Good Enough

Chapter 13- Love's a bitch and freedom.

"I'm gonna miss you so much," I say as I grab Leah, and pull her into a bear hug.

"I'm gonna miss you too Nat," she says sadly. Leah was supposed to stay for another two days, but her dad got a call from his company, saying that they needed him at work. Therefore, they had to leave tonight.

"Ok, stop, seriously, I'm gonna cry," says Leah as she pulls away from my embrace. She smiles sadly at me, before making her way over to Brody, who is standing at the door, watching us. She whispers something in his ear, and Brody's eyes widen as he nods frantically.

Huh? What's that all about?

She then hugs Brody, and I feel an uneasy feeling in my stomach.

Yeah. It's called Jealousy. My inner voice says sarcastically.

What? No! Why would I be jealous?

Maybe because you like him....

What! No. I don't like him like that!

Yes, you do.

No.

Yes.

No.

Yes.

Would you just shut-

"Hello, earth to planet Natasha," Brody says as he vigorously waves his hands in front of my face.

"Huh, what," I ask confusedly.

"You okay, you kinda spaced out there," says Leah worriedly.

I smile at her as I form my reply, "Yeah, I'm fine, I was just thinking about something." Leah doesn't look convinced as she asks, "Are you sure?"

I grab hold of her hands and smile brightly to reassure her. "I'm sure, stop worrying," I attemp to ease her worry. It works though, because the worried look immediately disappears from her face, and she visibly relaxes.

"Ok, if you say so. Remember what I said, if Cameron and Vanessa, and their gang of wannabe Bratz ever pick on you again, just ignore them. Be the bigger person, they'll eventually realise that it doesn't affect you, and they'll leave you alone. Ooh, and don't forget to call me, and-

Leah's rant is cut of by the sound of a car horn beeping. "Leah, it's time to go!" her dad shouts from the car.

I pull Leah into one last hug, "Bye Leah, don't miss me too much," I tell her, trying to lighten up the mood a bit.

"I'll try," she replies as we pull away. She smiles warmly at both me and Brody, before making her way over to the car. She sits in the car, and sends me one last wave before she is gone from my sight.

Goodbye Leah.

***

"When you are little, your mom always tells you stories about the prince and the servant girl. About how one day, they accidentally bump into each other while doing their own things. Then the Prince notices the beauty and innocence of the servant girl, and he immediately takes a liking towards her. He tries everything, but she doesn't acknowledge him in fear that she won't fit into his world. But then, suddenly ,she realises that she doesn't care what anybody thinks, and decides that she won't refrain from loving him. And then they get married and live happily ever after. And due to these stories, you begin to believe that true love does exist, and that there's someone out there for you. But No. That's not how it works. Love is a backstabbing pain in the arse, a ruthless bitch, and it completely destroys you. Love doesn't exist, and if ever you do find love, it brings nothing but pain. Torture. It's better to know this beforehand, instead of learning it the hard way," Brody finishes. I high five him excitedly, and do a little happy dance.