What Happened to Us?

Chapter Twenty Six

(Dani's POV)

My heart pounds in my ears as I watch Lauren embrace each of my siblings...

...how will she react to me?

I really cannot be expecting her to just pull me into her arms and forgive me just like that..

But at the same time...I'm praying that is what will happen.

Amy is the last one she hugs, and then her eyes lock on mine.

My throat closes up, making it hard to swallow, and my feet feel cemented to the floor.

She stares at me long and hard, and I grow more and more uncomfortable under her gaze.

Dani you idiot apologize already!!

I open my mouth, but all the words I want to say seem to get caught at the base of my throat..and no matter how much I try to force them out..they just won't.

It isn't until I'm given a harsh jab into the ribs that the words come flying out.

"I'm sorry!" I exclaim.

"I know thats not enough...I know that's nearly enough for what I've done to you. I know I've caused you nothing but hurt and pain and misery for the past several months. I was jealous! You've always been the favorite and for
once...I just wanted the attention you get. But that was so incredibly idiotic and stupid and immature and...I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. And if I thought "I'm sorry" would even be close to enough I would say it every single day. I love you Lauren...you're my best friend, my partner in crime, my sugar and...even if you never forgive me...even if you hate me for the rest of your life. I'm just so thankful you'll be alive to do so"

She stares at me blankly, and my body starts to tremble with nerves.

I bite my lip "you know Laur..uh if you could say something before I start to puke my insides out I'd really appreciate it.." I say, laughing nervously.

Surprisingly, she cracks a grin, which soon spreads into a genuine smile.

"Bring it in Spice" she says, holding her arms out.

For a minute I stare at her with my jaw dropped to the floor, before I finally come to my senses and rush forward, scooping her into my arms.

"Oh my god thank you thank you thank you" I whisper, squeezing her so hard she starts to whimper.

"Oh sorry!" I say, holding her a lot more gently.

We finally break away and she smiles weakly

"You're my sister Dan, and I love you...we all make mistakes" she says.

I wipe a tear from the corner of my eye and sniff

"You're the worlds greatest sister Laur...and I love you" I say.

"I love you too Dani"

I smile and once again pull her into my arms, unable to hold back my sobs. She runs her hand through my hair, something she would always do when I was younger and was crying over a scratch from falling off my skateboard.

It hits me so hard at this moment..as to how lucky I am to have Lauren as a sister.

I'll never let her go again.

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A/N: are y'all surprised or what?

UGHHH GUYS IM SO SO SOOOO SORRY I HAVENT UPDATED IN SO LONG!!

I just started winter guard and I've been swamped with hmwrk and writers block SUCKKKSS

And I promise that the next chapter will be in Amy's POV ugh I'm sorry I haven't put her in for a while.

I'm so sorry guys I will really really try to be more consistent with updating!

Love y'all!!

- Annie :)