- Just Friends - C.S.

• Chapter 20 •

•Saturday•

Briana's POV———————-

I just woke up and now i'm sitting at my desk doing some makeup. I had already changed into a lyrical lemonade hoodie with some blue nike shorts and my ugg slippers. Since I was already changed I just had to finish my makeup then go to the triplets house.

After about 10 more minutes I grabbed my keys and charger and let my natural hair air dry. I headed downstairs and said bye to my mom then started my drive to the triplets house. I have so many mixed emotions about this. I'm scared to see Chris because I'm finally over him. At least I'm getting there. I pulled into the driveway and took a couple deep breaths then made my way in after knocking.

"Briana hi". Marylou said smiling widely as she came up to me with open arms.

"Hi Marylou". I said smiling and laughing a little as I accepted her hug.

"The boys are upstairs. I think they're in the kitchen or Chris's room". She said as she broke the hug and pointed upstairs.

"Ok thank you". I said as I made my way upstairs greeting Trevor at the top of the stairs as he was napping lightly.

I walked into the kitchen but didn't see them but I heard their voices coming from Chris's room. I knocked on his door before walking in. Chris was laying on his bed and Matt was sitting next to him then Nick was on the couch. Matt and Nick said hi as I sat down next to Nick. Chris didn't say anything but he watched me as I walked in.

"Chris start talking". Nick said as he stared at Chris seriously.

"Can you guys leave though". Chris said looking at his hands. Not looking at any of us. Matt and Nick nodded before leaving me with Chris alone.

"Bri i'm sorry". Chris said as he was looking at his walls, not even making eye contact with me which caused me to laugh.

"Why're you laughing?" Chris asked confused as he finally met my eyes again. He can't be serious.

"Chris you can't even look at me while apologizing. You've been so rude to me and when you finally decide to apologize for it, you're not even doing it seriously. I think I should just go." I said while shaking my head and looking at him the whole time. I was beyond mad at him.

"Bri don't go okay? Listen I truly am sorry it's just I don't know I'm scared to say everything I'm thinking." He said looking in between my eyes and his fingers which he was fiddling with in his lap.

"Why are you scared? You know you can tell me anything Chris. I'm not going to judge you." I said looking at him sincerely. I truly meant it.

"It's just I feel so different when I'm around you Bri. I feel so much happier and you make my day better just by coming over or texting me. I like you Bri. That's what I'm trying to say." He said looking at me and scanning my face trying to figure out my reaction. I didn't even know how to react. Of course I like Chris too but it's not fair to Cameron. I should be able to move on.

"Chris I don't even know what to say. This isn't fair to Cameron or Sadie." I said looking at my hands. I heard him scoff which made me look up confused.

"I don't like Sadie Bri. She was a distraction from you. Do you like that Cameron dude?" He asked with a serious and confused face.

"I don't know Chris. He's really nice and he treats me good. He was there for me while we were fighting and stuff." I said making eye contact fast with Chris before looking at his wall.

"Do you even like me back?" Chris asked still confused.

"Of course I do Chris. I've liked you ever since sixth grade. You've always been the dude I want to be with but the way you treated me shocked me. You acted like I wasn't even there. Why?" I asked with little tears in my eyes. I'm still hurt by it and i haven't gotten over it.

"I was scared. I know that's not an excuse but I saw how happy you were talking with Cameron and it just made me jealous I guess." He said avoiding my eyes. He didn't even have the balls to at least say sorry to me.

"God you can't even apologize to me Chris." I said now as a tear rolled my down my face. Fuck my emotions.

"Bri I'm so sorry. I truly am. You don't have to forgive me but I would do anything to undo everything I did." He said now meeting my eyes. His face was full of guilt. I'm sure he could see how hurt I was because he got up and sat next to me on the couch and grabbed my hands, running his thumbs on the back of them. I looked away as I blinked a couple tears away.

"Chris I forgive you but this isn't fair to Cameron. He likes me and I can't be sitting here doing this with another guy." I said meeting Chris's eyes. He didn't say anything verbally, but I saw his eyes go to my lips and he held them there for a second before he looked back into my eyes.

"Me or Cameron?" He asked looking into my eyes. Was he really trying to make me pick?

"Chris I'm not picking between you two." I said shaking my head and taking my hands out of his and placing them back in my lap.

"So you're telling me that you don't feel anything between us?" He asked looking back down at my lips once again.

"I do Chris. But you treated me like shit and you expect me just to forget that." I said raising my voice a little.

"I don't Bri. All I'm asking is that you give this a chance. We can take it as slow as you want." He said giving me a look of reassurance. I can never say no to him. And he looked so hot with his hair all messy.

"I don't know what to say Chris." I said looking up at the ceiling. If I make any more eye contact with him, I'll do something I regret.

"Bri look at me." He said softly. He wasn't demanding but he knew I would listen to him. And I did just that.

"God you're so pretty." He said as he moved a piece of my hair behind my ear. It's these little things that make me fall for him even more.

"Chris I can't." I said as I looked into his eyes. My eyes without me trying moved to his lips. Once I realized I moved my gaze to the floor.

"Then why are you blushing Bri?" He asked. I met his eyes to see he had a small smirk on his face making me smile at him.

My eyes once again found their way to his lips. Chris was a good guy and I never doubted that. I'm not scared of love but I can understand why he did what he did. Now that's not something I'm just going to brush away but when he's Chris, you can't stay mad at him for too long. It's just impossible.

I got lost in thought but was brought back when I saw Chris staring at my lips and moving in. I found myself leaning in too. Our lips collided and I felt at peace. This was the moment I've been waiting for since sixth grade. Yeah we kissed in the car but this had meaning behind it. It wasn't lust, it was true feelings. Chris moved his hands from my jaw to my waist. I slid my leg over his and sat on his lap. I broke this kiss and just admired him. He opened his eyes and we both smiled. I started leaning back in when I froze.

"Briana?"

Authors Note————-

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