It was you, all along.

I need to make my decision. (Chapter 26)

Aliya's POV 

Good lord, another storm tonight. And, I don't even know where Lia is. I felt good about the fact that Jamie was safe at Hampton's I decided to check Lia's room. Maybe she didn't go anywhere and maybe she's just being very.. very quiet in her room. As I got closer, I heard sobbing and my heart dropped. It's like, I woke up out of a coma. I've been so horrible to Lia lately, just because she doesn't like me the way I like her. I entered her room and nearly crumpled. Lia was curled up in a ball, on the floor sobbing. I rushed over and sat beside her. 

"Lia what's wrong?"

L: "I-I went to"

She inhaled and exhaled. Good, I need her to take some deep breaths.

L: "Rose royals with Josh, and he said that he never liked me, and that he was only going out to me to win a bet and that that.. I'm a bubblegum bitch"

I was fuming. Good lord why do so many guys use Lia?! She's an amazing girl, and anyone would be lucky to have her. 

"He's an idiot Lia."

L: "I just don't understand. What am I doing wrong? Why is this happening to me?"

"Lia, I don't know. I don't understand either. You're an amazing, wonderful, smart, kind, beautiful girl and anybody would be lucky to have you."

L: "Thank you, Aliya. But, after all I've been through I doubt anyone likes me anymore, and I doubt I'll ever be in a relationship. No one loves me. And, no one ever will."

I felt a spike of nervousness. I had to confess to her. Here and now, if I don't she'll probably be with someone else soon, only to have them break her heart again. I pulled her into my arms and looked down at her.

"Lia.. that's not true.. I like you. And I always will. I know you're straight, but ever since day 1, I've always admired you. You're so kind, talented, and amazing. Someone would be absolutely crazy not to like you. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me. It's okay if you don't like me back, but I don't think I can handle seeing you date someone again only to have them hurt you." 

I took a deep breath. I couldn't read Lia's expression. Was it fear? awe? anger? admiration? 

----------------------------Lia's POV----------------------------

A: "Lia.. that's not true.. I like you. And I always will. I know you're straight, but ever since day 1, I've always admired you. You're so kind, talented, and amazing. Someone would be absolutely crazy not to like you. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me. It's okay if you don't like me back, but I don't think I can handle seeing you date someone again only to have them hurt you." 

I felt my world come to a stop. What?.. I tried to wrap my mind around this. Aliya likes me, and she always has? Maybe that's why she was angry at me? I can't think about that though. I need to make my decision. Right here, right now. Do I like Aliya? Y'know what? For the one time in my life. I know exactly how I feel, and exactly what I wanna say. 

Sorry it's a tad short! xx