If I Could Give You the Moon

Let Me Explain

   Scarlett took a deep breath, inhaling the earthy sweetness of the early autumn morning. She let the breeze wrap around her like a fresh hug, entranced by the twirling leaves dusting the sidewalk below her. The night before had been incredible. Finally being able to get her feelings off of her chest lifted a huge weight off of her, and learning that Phoebe felt the same way about her had the butterflies in her stomach taking flight once again.

    A smile crept onto her face. Though, just as fast as it appeared, it was gone. She was dreading the conversation she knew she needed to have with Julien today. Guilt was eating at Scarlett. She really, really liked Julien, but just not in that way. And she didn't know how to tell her that.

    "Scar!" A hand gently grabbed her arm. Julien's eyes met hers. Weirdly enough, guilt painted her face. "Can we talk?"

    Scarlett nodded, following her over to the bench that sat just a few feet off of the path she was walking on. Speak of the devil... She snorted at the irony of it all.

    "Julien, I'm so, so sorry. I don't even know where to start-"

    "Princess, stop. It's okay. You did absolutely nothing wrong. I monumentally overstepped, and for that I truly apologize. There are some things I'd like to explain to you, though." Julien looked at Scarlett, her sincerity evident in her expression.

    "Why are you apologizing, J? If anything I should be the one begging for forgiveness from you. But I'll let you talk first. I owe you that."

    "When Phoebe and I were talking last night after you basically locked us in a room together, I had a few realizations. Yes, I did have a little bit of a crush on you, but that's besides the point. I actually really, really like Lucy. And I can't believe I'm actually admitting that out loud. Yesterday I acted like a really shitty person. Lucy had said something about Phoebe that made me jealous while we were practicing, and for some reason I decided that kissing you would make me feel better. And obviously that was a really shitty way of thinking, as I intended on hurting Phoebe. Emotional me is not rational at all, and I'm sorry I brought you into my problems. Like really, really sorry."

    Julien sucked in a breath. It was like a dam had broken inside of her.

    "Oh, J. Thank you for telling me. I get it. Emotions make you do crazy things. We're teenagers, and we make mistakes. And I'm glad you can see that it was shitty for you to do that. In a way, I'm kinda relieved. I thought I had led you on, and I felt so bad." Scarlet let out a breathy laugh.

    "No, no. You didn't do that, Scar. I've had a feeling for a while that Phoebe's had your heart. I just acted like a true dumbass yesterday and was taking it out on other people. Not that I wouldn't have kissed you for real, though. I would have thoroughly enjoyed it." Julien winked.

    Scarlett shoved her, letting out a groan. "Stop it, you dog!"

    "I'm joking! Kind of..." Julien snickered, half-heartedly punching Scarlett's arm.

    "So... Lucy?" Scarlett asked with a smirk, which was quickly answered with a loud groan.

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    After their little chat, Julien and Scarlett walked to the cafeteria together to meet the others for breakfast, both giggling and in good spirits. It didn't take them long to spot Lucy and Phoebe at their table, both quietly eating in their own little worlds.

    "Morning Luce!" Scarlett announced herself, plopping down in the chair beside Phoebe.

    Both girls jumped, clearly unaware of their surroundings.

    "Hey Scar. How's it going?" Lucy smiled gently at her, glancing beside her to see Julien sitting down in the empty chair.

    "I'm actually really good. A lot of weight has been lifted off of my chest."

    A hand landed on Scarlett's thigh, causing her to look over at Phoebe.

    "I'm guessing you and Julien talked?" Phoebe nodded over to the other side of the table, where Julien and Lucy were already in their own little conversation.

    "Yeah, we did. And I'm really happy we did. A lot is cleared up now."

    "Like the fact that Julien is in love with-" Scarlett's hand went over Phoebe's mouth.

    "Shhh- Stop it!"

    "You stop it!"

    "Julien's what?" Lucy spoke up, watching Scarlett and Phoebe with curious eyes.

    "Oh just that she's in love with the idea of being covered in tattoos." Scarlett spoke, Phoebe snickering beside her.

    Thank you, Julien mouthed over to Scarlett, shooting a glare over to the blonde losing her shit beside her.

    "Uh , yeah we all knew that. What's new?" Lucy joked, entirely missing what's going on in front of her.

    A foot kicked Scarlett under the table. "Phoebe, I swear to God-"

    The girl beside her was barely containing herself. This little shit...

    "C'mon. Let's go to class you shithead. See you in a bit. Lucy, Julien." Scarlett nodded at the two of them, grabbing Phoebe's arm, dragging her out of the cafeteria before she could say anything else.

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    "You are such a shit disturber!" Scarlett hissed, snickering.

    "You love it. Don't even lie." Phoebe looked at her, a shit-eating grin painting her face.

    "That's not the point!" Scarlett sat down at her desk, watching Phoebe do the same. Other kids were pouring into the classroom, still a few minutes before the bell.

    "It's just too fun. I can't stop myself. Julien's face was priceless. She definitely pissed her pants." Phoebe's giggles returned.

    "Why do I like you?" Scarlett sighed, opening her books to the page written on the board.

    "Because I'm a hot blonde bimbo that's absolutely hilarious. What more could you ask for?"

    I... This girl. Scarlett smiled, shaking her head.

A/N-

little filler chapter 🤭. ive got a lot planned, and i promise another chapter will be out soon (maybe even within the next 2 days) I'm having way too much fun writing this istg 💀. thank you so much for reading, i appreciate you all (im giving you all virtual kisses 😘)