looked over at Tyler for answers.

"What's going on?" She questioned, crossing her arms.

"Vanessa told Jamie that you and I dated." Tyler sighed. Addie's expression changed when she heard what Vanessa did. "It was an accident. She was wasted."

Addie took a deep breath, her face softening. "Oh." She dragged it out, nodding. "Can you go check on her? I think Jamie and I need to talk." She said to Tyler, walking over to him.

He didn't argue. He waved as he walked out the bedroom door. Addie closed it slowly. She crossed her arms as she turned back to face Jamie. He sat on the edge of her bed. His head was still down. She walked over and sat next to him. She grabbed his hand, resting her head on his shoulder. He played with her fingers with both of his hands.

"Tyler and I dated for like four and a half years, I guess." She explained.

Jamie chuckled. "Perfect."

She rolled her eyes. "He was in Plymouth for most of it, and we fought all the time." She shook her head. "He cheated on me a lot as well. I think we just stayed together because he was a smooth talker and he didn't want to lose me because I was his little piece of home. You know what it's like to be away from home, right?" He nodded. "We broke up his draft year, right before the end of the season."

"Why?" Jamie looked up at her.

"Because he was an asshole." She laughed. "He still is an asshole. But he's a good friend. He didn't not tell you because he has some master plan, he just doesn't think of it. Tyler and I are strictly friends."

"I get it. And I didn't think he was out to hurt me." He told her. "I just think we need some more time before we put a title on this, since I don't think we know each other as well as I would like to know you."

She nodded, smiling. "I'm in no rush for a title. I like what we're doing now."

"Me too." He smiled at her.

"Can we go to bed now?" She asked, letting out a long breath.

He nodded. Jamie changed out of his clothes to his boxers. Addie was already in her spot. He laid beside her, cuddling against her. She smiled, turning to face him.

Not everyone in that apartment was having a peaceful night though. Vanessa would not let Tyler in her bed. She was pissed beyond belief suddenly. He was sitting in the chair next to her bed with his head in his hands.

"Ness, please." He whined.

"I need to know you're over Addie." She spat, not looking at him.

"I am! It's been six years. We didn't even talk for two after the break up!" He cried.

She sighed. "I believe you but I'm not ready to be in a relationship with you, Tyler." She frowned at him. "Not until I know if your heart is really in it."

"What else do I have to do, Vanessa?" He exclaimed.

"Nothing. I just need time to think about it." She told him.

"Okay. I'll give you all the time I need. Just please let me come sleep." He pouted.

She scooted over. He dropped into the spot next to her. His hands wrapped around her waist and he found a comfortable spot. His head was resting on Vanessa's chest. She wrapped an arm around his head and played with his hair. Both fell asleep shortly after.

Notes

title: 'I Want Crazy' by Hunter Hayes