My Brother's Bestfriend

Chapter 6

The next day

I woke up and did my daily school routine. It didn't really hit me until Damian and I got to the school that today was the day Chris and I start "dating." Just my luck, today he had parked his car next to my brothers parking spot. He was leaning against the hood of the car with his hands in his pockets. I'm guessing he was waiting for me. He straightened out once my brothers' car was in sight, Chris grinned. My brother rolled his eyes. Before I could even get out of the car, my brother grabbed my hand, gesturing me to look at him.

I looked at him, his eyes were full of nothing but sorrow and despair.

"What's up?" I asked him.

Even though he told me not to get him involved he would get involved on his own anyways. He protects me like he protects his PlayStation.

"Please Paige, please don't get hurt."

I shook my head.

"I won't. I swear." I promised him.

I was lying. I didn't know if I was going to get hurt or not. I wasn't even sure if I could keep up with this game. I was going to try my hardest though, this is for my brother. I leaned over and gave him a side hug. I emerged from his car as he did the same. Before I could go over to Chris, my brother was already there.

I would've thought he would say something to him but no words were spoken. All they did was bro hug then Damian went back to his car, waiting for his friends I suppose. I took in a deep breath and walked over to him. He pulled me toward him and brought me into a very tight hug. I got my backpack from the floor and put the straps on both shoulders. He did the same. Then he intertwined our fingers together as we walked into the school.

 I was gasping for air. I didn't know what the people inside would say or do. I mean, people outside are already looking and talking among themselves. My breathing got heavier and my knees got fragile. He opened one of the two double doors and let go of my hand so I could go in. When we both got in he took my hand again and walked over to where Abigail was. He grabbed my waist and pulled me closely to him, not letting me go. His arm was still on my waist when we found Abigail. She almost spilled her Gatorade when she saw us.

"Wow." she said.

I could tell she was speechless. I shook my head with a straight face and looked at the ceiling.

"I didn't think you guys would umm actually go for it. But congrats to both of you."

I glared at her. Why did I do this? What's the point of this? To get hurt? No. I didn't want to get hurt but I was already involved. So if I called all of this off, I knew that I would lose. I didn't want to get humiliated in front of the whole school... under any circumstances.

Chris's POV

I looked at her. She has pain, anger and sadness in her eyes. You name it, she probably had it. I grinned at myself though. This is way to easy, in a couple days she's going to break. I feel bad for Damian because once I win and humiliate her, he's not going to be able to do anything about it. He's going to have to stand there, on the side lines, hopeless. That's the only thing I'm worried about, losing my best friend. I dropped that feeling because I knew what I was going to do. I was going to talk to Damian after school, just to make sure that there's no hard feelings.

After school

Chris's POV

I headed toward my car alone. Usually, I would have Jean on my side but to tell you the truth, it feels good to be alone. I don't have to hear that overly high-pitched voice anymore or those annoying heels clicking on the cement. I waited for Paige to come out of the school so I could drive her home but her brother came out first. I waved him over. He gave me a confused look but walked toward my car.

"What do you need man?" He asked as we shook hands.

"I gotta talk to you man, I'll be over at your house and I'll take Paige home if you would like." I sincerely said.

He nodded.

"Yeah, I'll be at home, see you there."

I bobbed my head as he got into his car and drove off. Shortly after, Paige walked out, hugged Abigail and walked over to my car.

"Where did Damian go?" she asked as I gave her a tight hug.

"I'm taking you home today." I smiled.

She tensed up but got into the car anyways. I just really hope that whatever happens, Damian and I stay friends without it being awkward.