White Lies

Chapter 32

Lilith's p o v :

My stomach swarms with butterflies, my cheeks heat up. Elliot abruptly pulls away and mumbles an apology. I get overwhelmed and stagger back, leaving the room.

I close the door and stare at it. He just kissed me. Elliot kissed me. He kissed me. He kissed me. My heart beats at an insane speed as a smile blooms on my face. I cover my mouth with my hand and squeal then quickly shut up realising I'm still outside Elliot's room. Just when I'm about to run to my room. His room door opens.

He looks surprised to see me standing outside his room. He quickly wipes the look off his face. "I'm so sorry Lilith, i didn't mean it- I mean I did. I didn't plan for it to go this wa- no no I mean you looked so pretty. I couldn't resist myself no. Shut up El. I mean I like you- no that's not what I meant. I'm so sorry I'm rambling, you know what? I'll just leave." His face was burning red as he quickly walked off, embarassed?

I stared at his retreating figure, processing what he just said. He likes me? He thinks I'm pretty? Wait. Then why is he running off? I run after him, calling out his name. He grabs his car keys and rushes to sit inside. But before he can close the door I hold the door, not letting him close it.

"Wait. Please." I plead, trying to catch my breath. "Why are you running away after saying that? Aren't you gonna hear what I have to say?" I keep my hand on my chest having trouble breathing.

I panic when I see Elliot's eyes teary. "Hey, what's wrong?"
"Please go."
"No. You tell me what's wrong, I'm not leaving." I shake my head.
"PLEASE LEAVE!" I flinch and step back. He harshly removes my hand from the door handle and closes the door, driving away.

I stand there, gaping at the ground. I need to talk to him. I'll wait. I'll wait till he comes home. I sit on the foyer and wait, and wait, and wait. I wait as the sunsets, I wait as the sun rises. My eyes full with tears when he still doesn't come back.

Aunty Abigail comes out and sits beside me. "Is everything okay dear?"
I hug her and cry. "Why did he leave after saying he liked me? Does he not want to?"

"shh, let it all out." She caresses my back. "Look, he's back." I get up and look at him. He looks wasted. He looks at me and his eyes sparkle. "Oh, look who it is. Lilith." He smiles goofily and throws his arms around me. "Where were you, Elliot?"

He doesn't utter a word or move. After a few seconds, i feel his shoulders shake and my neck getting wet. "Elliot, Why are you crying? Please tell me." He steps back and stares at me with a pained expression while tears fall from his eyes. I cup his face, not being able to look at him cry. My tears flow with his. "I can't be together with you." I sniffle. "Why not, Elliot? Why can't you be with me?"

"You like my brother, i can't do that to him. I can't."

"But I like you. I don't care about anyone else, only you. If you like me and I like you then what's the problem?" I cry out.

"I don't want to hurt my brother. And you like him"

"Who said I liked him? I like You, YOU DUMMY."

He blinks at me. "What? You like me?"

"Yes, yes you silly. I like you"

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Writer's note :
Hola people, it's been a while <3
More like it's been a year? I'm so sorry for not updating. I'll try to be consistent and end this book!