All She Wants (COMPLETE) - BSB Fanfiction

Chapter 61

Ellena arrived at the pub fifteen minutes later than planned. "Someday I'll be able to stop using public transportation." She grumbled to herself as she opened the door to the lounge. Her eyes adjusted to the darkness as she scanned the room for someone she had never met before. Her gaze swept past several tables, two lovers locked in a tight embrace, three young girls playing darts by the video games, a light haired man talking seriously with a large black man that immediately reminded Ellena of Mitch. "Wait a minute." Ellena said out loud as the black man turned his face towards her and smiled. "That is Mitch." Her eyes narrowed as she realized he was sitting with Brian Littrel. She slowly walked across the room, wondering what the hell she would say when she reached her destination.

"Well, well, well, what a freakin' coincidence." She said sarcastically. Mitch got up and gave her a great big bear hug.

"Missed you sweetheart." He whispered and held her out at arm's length so he could look at her. Tears sprang to Ellena's eyes. The unexpected hug from Mitch had threatened her composure. She smiled weakly, not able to say anything. Brian cleared his throat. Mitch let go of Ellena's hand and glanced towards the door. "I have to um...visit the little boys room." He grinned and scurried off. Ellena would have laughed if she hadn't been left alone with the person who despised her most.

"Sit down, Ellena." Brian ordered, then less sternly, "Would you like a drink?"

Ellena nodded and glared at Brian. "I have a feeling I'm going to need it."

Brian signaled for the waitress, who came and took their order, and quickly disappeared. They sat in uncomfortable silence for a few moments. Ellena wondering just what he wanted with her and Brian wondering how to approach the subject of Kevin.

"How have you been?" Brian initiated the conversation.

"Absolutely peachy." Ellena replied with a sarcastic cheerfulness. "I'd ask you the same question but I just remembered – I don't care." She clasped her hands together and leaned back in her chair. More silence. "You know, it was very cruel of you to lure me here in the hopes of a new sponsor for the dance troupe."

The waitress reappeared with their drinks and set them on the table. Brian waited until they were alone again to reply. "Yes, I'm sorry. I didn't think you would come if you knew it was me."

"Damn straight." Ellena snorted and took a swig of her beer.

"Ellena," Brian started, not sure of what to say next. "I think that we got off on the wrong foot."

Ellena's eyes widened and she slammed her bottle down on the table. "Oh cut the crap, Brian!" She bit off. "Kevin sent you here, didn't he?"

Brian shook his head. "No. He doesn't know I'm here." Brian raked his hands through his hair and frowned. This was not going well at all.

"Then why are you here?" Ellena's angry eyes burned through him.

More silence, and then. "I know about your brother and what he did to you."

"So now you feel sorry for me, is that it?"

"No, I just think it was unfair. Nobody deserves to be treated like that."

"No, nobody does, but I got through it on my own. Do you think I want your sympathy/"

"No, Ellena. Would you give me a chance?"

"The way you gave me a chance when we first met?" She paused. "Fuck you, Brian." Ellena's eyes never wavered from his.

Brian broke into a smile. She may have changed her name, but the same determination was still there. "I guess I deserved that."