Loving my step-brother: Brallie AU

Chapter 8

Callie's POV

  Ever since I got home I haven't been able to look Lena in the face. I feel like I've disappointed her. I usually stay in my room now because I'm ashamed. I've made sure to not let Lena think I'm cutting again which I'm not, but I don't want her to think that.
  A knock at the door pulled me out of my thoughts. " Come in." I stated.
  " Hey Callie." It was Stef! Since when does she talk to me?
  I cleared my throat because I hadn't talked that much today. " What do you want?"
  She sat next me, making this more uncomfortable than it already was. I stiffened when she began to talk. " I know we don't usually talk much. Who am I kidding, we rarely say anything to each other. I'm concerned for you though. "
  Am I really getting a parenting speech from her? " You don't have to be. I'm fine."
  " Callie, you were willing to hurt yourself knowing the dangers of doing so. I know I could never understand your reasoning, but I'm here for you." She reached for my arm, but I moved so she couldn't.
  There's no way she's going to kiss my ass. " Stef no offense, but I know you could care less about what happens to me."
  " I do care. Sweetheart, don't you get it? I want to become closer to you. When you first met me I think you got the wrong impression. I want to help."
I sighed. I guess I could give her a shot. " I'm sorry. I just don't usually open up to people or anything."
  Stef nodded. Maybe she really does understand or at least is telling the truth about wanting to be there for me.
" So I noticed you and B are getting along."
Crap. I haven't thought about me and Brandon since I woke up, and we almost- no I can't be thinking that. We weren't going to kiss. No, that wasn't it at all. I shrugged, " I guess. I don't know, he's kind of hard to read sometimes."
" Brandon may be hard to read, but I know for a fact he loves you." What did she just say?!
I can barely get out anything. It's like my own fear is paralyzing me. " Love?" I managed to get out.
She smiled, sweetly. I'm so scared of what she'll say next. " Oh, as a friend, I mean."
I let out a sigh of relief with a nervous laugh. " Okay."
" Stef, could I have help with dinner?" Lena yelled, ending this really awkward conversation.
She gave me an apologetic smile. " Do you think we could talk later?"
" Not really." I answered honestly. There was no way I'm carrying on with talking about Brandon. No thanks.
I slightly regretted my answer when I saw that it hurt her. " Okay love." With that she left my room.

Stef's POV

I'm a little hurt that Callie rejected my offer, but I get it. I walked into the kitchen and saw Lena, looking hot as ever, putting the lasagna in the oven. I smiled to myself. I love this women so much. " Need any help?"
She set the lasagna down and closed the door, all with one hand. " Yes. Could you mix the salad and set the plates out. You and Brandon are staying for dinner, right?"
  I went over and hugged her. " I would love to. Plus I'm sure B wouldn't mind."
  " How's he been since Callie came home?" Lena asked with a sigh.
Giving her a kiss on her cheek, I responded," He's doing fine."
  " Good." I unwrapped my arms from her, and went to start on what Lena asked.
  I was setting the plates and forks down when I said," I think you should talk to Callie."
  " I would, but I don't think she wants to talk to me."
  I finished setting the last plate down and said," Love, I don't think that's the case. I think she's afraid that she has disappointed you."
  " Well I'm not thrilled that she tried killing herself." Lena stated. I can tell she's frustrated. Time to bring out the more loving side.
  I walked up to her and grabbed both of her arms. " I know, I know. Just try to talk about it with her. She needs her momma."
  Lena nodded, and I pressed my forehead to hers. " I love you." I breathed out.
  I closed my eyes and I could tell she smiled. " I love you too."
  I was going to open my eyes, but Lena interrupted that thought with her lips on mine. Kissing back, I pulled her closer to me. We continued kissing until I remembered. " I should call Brandon and tell him dinner will be over here." I said, out of breath.
  I called Brandon and then afterwards I went to go wash my hands.