This Is Me Trying

Chapter Thirteen

Betty

I woke up late and hopped out of bed, scrambling to get ready before Elizabeth got here.
"Fuck!" I shouted as I hit my head on my dresser.
"Betty? Are you okay? Can I come in?" Danielle knocked on my door.

"Come in!" I threw my shirt on and ran the brush through my hair.
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah I hit my head. I woke up late. Elizabeth should be here in five minuets." I said as I ran to the bathroom to brush my teeth.
"Oh you mean the girl who you don't have a crush on?" Danielle teased.
"Oh shut up." I laughed as I walked out of the bathroom. "How do I look?"
"You look great kid. Just remember, your door stays open."

The doorbell ring and I jumped slightly.
"Want me to get it?" She asked.

I nodded and sat down on my bed.

Danielle walked out and I heard her open the door.
"Hey Elizabeth! Betty is in her room. Right in there."
"Thanks Danielle. I love your house by the way."

A few seconds later Elizabeth walked into my bedroom.
"Hey!" She reached down and gave me a hug.
"Hi."
"So, what do you wanna do today?" She plopped down on my bed.
"We could go for a walk? Hang out here and order some food? Watch a movie?" I suggested.
"I'm down for all of that. I don't have to be home at any certain time."
"Awesome."

It was around six o'clock, and we had just finished watching a movie on my laptop in the back yard.
"God, I had so much fun today. I don't think I've laughed this long in forever." I said as I laid back on the blanket on the grass.
"Me too. I really had fun." Elizabeth laid next to me and laced her fingers in mine.
"You're really pretty Betty. You know that?" Elizabeth asked.
I blushed and buried my head in her shoulder.

"You're even cuter when you blush." She lifted my chin up and made me look at her.
"Can I kiss you?" I whispered as my eyes flickered down to her lips.
Elizabeth closed the distance and pressed a gentle kiss on my lips.

"I've been wanting to do that all day." She whispered.
"Me too."

"Bella! I have a surprise for- I'm sorry!" Stefania walked outside and went back in quickly.
"I should probably get going anyway. We have a long day ahead of us tomorrow."
Elizabeth stood up and held her hand out and I stood up.

"Thank you for coming over. I had a lot of fun."
"I did too. Thanks for having me over." She took my hand and squeezed it.
I stood on my tiptoes and gave her another quick kiss.
Elizabeth said goodbye and left as I walked back inside.

"So, how was your date?" Danielle asked with a smile.
"It was amazing." I sighed as I fell back on the couch.
"I'm sorry I interrupted. I just was excited about your surprise." Stefania said.
"It's okay. And you didn't have to get me anything."
"It's just your favorite dinner. I haven't cooked in a while, and I figured I'd teach you how to make it too."
"Thanks Stef." I smiled and gave her a hug.
"Hey! Where's my hug? I left you and Elizabeth alone all day."
I quickly walked over and gave her a hug.

"Thank you guys. For everything."

*One month later*

"Good morning beautiful." I whispered into Elizabeth's ear as I handed her a cup of coffee.
"Hey. Thanks." She didn't look up from her book she was reading.
"Hey, are you okay?" I sat next to her.
"Yep. I'm great."
"Hey, look at me. Please?"
"Betty, I can't."
"You can't look at me?"
"I can't talk to you outside of work." She mumbled.
"What, why?"

"Please, just drop it Betty." She stood up and walked away.
I felt the tears well up in my eyes and quickly walked out of the set and into my trailer before anyone saw.
I collapsed on my couch and felt the hot tears running down my face.

I woke up to someone shaking me gently.
"Betty, Betty sweetie wake up." I heard Danielle's voice.
I buried my head into the couch.

"Betty, I need you to wake up. They need you on set."
"I'm sick." I mumbled.
"What's wrong? Do you feel warm? Does your stomach hurt?" She asked worriedly.

I quickly sat up and wrapped my arms around her and started crying again.
"Betty? What's wrong sweetie?" She rubbed my back.
"S-She said she doesn't want to see me outside of work anymore." I sobbed onto her shoulder.
"What? Why? You two have been together every day this month."
"She doesn't want me anymore." I sniffled.
"She's crazy if she doesn't want to hang out with you kiddo."

"Dani, it hurts. My heart hurts."

Danielle

"I know sweetie. I know." I rubbed her back and held her close.
I pulled my phone out and text Krista that Betty was sick and I had to take her home.
"Hey, you ready to go home?" I whispered.

The door burst open and Stefania ran in breathing hard line she had just ran a mile.
"Bella! I heard you were sick, what's wrong?" She rushed over and kneeled in front of Betty.
"She-She doesn't want me." Betty sobbed.

Stefania looked up at me and I shook my head and mouthed 'later'.
"Come on bella. Let's go home."

We walked into our house, and Betty immediately went to her room and shut the door.

"What happened?" Stefania asked quietly.
"Betty told me that Elizabeth said she can't talk to her outside of work anymore." I rubbed my forehead.
"Oh poor bambina." Stefania sighed as she stared at her bedroom door.
"I know. I just wish there was something I could do." I stared up at the ceiling, not wanting the tears to fall.
"Just be there for her bambina. She's experiencing her first heart break. She's going to need you." Stefania rubbed my arms.

"She said 'Dani, my heart hurts.' Do you know how much that ripped my heart out? To hear her say that? Seeing seeing her bawl her eyes out to me ripped my heart out."
"I know Bella. I know." Stefania kissed my forehead.
"I think I'm gonna go check on her." I squeezed Stefania's hand and walked to Betty's door.

"Betty sweetie? Can I come in?" I knocked on the door.
"Yes." Betty said quietly.
I walked in and Jeff ran in behind me.

"Betty? What can I do?"
"I don't know."

I laid down on her bed and wrapped my arms around her.
"I love you Betty." I whispered as she started crying on my shoulder.
"I'm sorry I made you leave work earlier. I didn't mean to upset you." She sniffled.
"Betty it didn't upset it. I'm just worried about you. Work can wait. " I kissed the top of her head.

"Thank you for always being here Dani. I mean it."