It All Started At Tryouts

Chapter 6 "You don't have to be strong, not for me."

Katelyn's POV

"So, what movie do you want to watch?" Audrey asked curiously as she searched through her bookshelf.
"What do you have?" I inquired.
"Bambi, Suicide Squad, the first Harry Potter, Finding Nemo, Peter Pan-"
"Peter Pan!" I shouted as if I was a little kid again. This made Audrey giggle as she nodded.
"Yay!" I squealed. Audrey laughed again and walked over to the tv stand where the BlueRay player was and popped in the disc.

"Want popcorn?" She asked,
"Uh, no thanks, I'm not a huge fan."
"Really? Then we'll have to find something acceptable for your majesty." She joked, making my stomach get this weird feeling I've never felt before. Audrey took me by the hand and pulled me to the kitchen.
"We have some leftover cake-pops from a few days ago." She commented as she went through the shelves in her fridge.
"Sure!" I replied as she handed the small plate to me. I held it carefully, my hands already beginning to get cold.
"I'll go get some blankets and meet you in there." She said, I nodded and decided to quickly change into my night clothes. I grabbed my small bag, set the plate down on the coffee table, and darted to the bathroom.

When I came back Audrey was already snuggled up on the sofa, she looked me over and smiled. I settled in next to her, curled my legs up by my left side and leaned right to lay my head on Audrey's shoulder. The movie started and I felt a small movement under the two layers of blankets on top of me. Next thing I knew, my hand was snatched. Audrey intertwined her fingers around my own and laid her head on mine. I quickly held her back and felt my cheeks catch fire. My heart did somersaults in my chest and my hand felt like it would create a flood. But I kept calm and kept still. Nothing else was said for the rest of the night. If something was said, it wasn't to me, I fell asleep just before Peter Pan could save Tinker Bell.

Audrey's POV

My heart thundered in my chest as I held Katelyn's hand. 'Why did I do that? We're just friends, right? This is what friends do.' I argued with myself until I came to the conclusion that this is normal. The feelings I get in my chest and stomach when we touch is just normal. The way I feel when she smiles at me is nothing out of the ordinary. The way I get lost in her deep brown eyes means nothing.

I let out a small sigh as I turned to look at Katelyn. Katelyn's breathing began to ease as she fell into a deep sleep. 'She looks so peaceful,' I think to myself, my soft gaze still lingering on her. 'But also vulnerable.' I suddenly got this overwhelming feeling to protect her. My grip on her hand tightened instantly. 'She's only 5'3, two inches shorter than me. She's small, anything could happen.' I shuddered at the thought of someone hurting her.

I turned my gaze back towards the tv screen to see the end credits rolling. 'Did I really spend that much time watching Katelyn? Not weird at all, Audrey.' I mentally slapped myself, but I then yawned .
"It has to be around 2 a.m." I whispered to myself. I go to get up but then freeze when I remember Katelyn. 'I can't move or I'll wake her,' I glance down at the sleeping girl beside me. I shifted ever so slightly into a more comfortable position while trying not to disturb Katelyn. I yawned once more, holding Katelyn for the second time, and let sleep take me.

Katelyn's POV

I woke up the next morning. To find myself practically on top of Audrey; she had let me fall asleep on her and not moved an inch in the night. I searched the room for a clock or something else that could give me the time. It was bright outside, so it was day time, and there were no direct sun rays, so it was around noon. I spotted the clock made from stickers on the wall, 11:25am. We've missed breakfast; breakfast, food, child! Davie!

I sat up immediately and noticed the cereal still on the counter of the kitchen behind the couch. I let out a small sigh and Audrey groaned as she sat up.
"What day is it?" She asked groggily.
"Saturday. It's almost noon." I replied.
"What?! Noon?! I haven't made breakfast or- what about Davie? He must be starving up in his room ro-"
"Audrey! He had some cereal it's ok!" I shouted at her.
"He did? Oh, ok." She glanced around, "Did you uh, sleep well?"
"Yeah. I did." I said hesitantly as I realized our hands were still linked under the soft blanket. Audrey soon found this as well and we awkwardly pulled our hands away from each other.

"Sorry, I just, uh, don't know what came over me."
"No no, it was ok, just...awkward."
"I get it, I'm sorry. Ugh I should've gotten up earlier."
"Why?"
"Davie had to get breakfast by himself! I'm supposed to be taking care of him."
"You don't have to be all over him all the time, though, Audrey."
"But it's my job as a sister, and he's been being picked on lately, and you with the Aiden crap. I'm supposed to protect you two and I've been doing a crappy job!" She whimpered, looking like she was ready to cry.
"Aiden wasn't your fault, Audrey. And he can get breakfast by himself." I responded.
"I can see that but I beat hi-" She stopped mid sentence here and I had to get answers.
"You what?"
"Nothing."
"No, what?"
"Beat him up...?"
"You what?"
"I'm sorry! He was picking on you and I got angry and it all just happened!" She hollered loudly. She looked down at the carpeted floor and her eyes lost their traditional sparkle.

"Audrey," I started, "it's fine. You didn't..." I trailed off leaning in to take Audrey into my arms and squeeze her tight enough to pop her head off. She started crying into my shoulder and I laid my head on hers and held her tight against me. My hands unconsciously wandered up her back her skin was warm considering she was in a tank top. Tears started to slightly sting my eyes, I tried to pull myself together but only managed to after one tear had fallen onto Audrey's shoulder. It stung that she felt this way. I hugged her tightly until she started to pull away a few minutes later.

"You ok?" I asked. She nodded her head softly. I gave her a small smile and she returned it before saying,
"Sorry. Heh, you can only be strong and happy for so long."
"You don't have to be strong, not for me." I leaned in and hugged her tightly against me again, never wanting to let go.

It was then Audrey did the unthinkable, unexpected, and surely unforgettable. She pushed me away, only to pull me right back into her and.....kiss me.

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