Part One: My Other Half [COMPLETED]

T W E N T Y - E I G H T

F O R G I V E N E S S

ARYA SAVIER

I yelped as I felt my head bump into something hard. All I remember was being afraid of the zombies and closing my eyes preparing for the worst case scenario. To my surprise, nothing happened to me at all.

Well, except for the heavy feeling on top of me and not to mention, my back is also aching.

I squinted my eyes to assess my surroundings. I was astonished to find the dim lights disappear. Where are we? Where are the zombies?

I heard a low groan and I almost screamed in shock. Brian was on top of me and he's shuffling about.

I was so embarrassed by our position that I almost wanted to cover my face. He slowly looked up and seemed surprised to see me.

"A-Arya? W-where what?"

"I don't know, I thought the zombies were on us and then suddenly we're like this! A-and..."

"Wait! Why am I –

Brian stopped and assessed our position. He stared long enough to make me feel awkward.

"U-Uh, would you mind?!"

"Oops! Sorry!"

Brian hurriedly stood up. I was so thankful for the absence of a proper light. If not for it, he would surely see how red I am right now.

"I wonder what happened. Did we stumbled upon some secret door or what?" I uttered.

"Nah! They probably used some cheap materials in making this horror house that's why the wall easily gave way."

I gaze into the way we came in but there were no walls or whatsoever. Strange.

"Don't worry about that, at least we're pretty safe now. Those monsters gave me the creeps."

"Yeah, maybe we should look for Cristie now."

Brian nodded in agreement and we trotted onward.

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"I've been thinking..."

Brian's voice broke the silence. I glanced at him to see his expression but our surroundings was still dim. I couldn't see him clearly.

"A-about what?"

"About the things that occurred between us. About the words you said at the play."

I instantly froze at Brian's words. Ugh! I couldn't talk about this right now. But then, if I don't respond, he might think something is wrong. We finally managed to engage in a normal conversation, I don't want it to stop.

"W-What a-about that?" I cautiously replied.

I noticed that my voice croaked. I guess I couldn't help it. I'm starting to remember Jadey's angry face, her giving me a cold shoulder and Brian's...Brian's...

"I'm sorry..."

I finally managed to look at him. Brian stopped on his tracks and I felt him turn around to face me. I couldn't fathom his expression but I could sense that the atmosphere around us was getting tenser.

I couldn't talk, I couldn't respond. I had the feeling that I should just let him continue with whatever he's saying. I want him to go on.

"I know that girl was your close friend. I didn't intend for you to argue or something and not only that, I'm also sorry for the words I said to you, for what I did... and I just wanted you to know that –

"Stop"

"A-arya..."

"Stop, I don't want to talk about this again..."

Small tears were forming on my eyes. Why? Why am I even crying in the first place?

I heard Brian's footsteps drawing near and minutes later, I felt his warm hand on top of my head. He gently shook my hair.

"I promise you won't have to cry like this again. This is the last time I'll give you trouble so smile okay?"

I'm confused. Why does Brian say things like these so suddenly? I had the feeling he's saying goodbye.

"S-shut up retard!" I frowned at him.

"That's more like it! Man-girl!" Brian let out a chuckle and pinched the bridge of my nose.

"I'm a girl for crying out loud!"

"Yes... a beautiful girl at that..."

"W-What?!"

"Nothing! Let's go deaf girl!"

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After minutes of walking, we finally found a hole where some light could sip in. It seems like we were only a few steps towards the exit. We were walking slowly and I suddenly had the urge to hold Brian back.

"B-Brian..."

"Hmmm?"

"Y-you're forgiven..."

As the small light hit us, I finally saw Brian's expression. He had a sad smile on his lips but his face...

I didn't know what happened that time. My heart jerked up and I felt like the time stopped. I was conscious of the small little breathes, the tight feeling of my hand gripping Brian's arms as if I don't want to let him go.

I found myself lost on his gentle, sad eyes and it was then that I realize that I want him. I want this person in front of me and I don't want to ever let go.

"Ah! You're finally here you two! What took you so long?!" Cristie's voice broke the magic and I suddenly let go.

"Sorry, we got lost on the way," Brian went out and greeted his sister and I – I was left staring at his broad back walking away from me.

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Author's Note: What a short update. Anyway, I'm glad that I finally ended up on the intramurals part. (Took me long enough) Darn. Uhm, I just want to thank those who continue to support this stories, I really appreciate the votes and reads >_< Sorry if you feel that I abandoned this story by updating too long but hopefully you don't forget Arya and Brian.

P.S: I would be really happy to know your opinions about the story. >_<