Elle & Noah || The Promise

Chapter 6: Acception

{Noah's POV}

My mind was racing.
It's been about a week since I kissed Elle again. And I know, it's been a while. After that kiss, we both sorta agreed to go after that. I might have made things difficult, and call me selfish, but I absolutely do not care. I knew one thing for sure. I want Elle. I wanted her to finally be mine. And withing that week...I've actually talked to Lee about it.
I mean...not quite directly, I've kinda made subtle hints. And each time he didnt look happy.
Elle has also been subtly ignoring me and it's been killing me. I've came up to her and tried to talk to her and she kept responding with quick answers and them waking away. I dont know what changed so much really. We've already kissed twice before the kiss on the beach. What made this one so different? Have I scared her off too much? God, I hope I didnt, that's the last thing I wanna do. I just...need her.
And today, things will change. I'll make sure of it. Because today, I'm sitting Lee down and I'm explaining to him everything. I'm gonna tell him the truth whether he wants to hear it or not. I'm tired of him being a jackass about this whole thing. He doesnt get to decide what Elle wants, or what Elle can and cant do. That's her choice. And judging by the look in her eyes and her body language, I can tell she want to be with me too. That's what makes me happy and that's why I'm doing all this.
Schools almost over, and the conversation will be inevitable. I dont care if Lee gets mad or if he yells and hits me. He needs to open his fucking eyes. If he thinks he can control Elle and her life then hes not her best friend.

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It was time, and it was now or never right?
I just parked my motorcycle and immediately went inside to find Lee. Sure enough, there he was in the kitchen making himself a snack. My heart was weirdly racing. I didnt totally plan how to start the conversation.

"..Hey Lee" I quickly said. He looked up, just noticing me.

"Uh hey"

"Listen, can I uh...talk to you for a sec?"

He looked at me confused, "um, yea sure. What's up?"

I went to go take a seat on a bar stool and fumbled with my hands trying to string together a sentence to start this whole thing off.

"What's wrong with you? You seem nervous" he asked, and lightly laughed.

"Uh, well...ok theres no simple way to build up to this so I'm just gonna say it little bro...I...I think I'm in love with Elle. And I know that's probably the last thing you wanna hear but God damnit its true, Lee. I know you dont like it, I know you hate me, I know Elle is your bestfriend but you cant keep me away from her Lee, you just cant" I impulsively spilled

After that it seemed like an eternity of silence. All he did was stare at me blankly. Looking like he was trying to process it all. So I took the opportunity to continue.

"Look Lee...you can be mad at me all you want. You can hate me forever, that's fine. All I ask of you is to not hate Elle because of my feelings. Even though I know she feels the same way. She's your best friend Lee. You love her and care about her and so do I. You cant push her away and you cant be upset at her for choosing what she wants. You cant control her. Otherwise what kind of bestfriend are you.
I wanna be with her, and she wants to be with me, and you know what, the only reason why we aren't together right now is because of you. She doesnt wanna hurt you because that's how selfless she is, that's the kind of friend she is.
...She'd rather give up something she wants to make you happy"

More silence. This time he almost looked offended. But he looked more thoughtful. I then sighed.

"Do what you want with all that, but I had to day it. You needed to hear it. You dont have to say anything right now, but I need you to open your eyes Lee"

I ended at that, gave a sympathetic small smile and left the room, taking a breath of relief that I finally said it. I was happier too.
And no matter what, I'm gonna make Elle mine. Nothing can stop us.

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Hey guys !!! Sorry this was kind of a short chapter but it was kinda meant to be. Anyway, hope you liked it either way. Next chapter will come soon. Love you, thanks for reading !!! :)