Don't Let Go (A Connor Ball / Tristan Evans Fan-fiction)

Chapter 28 - Just Friends

Chapter 28

I don't really remember what happened last night, but that's not really what's on my mind at the moment.

I was sat in Starbucks waiting for Brad to come back with our drinks. I went for a healthy option soon as I was what Shannon called fat and ugly.

I kept looking down as I didn't want anyone to notice me. I felt pretty down with myself and didn't really want to talk about things but I guess Brad was the right person to tell.

Soon after Brad came and sat down handing me my iced lemonade. He looked like something was bothering him but I couldn't quite make out what it was. I smiled back reassuringly but his worried face didn't budge.

"We didn't you tell me?" He asked out of the blue.
"Tell you what?" I asked confused.
"About Shannon" he stated staring me right down almost to the point where I felt uncomfortable. How did he know?
"How do you know about her?" I spat back angrily. This wasn't how I planned for him to find out.
"That isn't what matters, answer my question" he said calmly.
"I... I um..." I was cut of before I could make any contribution.
"The internet isn't a safe place Chloe" he said making me jump. "People can do what they like, when they like, to who they like" he said getting angry.

I had never seen him this way before, and I have to admit it was quite scary.

I swallowed back my fear and looked down.

"I didn't tell anyone because I believed what she was saying" I whispered looking back down. I really did feel as if I was at breaking point, the cracks taking over what was left of me that was whole.

I heard Brad sigh from opposite me and then he took my hand.
"I'm sorry. I just hate seeing you like this" he said quietly. I looked up hoping he had calmed down.
"It okay" I said simply looking deep into his eyes. Wow, I hadn't seen anything like that in a while. Deep, dark chocolate eyes that seemed to smile even at the worst of times.

I suddenly pulled my hand away and got up.
"Where are you going?" Brad asked in shock.
"I can't do this" I said grabbing my lemonade and walking towards the front of the shop. I couldn't do this. I already knew what was happening. I was falling for Brad and I was falling hard but I had a boyfriend. The best boyfriend I could ever have.

I walked quickly out of the shop and headed for the park not to far from here.

After walking for a few minutes and not looking back I sat down on a bench that overlooked my favourite place. I had sat on this very bench a lot over the past few months. Nobody comes here, so it's quite and secluded.

I placed my head in my hands and started to cry.

Everyday my will power is becoming weaker and weaker to the point where I don't even know what to do with myself.

A hand rapped around my shoulder and pulled me close to the figure. I stiffed at first not knowing who it was but in a matter of seconds Brads familiar cologne wrapped it self around me making me crave him even more.

I shouldn't be allowing this but I just couldn't resist the temptation. This boy made me feel weak at the knees whenever I was I his touch.

"I just feel so alone right now" I sobbed.

"I know, I'll help you. And don't worry, I know you have a boyfriend Chloe. We are just friends" he said into my neck as he held me in his embrace.

Do I feel happy or sad? Happy that I can get on with things or sad that this boy doesn't like me back. Desperate that this boy doesn't feel the same.

Just friends...

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