Coming Down ("Mature" Chapters)

Chapter XIV

G's POV

I woke up the next morning, realizing I was in Elena's bed. I reached my arm over to the opposite side of the bed, disappointed to find it empty. Sighing, I sat up, running a hand through my hair before glancing at the watch on my wrist. It was nearly 11:30, and I was surprised that Elena hadn't woken me up. As if on queue, the door opened, and she peered in.

"You're awake," she smiled, coming in and closing the door behind her.

I smiled back, rubbing my eyes. "Yeah, why didn't you wake me up though, silly?"

"I figured you needed your sleep, silly," she mocked me.

I chuckled, patting the bed. "Come here."

She walked over, climbing onto the bed. Grabbing her waist, I pulled her onto me, pressing my lips onto hers. "I really did miss you a lot, Lena."

She shook her head, laughing a bit. "You saw me like, two weeks ago."

"I know," I kissed her again, moving my hand under her shirt. "Doesn't mean I didn't miss you. Speaking of which, I hope you didn't forget your promise."

"What promise?"

"That you'd come to Oakland with me," I responded.

"I never promised anything, first of all," she spoke.

"But you said you would," I reminded her.

She groaned in response. "I'd hate to see what Brooke would think of that."

"Have you talked to her at all?" I asked.

She shrugged. "Not really. She asked where you were and I told her that you were sleeping in my bed and she was sort of silent after that."

"I'm sorry if I kind of drove a wedge between you guys. I can go-"

She cut me off abruptly. "No. It's not your fault. For some reason, she just thinks she needs to protect me. It pisses me off that she treats me like a child constantly. On second thought, I think I kind of want to go with you to get away from her for awhile."

I chuckled a bit, running my thumb across her cheek. "You're her friend, and she's just looking out for you. Try not to get too upset about it."

She rolled her eyes. "Since when were you the voice of reason?"

"Funny," I laughed again. "It's-"

I was cut off by a knock on the door.

"Come in," Elena spoke, and the door opened, Brooke standing there. "Hey, Brooke."

"Look," she began. "I just wanted to kind of apologize for the way I've been acting. I guess I've been kind of hostile, but I still mean what I said. I don't necessarily like the idea of you two being together, but I'll tolerate it because you are adults who can make your own decisions and don't need someone to police you."

"Thanks, Brooke, but we... we're not together," Elena responded.

"I figured as much. I just mean whatever the fuck this thing is you guys have going," Brooke said. "Anyways, I have to be at work in about a half hour so that's all I really wanted to say."

"Okay, well I probably won't be home when you get back."

"Why? Ah, you're going with him?"

Elena nodded, and Brooke shook her head. "Alright. Just... be safe, okay? That especially goes for you, G."

I laughed. "Don't worry, Brooke."

"Good. I'll see you guys later," she replied, closing the door behind her.