Threats (Sequel to 'Feelings')

[24] Crossing The Limit

Amanda's P. O.V.
Charlotte had been hidden away with me for 2 days. I was very aware that I was hiding a fugitive right now and that I had every reason to hate her, but I didn't. I didn't know why, but I couldn't bring myself to hate her. For the past two days she had willingly let me try to give her therapy, heloed with housework a'd was actually nice to me. Sure she still had a temper and could snap every now and then, but she seemed to hold it back. Why wasn't she like this when we were still friends? Why did we have to cut contact to reach this? "Why did you shut me out all those years ago?" I asked. Charlotte looked up. "I... I felt betrayed, I lost my sister and I thought it was Andy's cause. And you picked his side" she answered looking at the ground. "I never wanted to pick sides" I whispered. "But you did. You chose Andy over me. Because you were in love with him. You still are. I can see it" she said. I chuckled. "I was once, but when Andy fell in love with Rye, the feeling faded away. I'm glad it did, because now I can enjoy the friendship I have with him on a better level. No more tension" I said. "When I accused you of being in love with him... Was I wrong?" she asked. I shook my head. "You were right, but I never would've admitted it" I confessed. "But it was the reason for you to leave me right?" Charlotte said, tears starting to well up. "I..." I stuttered. "I guess it was just a build up of so many things at that point" I said, scooting over to hold her. "I am sorry you know. No one ever believes me but I am genuinly sorry" she sobbed quietly. "I believe you" I muttered. I did believe her. I always believed in the good things in people. One day it could be my downfall, but I considered it a good thing about myself. "What you did was wrong, there's no denying that. You shouldn't have shot Rye. And you have done more things that hurted people, but I do believe you are sorry, and you can change" I said comfortingly. "I don't think so" She whispered. "Why" I asked. "I always push away everyone I care about. I either leave them or they leave me in some way. Shay died because I didn't pay attention to her, I ran away from home because my parents only cared about the child they lost and forgot about the one that remained. And you left because I shut you out. I am just one big explosive mean emotional mess" she sighed. "Charlotte... Shay cared about you and her death is not your fault. I'm so sick of everyone blaming themselves for this. No one saw it coming, no one is responsible. If Shay were here right now, she'd tell you that" I said reasuringly. "Your parents, well...they're jerks then I guess and... Wait you care about me" I asked suprisedly. A faint smile appeared on Charlottes lips. "Yeah, you've always been there. I know I never showed or said so, but yes. I cared about you." she said looking at me. "I still care about you Amanda. I hope you still care about me" she whispered. I sighed. "I do care about you Charlotte, that's why you're here, that's why I'm helping you. I think you're a good person deep down. You're just temporarily lost yourself" I whispered. "Thank you" Charlotte muttered. All of a sudden, without any warning I felt a soft pair of lips on mine. Charlottes lips. I never kissed anyone before, let alone a girl. Let alone Charlotte.  I was startled for a second, but then pulled away so fast I almost hurt my neck. I stood up and took a few steps back, turning away. "I'm sorry, too soon?" Charlotte stuttered. I shook my head. "Just... No, Charlotte I am straight and you know it" I murmurred. "You don't have to be" she said. I heard her stand up and felt her put her hand on my shoulder. "Don't" I said pushing her hand off. "Amanda come on don't be like that now" she said quite harshly. I stared at my feet, not having the nerve to meet her eyes. "I have a safe route for you to travel to France, they won't look for you there. You will leave tomorrow first thing in the morning" I muttered. "Ow come on it was just a simple mistake you're not serious now are you" she said, then she seemed to realise that I meant it. "Amanda please didn't you feel it?" she pleaded. "No. I think it's best if you stop talking you'll only make it worse" I said with a shaky voice, leaving the room.

Authors note.
Whoooooaaaa things just got way out of hand there! Charlotte really crossied a line there but somehow I feel bad foe doing that to her sorryyyyy.

There's about two chapters left of this book I think. I don't want it to be over yet!😭

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