My Sister's Friend

~06~

"Can we talk?"

I look up and my y/e/c eyes met forest green ones. I was surprised to see that she actually wanted to talk to me. We haven't had a proper conversation ever since I stepped on that glass. I put my hot chocolate on the table and moved to the couch that was outside. Alycia followed and sat beside me making sure to leave some space.

"What did you need to talk to me about?" I ask not even looking at her and playing with the hem of my hoodie.

"I am sorry" she said with a sad tone

"What for?" I asked already knowing the answer but I wanted to give her the chance to explain herself.

"For ignoring you lately. I have been a real bitch to you. You have done nothing but be nice to me and I end up treating you like shit." She said as she nervously played with her fingers. "You want the truth?" she asked thing so she was facing me

"Yes" I reply quietly and working up enough courage to look into her hypnotising green orbs.

"I love you y/n. More than a friend. Ever since the first day I met you I felt an attraction to you, almost like we were meant to be. But I never acted on it because I've never felt that way towards a girl. I was so scared and I didn't know what to do. I acted stupid and tried to push those thoughts away. No matter how hard I tried I was always thinking about you. So I did another stupid thing and thought that being romantically involved with Bob would bring me to my senses and those feelings would go away. But I was wrong, everything I do, everywhere I am, it is always you I am thinking about or wanting by my side. I messed up y/n. Please forgive me?" she said as she let out everything she was keeping hidden these past few days.

I sat there in complete shock, I didn't realise I was crying until a tear dripped form my face onto my hand. I quickly looked away and wiped away my tears before replying "Do you think I wasn't scared to? I had never had feelings like that for someone before. But what gives you the right to lead me on and then go and act like I meant nothing to you. You really hurt me Alycia, I don't know if I can give you another chance. You hurt me once before and I can't handle going through that again" I said and didn't give her time to reply as I made my way back inside and into my room slamming the door behind me. I could hear her calling my name but I kept walking. How could she do that to me? I understand she was scared but so was I. If only she was honest with me at the start we could have made it through together.

I make my way into the ensuite and turned on the shower. Once I finished in the shower I put on my pyjamas and went to bed as I was both physically and mentally exhausted.

I woke up early the next morning and changed into running clothes and made my way out of my room with the intent on going for a run to clear my head. I walked into the kitchen grabbing a bottle of water from the fridge when I heard heavy footsteps come down the stairs.

"What did you do to Alycia last night, you inconsiderable bitch" is what I was greeted with when I turned around to see Bob with his face contorted with anger.

"What are you talking about? I did nothing" I exclaimed slightly angry with his choice of words and accusation.

"She came into my room crying. The only explanation is that you did something as she came and talked to you last night before bed" He said raising his voice at me

"Why don't you ask her. She's the one that made my life a living hell for the past week" I shouted back at him

"She has been nothing but nice to you and after one conversation you make her cry. What kind of person are you?" He shouted again surely waking everyone up

"At least I wasn't a distraction for someone who can't face their feelings" I shouted even louder getting angrier by the second. Then all of a sudden I felt a hand connect wit my face and my cheek stinging from the sudden contact. He slapped me.

"WHAT THE FUCK BOB!" I heard Marie yell as she came down the stairs. I stood there in complete shock not knowing what to do. I tuned out of Bob and Marie's yelling match. I didn't want to be here any more. I grabbed the water bottled and ran out of the front door and down the nice running track that winded through the forest. I could hear Lindsey and Eliza calling after me, but I knew that they would know to just let me go. I needed to escape.

I made my way to the spot I used to go when I was little and we came here as a family. I sat down on the rock that was in the sun and closed my eyes. I allowed myself to relax and think everything over.

Once I had my mind cleared I continued running up the hill to the edge of the cliff. I walked to the edge and sucked in a deep breath. Then I screamed the loudest I could. The sound carried out over the gorge and echoed back at me. I did it again 3 more times. When I was sure I let out all my frustration and anger I jogged back to the cabin ready to sort this situation out like civilised people.