New Beginnings

Chapter 20: FML

AUTHORS NOTE: We're taking this scene back from when he left that morning. Just a heads up!

Chase's POV

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I hated leaving Ava in a rush. I really did. But Trish needed me. She was hysterical over the phone, and I was scared if I didn't get there on time, she'd do something bad. It might seem like I was preferring Trish over Ava. But the thing was, Ava didn't have depression bad like Trish did. I sped out of the driveway, and dashed towards Trish's house.

I rushed inside, and it looked like no one was home. Typical for Trish's parents. I mean they had big jobs as lawyers, and were busy with their jobs. I ran towards Trish's bedroom, and saw everything was still the same. From the pink walls, to the tiny bed in the corner of her room. She was laying on her bed pretty chirpy. What the fuck, she was upset 5 minutes ago.

"Trish? I thought you were in trouble?" I said standing in the doorway.

Trish looked at me and said, "I was, but I'm better now that you said you were on your way." 

Something seemed off, but I didn't press it. "Okay.. so you're not gonna do what I thought you were gonna do?" I said cautiously.

"No.. i'm just glad you're here with me." Trish said patting her bed. I stayed frozen at the doorway, would it be cheating if I sat on another girls bed? Ugh, I really wished I didn't leave Ava alone. 

"Since you're okay, can I go? I left Ava alone." I said trying to decipher Trish's facial expressions.

Trish looked at me with a sour look on her face, "I-if you leave, i'm scared at what i'm capable of doing. Chasey please, don't leave me." 

I didn't know what to do so I said, "I won't. Don't worry, i'm here." Trish's mood swung from upset to happy and it was freaky not gonna lie. I mean it seemed weird, but I knew Trish for years now, if she said she was upset, then I should believe her.

"Good, now come over here and console me. I'm s-scared Chase.." Trish said tears stinging her eyes. Oh no, she really did have a problem.I was sort of thrown off by her certain mood swings, but now I really did believe her. I mean who can cry on demand?

I walked over to her bed and let her hug me, I couldn't do much because by the time I got over she brought me into a tight hug. If Ava found about this, i'm sure she'd understand. I mean after I told her at the barn, she seemed so understanding. If other girls were aware, they'd probably dip. I was so grateful for her, I really was. 

Trish interrupted my thoughts and said, "Chasey this is just like old times." I gulped and didn't say anything at first, but maybe I needed her to know that Ava and I were together now. 

"Trish I'm with Ava now. I'm here as your friend now, okay?" I said letting her know easy. I was afraid if I dumped it on her, she'd go ballistic. After all, her sadness was my fault. 

"I know. It's just nice to remember times without her." Trish said pulling me closer to her. This felt wrong. Her arms around me, her head snuggled in my chest. She wasn't Ava. But Trish needed me, so i'd be here for her as long as she needed me.

I was silent as Trish spoke to me about old times. It made me uncomfortable, and I didn't know what to say to make her stop. I mean usually I was rude, and would tell her to be quiet. But she was more fragile now. I hurt her, and me being here was a way to make up for it.

My phone buzzed once, and I grabbed it. It was a text from Ava, and boy was I happy to see her notification pop up. She just made me really happy, and I could be getting into deeper feelings with her. Heck, I was positive I was falling in love with her. It might be too soon, and I would've told her. But I was scared she would be scared, and get away from me.