The choices we make (Brett x Reagan story)

Distraction

Reagan wakes up in her office as memories flood back into her mind. Another night of overworking and barely any sleep. She's been struggling a lot lately, getting behind on work, constantly stressed, and then dealing with a team of people she works with constantly blaming her for issues and never helping her. But that wasn't even what bothered her the most. What is, is the way she feels around Brett. The comfort she feels in his arms, the way her mind spins when he smiles at her, and the way her heart beats fast uncontrollably anytime she looks at him. she hated it more than anything.

Most people think having a crush is great but not Reagan. She only sees it as a distraction and an annoyance. She can't focus with this stupid crush.  And the thing she hates about it most is that her crush is Brett. Her best friend. She knows how that will look to others and how much she could ruin their relationship if he ever found out and that's something she just can't have happen. So until her work is finished she'll have to ignore her feelings and if she can't she'll have to deal with the consequences.

She gets up out of her desk chair and picks up a bottle of Motrin and swallows a couple of the pills. Her head is swinging and it feels as if someone is banging on her brain. Despite the headache, she walks out of her office and tries her best to wake up. She checks the watch on her wrist. It's 6:30 am. She blinks at the bright red letters of her watch making her headache worse. "Ugh.." she groans knowing that she's already 30 minutes late. She continues walking to the office where her coworkers are and pushes open the big heavy doors.

"Ah look it's the moody one," Myc says rudely referring to Reagan. "I'm surprised you even decided to come to work today." She sighs and tries to ignore his rude remarks. "Reagan I got you some coffee!" Brett chimes in as he stands and hands her a warm cup of coffee. "Oh thank you." She says with a small smile and tired eyes as she takes the coffee. Her hand accidentally touched Brett's causing her face to flush. She quickly walks away and takes a sip of the coffee.

She smiles knowing that Brett was kind enough to think of her and bring her something. She quickly shuts those thoughts out of her head knowing that this love interest will only lead to someone getting hurt. "Okay, we have some paperwork to do today." Reagan says as she sets her coffee down and stands at the front of the room. "I need you all to fill these out and then give them back to me and please make sure your names are on them I don't have time to come searching for who's papers are who's alright?" She says as she hands out packets of work to everyone.

"God ever since you became CEO everything around here had been so boring." Gigi comments frowning at the packet of work. "I'm sorry but I have to get this stuff from each of you. It's important and this job isn't just all fun and games you know." Reagan responds annoyed that her team can never just do what she needs them to. "Guys come on it won't be that bad! I'm sure we'll get it done in no time and then we can get back to the more interesting parts of our jobs!" Brett reassures trying to lighten the mood. "Brett we all know the only reason you even stick up for this asshole is because you like her. Admit it already she's not a good boss!" Myc yells at Brett causing heat to rise to his face and looks away.

"Myc that was uncalled for. Brett was trying to help you guys make this project a little easier and if you think I'm such a bad boss why don't you do better then? It's not easy!" Reagan responds feeling her blood boil. "Guys come on now isn't the time for this." Andre added trying to get them to stop arguing. "Oh yeah? Well then tell Reagan that she needs to do better!" Myc yells only making things worse. "do better at what? Trying to make you shitheads understand how hard this job is? If you wanted to work here you should have understood that this job is not just some playground! It's serious and I'm tired of you guys never taking anything seriously around here!" Reagan shouts as Brett grabs her hand

"R-Reagan calm down please!" He says looking at her concerned. Reagan stops and pulls her hand away from Brett's. "Fine." She mumbles and walks out of the office. Brett shoots an angry look at Myc and walks out after Reagan. "Reagan wait!" He says catching up to her. "Are you okay? I'm sure you're dealing with a lot.." he says quietly trying to help her calm down. she leans her back against one of the walls in the hallway and slides down it curling her legs up to her face. "No. I'm not okay." She responds trying to hold back her tears but failing as she starts to sob. Brett sits down next to her and wraps his arm around her. "Just let it out okay? I'll listen and I won't judge you." He says gently whispering to her.

"I-I'm sorry." She cries out. "Sorry? Sorry for what?" Brett asks confused but still calm. "I'm sorry for being so bad at my job. I'm sorry for not being able to handle things and I'm sorry that I can't stop having this stupid crush!" She immediately covers her hand with her mouth when she realizes what she just said. "O-oh a crush?" Brett responds surprised. "Well, that's okay to like someone. That's normal!" Brett says smiling while blushing. "You know I have a crush too." He whispers to her trying to help her feel better.

"Wait really..?" She asks lifting her head to look at Brett. He nods and smiles at her. "Well I shouldn't be surprised but I'm sure you're crush is more normal than mine." Reagan says as she wipes her face. "What do you mean?" Brett asks confused. "If my crush knew I liked them it would ruin everything. I'm sure they'd never like me back and then it would ruin our relationship! And it's just a distraction and I'll get behind on my work if I keep feeling like this." She responds looking down at her shoes.

"What makes you so sure they don't like you?" Brett asks while fidgeting with his hands. "I- I don't know most people don't like me and I just.. I don't know how someone as amazing as you could like me back..." Her heart immediately sinks into her stomach at the realization of what she had just said. "Ah never mind!" she yells and quickly runs away. "Reagan wait!" Brett yells trying to get her to stay. "I like you too..." he says as he sits by himself thinking about what to do now.