Sexual attraction can't be ignored (Teacher/student JDM FanFic)

Chapter 28

The rest of the day dragged, but I could not wait to get out of there. I was terrified of bumping into Jeff or Lucy again. 

My head was all over the place.

My heart ached.

I felt sick. 

I felt numb.

I didn't know what to feel. 

But I was dreading the conversation I knew I had to have with my best friend. 

The end of the day was approaching.

I met Neve at her car as we'd agreed and she drove us to my house, stopping off at hers on the way to grab an overnight bag.

As Neve drove, I stared out of the window, the passing scenery a blur.

My mind raced with conflicting thoughts. Should I confess everything to Neve and risk losing her trust? Or should I keep hiding, letting the secrets pile up?

The weight of my actions pressed against my chest, making it hard to breathe.

I knew the longer I waited, the harder it would be, but the fear of Neve's reaction paralyzed me.

As we approached my house, the knot in my stomach tightened, signaling that the moment of truth was inevitable.

"Neve, there's something I need to tell you" I started as she dropped her bag on my bedroom floor and flopped onto the bed. "It's been eating me up, and I can't keep it to myself any longer. I value our friendship so much, and I hope you can understand..."

Neve sat up and looked at me concerned, "okay....." she replied raising an eyebrow "please continue because you're scaring me"

I took a deep breath, meeting Neve's gaze with a mix of anxiety and determination.

"Neve," I began, my voice shaky, "I've been in a relationship, and I haven't been honest about it. It involves someone you know, and I need you to hear me out before you react."

Neve's eyes widened, a mix of surprise and concern in her expression. "Grace, what are you talking about? You've never kept secrets from me before. Who are you in a relationship with, and why haven't you told me?" She leaned in, waiting for an explanation, a hint of worry in her voice.

"It's Jeffrey" I told her, unable to meet her gaze as I nervously picked at my fingernails.

Neve's eyes widened, a mix of surprise and disappointment. "Jeffrey? Your tutor?" She sighed, a tinge of frustration in her voice. "Grace, I warned you about getting involved with him from the beginning. This is a mess, and I can't believe you kept it from me." Her concern shifted to a stern expression.

"Way to not judge?" I groaned

"Grace, this is a big deal. We need to talk about it, but keeping secrets isn't the way to handle things." Neve's voice softened and she placed a hand over mine, guiding me to sit next to her on the bed.

Feeling a knot tightening in my stomach, I looked up at Neve, remorse in my eyes. "I know, Neve, and I'm sorry. It's just... complicated. Can we please talk about it? I need your perspective, and I don't want to lose you over this."

Neve's expression softened as she saw the genuine worry in my eyes. "Grace," she said gently, "I'm not happy about this, but you're my best friend. We'll figure it out together. Just promise me you'll be honest from now on, okay?" Her supportive tone offered a glimmer of relief, and I nodded, grateful for her understanding.

"Now tell me everything" she asked "No secrets, the whole story from the beginning"

"The whole story?" I blushed

"Grace" she warned

"Ok no secrets" I giggled nervously and spilled my deepest secrets...the whole ugly truth, the lies and deciet, and the mess we were now in. I didn't hold back, if I wanted to save our friendship she needed honesty.

Neve sat quiet for a moment. The silence was deafening. I fidgeted nervously beside her.

"Wow" she finally spoke. "You really didn't hold anything back"
I waited for her to continue "you've lied to me so many times" she sighed, I could tell she was hurt. "And Stewart"

"I know" I jumped in "and I'm so sorry Neve" I apologised, desperately grasping at the fractured pieces of our friendship.

"I'm disappointed that the only reason you've decided to come clean was because of Lucy's threat" she sighed "I thought we were closer than this"

"We are Neve" I assured her "and I'm so sorry I've let this come between us. I knew you didn't approve of the flirting at the beginning so I was worried of how you would react"

"That's not a reason to keep secrets Grace" she snapped "just because you don't like what I say....that's just friendship"

I took a deep breath, meeting Neve's eyes with a mix of regret and determination. "Neve, I can't change the past, and I won't make excuses for my actions. I messed up, and I hurt you, and for that, I am truly sorry." I continued, "I want to make things right. I value our friendship more than anything, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to rebuild your trust. I need your help to navigate this mess. I don't want to do this anymore without you"

Neve's eyes softened, and she placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "Grace, we've been through a lot together, and I hate seeing you like this. I may not be thrilled about the situation, but I'm here for you. Trust can be rebuilt and I've no doubt you're going to earn it back but right now we need to focus on the mess you've gotten into. Let's figure this out together, and don't worry, I can't stand Lucy and her games. We'll get through this, okay?"

"Thank you Neve" I sighed in relief, voice shaky "You really are the best friend"

"Now can we enjoy this sleepover and eat too much junk food" she teased, lightening the mood.

"Absolutely" I grinned. We ordered take out and walked to the shop for snacks. The night was filled with corny RomComs, giggles and plotting. Sharing the whole story with my best friend had felt like a weight lifting from my shoulders. Having someone supporting me made this whole situation feel a lot easier. Although we still hadn't figured out just how to handle Lucy.

But now I had a secret weapon that she wasn't aware of.

Neve.

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