The Wrong Best Friend

Chapter Forty Six: Just Two People On A Date

CHAPTER 46: Just Two People On A Date.

"What if I was made for you and you were made for me?
What if this is it?
What if it's meant to be?"
-Kane Brown ft. Lauren Alaina

A small breath escapes my lips, as I slowly tiptoe outside, the door creaking shut behind me. The sky was still dark, faint stars still holding their light against the dark blue sky. The sun would rise soon and they would be enveloped in it's light. I couldn't catch a shut eye last night. Everything was too overwhelming, too overpowering. My head was spinning out of control and I didn't know how to ground myself. Taking a walk seemed like a good idea.

I pull the jacket tighter against me and keep walking towards the lake. The small grass and the gravely path seem refreshing against my bare feet. I shudder when a quiet breeze passes me, gently ruffling the top of my head. I slowly sink down and pull my knees against my chest, letting my arms wrap around them. My heart was too restless, mind running a mile a second.

What was I doing?

How was I going to face Damon after this? One look and he's going to figure everything out. What about Charlie and everyone else? They'll hate me. And Lily? She's been encouraging me to go after Luke, but even she'll be disappointed. And what about myself? How was I going to live with the guilt? Does that not make me like my father? I couldn't be with Damon after this.

But then I remember his gentle smile and deep blue eyes, and my heart bottoms out. I swallow and feel tears sting behind my eyes. Why is this so hard? I sense someone behind me, and I whip my head back, with my heart in my throat. A sigh of relief escapes me when I see it's just him.

“Lucas.” I whisper but he says nothing. He joins me and mimics my position. My heart seems to find ease in his presence, my reckless thoughts suddenly standing still. He reaches for my hand and slowly threads his fingers through mine. I watch fascinated how they fall into each other perfectly, and how he brings them to his mouth to press a sweet kiss on the back of my hand.

A shaky breath leaves my lips. My eyes roam over his face, it seems he didn't get any sleep last night too. His hair are disheveled, his eyes are tired, my own fall on his lips and I remember how they moved against mine last night. When they tip up in a barely there smirk, my cheeks burn and I let my eyes drop to the lake before me.

The sun slowly peeks from the horizon like a small flower blooming to it's full glory, the rays spreading through the sky like soft petals finally opening up to the world. The sky blushes with pink and orange, the lake sparkles in welcome and the sun majestically rises in another bright bold day. A day that is going to drastically change things for us. His fingers tighten around mine as if sensing my thoughts, he stares intently at me but I don't meet his gaze. Then gently, he guides my head on his shoulder and I release a breath at the comfort it brings. I close my eyes and feel his cold lips press against the skin of my forehead.

And with the soft breeze, I feel myself drift into a quiet sleep.

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When I wake up again, I'm wrapped in my soft sheets, and it's almost 9 am. I sit up and rub my eyes, smiling for no reason at all. I feel much better now, actually I feel fantastic. I can do this. Will's words ring loud and clear and I jump from the bed and skip to the bathroom. Humming to myself, I take a long shower and change into denim shorts and tuck in the striped top. I fluff my wet hair and allow them to fall over my back in natural waves. Clasping Luke's gifted necklace and bracelet, I look in the mirror and goofily smile at myself like an idiot. And then rolling my eyes at my own stupidly, I shake my head and bounce down the small staircase towards the kitchen.