Just Friends...

Chapter 5

Keira's POV

I had been in my room for about almost two days now. The only times I would get up was to go downstairs to get food or to go to that bathroom and take showers. I was trying my best to avoid Simon, and I was doing pretty well so far, but I knew that I would eventually have to face him. The entire time I had been here, I watched Youtube video after Youtube video. And to my surprise, I wasn't bored of it. I could now see why Josh loved doing this so much.

It was getting pretty late, so I watched the sun go down. I wasn't anywhere near tired so I I thought of going to see if Josh wanted to play video games. He was probably busy editing, but that wouldn't stop me from asking him. Now that I think about it, Simon's room was pretty quiet, but it's not like he would be in the one place I would try to go. For all I know he could be back at his home or out getting food. I made my way down all the stairs and through the hallways where I soon ended up at Josh's room. I opened the door, and sure enough, there was Simon sitting on the edge of Josh's bed, talking to him while he edited his videos. They both turned their heads to face me and I kind of just stood there awkwardly.

"Fuck" I mumbled under my breath, hoping they didn't hear that.

"You alright Keira? You need anything?" Josh's voice comforted me, even though he was hanging out with the enemy.

"Never mind." I shut the door, not giving either of them the chance to respond. I walked back to my room, grabbed my phone, and started to walk downstairs. I made my way to the kitchen, thinking I was hungry. I scanned the fridge, but soon lost my appetite, remembering that we only ever ate pizza and Nandos. I then continued my voyage into the "lounge area". I sat in one of the beanbag chairs and turned on Netflix. I scrolled and scrolled through the menu, trying to decide on what to watch. Ah yes, Parks and Recreation.

I don't know how long I was downstairs, but I watched quite a few episodes, laughing at every stupid joke. I couldn't hold in laughter too well, but I'm better now than I was a few weeks ago. I suddenly heard the sound of familiar footsteps, and they weren't Josh's. They were the ones that had to walk by my door every second of the day. I could hear Simon getting closer and closer, so I grabbed my phone and began checking emails, pretending I was doing something important.

He walked into the room, and sat himself in another beanbag chair. I shut my phone off and stood from the seat. I began walking but stopped in the doorway, listening to what Simon had to say.

"Keira, we can't keep doing this."

"Doing what?" I spun around to face him. He stood from where he sat and stepped closer to me. The closer he got, the more I stepped back.

"This! Every time I enter the same room as you, you leave." His look was sympathetic, but I wasn't going to give in so easily.

"Well, what do you suggest we do about it?" I raised my voice a bit, trying to show how serious I was, but he didn't notice.

"I just want to be friends." His voice softened slightly. I had just crushed my own soul, knowing what was about to come out of my mouth.

"What you said," a tear trickled down the side of my face as I began repeated everything that had been said to me in my past. I turned away from him, not wanting him to see me. "Girls aren't supposed to play video games or be athletic. They're supposed to be super girly. Only boys are supposed to do what you do. You act like a dude, what's wrong with you?!" I began sobbing, uncontrollably. I tried to hold it in, but that was impossible. I placed my face in my hands, feeling so embarrassed of what I had just confessed in front of him. I had basically just described my entire high school experience.

I just wanted to die right now. Just thinking about the way I was once treated destroyed me inside. But, suddenly, I felt warm, like a blanket . I opened my eyes, only to find Simon's arms wrapped around me. I thought about pulling myself away, but I felt safe here. Comfortable, like I was when I was around Josh. I didn't want to ruin the moment, but I had to continue what I was saying.

"Simon, what you said, it sent me back to when I was made fun of. I came back here to get away from all of that, but you. You just, you brought it all back." We continued hugging, and I was glad to see that he didn't let go, but only squeezed a little tighter.

"I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you, honestly. I'm so sorry for ever making you feel that way. I understand if you don't want to forgive me, but just know that I will always be here for you if you need me." Right in this very moment, I felt more open than ever. Even though I was just mad at him previously, I didn't care. I hugged him back, and buried my head into his chest. We stood there for a few minutes, and I didn't want it to end. I wanted to bottle up this moment and save it forever. But soon enough, he pulled his body away from mine. I looked up and stared into his eyes as he looked into mine.

His eyes were the prettiest shade of blue I had ever seen. They were so light and soft, but at the same time, they were dark and mysterious. This is all I wanted forever. We walked back over to the beanbags, but instead of sitting separately, we sat together. We continued watching Parks and Rec, but after about an episode or two, I began getting tired. I put my face into his neck, and he giggled slightly.

"Goodnight, Keira." And with that, I fell asleep.

-

I woke up, in my bed, which was not where I fell asleep. Simon must have carried me up here, unless I sleep walked up the stairs. Nah, Simon definitely brought me up here. I clambered out of my bed, and headed toward my desk finding my phone and laptop both plugged in. Why did he have to be so polite. "DAMN YOU SIMON" I thought, wishing he wasn't so amazing. I knew that I would eventually break my deal with Josh about keeping my distance with the boys. There was just something about Simon though; he was the best person I have ever met.

My eyes were still a bit blurry, but as soon as they focused, I found a cup of coffee with the brand name 'Costa' on the side. And underneath was a note.

'You fell asleep on me last night so I brought you up to your room. You were also shivering, so I made sure you would be warm throughout the night. I also went to get you some warm coffee. Hope you don't have a cold.

-Simon'

I didn't notice it, but I began to blush. Why did he have to be so polite?!

"DAMN YOU SIMON!" Once again, this was brought back up, but this time, it wasn't in my head. I quickly put a hand over my, not wanting to believe what I had just said. I hope no one in the house heard that.

"I LOVE YOU TOO!" Dammit. Simon heard, and I was so embarrassed. That was weird.

Josh's POV

I heard a small shout from upstairs. I didn't think anything of it for a second, until it reverberated in my brain. 'Damn you Simon' was what I had heard. It was definitely Keira. And shortly after followed and 'I love you' from a different voice.

I walked down the hall a bit to find JJ standing outside his room looking up toward the stairs. Yeah, he heard it too. He turned to look at me.

"Man, I think they made up." I had a feeling they would eventually, but that also scared me. Keira had A LOT  in common with Simon, and I knew that they would soon realize that. I knew she wasn't going to keep her promise from the other day. I just knew it.