promise // matthew espinosa

Chapter 25

~ Brianna

The next week was torture. I could barely stand without cringing from the pain. The pills, if I took them, were helping a little. I refused to eat anything. If I did eat, I'd start to feel sick. At least I had O2L to look forward to. When I was finally able to talk, I literally begged Matt to take me to see them.

"Pleeeaaase."

"Not today..."

At least we got to spend time together. Honestly, I didn't really miss Tristan. It felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders when he left. It didn't seem like he was having any fun here anyways. And then there's Nash. He needs to explain himself. Where is he anyways? Matt was out with the guys. Shawn was here watching me. I don't think Nash has left his room.

"Muffin?"

He turned and smiled at me.

"Yea?"

"Do you know where Nash is?"

"I think he's in his room."

"That's what I thought."

I paced up the stairs, careful not to hurt myself again. Slowly, I approached Nash's room. I pushed the door open a bit and knocked on it.

"Hey Nash."

It was silent for a moment.

"Oh, hey."

I flicked on the light switch. The room was a mess.

"What's up biffle?" I smiled, sitting on the side of the bed.

He sat up and looked at me.

"Remember what you said, about us not being a thing?"

I nodded, feeling kinda guilty.

"What did you mean when you said that?"

"Look, I didn't mean to yell at you. I was upset. It was an in-the-moment type of thing, you know? You're still my best friend."

"Your biffle," he laughed.

"Yea."

His long arms wrapped around me and embraced me in a hug. I loved Nash's hugs. Besides Aaron's, they were always my favorite.

"Let me see your wrists," he said, breaking away from our hug.

"O-Okay."

I held out my wrists, shaking a little. I was scared of what he was going to do. He carefully pulled back the sleeve that was covering them. His expression changed to a mixture of concern and pain. He lowered his lips down my wrist and kissed each and every one of the cuts. When he was finished, I hugged him again.

"Thank you Nash."

"Never forget how much I love you."

~ Matt

"Hey guys!" I announced, walking into the O2L house.

"Matt!" Sam screeched.

"What's up bro?" Jc asked.

"Look, my girlfriend, she's a big fan of you guys and-"

"Brianna right?" Connor interrupted.

I nodded and continued.

"She would love to-"

"To meet us?" Kian added.

"Yea.."

"We'd love to meet her!" Trevor exclaimed.

"Oh by the way Trevor, she's a singer."

"Even better!"

"So when's a good day to bring her?"

"How about this weekend?"

"Sounds great! I gotta go, see you guys then."

"See ya Matt!"

"Thanks guys!"

I left with a smile on my face. She's gonna be so happy.

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