#she blinked and the baby is now a little boy. she'll blink again and he'll be a teenager and then a young man... and then...

[achirding]

SatBK Week 6: Home

The feeling that I'm losing him forever And without really entering his world I'm glad whenever I can share his laughter That funny little boy

Slipping through my fingers all the time I try to capture every minute The feeling in it Slipping through my fingers all the time Do I really see what's in his mind? Each time I think I'm close to knowing He keeps on growing Slipping through my fingers all the time

Slipping through My Fingers - ABBA

[blueeyedheizer]

good enough - matt

WARNINGS: cheating

A/N: i hate this but oh well <3 also the title has nothing to do with the story 🤣

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"Come on, Jay...It's obvious you like her, just make a move already!" you laughed as Javed lowered his head, trying to hide his burning cheeks.

''I can't. I mean, I don't...I don't even know if she'll return my feelings.'' Javed mumbled, popping a chips in his mouth.

Matt let out a small laugh and his gaze met yours, a knowing smirk showing on your face.

"We can help !'' You exclaimed, throwing your arm around Matt's shoulder and leaning your head against his while wiggling your eyebrows. Javed rolled his eyes playfully and shook his head

"Don't you dare."

The three of you spent the rest of the night catching up, telling each other stories about your summer and playfully teasing Javed every time you caught him staring at Eliza. It was about 1am when you started to feel your eyelids grow heavier and started struggling to keep up with the conversation. You yawned and rested your head on Matt's shoulder before cheking your phone.

''Alright boys, I think I'm gonna head home now.''

''What? You're leaving me alone here? '' Javed exclaimed as Matt punched his shoulder playfully while taking a swing of his beer.

''Sorry Jay. Maybe ask Eliza if she wants to keep you company?'' you joked and Javed smiled, his cheeks reddening.

''See you on monday ?'' Matt said and you nodded. He opened his arms and welcomed you in for a hug, which you gladly returned. "Thanks for coming, love. I know this isn't really your scene." he spoke softly but still loud enough for you to hear through the music, placing a sweet kiss to your forehead.

"Anything for you." you winked and pecked his cheek before waving them goodbye and walking out of the kitchen.

''Seriously, Matt ?'' Javed exclaimed, his eyebrow raised.

''What?''

''Now that's a situation worth making fun of. She's your best friend and you can't even tell her that you're in love with her?" .

''It's different, Jay. She has a boyfriend. Eliza doesn't.''

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You tried to hold in a yawn as you made your way through the crowd. After looking in every room you headed upstairs, hoping to find your boyfriend quickly as exhaustion was taking over you. You walked further down the hall and opened each door; most of the rooms were occupied but Drew was nowhere to be seen. You eventually stopped in front of the second bedroom and opened it slightly, a loud gasp escaping you when you were met with two people making out. You were about to apologise for interrupting and shut the door but your eyes shot open when you realized that was actually your boyfriend on top of his ex. They were intensely kissing while his hands explored her body, neither of them bothering to acknowledge your presence.

''D-Drew?'' you croaked out. The girl cursed while trying to cover her body as she pushed your boyfriend away from her.

''Y/N, fuck, I-I can explain !'' You started walking backwards as Drew collected his clothes and walked towards you.

''Don't you fucking dare come near me!'' you yelled before storming out of the room and running down the stairs, not even caring of the few people you pushed on your way.

''Please just listen to me !'' you shook your head as your now ex-boyfriend followed you and reached for your arm, trying to get you to talk.

''Get away from me !'' you screamed as you jerked yourself away. ''I was right here ! You fucking knew I was there, but that didn't stop you !'' You said now sobbing.

''Y/N I-I'm so sorry, I didn't expect you to-''

''You didn't expect me to what ?! Catch you cheating on me with your fucking ex ?!'' you spat at him, and he flinched at your tone. ''I should've known. I should've known you weren't over her.'' you said, trying to keep your voice from shaking. Everyone in the house was now staring in shock at the both of you.

