"Just Friends"

Chapter 13

I don't know why I was so nervous. This is my old house I'm going to. My old best friend... yet I'm so nervous. So many thoughts were going on in my mind. Why did he want me to come over? Is there a problem? I was scared. I didn't want him to do anything. I still had feelings for Colby. They weren't as strong as they were before but... they're pretty strong. I pulled up to the house. My hands were shaking. I wasnt sure how I felt about this..

As I pulled up to the house, my body became numb. I was struggling to breathe. My head was pounding and sweat dripped off my cheeks. I walked out the car and knocked on the door. Colby stepped up. He smiled. Then next thing I remember was crashing to the ground. Everything was blurry. Colby crouched down next to me and forced me into his lap. "Saffron!" His voice was echoing. His large hand was cupped on my cheek. A sudden figure popped out, handing colby a water bottle. it was a girl for sure. He handed me the bottle and pulled his sleeve down, wiping the tears and sweat off my face. "Here drink some..." He opened the bottle and handed it to me. I took small sips. So much was going on in my mind once again. I wanted to get up and hug him but I couldn't. My body wouldnt let me. "McKenna go inside." He mumbled. I struggled to keep my eyes open. "Saffron its okay... I'm here, baby... Just stay with me okay?" His deep voice calmed me down. "What the hell happened!" Someone yelled. Colby turned toward the voice. It was Sam. "Sam!" I managed to say. I slipped away from Colby and ran to Sam. My legs wrapped around his waist and arms around his neck. "What's wrong" He whispered, stroking the ends of my hair. "Sam..." I just kept saying his name. Nothing else was coming out. He pulled my legs and carried me inside and up to my old room. He sat me on the bed and closed the door. "Whats-" I jumped on top of him and cried into his shoulder. "Sam... I .. I can't do this... I love Colby. I don't know what to do " "What happened with Jason?" I jumped off and played on the bed, looking up at the ceiling and putting my arm over my head. "He's so depressed because of Mark... He passed away." Sam sat beside me and rubbed my leg. "Its okay... What made you want to come back?" "I saw him at Starbucks... We were talking for a little bit and I almost kissed him... then he invited me over" "And your problem is?" I sighed. I sat up and looked Sam in the eyes. "I love Colby" "WHAT?!" A loud thud came from outside. Sam reached for the door and opened it. Colby lay on the floor holding his side. "Oh uh Hi..." He stood up and fixed himself. "I'll leave you two alone..." Sam pushed Colby in the room and closed the door behind him. "Hi col-" He walked over to me and kissed me. He pulled me up so hr wasn't bending down anymore and wrapped his arms around my waist. He broke the kiss and rested his head on mine. "I love you too." He simply said. "But Jason." "Saffron listen to me." He sat on the bed and looked up at me. "I was there ever since you were what? Five years old? Maybe even longer... I've loved you ever since we got into middle school and I never moved on. Remember that girl a few minutes ago, McKenna?" I nodded. "Yea... That's my girl friend." "What...." I stepped back. "Saffron just listen. I did that because I was jealous and I missed you... So I thought if you and Jason break up, then I would make you jealous and you would come back but... I guess that didn't work." He sighed and put his head down. "I don't under-" "I want you, Saffron..." "Colby we were... we were never dating" "W-Wait.... what" "we only... you know..." "Oh..." I sat down beside him and grabbed his hand. "That doesn't mean I didn't have any feelings for you..." He shrugged, refusing to lift up his head. I sighed and looked around. "I don't have a good vibe from this Jason kid." He blurted. "What's that supposed to mean?" "it means I don't trust him.." "Why not?" I let go of his hand and faced him. He finally looked at me. "Well? Are you gunna answer?" "I can't tell you now..." I rolled my eyes and let it go. "I'm gunna go home Now..." I stood up and headed for the door. "Saffron wait" he grabbed my wrist and pulled me back into him. "Just... all in saying is that I want you to be careful around him." He hugged me tight and let me go." I'll see you later..." I walked out the door and back home.