Love Is Sweeter The Second Time Around

Love Is Sweeter The Second Time Around - Chapter 11

Chapter 11

After I'd pulled myself together I walked downstairs and waited for Justin in the living room; 5 minutes later the doorbell rang and I suspected Justin was waiting on the other side, so I took my good old time walking toward it and opening it. To my surprise Justin wasn't the face I met when I swung the door open. It was Brandon.

 ''Hey Rose! Justin called me and ordered me to keep you 'company' while he's putting the finishing touches on the date.'' Brandon said adding the air quotes around company. ''He doesn't trust me?'' I asked knowing the awnser already, ''Pretty much'' he said walking through the door shrugging his broad shoulders. ''Got any food in this place?'' he asked heading for the fridge, ''Yeah, take what you want'' I sighed and sat back on the couch, face in my hands.

Minutes later Brandon walks into the room with a grilled cheese, chips and a glass of Pepsi, ''You've got enough food to last a life time woman! What's up with that?'' I giggled ''Mom likes to make sure I've got food when she leaves on trips and when we have company.'' Brandon just looked at me for a minute, then instantly smiled ''Maybe I should live here and kick Justin out, I'd love an endless supply of food!'' he was so excited about all the food. ''I'd be glad to switch you for Justin, I'd do it in a heartbeat! You'd be a much better roomate than him.'' Oops, he must think I want him in my bed! Oh my god! I can't believe I just said that.

''Roomate? You mean you and Justin have been sharing a room this whole time?'' Brandon looked shocked, ''Uhmm yeah... It's not like I really have a say in anything. You know how Justin is.'' I admitted. I got an awkward vibe from him. He looked down and started blushing ''I know this is none of my buisness but he hasn't made you.. Do.. Well you know?'' Oh god. ''What?!,'' I choked a little ''No! no no no! Nothing happens, he just like to keep a close eye on me I guess.''

Another knock at the door broke our awkward silence. I opened the door to find an out of breath Max standing on my doorstep, obviously thinking long and hard about something. ''Max?'' I was confused. ''Rose-Marie look we have to talk, can I come in?'' A look of desperation from him shot my way, I felt guilt instantly.

 Headlights made their way up the drive way and came to a stop. 1 honk, 2 honks, 3 honks of the horn. How romantic Justin. ''Max I have to go. I'll see you around.'' Faking a smile I said goodbye to Brandon, told him to lock the door if he decided to leave and walked over to Justin waiting pateintly in his car. As soon as I was safly in the car he sped off, and I was left waiting. Waiting to see what this night had in store for me.