They Don't Know About Us\\Book 2\\Brase Fanfiction

Chapter 10}{A Forbidden Love

{Bree's POV}

Talking and laughing with Chase was fun. It was refreshing; like it was nice to breath the regular air again. I missed our chats. But I didn't want this to be a chat. I wanted to have a deep conversation with him. I wanted to talk about us. How we can still be together. But all we talked about were Sebastian and my old crushes. Oh and Eve. I do not like that girl. I was hoping to ease the conversation and slide it into a more calm direction.

  After a few jokes, there was silence. I didn't know what to say. All the plans I had for talking just went blank. My eyes fixated on his. I leaned closer, but he didn't seem to notice. I just wanted to be near him, closer to him. I felt like he was my protection. Like as if I were in his arms, I'd be safe and he would be, too. I just want him to be happy. But what should I say??

As I thought up scenarios in the silence, he murmured,"

"Bree, I lov-"

I was hoping he'd say "You" or "us" something romantic like that, but he seemed stumped.

"L-Lovvvveeeeeee......cheese."

  Cheese? Did he really just say that he loves cheese. He stared at me with big eyes, hoping that I didn't hear him, is what I'm guessing. I feel bad for him, because that was terrible. "I-I mean I love cheese on burgers and I like...I like...," He trailed off again. Oh brother, I thought, oh little brother.

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He kept stuttering and not knowing what to say. I wanted to help him, but that would be pathetic for both of us. I needed a flirty yet helpful comment. I couldn't think, so I just went for it: "I know what you mean, words are hard to use when you're trying to flirt." Wait, did that just work? Hold on, I think it did. He breathed a laugh and leaned closer. "I'm not much of a flirt," he confessed. Then he continued, "But I'd be happy if you were to teach me." He ended with a wink. I'm sold. I didn't know what to say next, so I did exactly that. "I don't know what to say," I admitted. He took my hand and entwined his fingers in mine. He looked into my eyes and pulled me close. I stared at his lips, then slid my glance back to his eyes.

"If you're at a loss for words, don't speak,"

Then he pulled me closer and our lips touched in a blissful moment. My mind went blank and forgot everything. Everything except him. His face, his hair, his adorable nose and giggle. His cute goofy smile, the thing he does when he gets excited. What was the rush I got from being around him? Why did I only feel so complete when I was with him if I had him all along? He was mine from the start, but I was blind to see it.

After we released the passionate kiss, I snuggled into his shoulder and wrapped my arms around his waist. He held me close, securing me with his arms around me tight. It was an awkward position, since we were sitting on the couch in the quarters, but we didn't care. I just couldn't believe what I missed over these couple years. Almost two years without the kind of comfort I needed. The kind of love I wanted. All that was there, were him and I. Realizing our mistakes, tightening our grip on reality. I didn't want to ever let him go, so I decided not to.

For all the time we stayed embraced, he stroked my hair with one hand, and held me close to him with the other. His mentoring shirt smelled good. It was a mix of a berry cologne and sweat. It was weird, but it comforted me for some reason.

I just wanted to be there for all eternity. With Chase, all odds would be in our favor. We would be strong and fight together. Sure Leo, Adam, Davenport and Douglas needed us, and we were going to help them; but how can we be ourselves around them? We erased Leo's memory just too keep our secret safe. How are we supposed to fix it the next time something like that happens? We can't just pretend, or force ourselves away and live in misery. Sure it's not that dramatic, but we need each other. It sounds like a cliché or Romeo and Juliet or something. But it's true.

We love each other and it should be our time to be together as ourselves without having to keep secrets. Why must he hide behind this shell? To others, this is the time they show pride for being different, why can't we show pride for each other? There are celebrations held for those who've come out to their families about their sexuality, but what about those who are like us? How are we supposed to tell our family? Well I doubt they'll be that surprised; our family is totally mixed up and crazy.

They'll see us as different, but who knows...maybe different can a good thing.

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{Chase's POV}
I had woken up to some weight on my chest. I blinked open my eyes and realized Bree had fallen asleep on my shoulder. It must have been a long day of training, because we fell asleep so early in the afternoon. I just hope that Adam, Leo or Davenport didn't come in here and see us. Our secret isn't ready to be revealed. We need to keep it quiet for now.

I wanted to turn on my side, but Bree seemed so comfortable and I didn't want to wake her up. I patted her head and began to stroke her hair again. I peered across the room at the digital clock. 2:17 PM it read. Oh no! We've been napping since twelve thirty! What's gonna happen when everyone is released from their training. I have no choice but to wake Bree. But then again, she just looks so cute and cuddly! Besides, classes don't end till 3:00. We still have some time to ourselves. I just hope the students aren't suspicious about their missing mentors.

"Thank you all! You may...keep applauding!" I heard a shout from the training area. Oh that's right! Today's the day where Davenport was going to hold an assembly and tell the Bionic students why he had to save them from Krane. The students won't even know we're gone. That's a relief, since I can barley breath, let alone get up and wake the slumbering princess. Awww she's just too cute!

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I felt Bree shift and she held me even tighter and brought her legs onto the couch. She sat on my lap, but still held onto me, I hugged her and stroked her hair again. It smelled like peaches and our home in Mission Creek. It just felt so natural. Being with her, comforting her when she needed safety. She was so peaceful through it all. I was surprised she only moved once or twice. In her capsule, she usually moves around a lot. Sometimes she walks in circles in her capsule while she's still sleeping. It's adorable!

"Chase?" Bree whispered into my shirt sleepily. I sunk my head down to her level. "Mhmm," I replied. She turned and kissed my cheek while my face was low. I smiled and she went back to her old position after she smiled back. "That was it?" I asked. She slightly nodded, then she seemed satisfied enough to fall back asleep. I'm glad she finds comfort in me, but I want to sleep too! Aw whatever, I'm fine with watching her doze off, it's relaxing when our breathing is synced. It's like a dance we both know by heart and we do it accidentally.

She just seems so peaceful in her sleep. I wonder what she's dreaming about...

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"Do you hear that?" I ask as I glance from him to the trees. "Yeah! Do you think it's the one we're after?" He answered. We both looked through our binoculars, bumping into each other's. We both laughed and he slipped his arm around me. "I used to think bird watching was boring, but anything with you is exciting," He whispered. I turned to look up at him and he peered down at me with a smile. We kissed and I hugged him after. We both looked in the direction of the rustling in the trees, but still embraced closely, as if we'd never let go.