Falling for you| Katiefeely

Opening up

Patrick's pov:

As we sat on a bench. I ordered some food. And to enlighten the mood I brought my guitar with me to play some music.

"I like your voice." Her words caught me by surprise. I chuckled. She always praised my voice and I can't be more thankful for that.

"Thanks." I said eyeing her. "And eat. I noticed you haven't eaten nothing since we stepped in the party."

"I'm not hungry. I ate at home." She said while playing with the salad that she ordered.

"But it has been hours since we left your house. You need to eat your body need food to continue giving you strength." I said trying to encourage her to eat. I know it must be hard since I know she's sad but we came here to forget.

I dropped the plectrum and guitar from my hands and settled them on the floor and reached for both her shoulders and gently turned her to face me. My eyes are focused on hers. "Do you want to talk about what happened earlier?" I said even thought I didn't want to remind her. But who am I lying to? She didn't forget and I want her to pour her heart to me. I want to listen to her and held her while she cry and try to make her feel better. I know I shouldn't be thinking like that. She's my friends girlfriend but I guess not for too long.

Tears started to build on her eyes. She shook her head. "I don't want to burden you with my problems."

"Nonsense." I squeezed her shoulder. "You're my friend. What are friends for if they are not with each other in good and bad situations."

"I-" a shuddering sob escaped her voice. "I caught Hughie and Lizzie kissing." She finally said.

I closed my eyes. I felt anger building in my body making my heart pond and body tense. I knew it. I knew that this would happen since I started seeing them closer again. And I knew that the only person who will get their heart broken was the redhead in-front of me. My heart clenched when I saw her eyes full of unshed tears. She was trying her hardest not to break in-front of me. But I wanted her to open up to me. Tell how she feels and I want to help her go through her sadness. I want to be here for her.

"And you know the funny thing is."she continued saying while letting her unshed tears fall down her cheeks. "The even slept together. Multiple times." She let out a sharp and hurtful laugh that sent a pang to my heart.

"Katie." I said her name softly as I wrapped my hands around her, holding her closer and hugging her. She held me tightly burying her face in my chest as she cried harder.

We stayed like that until she calmed down. I didn't want to let her go but I had to.

I let my hands ruffle her hair in a comfort way.

When she sat straight and wiped away her tears. I asked her the question that was lingering in my mind since the moment I saw her in that state.

"So now what will you do."

She took a deep breath, steadying herself while her eyes were focused on the beach in front of us. It was quiet only the soft sound of waves splashing and some cars passing.

"I don't know" she uttered. "We've been together for years." She looked at me. Her expression hurt. It was hard watching the girl that was always smiling and happy shattered like that. She wasn't the outgoing type but she was comfortable with people she knows and loves.

"I will talk to him. Get him to confess what he has done. And-" She seemed hesitant to continue what she wanted to tell. Her eyes roamed over my face then back to the scenery facing us "I'll break up with him" her voice cracked.

"Just know that you're doing the right thing" I said trying to comfort her. She looked at me giving me a thankful look.

"I don't want to talk about this anymore." She said after some time. "And Patrick" she held my hand tightening her grip "thank you for listening to me. You didn't have to but you did. I'm lucky to have you" she said

"I'm always here for you Katie" I smiled "but you have to smile. No one deserves your tears and finish that salad of yours. We will not go till I see you empty it. Go on." I said gesturing to her meal half forgotten on the other side of the bench.

"You should play something then. It's boring eating with no entertainment." She joked.

"Finally. That's the Kate I know. And your demands are a pleasure to fulfil" I grabbed my guitar and started playing some chords while the girl sitting next to me listen tentatively while eating. A smile plastered on my face. I look dumb but who cares. I want to make sure this girl will always be happy. Today was exhausting for her and I wanted to make her smile and forget what she witnessed. Now that I was sure of what happened I won't let it slide. I knew that he was going to hurt her but I let myself believe that he won't do that to a girl like Katie. How wrong I was. But I need Katie to confront him first. It's not my place to tell something like that. But I will make sure to talk to him. Well maybe not talk. He may be my friend but I will not support such an act. Especially not to Katie. But for now, I want to enjoy seeing her relaxed a bit and ignore the way my heartbeat speed when she look at me like it always did since the first day I saw her.