Short Story

Chapter 5

As fast as she came, is as fast as she left. Just one little 'hi' and and she was gone.

I can't say I was surprised. What kind of girl would want to get to know their boyfriends friend. Which yes, is a girl. I understood why she acted that way. I just wish it went down a little different.

Either way, the rest of the night was so great! Kali stayed over and I did get to talk to Addy afterwards. Everything was perfect. I even got to go to Chicago a little while after the dance that week to get my xv dress.

Although, something surprising happened on my way home from Illinois. I got a text,

It was from, Brooklyn?

B: Hey I'm sorry about last night if you got the wrong impression.

I have social anxiety so I was stressed

I think your really cool and wanna get to know you

N: Oh lol don't worry about it. It's all good

(we went on saying sorry)

N: Don't worry about it. You don't have to apologize for anything

B: You sure

Well I wanna be friends

I honestly couldn't believe it. Brooklyn? Wanting to be friends with me? I was so confused. I really didn't know what to do. We ended up talking through it and I was convinced she had strong feelings for Addy. That's exactly why I was forced into pushing my feelings back for him. I didn't want to intervene in their relationship. What kind of 'friend' is that.

Plus, I honestly did want to be friends with her. She was his girlfriend and I HAD to accept it. Even if I heard lots of bad things about her later on, I tried my best to believe she had good intentions. But that's another story for another time...

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After that (the school dance) me and Addy started talking. Not as much as I hoped, but even a little was enough for me.

We grew closer and closer, even though I told myself I would forget about him. I guess I just couldn't help myself. He always had a way of pulling me toward him. Addy and I became comfortable with each other. It did take a while, but all good things come to those who wait, right?

Did I forgot mention what my friends had to say about us..

"OOh, Addy and Nati"

"Are you guys together yet?"

"Why is he still with Brooklyn? Your way better!" -_-

I honestly didn't care what other people though. Even if my friends wanted us together, it really wouldn't matter. Addy and I had a great relationship, even if we weren't together, it was still special to me. And it's not like I would try to steal him away from her. Like I stated earlier, what kind of friend is that!

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Lots of rumors began to arise later on. And something happened that Brooklyn would hate me for. (If she didn't already)

While I was at one of my friends Quincenera, I got a call from Addy. Of course, he was my bored buddy and I couldn't hang up on him. Plus, I loved to talk to him. He made me feel so open. As if I finally found someone I could show my true self to. Those butterflies kicked in as he said my name. And I would never get old.

We were just talking until he hung up on me out of nowhere. Maybe I ended the call in accident. Although, I could hear something, or someone, in the background. So, I thought nothing of it.

Later on, I got a text from Addy saying that Brooklyn wanted to talk to me.

Apparently, Brooklyn got mad because Addy was on the phone with me while he was at her house. Although, might I add, she was doing her makeup in the bathroom..

She made me promise that there was nothing between me and him. Of course, I said yes...

She thanked me and left. What kind of 'friend' am I? I told her that we could friends and look at me now. She probably thinks I tried to steal Addy from her. Now she will never trust me.

My friends told me to just forget about her.

"OMG who cares!"

"She's so stupid! I hate her!"

"Why is she like that?"

"UGHHHH"

Once again, I didn't care what they said. I'm sure they were just frustrated for me. I'm glad they tried to care...But, I wanted to be friends with Brooklyn. Not because I liked her, but because she was Addy's girlfriend. I wanted to at least try. For him. But, I clearly screwed it up. I knew Addy loved her so, I tried to..at least..try.

After that whole mess, Addy and I got distant again. It was the last thing that I wanted happening. Everything felt so ruined, so crushed, so hopeless. But it wasn't the end. I can promise you that..