The choices we make (Brett x Reagan story)

Regret

TRIGGER WARNING!!: this chapter contains severe depression/topic of suicide. If this is triggering to you please do not read.

A few days passed since Brett and Reagan found Myc. It was finally time to go find Glenn. Which meant they had to go back to DC. They woke up early and packed up Reagan's car with some things like suitcases with their clothes. "All right I think that's everything." Reagan said as she watched Brett put the last suitcase in her car. "All right bitches who's ready to probably get lost!" Myc teased while smoking. "We're not gonna get lost Myc." Reagan said as she rolled her eyes.

"Brett, are you ready?" Reagan asked. "Yep! Are you?" Brett asked making sure everything was ready. "Yeah." She responded as she got in the passenger's seat. Brett got in the driver's seat with Myc in the back. "Alright let's get going then!" Brett said as he started the car. They pulled out of the parking lot of the apartment complex Reagan lives in and they prepared themselves for a long journey.

Reagan quickly fell asleep in the car from a lack of sleep. Brett made sure she had a blanket and was comfortable. "So Brett.. you two were dating back when we were at Cognito right? What happened?" Myc asked curiously.

"Oh.. well Reagan struggled a lot with addiction and depression so it caused us to drift apart and break up. Eventually, we forgot about each other and that was it. Until a few weeks ago I found Reagan working at a bar and we remembered everything. We're friends now." Brett responded trying to hide how upset he was about the fact that they're not dating anymore.

"Oh yeah, I think I remember right before she was fired now.." Myc said as he looked out the window. "Just don't bring it up when she wakes up okay? She's working hard to get better." Brett said sternly but calmly. "Hey, where do you work now?" Myc asked trying to catch up with everything.

The trip was long and tiring but eventually, they made it back to DC. they got a hotel room and settled in for the night. Myc turned on the tv and started watching random stuff until he fell asleep. Reagan and Brett talked for a bit until eventually, they fell asleep too.

It was about 1:00 am when Reagan needed to use the bathroom right as Brett was coming out. "Oh, sorry! She said bumping into Brett as he walked out of the bathroom. "Ah no, it's my fault! I need to pay more attention to where I'm going!" Brett chuckled quietly trying not to wake Myc.

They stared at each other for a moment and Reagan couldn't tell if it was the alcohol or drugs in her system but she couldn't help but get closer to Brett. He gently wrapped his arms around her waist and they pulled each other into a sweet, gentle kiss. The kiss started getting a little heated until Reagan pulled away with tears in her eyes. "Shit I'm sorry I shouldn't have done that.." she said trying to hold back her sobs. "Reagan it's okay just breathe." Brett said holding her hand

"I just know I'm going to hurt you again as I did all those years ago and I can't live with myself knowing how this will end." Reagan said as she cried. "Reagan it's okay. You're not going to hurt me again. You've changed and grown so much since then and you don't need to suffer alone anymore." Brett said as he hugged Reagan and held her tightly. She cried into his chest. "Just let it out and it'll be okay." Brett calmed her down and held her until she felt better.

"Reagan.. we don't have to be just friends for you to get better you know? I won't force you into a relationship but don't be scared to talk to me okay?" Brett said as he wiped her tears away with his thumb with the rest of his hand holding her cheek. She smile at him and nodded.

They went back to bed and before they knew it morning came. Reagan woke up to her phone alarm beeping. She groaned and sat up. Brett was already up and Myc was just waking up. "Morning!" Brett said as smiled at Reagan.
"morning.." she said tiredly as she yawned. Reagan got up and got dressed. "Alright, we should get going now." She said as she looked at her watch. "Myc what time did you say sea world opens?" Reagan asked looking at Myc. "Uh, noon I think." Myc responded.