Not Your Best Friend

Is There a Option; More Than a Best Friend or Lover.

Nichole

I had just gotten home from an event with Dave, and now I was at home going over all that happened the last three days. Especially all that has happened with K and I.

Flashback

I left Dave at my home, hopped in the car, and drove over to Kacenk's place. I had an extra key to his house, so I went right in, and it was time to talk. I had to admit my feelings and get an understanding of his. If he even had feelings. I walk in, and in the living room, he is there, but he is not alone. He is sitting on the sofa, making out with none other than his super fan. I was so stupid to come here; he had some nerve. How dare he kiss me and come here to be with her. Shaking my head, I turned around and made my way back out the front door before I could make it out. Someone grabbed me.

"Nic, what are you doing here?" he says. I pull my arm away from him.

"I came to talk, but I see you are busy, so I'm leaving."

"I thought you had plans with an old dude."

"K, just let me go and go back to your company."

"No, you obviously came here for a reason, so let me get rid of her, and we can talk. Just wait."

"No, don't get rid of your company for me."'

"She just popped up here, honestly, so it's not a problem. You matter more to me."

I just nod, and he goes to get rid of her. I walk into the kitchen and get something to drink. Hearing him say, I was at a loss for words. My mouth went dry. A few minutes later, he came into the kitchen and stood right before me.

"So, what do you want to talk about, Nic."

"What was that at my house?"

"What do you mean"

"Kacen, don't do that to me. What is going on? You come to my house, kiss me, say you love me, and then you are here with her."

"Does it bother you when I'm with her?" he says

"Don't do that

"Well, does it because it bothers me that you are dating after you were just acting all weird weeks ago?"'

"That's because I have feelings for you, but with your actions, I don't know if you are just playing around with me or if you feel the same way."

Not saying anything, he pulls me closer to him and kisses me. I break our kiss and push him away. I know he was not trying to lock lips with me when he was just kissing that chick on his couch, and I think if I hadn't come, it would have gone farther.

"Nic"

"Don't j, just don't."

"What with the tude

"Answer me this: Was I ever even an option before I started to hang out with Dave?"

"What"

"You heard me. Was I someone you were interested in before you got jealous that I was spending time with another man," I said, and he stood there quietly. I guess I had my answer. I just shook my head, grabbed my keys and purse, and left. Before I could get to the door, he stopped me.

"You have always been the only option, Nic; there is a reason I was never in a committed relationship."

"I don't think I believe you," I say, walking out, getting in my car, and driving back home. To my surprise, Dave had stayed. He pulls me in his arms as tears fall down my face. I hate this. He told me he felt the same way, but he never even hinted at feelings until Dave and I started hanging out.