Triple Threat

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

"Strange look on his face
Pauses, then says.
"You're my best friend."" - You're in love - Taylor Swift

This morning has been rough. Not only did I pretty much break up with Matt, but he sprung the news on me that he was leaving for the army.

Saying goodbye to him was really tough. And I would be lying if I said that I didn't cry the whole way home.

I feel emotionally drained, but I still have one more stop to make.

I pulled up at Austin's house. We planned to hang out tonight since we haven't in a while. Part of the reason is because I was still trying to figure out who I wanted, but he's also been distant too. I think I have an idea why, and that thought has my mind spinning circles. He mentioned that he has been spending a lot of time with Laura lately. As much as I hate it, I have come to terms with it. He will still and always be my best friend no matter who we both end up being with.

I'm greeted by Dauton basically running out the door. He literally almost knocked me over.

"Well hello to you too," I joke.

He ran a hand through his dark hair. It's the complete opposite of Austin's blonde hair and I still can't believe they are brothers, let alone twins. "Sorry, I'm in a hurry" He gave me a quick hug, "I'll be back later, Austin's in the backyard."

I walk into the quiet house, and make my way outside to the backyard. I was surprised, but also happy to see Blake outside with Austin. They were throwing a football in the yard. My heart warmed seeing them two. Don't get me wrong, I love Dauton just as much as I love Austin and Blake. I'm just not as close to him as I am with these two.

"Hey boys," I greeted them. Their attention turned towards me and they both smiled.

They stopped throwing the football and walked to me. Blake wrapped his big and strong arms around me in a hug. He lifted me off the ground as he squeezed me tight.

"What are you doing here?" I asked him as he placed my feet back on the ground.

"I finished finals early so I came on home."

"Well, I'm so glad you're here! I've missed you!"

"I've missed you too!"

I look at Austin and he gives me a hug. "Hey you," he says.

Blake looked at us and an awkward silence surrounded us. "I guess, I'll go inside and let you two talk. Becks, it was good to see you." He walked away, and it was just Austin and I left in the backyard.

Something tells me that Blake knows everything that's going on and I wouldn't be surprised if Austin told him. They have always been super close and if anything, Blake probably has been giving him advice on the situation.

He cleared his throat, "Do you, um, want to go sit on the hammock and talk?"

I nodded, and followed him to our favorite spot. Sitting beside him on the hammock made the nervousness and anxious feeling instantly vanish. I don't know what it was, maybe it was just being in his presence, but I felt so calm.

"We need to talk." I said at the same time as he said "I need to tell you something."

We both looked at each other and laughed. "You first." He said.

Wow, what is it with these guys and keeping things from me. Okay, maybe I haven't exactly been honest either. But it is so weird how this keeps happening.

I took a deep breath before starting. I have done with once, I can do it again. "Austin, you are my very best friend. We have literally been separable since we were in diapers. I love you like a brother." I paused and closed my eyes.

Please don't hate me

"But you can only love me as a brother." He finished for me. I opened my eyes and started into his blue ones.

"How did you know?" I asked him.

"Because I feel the same way."

I must have looked confused, because he continued on and explained further. "I will be honest, at one point I think I did have some sort of feelings for you. But I wasn't sure if they were real feelings, or if I was just caught up in the moment. I realized that I have always loved you, but in a different way. You're my little sis, and I love you like one."

I didn't know what to say. I was speechless, because that was exactly what I was going to tell him. He knew how I felt because he gets me.

"You're my best friend, Austin. I don't know what I would do if I lost our relationship over stupid feelings I wasn't sure about."

He threw his arm around me and I leaned into his shoulder. "You could never lose me, even if and when I happen to get a girlfriend."

My head shot up, "Girlfriend?"

He nodded, and I noticed his fans turned a slight shade of pink. Awe, he's embarrassed. In all the years I've known him, he's never had an actual relationship. He's always been so guarded with his heart. So, this is new to the both of us.

"What are you talking about? Girlfriend?"

"It's not official yet, I was actually waiting on telling you first."

"Who's the lucky girl? Do I know her?" I asked excitedly.

"Yeah, actually you do. It's Laura."

I could feel my smile faltering and I felt bad. But really? Her?

"I know you two don't particularly get along, but she's actually not that bad once you get to know her." He replied. "I don't know what it is you have against her, but she loves you Becca."

Of course, he thinks that. She's so fake when he's around. It sounds stupid, but I think we have just always been jealous of each other. We always try to compete for his attention, and it looks like she won.

"Do you love her?" I asked. I don't know why I did, it's not like I really want to know the answer.

"I'm not sure, maybe? It's still early, but I do like her a lot."

"Well, I will try to get along with her." I said. "I'm only doing it for you though."

He chuckled, "Thanks Becks, I appreciate it."

"It's alright, I'll have a new man in my life anyways."

He raised his eyebrows at me, "So, you made a choice."

I nodded, "I did, I'm actually going to go tell him tonight."

"Do you love him?"

I smiled, thinking of the boy who has stole my heart. "I think so,"

"Then I'll try to get along with him too." He nudged me, "Only for you though"

I laughed, "Thanks, Austin."

"What can I say? You're my best friend."

And he's right. We're best friends, and nothing or no one will ever change that.

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I'm sorry Bustin shippers, but they didn't end up together. 😕

But that leaves one lucky guy left! Are you guys excited for Becca to tell him??? I am!!

Hopefully I will get chapter 32 up soon! Only one more and the epilogue left to go!!

Thanks for all the support and patience, I hope you all stick around for the ending!

Much love ❤️