The New Fosters: A Brallie Story

Chapter 5

Callie's POV:

Jude and I have been here for a while now and it seems like our best foster home yet, but I know how quickly things can change... people can change. I was in Mariana's court at her quinceañera. That was crazy! Brandon broke up with Talya and told me he liked me. I don't know why he did that because it just makes it harder for me. I know how that turns out and it's not good, so I ran away from him and went to the beach and met Wyatt. We went on our first date tonight and I had to call Brandon to come pick us up because Wyatt almost got us arrested for breaking and entering.

We already dropped Wyatt off and now are arriving at home. "I'm really sorry Brandon."

"I said I'm fine," he said angrily. We get to the door and Brandon stops. "I just don't want you dating Wyatt, because I don't want you dating anyone."

Please say that was in my head. No? Crap. "Brandon, I can do this."

"Why? Callie I like you and I think you like me too."

I do, but I can't do this. "Brandon, even having this discussion could get me and Jude kicked out of the house."

"What are you talking about?" I try to get past him, but he moves in my way.

"The last good foster home Jude and I were in. The parents had a son. He was really nice to me and we started to hang out a lot and he kissed me. When his parents found out, they kicked Jude and me out the next day. They didn't want their perfect son dating the trashy foster girl." I push past him and open the door. I walk up the stairs trying to fight the tears.

"Callie my moms aren't like that. They would never do that to you and Jude." He says following me close behind me.

"I can't take that chance Brandon." I say as I walk into my and Mariana's bedroom. I shut the door in his face.

Mariana comes in from the bathroom. "How was your date?" She asks.

"Fine. How was your night?" I say getting dressed in some pjs. I really don't want to talk about tonight or even think about tonight.

"Fine. I'm just tired do you mind if we just go to sleep?"

"Just what I had in mind. Goodnight Mariana." I say getting in bed and turning my light off.

"Night Callie." I turn and face the wall and silently cry myself to sleep.

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The next morning I wake up, get ready, eat breakfast, and walk to school by myself. My feelings for Brandon are crazy. Like I might actually be able to risk this home for Jude. I mean if it was just me I could take the risk, but I won't do that to Jude. I have to make Brandon hate me, it's the only way. Sadly, I know just the way to do it.

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School's over and I'm at my locker. I see Brandon down the hall and Wyatt a few lockers down from me. I look at Brandon and he's still staring. I walk over to Wyatt. "Callie, I'm sorry I was really just trying to impress you and I know it was really stupid. Can you please give me a second chance?" I nod, he smiles and leans towards me a little. I look to Brandon one more time and he's still staring. Then I close the gap between Wyatt and me and kiss him.

When I pull away and look at Brandon, he's gone. I didn't realize it would hurt this much to have Brandon hate me. I hurt him and I know it. I feel terrible, but I had to do it. "I have to go home, see ya later." I tell Wyatt and then I run away.

I hate crying. I never cry. I haven't cried in years, but I come here and I've already cried twice... and over a BOY! I think that makes it worse. When I get home I lock myself in the bathroom, sit on the floor and cry. I know it's crazy, but I feel like I need to see Brandon and tell him that I'm sorry. I want him. I don't know why he would want me but he does. This attraction we have toward each other is dangerous. The only thing stoping me from going into his room and kissing him right now is knowing that if I do, I could be the reason that Jude gets taken out of this house and put into one that is worse than the last. I really don't care about me, I care about Jude.

There is a knock at the door breaking me from my thoughts. "I be out in just a minute," I croak out.

"Callie. Will you unlock the door please?" It's Brandon.

"Um, yeah. Just one second." I look in the mirror and splash cold water on my slightly swollen red eyes. I take a deep breath and unlock the door. "All yours."

He doesn't move out of my way instead he backs me back into the bathroom. "We need to talk."