The World Is Changing

Breakaway

Chloe's POV

I watched a horror movie with Em.She got so scared she hid her face in my hair.

After the movie was over,we went downstairs and saw soldiers standing in the living room.

"Why are there soldiers here,Chloe?"Em asked scared."I don't know.But I'm about to find out."I determinedly said.

I stepped up to the soldiers and frowned.I personally knew one of the soldiers,Darren.Me and him were best friends when we were little.

He stood there and frowned.

"Darren?What's wrong?Where's my Dad?"

He sighed and pulled me into a hug.He put his hands around my waist.I hesitated some and put my hands around his neck.

"Your dad is...dead.My job was to protect you and your dad,and I failed.I'm not cut to protect the people.I'm sorry Chloe.I failed you."He cried.

I let go of him and started crying.

My world is shattered.My dad is dead and the last thing we did was argue with each other.

I ran upstairs with Em and went into my room.

"Chloe,I'm sorry about your dad."Em hugged me.I sobbed into her shoulder.I wanted to die.I didn't care anymore.

"The last thing we did was argue."I stifled a sob and looked at Em.She frowned and hugged me again.

"He's in a better place now,Chloe."

I hope he is.

I heard footsteps run up the steps.I turned around and saw Darren standing there.

"I'll...let you two talk."Em whispered and left the room.Darren's eyes were watering and he pulled me into a hug.

"This isn't your fault Darren."I sniffled into his chest.He ran his hand through my hair.

"It is,though.I made a solemn promise to your father that I would protect you and your father.I failed you,Chloe."

He let go of me and caressed my cheek.

"You never fail me,Darren."

He wipes his tears away and a smile creeps onto his face.I smiled some and put my hands around his neck.

"Chloe,there's something I need to tell you.Please,don't let this change things between us."Darren said.I nodded and sat on the edge of the bed.

Darren sat down next to me and rubbed my hand.

"We have been friends ever since Pre-K.And,to serve in the military for your dad was a chance I was willing to take.I wanted to protect you.And I always will protect you."He pauses.

I look into his hazel eyes and giggle some.

I suddenly realized how much space wasn't between us.Heat circulated around me and Darren.

He suddenly pressed his lips into mine.I kiss him back and put my hand through his hair.

We break the kiss.He laughs and smiles at me."I always wanted to do that.You know,kiss you."He blushed.

I blushed some and smiled.

"Why would you wanna kiss me?"

"Cause,I always had a crush on you ever since the Eighth Grade.You were different from the other girls at school.More importantly,I loved you for you."He said.

I smiled and kissed him again.I didn't want anything to ruin this moment.Darren took his shirt off and and kept kissing me.

I laid down on the bed and Darren laid on top of me.

"Am I interrupting you two lovebirds?"I heard Em from my doorway.We sat up and Darren put his shirt back on.

I blushed furiously."I knew this would happen one day."Em laughs.I stick my tongue out at her and smirk at her.

She does the same back to me.

"I should go.I'll see you tomorrow."Darren hugged me and left in a hurry.

Em sat down and squealed.

"Finally!"She laughed.

I laughed and fell back on the bed.

Wait...did I just kiss my childhood friend?