Dance Alone To The Beat of Your Heart

Chapter 1

                                                                                   (Pete's POV) 

  I just got a call that I'm freaking out. We've known each other for twelve years. He's my best friend. It doesn't help that I'm also in love with him. I have been for years. 

  "Pattycakes, are you okay?" I ask as I enter his hospital room. 

  "I'm fine. They called you.." Patrick takes my hand. 

  "I'm you emergency contact." I remind him. We finally have made up after our fighting. 

  "Right. Everything hurts." he says. 

  "Can I help at all?" I ask. 

  "Stay here with me. I'm sorry for everything..." He says. 

  "I forgave you. I'm sorry for my behavior too." I state. 

  "The important thing right now is that I'm okay and safe." he says. 

  "Yes. They're keeping you overnight." I say as I sit down next to him. 

  "Can you stay with me here? I don't want to be alone." he says. 

  "Sure. Do you want me to just sit with you?" I ask. 

  He squeezes my hand. "Yes. Or lay next to me." 

  I look at him. "You sure that's a good idea?" 

  "Just do it." he pauses. "We broke up." 

  I can see the hurt in his eyes. "I'm so sorry. What happened?" I ask. 

  "He got back together with Ryan." He pauses. "And my feelings for someone never went away." 

  "Wait.." I look at him. I'm taking time processing what he means. 

  "I uh.." he says as he looks at me. 

  "You mean me?" I ask. 

  "What if I do mean you?" He asks. 

   "I can't say that I'm not surprised. I'm a catch." I pause. "In all seriousness, are you sure you want to?" 

  "I know that we've had our issues but yes I do." He says. 

  I play with his hand. "I want that too. Are you sure you want to jump back into it?" I ask.