My Shooting Star

Chapter 14

Astra's POV

He loves me. That is why he was being so cold! I ran up to him and hugged him tight. "I am so sorry." I cried and looked up at him. I smile and kiss his cheek. "I... Love you too?" I said unsure. He smiled and leaned back. I heard Alya sigh in relief as we pulled away and looked towards Alya and Phoenix. Alya was high-fiving Phoenix and smiling as he held her hand and they smiled. "God why are you two so adorable." I say smiling with a hint of jealousy and watching Phoenix's cheeks go red. I smile and laugh as Leo takes my hand. I look up at Leo smiling he will always be a good friend. But I don't think I can date him after everything he has done. Plus I'm not even sure if I actually like him.. The way I like Alya. I have fallen for her over these past few months. I have only just realised it now. I thought i just looked at her like she was my best friend but now, I am sure that it's more than that I look over at her and she is looking over at Phoenix smiling. I smile at Leo again and quickly walk out of the room before i start crying. I walk upstairs and lock myself in my room. I sit down and start to break down realising what all this means. I have to hide my feelings for Alya, I can't tell her.  She is happy with Phoenix, I don't want to ruin that for her. Or even our friendship! I can't ruin our friendship. She is my best friend. Suddenly there is a soft knock on the door. "Give me a minute!" I call and rush into my en-suite to splash some water on my face then walk over and open the door. "Oh! Hey Aly!" I call out and sit back on my bed.
"You okay?" She asks and pats my back. I can never hide how I am feeling with her. She knows I'm upset. She knows me too well. I nod and she immediately knows I am lying and she pulls me into a long hug. She plays with my hair and hugs me while whispering in my ear,  "You don't need to tell me what's up. But I can't give you advice to help if I don't know what's wrong with you." I just nod and lean my head on her shoulder.
"I can't tell you what's wrong, '' I say sadly. I know if I tell her our friendship will be over, I can't tell her. She nods softly, still playing with my hair and hugging me.
"Just tell me when you're ready?" She says and starts rubbing my back.

Alya's POV

I hate seeing Astra upset. It kills me inside. It's strange that she won't tell me what's wrong. We tell each other literally everything. I hope she tells me soon. In the meantime I will be there as much as I can! I pull out our hug and wipe her eyes smiling at her. I love this girl. I don't like seeing her sad, it breaks my heart. She looks up at me and sighs. "Any chance you could get Leo?" She asks me with tears in her eyes. I just nod it hurts that she wants to see Leo and not me in her time of need. I get up and walk down stairs and tell Leo to go see her. Leo walks off upstairs and I sit down on the sofa.