Silenced

Chapter Twenty One

Chapter Twenty One

Brianna's POV

Jeremy walked me to his car. The walk there was filled with silence. I could tell he wanted to talk, but he didn't dare say a word.

When we got to the car, he still opened the door for me. I got in and buckled myself; completely ignoring Jeremy's existence. He got in on his side and buckled himself. He put the key in the ignition and started the car and began to back out.

I leaned my head against the cool window and looked ahead of me, out of the windshield. My chest hurt, right in the center. I didn't know what it was. Hurt? Betrayal? Me trying hold all my tears back?

"Brianna?"

I didn't even glance his way.

"Please, Brianna. Talk to me." He begged.

Do not look at him Brianna.

He sighed heavily, "I'm sorry."

I lightly scoffed, rolling my eyes. He honestly thinks a measly 'sorry' will make everything better.

"I know you aren't going to talk to me, but I know you are listening," He paused, took a breath and continued, "What you caught Meagan and I doing was not intentional. I had no intentions with sleeping with her. That would be a total dick move of me. What I told you earlier about her just forcing herself upon me is true. One hundred percent."

Tears welled up in my eyes as the image of Jeremy and Meagan together flashed in my mind, again. I bit my lip to keep it from quivering.

"I just... want you to keep that in mind. I don't want you mad at me." He muttered.

I took a moment and glanced at him. His hands were tight around the steering wheel, making his knuckles turn white. His face was red and his eyes looked glassy and he kept clenching and unclenching his jaw.

Do I really want to loose Jeremy as a friend? He has been my first friend in a long time. He made me happy, he cared, he made me laugh when I wasn't having the best of times. The biggest thing of all is the fact I haven't even known him that long and he has already had a great impact on my life; happiness and laughter. And sadness and tears.

"One word, Brianna. Just, I need to know that you even want to try to get over this." He begged.

I swallowed the vile that arose in my throat. Should I talk to him?

"Please!" He yelled, making me jump. His voice cracked in the end

I sighed, "I will try, Jeremy."

He looked at me, eyes wide and shiny. He looked almost astonished.

"Really?" He asked.

I nodded my head, but I still don't completely forgive him. I still feel like crying my eyes out and hurting myself. To put it bluntly.

"Thank you so much." A smile made it's way to his face.

"You're welcome." I replied, staring back out the window.

I think the few words I did speak were enough for Jeremy, because he never said another word all the way to my house.

When we pulled up in my driveway, I unbuckled myself and opened the door, "Goodnight, Jeremy."

"Goodnight, Brianna. I'll see you later." He replied, cautiously resting a hand on top of my knee.

My breath hitched in my throat as he leaned towards me.

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Hiiiii everyone! I am SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO sorry that this update is so late!

I just got on Christmas break, so I will try to write and update as much as I possibly can.

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