Far Away (Thomas Brodie-Sangster)

Chapter Ten: Mistakes & More Regrets

Previously on Far Away:
Chloe, Jake and Thomas's Team won the scavenger hunt. Isabella got jealous and angry at Emma and voiced her suspicions of Chloe and Thomas's relationship, ended her relationship with Thomas in the process.
And that's what you missed on Far Away

Chloe

The moment we get home Thomas locks himself in his room. I can tell that he's really affected about what happened. I sit on the bed in my room and strain my ears to try and hear Thomas on the phone with Bella.

I'm too nosey for my own good.

I feel horrible myself. Yes, I really like Thomas, I mean, who wouldn't. But there's no hiding the guilty feeling in my stomach for being part of the cause of their break-up.

Defeated, I decide to change into my pyjamas and get more comfortable. Maybe even read the book Thomas got me. So I get up and put on an old t-shirt and some PJ shorts. Then I throw my hair up into a messy bun and put on a fuzzy pair of slippers. I walk out of my room to wash the makeup off of my face when I hear it. Thomas yelling.

I stop dead in my tracks, not wanting to snoop but wanting to at the same time. Curiosity wins over my conscience and I find myself listening through the wall at Thomas's conversation.

"Bella-" pause. "Isabella. I'm sorry I swear there's nothing going on between me and Chloe! It's not my fault she's living at my house! I thought I was only getting the boy. Trust me, I'm as surprised as you,okay?"

I feel my heart break a little. He doesn't want me here?

"Isabella, please, just hear me out okay?" There's another pause while he waits for her consent. "I still love you, Bella. There is absolutely nothing going on between Chloe and I. If anything, we're friends. Nothing more. I never asked for another person at my house. I promise you." By this point got tears are streaming down my face, leaving a messy trail of mascara behind them. He said he loves her.

"Please Bella. Just give me another chance." I can't take it anymore. I run back to my room and slam the door, not caring that this will draw attention to myself. He loves her. He doesn't want me here. He loves her.

I collapse onto my bed. I never missed home more. Missed the cold winters and my friends. Missed my school, and even my unpopularity. I miss everything with every bone in my body. And I would give the world to be there right now. Away from this house where I'm in-wanted.

I hear a soft knock on my door and sit up straight. I wipe my eyes quickly with a Kleenex, clearing my face of wet mascara. I then mutter a croaky "come in." And none other than Thomas steps into the room.

"Hey Chloe," he smiles, folding his arms over his chest. He's definitely in a better mood.

I just glare at him and look away. "What do you want?"

Thomas doesn't seem to hear me or recognize the hurt in my voice. "Bella is letting me have a second chance!" He practically yells with joy.

"That's great Thomas. Now just go away." I look at the floor, trying desperately to hold back the tears that are threatening to fall.

"Chloe?" Thomas says, finally realizing that I'm not alright. "Little Mouse what's wrong?" At the sound of the nickname he uses for me the tears start to fall.

"Y-you didn't want me?" I ask, my heart shattering some more as I say it.

"What do you mean?" He unfolds his arms, his voice lowering an octave.

"I-I heard you. T-t-talking to Isab-bella. And y-you said you d-didn't w-want me t-t-to come." I say through sniffles. I looks at Thomas through glassy eyes to see that he looks defeated.

"Chloe. I didn't mean any of that. I was just...." He trails off at a loss of words.

"You were just making it up? Lying to your girlfriend?" I say accusingly.

"N-no I didn't lie!" He stutters defensively.

"Well you're lying to at least one of us, Thomas." I say looking back at the ground.

"Chloe, please. I didn't mean it like that."

"Then why did you mean?" I say loudly, my temper raising.

"I meant that I didn't know you were coming. When I saw you at the airport I was confused but I never wished that you weren't here. I'm glad you're here. Trust me."

"It's hard to trust you after what I just heard you say to Bella. Please Thomas, just leave me alone!" I stand up but I still have to look up to him. "Please." I beg. Thomas looks at me, unsure of what to do but finally he sighs and leaves the room. I listen as he walks back to his room and slams his door behind him.

That's when I completely break. I collapse onto the floor and cry. I cry for what seems like ages before someone opens the door. I don't even stop crying, I just lay in a heap on the floor and the tears keep coming.

I feel someone lift me up on my bed and pull the sheets up over me. "Shhh, Chlo. It's okay. I know." I turn around and open my eyes to see Jake. Momentarily I stop crying from the shock of seeing my brother actually trying to comfort me. A very strange and rare sight.

"J-Jake? What are you doing here?" I ask in bewilderment.

"I heard you crying. Why? Don't you want me here?" He asks, confused.

"No. I want you here. Please stay." I croak.

"Okay." He says, sounding unsure.

Soon after, I fall asleep.

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A/N

Hey guys I'm so sorry it took so long for me to update but this was really hard to write. I'm running out of ideas so please comment some if you have any to help me!!!!!

And OMG ALMOST 3K READS I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!!!!!!

Thanks Little Mice.

-ChloeXx