Unforgiven __ °Avatrice AU°

Chapter 21:

Ava joined the girls in the living room, hearing them argue over whether to watch a scary movie or a comedy. She sat down next to Beatrice who scooted over a little when Ava sat down. That made Ava feel uneasy, feeling like Beatrice doesn't feel comfortable around her or simply doesn't want to be around her.

-I want to watch Midsommar., pouted Camila.

-No way, I heard it's like really disturbing., replied Lilith.

-It's a literal masterpiece., argued Camila.

-How about we watch a more uplifting and fun movie?, suggested Shannon.

-Like what?, asked Mary.

-I don't know. Legally Blonde?, said Shannon, making Mary roll her eyes.

-You've made me watch that movie like 7 times already., sighed Mary.

-Fiiiine., sighed Shannon, giving up.

-What about Bottoms?, said Ava, not looking at the girls though because that would mean having to face Beatrice.

-Bottoms?, asked Camila confused.

-It's a new comedy. It's about a group of queer girls starting a fight club to get closer to their crushes., shrugged Ava, fidgeting with her rings.

-Sounds like fun. I'm in., said Camila, having everyone agree to it as well.

They quickly searched the movie and watched it together. They seemed to really enjoy it as they laughed for most of the movie. Even Beatrice let out a few chuckles. What was odd though, was Ava's silence. She was just zoned out on the movie, which her mom noticed when she brought the pizzas to the girls in the middle of the movie. It was weird coming from her because her mom was used to Ava talking throughout entire movies. She didn't comment on it though, knowing that her daughter had been through a lot in the last 24 hours. After watching the pretty short movie, they decided on watching the first Pitch Perfect. Camila sang along to every song, which Lilith enjoyed even if she wouldn't be caught admitting it. Mary threw her pillow to Camila in protest, to make her stop but the girl simply used the pillow as a microphone instead.

Once the movie ended, it was already getting late. It was way past midnight already and the girls were tired since they had gone out the previous day. They called it a night so Ava lead them to her room. Everyone chose a bed or mattress and the person they'd be sleeping next to. Shannon had basically thrown herself on Mary who was already half asleep on a mattress, while Camila shyly asked Lilith if she wanted to share a bed with her. That obviously left Beatrice and Ava. Ava sat down on her bed and looked up at Beatrice who refused to maintain the eye contact. She was obviously looking around for a way out of it. Beatrice eventually cleared her throat.

-I'm not tired yet. I'm gonna go back downstairs and watch an episode or two of some show., said Beatrice as she walked to the door.

Ava scoffed and shook her head.

-While you're at it, you know where the exit is. You can walk yourself out if you wish to leave. Trust me, no one is holding you hostage here., said the girl, which seemed to shock her friends who were confused about it all.

Ava got up and grabbed her glass of water.

-I'm getting some water. If you'll excuse me., said the brunette, walking past Beatrice and going downstairs.

Lilith looked at Beatrice and frowned.

-What was that about?, asked Lilith with a frown.

-I don't know. Did I do something wrong?, frowned Beatrice.

-Dude, you've been like really distant and acting weird since she came back. You moved away from her when she sat down next to you? You moved your hand away from the pizza the second you saw her hand going for a piece as well. You can't even look in the eyes? Then finding an excuse to not sleep next to her?, stated Lilith.

Beatrice frowned and looked at Camila who was nodding.

-You've been acting like she's poisonous and you'll die if you touch her or talk to her., explained Camila, giving her a knowing look.

-Fuck., sighed Beatrice.

-Yeah, fuck indeed. Go talk to her., replied Camila.

Beatrice nodded and excused herself out of the room before closing the door behind herself, going to the kitchen where she found Ava drinking some water.

-Hey., said Beatrice as she stood in the doorframe.

Ava didn't turn around.

-Oh great. You found me., replied Ava with a sassy tone.

-Listen, I didn't notice that I was acting weird. Why didn't you say something before?, asked Beatrice, walking up to her now.

-And tell you what? "Hey Bea, you're acting like a real bitch?", said Ava with a scoff, still not turning around.

-Sure. Why not?, shrugged Beatrice.

-Would have been real mature. You know what, Beatrice, if being around me is so gross and weird for you, why did you come? Even better yet, why did you save me last night? Hm? Shouldn't I have deserved what was coming since I'm the one who got myself drunk and drank a roofied drink? Oh I just know that that's what you're thinking. You regret helping me, right? I had it coming, hm?, said Ava, turning around at the last word.

To her surprise, Beatrice was suddenly only a few centimeters way from her.

-Nothing about yesterday was your fault. You didn't deserve any of it. And the only thing I regret, is not having broken some of his bones., said Beatrice, looking her in the eyes, her hands on the counter on both sides of Ava who was now practically glued against it as the other girl was cornering her, making it impossible for Ava to escape her.

Ava was looking back at her, trying to keep up her angry expression as she fights some tears off, holding them in.

-If you thought for one second that I was thinking any of that, then you really don't know me at all, Ava., continued Beatrice, frowning a little.

-I...I didn't- I'm sorry. I'm just..., sighed Ava, looking down.

-What is it?, asked Beatrice looked down at her.

-I'm just so confused., whispered Ava, not daring to look Beatrice.

-I know. I am too., admitted Beatrice, which made Ava react and look up at her.

-You are? About what?, frowned Ava, a tear rolling down her cheek.

-About this., whispered Beatrice, leaning down as their lips almost touched-

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A/N: oooooh nooooo, a cliffhanger! what are we going to dooooooooo- hehehe, sorry I love torturing my readers sometimes...HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS XD