Best friends

4

I got ready for Jc's party, Nick was supposed to pick me up and take me since he didn't know where he lived.

I wore a black crop top with a skirt and my white converse. I didn't do anything to my hair but let it go down since I have it up at school.

—Hey mom, my ride is here.— I told her walking down the stairs with a small bag in my hand .—Have fun Giovanna, if you're staying over please call me so I'm not worried—she told me, I nodded and left the house.

—Hey nick—I waved at him— You look great, you ready?—he asked me as I got inside his car.

Once we pulled up to the drive way. the yard was packed with teenagers, some I recognize other I had no idea. The loud music was playing in the background, reaching outside.

From the window I could see everyone,Jc was yelling with a beer in his hand. You can tell he was having the time of his life.

We walked inside with the rest, Jc saw Nick and me entre together. I gave him a light smile and waved at him. He came over to me with a big smile across his face.

—I thought you weren't coming— he said hugging me, ignoring Nick. —I would never miss it—I whispered to him. We hugged for a while until he let me go

—Oh hey what's up Nick—he finally spoke to him.— Hey, happy birthday man—

—Make yourself home.— he told him, as he wrapped his arm around me and walked us I got he living room.

—¿Is that for me?—he asked looking at the gift bag.—It certainly is, but I want you to open it alone— I told him with a smile, he nodded.

—¿Can you take it to my room? Please—

The rest of the night we spent it together, no arguing no nothing. Nick stayed closed to me most of the time. Everyone was drinking especially Chris and Joey, I didn't since it wasn't my thing to do. Justin was all over Britney the whole time. It was like if I was watching some sort of porn?

People started to leave after a few hours leaving the group. Nick had to leave early since he had a thing with his dad early morning. We were all sitting down in the couches talking about what we saw at the party with people. And of course Britney knew so much. Can't hate her, she's a great girl.

—So what is my present?—Jc asked me, more like whisper. He was so close to me I felt the hot air of his mouth touch my neck. Making me get goosebumps.

—¿You have gum? Your breath smells like beer. You know I hate that—I giggled— Right here—he said, pulling out a pack of gum.

—So what is it?—he asked once again as he chew his gum. —A little something. More like two, I hope you like it—

—¿Can i open it now?—

—Sure, why not?—i said, looking at him.—Alright guys, We'll be right back. Gonna go  up to my room for a bit—he announced.

—Not even going to ask—said Justin. Gross, I knew what he was thinking. But it wasn't that, not even close.

Jc and me walked up to his room which was on the right hallway to the end. He opened the door for me and turned on the lights. His room was always cleaned. I loved his room, especially since it smelled like him.

We sat down in his bed where the gift was. In a red bag with tissue paper. I was sitting across from him. His smile made a appearance from what was infront of him.

—¿Can I?—he asked like a little boy.— Go for it—I laughed from how cute he looked.

It was a small white box, he opened it to find a cupcake, his favorite flavor too. Chocolate.  Inside the bag I took out a candle and a lighter.

—God, you're amazing Gigi—he laughed holding his "Cake", i got up from the bed and went to his wall to turn off the light of his room. It wasn't pitch black since he turned on his desk lamp, with a dim light. I laughed along with him and put the candle on top and lightened it with the lighter.

—Happy birthday Jc—I told him with a kiss on the cheek. He smiled so hard and blew out his candle. —thank you.—  he hugged me tightly and bit his cupcake. —One last thing too—I told him while he had his mouth full.

—here—I pulled out a tiny black bag from the gift bag where the cupcake was at. —What is it?—he asked still enjoying his cupcake

—A bracelet— it was a yellow string one, hand made by me. The color was Yellow since he knew it meant happiness.

—I love it.— he said, so quickly he finished his cupcake. —Best 18th birthday present— he hugged me once again

—I'm sorry for being a jerk to you Gi—he whispered to my ear. I knew he meant it, he always meant his sorry's.

We let go from the hug and he looked into my eyes. We were so close I felt his breathing, we both started to lean closer. He looked at my eyes and then my lips. Could this be it?

I closed my eyes and felt his soft lips rose against mine briefly, i hesitated for a second. I opened my eyes again to find his, almost as if he wanted me. He closed his eyes once again and so did I. I felt his sweet lips touch mine. He held my face with his hand, resting the other one on my hip. I wanted this kiss just as much as him. His cologne was the only thing I seemed to be breathing.

I felt his tongue try to make an entrance to my mouth. I hadn't done something like this, never. I felt nervous. He seemed to be an expert at him, i mean, he had done things with girls. He was experienced, i wasn't. I would only give pecks and small kisses.

—Jc—I broke it off, he let go off me and looked at me confused by it. And then it hit me...I had just kissed my best friend. What if this kiss ruined what we had for years. Everything we built would come crumbling down by this kiss.

—I...I need to go home.— I said scared with panic in my eyes. I got up from his bed and tried to walk out until he held me by the waist trying to pull me to him.

—Please don't go— he said shyly looking at my lips once again. — I want to go home, Jc— my eyes get watery from it. I felt that this was my fault. What if it was just in the moment? We can't go back to what it was before not after this.

He finally let me go with a sight, giving up. I walked as fast as I could leaving in a hurry from the front door.

Jc pov

The rest of the week Gigi hadn't spoken to me. From far I would see her with Nick and Brian. I hated it. It made my blood boil. I liked her. For months... I was in denial until I felt jealous when she went out with Brian. Can you believe it? My teammate.

This year I was going to confess my feelings towards her until Nick came to the picture. I knew he was trying to make moves on her. It was more than obvious, the whole night he had his arm wrapped around her and even danced to a song together. People know that, that's my thing with her.

Once we were in my room alone, away from the crowd. I felt like it was the right the moment. I know me and Gigi are the prefect match. We're the same person... she's my person.

I felt that if I didn't kiss her now I would lose her forever. I thought that maybe this kiss would difunde something between us. I knew I would regret it for the rest of my life if I didn't. Letting the only girl that truly loves and cares about me slip away...because I was too afraid to tell her my feelings.

So I took the chance. I don't know whether to regret it or not. But I know it wasn't a mistake, at least not for me.