The Dangerous Truth

Chapter One

"Brianna, we are going to be late come on!" I heard someone shouted. "Brianna, do not make me come up there!" They shouted again.A few moments later I heard the door slowly creak open."Bri, what are you still doing in bed we have to go!" My best friend Alison screamed."To what?" I replied."You have got to be kidding me, You forgot! We have to go pick up Liam and Josh from the airport.""Shit. I completely forgot. I'm sorry Ali, I guess I'm just not really looking forward to seeing Josh," I timidly stated. "I understand Bri, but that was almost a year ago. Can't you just be a supportive friend and come with me? I haven't seen Liam for almost a year now and I'm literally about to have a heart attack.""I don't know Ali. Why can't you ask Stephanie to go with you. She actually likes Josh.""Brianna, I asked you to come with me because you are my best friend and I thought that you were going to support me. I wanted to have an amazing day with my best friend and my boyfriend that I haven't seen in almost a year but I guess not. So in that case I'll just go alone because I'm not going to let you ruin a perfect day." "That's not fair Alison. You know I would stand by your side through thick and thin. I, just, it's Josh.""Oh my god Brianna, that was almost a year ago. Get over it!" She rolled her eyes at me."Wow. That was low, you know what he did to me Ailson. I can't believe you just said that," I choked on my words. "Bri, I'm sorry. I know what Josh did was horrible, but it's been a year. You have both moved on and grew up. I mean look at you, you are more beautiful than ever and you now have a perfect boyfriend that would never let that kind of thing happen to you again. Just come on lets have a good time and live for once!" She begged.I took a deep breath before saying, "Fine, I'll go. But if anything happens that I am not comfortable with I am leaving," I sternly stated. "Yes! You have ten minutes to get ready!" Alison squealed. I took a deep breath held it for a minute that quickly released it before getting out of bed. I grabbed my phone and walked over to the bathroom. I looked down at the LED glass screen that powered my phone. Two text messages from Blake my boyfriend appeared. I quickly opened them and without replying I pressed the voice call icon and the soft hums of the dial tone began to ring through my ears. "Goodmorning baby, you are up early this morning. Is everything alright?" "Yeah, well sorta. I have to tell you something.""Oh god that doesn't sound too reassuring.""Ali came over this morning and is forcing me to go to the airport with her.""Okay. What's so bad about that?""We are picking up Liam, and um Josh.""Josh as in,""Yes as in my ex Josh." I finished his sentence. "Bri." He let out a deep breath of air."Blake I know. I told Alison that I didn't want to go, but she is forcing me.""I hate that I can't be with you. Do you want me to drive home for a few days?""No you need to stay at school babe. As much as I would love that you need to stay focused on college." "Okay. Well please stay safe, and text or call me to check in. I don't want to be worrying about you all day.""I will I promise. I love you.""I love you too Bri. Talk to you soon.""Bye Blake," I said then hung up.I set my phone down on the counter then picked up my curling iron. I gazed off into my reflection in the mirror as the memories of Josh and I came flooding back.

*Flashback*

"Brianna are you almost ready it's getting late," Josh asked from outside of the bathroom."Yeah, I'm ready!" I squealed as I opened up the bathroom door.We walked out of his house out to his car."Damn Bri, you look beautiful," He smiled looking me up and down."I'm so ready for this party," I grinned. "Same babe," Josh winked placing his hand on my inner thigh making me jump a little. "Why so jumpy baby?" He smirked. "No reason, your hand is just cold on my skin.""You're so innocent, it's fun," He giggled. "Stop Josh. No I'm not." I angrily stated. "Aw, don't get mad now. I can always change that," He winked at me jokingly. God he is so hot, I thought to myself. Once we got to the house party we walked in together, until Josh saw some of his buddies and left my side. A few minutes later he came back over to me and handed me a red solo cup and said, "Come on Bri loosen up a bit." I smiled, took the drink from his hand and took a sip. It was strong with some kind of alcohol and a kick of cherry to it. It was strong but oddly good. After a few more drinks I felt pretty light headed. "I think I'm drunk," I giggled while bumping into Josh. "Come on baby lets go up stairs and lay down." "Alright," I agreed while giggling.Once I was in the room I realized that Josh and three of his friends have followed us. One of them turned and locked that door. I looked over at Josh and timidly asked, "Josh what's going on?""I'm sorry Bri I was forced to do this," Josh choked not looking at me."What do you mean?" I question him, not realizing that one of his friends were standing directly in front of me. "Get on the bed bitch," He shouted shoving me backwards causing me to smash into the mattress.He climbed on top of me before I could react and squirm away. "Please don't do this." I cried and pleaded trying to get up of his grasp. "Shut the hell up!" He screamed at me. "Josh please! Don't let them do this!" I screamed and cried out for help. "Don't even think about it Tanner," The boy on top of me called out. "If you make a move she gets it worse." "I'm so sorry Bri!" I heard Josh cry out.

"Brianna, are you okay?" I heard Alison ask knocking me out of my thoughts. "What, oh yeah, sorry I was just thinking about stuff." I gave her a fake-ish smile."Bri, I'm sorry about before I realized what happened with you and Josh isn't just something that you can get over and if you truly don't want to come you don't have too.""No, you're right. I need to get over the past and move on with my life. I'm coming with you. Now lets go before we are completely late.""Are you sure?""Yes I'm positive. Now lets go!" I smiled pulling her out the door.About thirty minutes later Alison and I pulled into the airport parking lot. I took a deep breath before getting out of the car. I can't believe that I am about to see Josh again. I thought to myself. As we walked into the airport Ali and I went over to a Starbucks and sat down to wait there because we had a good twenty minutes until their plane was supposed to land. Ali went to get us both some coffees to try to calm our nerves, but I told her that was a stupid idea because it was caffeine. Once she came back to our table she had the biggest smile on her face. "Why are you so smiley?" I giggled."They're here. Their plane came in early," She squealed. "Here. As in here, here?" I asked as my stomach dropped. "Yes! Now lets go," She said practically jumping dragging me out of my seat.As we turned the corner heading to baggage claim Ali screamed let go of my hand and took off sprinting over to Liam jumping into his arms. At that is when I saw Josh and froze in my spot. I physically couldn't get my body to move. Josh somehow made his way over to me and stopped directly in front of me."Liam said you were coming but I didn't actually think you would. It's really nice to see you again Brianna. You look even more amazing than you did a year ago. I didn't think that was possible." He smiled then engulfing me in a hug.His touch was almost overpowering. The smell of his cologne was almost suffocating but just the right amount. Hell he even got hotter. Everything about him just made me grow weak in the knees. I know it is wrong and I shouldn't feel this way. But I do and his hug makes me feel warm and I didn't want it to end. I knew at that moment I had to pull away. "I'm glad you came," Josh smiled while gazing into my eyes.