Can't Help Falling in Love

Ch. O4

Vivian just smiles and gives me a hug.
Michael comes up to us and sits right next to me.
"Can we talk Soph?"

"I'll be on my way guys, film is starting soon and Ms. Snow wouldn't appreciate me or Kaity being late."  She gets up and hugs me.

Michael's face is blank, usually I can read him like an open book.

"You're making me nervous Mikey." I look down at him as I get up from the bench.

All I can do now is bite my lower lip to help me from asking all these questions. He takes my hand leading us to our art class with Mr. Allen and sits right besides me.

"Look baby girl, Aiden didn't come here by his own will and neither did I, but you know I can't leave him alone." He pauses and takes a deep breath.
"He's been a bigger mess since you left.."  His eyes assure me that he's telling nothing but the truth.

My heart drops not knowing what to say.

"Mikey.. stop trying to defend him so much. You out of everyone knows what kind of guy he really is." I start to raise my voice a bit.

Mikey's eyes wander over to Aiden and mine follow. I can tell with his body posture that he's flirting. Oh and let me just mention he chose the queen bitch of the school, April.

*buzz* buzz*

Kaitlyn: What took you so long at lunch?
Me: Told Vivs to watch for Aiden.. I couldn't bring myself to tell her of that past that we shared, I know I have to and soon.
Kaitlyn: What was her reaction? And you should.
Me: Honestly, I couldn't read her expression.

Aiden makes his way towards us.
He smiles, but his smile quickly fades when I coldly stare back at him.
I have to admit that part of me wanted to run back into his arms.
On the other hand, I don't know why being so close to him makes me nervous.
I start to walk away after the bell rings, so ready to just wash the paint off of my hand.
A hand grabs me, which I can admit scared the crap out of me making me squeal.

"Hey Sophie, wait up!" 
Mason, the gorgeous one.. is grabbing me, but this time it's gentle.

Sophie. I loved the way he said my name, almost in a sweet voice. No one else has ever called me Sophie.

"Hi." I say looking up at him I can't help but blush a little.
My stomach feels the butterflies flutter up.

"Look.." he stops to catch his breath.
"I've been a huge douche to you." I can see sincerity in his beautiful honey eyes.

"Im here for you Sophie, for anything."  His hand falls to the small of my back.
I'm at a loss for words, biting my lip as always. His hand still on my back with his thumb rubbing up and down.
The taste of metal made me realize that I cut into my lip.

"Um.. O-okay thanks Mason."
I smile at him, a wary smile.

Kaity and Vivian meet me by the front entrance.
Mikey, Aiden, and Mason follow right behind them.

"I'll meet you back at home Kaity."

"Be safe Soph." 

We all hug good bye and part our ways. Mason held on to me a little longer this time.

"So are you ready for our mall date?" Vivs asks with a smile on her face.

"Yes girl, you know it. Have to get dibs on those Victoria secret panties." I wink at her as I grab her hand and start to walk away.

We finish shopping and start to walk back towards the car.

"Vivs, all I said was to watch out for Aiden.. He can't help but break girls hearts. I don't want you to end up like those other girls. There's something you should know though."
My hearts skips a beat, memories flushing back.

"I know Soph.. I just really like him." her eyes wander around. "It just kind of threw me off when I saw him on your shoulder like that." she says finally looking me in the eyes.
"What is it Soph?"

"Don't worry about it Vivian. I wouldn't mess with him again." I stop and regain my breath. "Well we went to school together and I-I loved him.. He was my anchor and I was his." my eyes look back at the road as I pulled over. "He broke me.."
The words "I loved him" stung at my throat.

"What do you mean Soph?? Did he also love you?" Her voice starts to break.

"We both loved each other Vivs. He wasn't in the right state of mind. Just know you have nothing to worry about." A tear makes it's way down my face which I quickly wipe away.

The ride home was silent.

I'm relieved to have told her, I don't think I could've kept that from her any longer.

I need to stay away from Aiden, I can't keep loving him knowing that my best friend likes him or even maybe started to love him. I don't know how long they've been talking for.. and I don't think I would like to know.