Best Friends : It's Complicated

Chapter 1 - The kiss

Delilah's POV:

I was walking to my best friend's house. He had just gone through a tough breakup with his girlfriend. As I reached the front door I let myself in. I carefully walked up to his bedroom and knocked. I would normally bust into his room but I know he's hurt so I gave him some privacy. When he didn't respond I just opened the door to see him on his bed crying. He didn't even look up at me. I sat down next to him on his bed.

"Hey, you okay?"

He didn't respond. "Josiah?" I asked getting worried.

"Why are you even here, Delilah. I thought you were mad at me," he said in a whisper.

He was referring to the fight we had gotten into about his girlfriend. I hadn't liked her from the beginning, partially because I had a crush on Josiah. But I knew that she would hurt him and I tried to tell him but he wouldn't listen. He basically chose her over me, which hurt.

"I was mad."

"Then why are you here?" He questioned, the hurt clear in his voice.

"We're best friends. I'm not going to abandon you when you need me just because I'm mad. Besides this isn't about me it's about you. You never answered my question. Are you okay?"

He finally looked up at me. His eyes were puffy and red. I never liked seeing him like this it broke my heart.

"I feel like an idiot! You warned me about her and I didn't listen. I didn't want to believe what you said. And now look where that got me!"

"You're not an idiot, Josiah. If anyone's an idiot it's her. She didn't see how amazing you are. And how funny and sweet and kind you can be."

"Do you really mean that?" he said looking up at me.

"Of course I do Josiah. If anything she's missing out on the best thing that has ever happened to her," I said trying to make him feel better.

"When did I ever get so lucky as to have a best friend like you?" He said nudging me.

He had no idea what kind of effect those two words had on me. All we were ever going to be was just friends.

"I should be asking you the same thing," I said nudging him back, ignoring the sudden pain in my chest at my thoughts.

We talked for a while then I decided it was time to leave. Josiah got up to walk me to the door.

"Thanks for coming to check on me it really means a lot," he said as his voice grew serious.

"You would do the same for me," I said shrugging it off.

"No I'm serious Delilah. You are always there for me when I need you and I really appreciate that," he said. His words made my heart swell but I knew that he just meant it as a friend.

"It's what I do."

He hugged me and I never wanted to let him go. He pulled away slowly and he stared into my eyes. Suddenly he leaned in and kissed me.

I felt fireworks exploding inside of me. I wanted to hold on to this moment forever. I pulled away and realized that the kiss probably meant nothing to him. It was probably just a way for him to feel comfort after his breakup. I did not want to be his rebound.

"I'm sorry," I said as I walked away leaving him in silence.