Roommate Wanted

Chapter 15

7 Days Ago

Karlie's Point of View

We got back to the hotel room after the party. When we got in the room Shelby kicked off her heels and said she wanted to get into something more comfortable. I couldn't blame her, I hated wearing this damn dress. I took my dress off and was only in my bra and underwear when I heard Shelby struggling behind me. I turned around and saw her next to the bed, with her dress stuck around her shoulders and head.

"Uh... can you help me please" she asked.

"Haha of course! Looks like you are a little more than tipsy" I said. I walked over and helped her pull the rest of her dress over her shoulders. As I pulled it off she must have lost her footing and she stumbled back onto the bed pulling me down as well. I landed on top of her. This was the first time I have been so close to her, without much clothing, and I realized why I was so upset about Annie hitting on Shelby all night. I pushed myself up a bit to take some of my weight off of her, but stopped getting up as soon as our eyes met. I only had one thought in this moment, and that was how bad I wanted to kiss her. Our lips had met and we shared a soft, gentle kiss. I don't know who had initiated it, but I didn't care. We deepened the kiss and I pressed my body back against hers. 

Now that my mind has had a minute to process what was happening, I was overwhelmed with fear. I have actual feelings for this girl. I've never had true feelings for anyone. What do I do? How do I be with someone romantically? Am I rushing this? Is she even gay? Is she truly over her ex or am I just a rebound? All the thoughts became too much so I got up and ran to the bathroom. I stared at myself in the mirror and splashed some cold water on my face. I need a minute to collect myself before I go back out there and address what just happened.

I take a few deep breaths and then head back to the bedroom. I was prepared to talk to Shelby, but she was already passed out. She must have drank more than I realized. I turned off the lights, and laid down on the other side of the bed. I turned my back to Shelby and pulled out my phone to text Elliot.

Shelby and I got a little too drunk at Jenny's bachelorette party and may have made out a bit afterwards. I really need someone to talk to. Please text me as soon as you see this.

I waited a half hour or so, but no response from Elliot. I rolled over and looked at Shelby. She was fast asleep, but damn if she wasn't the most beautiful girl in the world. I need to figure out how exactly to convey my feelings to her. I'll think about it more tonight and surely I'll have an idea before the morning.