Foward and Reverse (Bradley Steven Perry FanFic)

Chapter 10

Bradley and I haven't spoken in a month now. He has made attempts, but I somehow always give myself a new reason to not talk to him.

Maybe Rachel was just doing it, and he was trying to fight it off? Maybe she and Jeremy were setting this up so I couldn't date Bradley? Or maybe it was exactly what it looked like.

I became really good friends with one of Bradley's friends, Ross, over the time I have been at school here. I was able to tell him all of what happened, and then he told everyone else that we hang out with.

The bell rings and I get out of my seat, going to lunch. I didn't need to stop and get my lunch, because I finally gave up on it. School lunches were gross and I was too lazy to pack my own. I wouldn't, like, starve to death or something (right?).

I put my backpack higher on my shoulders, and walked to the table (sort of) farthest away from Bradley's. Maybe I still had feelings for him. Ugh. I do. I think he only wants to be on speaking terms again.

I'm distracted by my phone when I feel someone plop down next to me. It's Ross.

"Hey, smiley." He says, swinging his feet in front of him.

"Shut up," I say jokingly, and smile. "I thought you had lunch detention?"

"Oh. Whatever," He replies. I chuckle. " wanna go see a movie or something after school?"

I think. "Can't. Mom." I reply. I honestly just didn't want to go, because Ross has been trying to re-set up me and Bradley for a bit now. Hasn't worked yet *flips hair*.

"Look." He says. "You and Bradley need to talk. He hasn't been anywhere near happy since you went over that day. Jeremy is just a--"

"Yeah, yeah." I interupt. "Jeremy is just a jerk who doesn't know who to NOT cause a problem. You've told me this a trillion times. I'll talk to him when I'm ready. I promise."

"No," Ross says. "Today."

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"I'll talk to him after school." I say.

"I'll have him tell me if you don't." Ross says. He gets up and walks away.

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I don't walk straight home after school. I turn the corner and start the walk to Bradley's.

I start thinking over what I want to say. Maybe I won't have to say anything. Maybe he will do all the talking.

I take a left and see his house. I take a deep breath and start walking up the huge, concrete steps. I find myself in front of his door.

I raise my fist to knock. The door opens after a few minutes. It's Bradley. He looks like a wreck. His hair was ratty. His face was red, his eyes were sad. I'm not sure if his face lifted or sank when he saw me.

"Um.. hey." I say. "Ross said that you wanted to talk to me..?"

"Yeah.." he replies. "Look, I'm really sorry. I don't know why Rachel was here or what happened that day, but I did not kiss her. She kissed me right before you walked in. I swear. Jeremy and Rachel are just jerks who don't want us to be together. I want to be with you Alex, I really do. I've been up for a few nights trying to find out ways to talk to you, but none of them were working. So I stopped going to school for a few days. I've been really sad without you, Alex, and I can't--can't stand it that you and I aren't talking anymore. You were one of the best-est friends I have had in the longest time, and I miss you. I miss watching movies with you. I miss making cupcakes with you, I miss hugging you, I miss telling you everything, I miss sitting on your porch, staring at the sky, I miss looking at your beautiful face while you laugh...I miss you. I want to be with you."

I was crying right now. Crying. He was teary-eyed too. I wipe my eyes and smile. "I want to be with you too." I say, going in for a hug. We hug for a good 5 minutes before either of us speak.

"So.." he starts. "are we.. back together?" he asks, hopeful look on his face.

"Yes. Definitely." I say, smiling.

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AHHHH SUMMER BREAK! I will definitely update more this summer. Thank you so so much for 2.5K reads!! I was so happy! I love you guys, and there is more drama to come.

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