Fall Dream (Featuring Sturniolo triplets)

Part 7 It's going down

I couldn't shake off the guilt as I lay in my bed, replaying the events of the day in my mind. I knew I had messed up big time, and the weight of my actions felt heavier with each passing moment. How could I have been so selfish? How could I have hurt Mya like that?

As I thought about how to make things right, a sense of determination washed over me. I needed to apologize to Mya, to tell her the truth and hope she would forgive me. With a sigh, I pushed myself off the bed and made my way downstairs to Chris's room.

As I approached the door, I could hear voices inside. I hesitated for a moment before gently pushing the door open. What I saw next made my blood boil and my heart sink.

There they were, Mya and Chris on the couch making out. Anger surged through me like a tidal wave as I stood frozen in the doorway, my mind reeling with disbelief. How could they betray me like this? How long had this been going on behind my back?

"Hey, what are you doing here?" Chris's voice snapped, his expression shifting from surprise to defensiveness.

"What am I doing here?" I spat out, my voice trembling with rage. "What are you doing with her?"

Mya's eyes widened in shock as she pulled away from Chris, her face flushed with guilt. "Matt, I-" she began, but I cut her off with a wave of my hand.

"Don't even bother," I growled, my fists clenched at my sides. "I trusted you, both of you, and this is how you repay me?"

Chris stepped forward; his expression serious as he met my gaze. "Matt, it's not what you think-"

"Save it," I interrupted, my voice dripping with venom. "I don't want to hear your excuses."

The room fell silent, tension thick in the air as we stood facing each other, the weight of betrayal hanging between us like a dark cloud.

"You know what, Hanise?" I finally spoke, my voice cold and bitter. "I thought you were different, but I guess I was wrong. You're just like everyone else."

Mya's eyes filled with tears, but I couldn't bring myself to care. I turned and stormed out of the room, slamming the door shut behind me.

As I made my way upstairs, I thought of the occurrence. Mya just yelled at me for dating the next-door neighbour behind my back and here she goes doing the same thing with my brother. How could they throw away everything we had for some stupid fling?

I had a feeling something was going on between them but my mind was to busy worrying about keeping Ellie a secret from everyone. I couldn't understand why I was so angry, maybe I had feeling for Mya, why didn't I realise this sooner, I have feelings for Mya. But I just saw her making out with my brother, and I can't do that to him. Although I thought it would be best if I called off things with Ellie and tried to get Mya to forgive me, she hadn't done anything wrong it was me.

Chris pov

As Matt left, the silence felt suffocating. I turned to Mya, seeing the regret in her eyes. "This was a mistake," she muttered, and I knew she was right. Watching her chase after Matt, I felt a pain in my heart. But deep down, I knew I'd always be the one left behind, the second choice. Alone in the room, I wondered if I'd ever be more than that.

Mya Pov

"Matt, wait," I called out. He turned to face me, he looked pissed, but I knew I could get to him somehow. "What, Mya?" he snapped, his tone harsh. "I need to talk to you," I said softly, reaching out to touch his arm. He pulled away sharply "Please, just give me a chance to explain." Matt hesitated for a moment before nodding, as he headed towards his room where it was quieter and private. Well you see, I have had a massive crush on you ever since we went to Disney land and I have always looked up to you. I thought that maybe this Fall we would actually be able to be something but when I found out about you and Ellie, I was hurt and I thought that Chris would help me feel better and I guess we got carried away. The anger in his eyes

softened, replaced by a flicker of understanding. "Mya, I..." Matt began, his voice soft as he searched for the right words. Before he could finish, I closed the distance between us, pressing my lips against his. I knew it was right. As he pulled away, a sense of relief washed over me. Matt's eyes met mine,"Will you give me a chance, Matt?" I whispered, my heart pounding in my chest. He nodded, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "Yeah, Mya. Let's give it a shot." We had to find a way to tell Nick and most importantly Chris in a way that wouldn't be harsh enough for his feeling to be hurt.