When I Found You...

Chapter 22

Sal slowly approached the door. He begun to twist the door handle, taking another glance back at my door. He took a deep breath and walked into Kelly's room.
"Sal!" She exclaimed with excitement evident in her voice.
"Hey Kelly" Sal said, less excitedly.
"You okay?" She asked him.
"Actually Kelly- we have to talk" he began. "As you've probably guessed, our kiss was a mistake.... my mistake" he started.
"Okay.." she interrupted.
"And I think you got a boy confused an presumed we were dating- which we aren't. And well- I wanted to tell you that I'm falling in love with her" he said.
"That's fine" She said with a smile. Sal was slightly confused.
"Therefore whatever this was, is ending. We are nothing but friends, right?" Sal clarified.
"Sal- I understand. I really like Rachel and me and you have been friends for years. You two shot each other, and I really want to work things out with John. Me and You were... nothing. And I hope you both have a happy life together" Kelly said.
"That's really nature, Kelly. Thanks" Sal said with a genuine smile.
"Now go get the girl of your dreams!" Kelly said, pushing him in front of my door.

Sal took a deep breath as he knocked on the door. There was no answer. He knocked again. No answer. Sal slowly opened the door to an empty room.
"She must have gone out" Sal whispered to himself.

He ran downstairs to join Murr and Q in the kitchen.
"Hey guys" Sal said as he grabbed a drink. Q looked down and ignored him, but Murr senses tension.
"Hi Sal" Murr replied. "What's up?" He asked.
"I just broke up with Kelly..we'll not broke up... we weren't dating?... anyway whatever it was is over" Sal revealed, confusing himself with each word.
"Right.." Murr said. "So your single?" Murr asked.
"Not for long- hopefully" he said. "I'm gonna ask Rachel out when she comes back" Sal said with a smile.
"Ahh good for you" Murr said.
"Not good for Rachel" Q muttered. "Wait- where is Rachel?" Q asked.
"I have no idea" Sal replied.
"Must have gone out" Murr chipped in.
Q grabbed his jacket as he quickly left the beach house.

We walked around the beach attempting to find me. He searched around the shops, the town nearby, and the perimeter of the beach. Q presumed I had to clear my head, and he knew exactly where I'd be. He ran down by the sea, and sure enough I was sat by the sea on the sand. He quickly ran over.
"There you are" Q said as he sat beside me. "Why did you go??" Q asked.
"I just had to post something off. Why are you here?" I asked.
"I've been looking for you" Q said.
"Why?" I asked with a slight laugh.
"Because I worry about you Rachel" Q replied. "You should tell me when your out" Q said.
"Sorry Dad" I joked. Q lightly nudged my arm as he laughed.
"Sorry- it's just I care about you" Q said, causing a smile to grow on my face. I gently rested my head on his shoulder as he slowly wrapped his arm around me.
"I presume Sal is with Kelly at the moment" I sighed.
"Nope- he broke up with her. Says he wants to be with you" Q said.
"Oh" I said in surprise.
"Do you... love.. Sal?" Q asked.
"Love?" I said. "Kinda" I replied. Q quietly sighed.
"Then I suppose we should get you back to your Prince Charming" Q said with a weak smile. As we stood up and began to walk away I could tell something was a bit off with Q.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"Nothing, lets go" he said. I stood still and pulled him back by his hand. He gripped onto my hand, then soon let go.
"Tell me" I said.
"I kinda.." Q begun. "No it's nothing" he hesitated.
"Please Q- tell me" I begged.
"Rachel... I can't. And I may never be able to tell you but~" Q said but hesitated. I looked at him again. He warmly smiled at me. "But it's nothing for you to worry about, okay?" He said.
"If it bothers you then tell me. You've helped me through so much, now it's my turn to help you" I said.
"I wish I could. But I'd be a bad friend if I did. Trust me- it's nothing" Q said. "Trust me?" Q asked.
"I trust you" I said as we walked back to the beach house.

As we arrived I was met by Sal, waiting by the door. Q sighed and walked away. I felt worried about Q, but Sal soon distracted my thoughts.
"Rachel- I think after all this time... I'm falling for you. Will you.. like to get a drink sometime?" Sal asked.
"Sal, I gotta go" I said as I chased after Q.

"Brian!" I shouted. Q was a little hocked and knew I was serious. He sheepishly nodded.
"Tell me what's wrong!" I demanded.
"I will if you go back to Sal" Q said. "He's been dying to ask you out and you've just ran away from him!" Q argued. I suppose he was right... that was a little mean.
"Fine" I replied.

I quickly ran back into the kitchen and placed a kiss onto Sals cheek.
"I'd love to" I replied. "Like a date yeah?" I asked Sal.
"Like a date" he replied with a smile.