Degrees of Desire (gxg, txs)

chapter fifteen

-Isabella

After Diana had dropped me off, I spent the remainder of the day lying in bed. I couldn't believe what had happened in the past day.

I began to regret my decisions on going out to the club by myself. I knew it was so reckless and dangerous for me to do. I understood that and promised myself it would never happen again.

I also felt extremely embarrassed. I tried to kiss her but she rejected me. I knew that it wasn't because she didn't want to, it was because she wanted me to make sure it's what I really wanted.

In a way, it was super considerate and thoughtful for her to do. She wanted to but she also wanted my full consent.

Sunday had passed by surprisingly quickly. I spent the whole day with Maggie and Buddy at the park. Whenever I had free time, we would take Buddy to the park so he could get his energy out.

I did have an early shift at the cafe but it allowed me to have the remaining hours for myself. I caught up on homework and even managed to binge watch a tv show.

As I woke up this morning, excitement surged through my body. My biggest worry had been resolved. Everything had been sorted out with Diana. She wasn't being distant anymore and we were now in the best place we had ever been in.

I was looking forward to seeing her in class and spending time with her during our TA session.

I quickly changed and got ready for school. I heard the TV on downstairs meaning Maggie most likely was still here. I knew I had to hurry up because I would have to take her to school.

On top of that, Iris needed a ride to school as well so we would probably end up having to take Maggie to school together.

I grabbed my bag and headed downstairs after getting ready. Once I made it downstairs, I realized that I was correct. Maggie was sitting on the couch, all dressed for school watching the TV.

"Hi, Bella. Can you take me to school?" She asked softly with a grin on her face.

"Yes Mags, but let's go now. We have to pick up Iris on our way okay?" I said heading towards the kitchen to grab our lunches.

Once we had gotten everything, I let Maggie out the door, making sure to lock the door behind me, before walking over to my car and helping her get in. I made sure her seatbelt was on before getting into the driver seat and driving towards Iris's house.

Before I had departed from my house. I made sure to send Iris a text saying I was outside, knowing that she would probably be done in 10 minutes anyways.

When I had arrived to her house, she was barely stepping out. she looked at me and smiled before running to my car. She opened the door and immediately turned around to look at Maggie.

"Look at you! Getting so big. What are you like 20 now?" Iris cooed with a huge smile.

"I'm only 6." Maggie says proudly, holding up 6 fingers to show her.

"You are the cutest 6 year old I know Mags." Iris says softly reaching back to pinch Maggie's cheek.

She turned around in her seat and hugs me. "Hey Bells, thanks for picking me up."

"No problem. We just have to take Maggie to school." I said finally driving off.

When we got to Maggie's school, we both got off and walked her to her classroom. Maggie insisted she held both of our hands as we walked her in. I stood on the right, Iris on the left, and Maggie in the middle.

Maggie and Iris always had gotten along extremely well, she considered her another sister. I honestly believe Iris loves her as much as I do. It warms my heart to see them interact so well.