Our Secret Dream

Cookie's Emotional Breakdown

Chris POV

Tyler: Is she okay?

Chris: She'll be fine, I think she just needed to let it all out.

Tyler: Did you cause this?

Chris: Are you stupid, of course I didn't.

Tyler: Don't be like that Chris, it's a valid question.

Chris: Sorry, it's just a lot and she needs me right now okay.

Tyler: Should we get Bryan?

I shake my head and hold onto Sky, keeping her face hidden into my shoulder. When the door opened and Tyler walked into the room I felt her press her face deeper into my shoulder, giving me the signal that she didn't want to be seen or taken away by anyone. She was emotional and in a delicate space. As one of her best friends I had to protect her. Before I can say anything I see Bryan appear behind Tyler, he steps inside the room and stops dead in his tracks.

Bryan: Tell me what?

Tyler: Well um-m -

Before we can explain another sob breaks from Sky's lips unsuccessfully muffled by my shoulder. Bryan's head whips up and into my direction. Worry taking over as he takes a step towards us. I twist my body moving us away from him, shielding Sky. I know he is her boyfriend but that didn't matter right now unless Sky gave me the signal I was going to hide her from everyone.

Chris: Stop bro, I know she is your girlfriend and all but she really doesn't want to see anyone right now okay? And as her best friend I have to step in here.

Bryan: Fuck Off Chris, if Sky's upset then I'm going to comfort her.

Chris: Seriously B, stop.

I turn away from him again and whisper into Sky's ear 'Are you ready to switch yet?' she nodes her head and I let her go, she turns around, her eyes match mine and a part of my heart breaks for my best friend. The love she has for Quinn is that of a sister not just a best friend. She gives me a weak smile before pulling her self into Bryan's open arms.

Bryan POV.

I'm standing behind my brother watching him hold my girlfriend in his arms. She obviously upset and hurting over something and I just want to wrap her in my arms but I know Chris is right. They have this shared special code that they use when they are upset or angry. He's whispering something in her ear. I know that this whole situation is just bizarre and most boyfriends would freak out over there brother being close with their girlfriend but after earlier I trust in our relationship and I know she loves me. They are just friends, if anything we all just joke about it. I can guess he is only do this because Sky has asked anyway. Doesn't make it any easier to witness especially when she is crying but it is what it is.

The conversation stops and Chris pulls away, I watch as he releases her and she steps away from him. I keep my eyes on her, she has puffy eyes and tear stained cheeks. She looks so vulnerable and sad - I have only ever seen her like this once before and that was when she thought we'd all leave her. Just like it did that day my heart aches. I wish I could take away whatever has made her feel this way. She was fine before we left the room and then we come back after we saw Dom leave and we find her crying in my brothers arms. I open my arms for her and watch her step into them. Pressing her body against mine. I rap my arms around her before I lean down and tell her to jump, she does and I hold her against my chest, her legs wrapped around my waist.

I look over to Chris and then Tyler, they get the hint and leave the room, I walk over to the chair in the far corner and sit down with her in my lap. 'Baby, can you tell me what happened?' I ask her in a hushed voice, like I am talking to an animal that could spook at any moment. 'I'm sorry baby, it's nothing, It's silly really. Just give me a minute and we can get back to your birthday celebrations.' she forces out between sobs. I rub my hand up and down her back trying to sooth her. 'Please tell me baby.' She pulls away from my shoulder and looks down at me through her tear filled eyes.

'I just - when Dom came in and said he wanted to be with Quinn I was happy but I had to w-warn him. I c-can't see her go through another breakup B. I'm n-not sure I would b-be a-able to put her b-back t-together a-again.'

Her bottom lip trembles again and a few more tears trickle down her face. I lift up my hand and use my thumb to wipe the tears away. I lean up and press a soft gentle kiss to her lips. When I pull away she smiles weakly.

'It's okay to worried about your friends, she's your person. The one you have been able to count on forever. You did good to warn him but nothing bad is going to happen baby. Remember your not going through any of this on your own again, I will be with you and should anything go down between them then I will be standing right beside you helping to fix her and put her back together. If you need me baby then I'll be with you. I promise.'

She smiles and leans down pressing her lips against mine, her lips are soft and wet from her tears. She pulls away and just watches me for a moment before whispering 'I love you. I don't know what I did to deserve you but I'm so happy to have you.' I smile and whisper back 'I love you too baby.'