''Hey, what's going on?!'' you heard someone shout. You turned away from Drew and saw Matt standing behind you, looking confused. However he quickly understood what was going on when he took a proper look at Drew, noticing that was wearing nothing but his boxers and a shirt. You quickly walked past him, grabbing your coat on your way then opened the front door, ready to walk away. But Matt's grip on your wrist stopped you in your tracks.

''Hey, Y/N, stop. What are you doing ?''

''I'm getting out of this fucking place. Let go of me, Matt.'' You felt bad for talking to him like that, but your anger was speaking for you.

''There's no way I'm letting you drive alone like this.'' he said calmly. You felt tears well into your eyes again but you tried to blink them away, not wanting to show him more weakness.

''Let me go. I can take care of myself.''

''No, not like that." he insisted.

''Let go of her Matthew, mind your own fucking business.'' Drew spat as he harshly shoved Matt away from you and clenched his fist, nails digging on the palm of his hands. Matt sighed before chuckling, shaking his head in almost amused exasperation and pinching the bridge of his nose.

"Get out of my house."

"Y/N, baby, please let me—" before he could say anything else, Matt grabbed him by the collar.

"Get the fuck out of here, mate. Don't make me say it again."

With one last glance your way, Drew went back to the bedroom to grab his clothes before leaving, the blonde he was fucking moments earlier following closely.

"Come on, the party's over. Everyone go home." Matt eventually spoke sternly, his anger building up. Your eyes widened slightly at his statement.

"Matt what are you doing?" you asked quietly.

Some quiet whispers could be heard along with drunken complains as a little group of people started to walk out the door while others kept watching.

"Do I need to spell it out? Get out!"

As soon as everyone was out and it was just you, Matt and Javed, you burst into tears, unable to hold your emotions anymore. Javed excused himself before leaving, deciding it would be better to leave you two alone. Matt was quick to wrap his arms around your body, holding you close and beginning to stroke your hair soothingly. But you were quick to push him away and wipe your tears furiously.

"Come on, just say it."

"What?"

"Fucking say it, Matt!" you suddenly yelled as more tears streamed down your cheeks. "What are you waiting for, huh?' Where's the 'I told you so' that you so desperately want to say?!"

"Love, calm down—"

"No! don't fucking tell me to calm down Matt, just say it!" you took a step closer and started punching his chest as you sobbed and yelled at him. But he grabbed your wrists gently, causing you to stop. He lowered your hands to your side before kissing your forehead and wrapping his arms around you, whispering a soft "come here" as he pulled you into a tight hug.

Heart wrenching sobs ripped out of your throat as you held onto him tightly, scared that he'll go away too if you loosen your grip. You were mad at yourself. Mad at yourself for trusting Drew, mad for taking your anger out on Matt. And especially mad at yourself for not believing him when he warned you about Drew when you first started dating about three months ago.

Matt led you to the couch and you immediately curled up against him, hiding your face against his chest as you cried out.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." you cried. Matt ran his fingers through your hair and kissed the top of your head soothingly while his other hand had a tight grip on your body, holding you close.

"Shh. It's okay love. It's okay."

"H-He was about to fuck her, Matt. He knew I was right here." He shushed you softly, pressing kisses on top of your head as he let you cry on his shoulder for as long as you needed.

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You fell asleep pretty quickly, all of tonight's events wearing you out. You were curled up against his side, breathing softly as you clung onto him, your body now completely relaxed as Matt absentmindedly drew small patterns on your arm with his fingertips.

Matt sighed and pressed a kiss to your forehead, brushing a stray piece of hair out of your face. You let out a small sound in your sleep and shifted just slightly.

"I love you so much." he whispered, careful not to wake you up. "He never deserved you, love." He leaned his head against yours and kissed the top of your head, closing his eyes. "You deserve better than that."