Unforgiven __ °Avatrice AU°

Chapter 22:

-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.

Ava leaned up, finally connecting their lips. She melted into the kiss, just having to straighten herself a little to be able to kiss the taller girl. Beatrice was leaning down, her hands going from the counter to Ava's hips. She moved one hand up to Ava's cheek, gently caressing it with her thumb as she kept kissing her. They suddenly heard the noise of a chip being eaten. Beatrice pulled away and looked at the source of the sound. Diego was watching them, eating chips. Beatrice chuckled and looked at Ava.

-Diego, you should be asleep. It's late., said Ava.

-Was hungry so I got a midnight snack. Now I owe mom 5 bucks., replied the boy as he ate another chip.

-What? What do you mean?, frowned his sister as Beatrice moved aside to let Ava look and talk to her brother.

-I bet that you would kiss in less than a week. She said you would kiss today., admitted the boy, grabbing his tablet and walking away.

Ava turned to her side to look at Beatrice, who just seemed amused by all of it. Ava chuckled and spoke.

-You're not...mad? That he saw us?, asked Ava with a sense of fear hiding in her voice.

-No., replied Beatrice with a light smile.

-But he will probably tell our friends., frowned Ava.

-I know., nodded the taller brunette.

-You don't mind it?, wondered Ava.

-No. Camila already thinks that we're a thing. Mary has been teasing me about my crush on you and I know that the others know as well., explained Beatrice with a chuckle.

-You have a crush on me?, said Ava as she raised her eyes.

-Wasn't that obvious when I kissed you like 30 seconds ago?, chuckled Beatrice.

-I mean, I don't know...I've been kissed before and then told that it was just for fun., shrugged Ava, looking down.

-Ava., said Beatrice with a soft yet serious tone.

It made Ava look up again.

-I like you. I kissed you because I wanted to. I...I haven't felt this way in a long time. I was scared of feeling this way again since...since Sarah. But I want to trust you. I'm tired of being scared. And yesterday, seeing you dancing with those boys- god it made me want to stick forks in my eyes. I hate seeing you with someone who isn't me. I am aware how possessive that sounds and I am sorry, but that's just how I feel., explained Beatrice seriously.

-I like you too. And...I like that you're possessive. But...can we...wait?, asked Ava with a gulp.

-Wait?, repeated Beatrice, wanting Ava to elaborate.

-Yeah. I...My mom told me earlier that the boy who...who wanted to hurt me, he turned himself in. I...I'll have to go to court so that he goes away for some time. I...I know I'll get overwhelmed by all of it and...this on top of it all, I think it would be too much for me to handle at once., admitted the younger brunette, just looking at Beatrice and trying to read or find any hint of disappointment or anger.

-Okay. We can wait. I'll wait. But in the meantime, I still do want to spend time with you. It doesn't have to be as a couple or whatever. I just...I enjoy your presence. We won't do anything that you don't want to do. I promise., replied Beatrice with a reassuring smile.

-Really? You're okay with waiting?, frowned Ava, not having expected this.

-I told you. I like you. I don't mind waiting. I want you to be ready. And I want you to be at ease. I'll help you through this tough time as a friend and if after it is all over, you still want to go out with me, then I'll be more than happy to do that. And if you don't, I'll respect that., explained the taller brunette, taking Ava's hand.

-Thank you for understanding. And I really do wanna go out with you. Hopefully the whole process will go by fast since my mom will take over the case but apparently his dad is taking over his case and he's an amazing lawyer as well. But he also tried to pay my mom to let him go., sighed Ava, looking down.

-He will pay for what he did. Okay? He won't ever hurt you again. I promise., replied Beatrice, pulling Ava into a hug.

Ava was tense at first, not expecting a hug from Beatrice but she quickly melted into her arms, hugging her back. It felt safe. It felt right.

-We should go to sleep, okay? The girls are probably wondering where we are., said Beatrice as she held Ava and rubbed her back gently.

-Yeah. But uhm, we won't tell them about...you know...right?, said Ava, pulling away a little to look at Beatrice.

-Whatever you want., replied Beatrice.

-I mean, maybe we could tell them and explain it to them. But I know that they're gonna ask a million questions and I really don't feel like talking about it all., explained the younger brunette.

-Let me tell them clear and firm. They won't ask questions. Trust me., said Beatrice, looking down at Ava but her arms still wrapped around her.

Ava chuckled and nodded.

-Okay, okay. My knight in shining armor., said Ava.

Beatrice let her go and took her hand. She lead them to Ava's room, letting go of her hand once they got to the door. She opened the door for Ava, letting her in and then following her. Of course everyone was awake and staring at them. Beatrice watched Ava walk to her bed and lay down on it. She decided to stand and she looked back at her friends.

-We kissed. We like each other. We are going to wait after Ava is done with the boy who tried to hurt her. They're going to court. Until then, if I hear any of you make one comment about this or tease her, I will put salt in your coffees. I will steal your notebooks. I will put ketchup in your shoes. Do not test me. You can tease me and annoy me all you want. But you leave her alone. No questions. No teasing. Raise your hands if you understand., said Beatrice, looking at her friends with a serious yet soft expression.

She then saw four pairs of hands go up.

-Great. Now, goodnight idiots. I love you., she said as she walked to the bed and laid down next to Ava.

-Awww, she said she loves us., pouted Camila but then she got hit by a pillow.

Everyone laughed about it, rolling their eyes at Camila.

Ava turned to her side to look at Beatrice.

-Thank you., whispered Ava.

Beatrice nodded and closed her eyes, getting comfy and ready to sleep. She then felt a hand sneaking up to her hand. She smiled, her eyes still closed. Ava just watched her with an amused smile. Beatrice held Ava's hand without saying a word as everyone finally drifted asleep.

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////A/N: I know, I know. They're not official yet but come on, we know in our hearts that they are...