The Outsiders Imagines

Tim Shepard

The night became blurrier with every shot that entered my system. The alcohol burned as it slid down my throat but what better way to start the night? "Hey Aubrey, you might want to slow down" my best friend Tim suggested.

"Oh please" I smirked. "I'm just getting started." I grabbed Tim by the arm and drug him to the dance floor. "The night is young Tim Shepard. Just take it all in" I cheered.

He chuckled lightly to himself. "You're so cute when you're happy" he smiled. I grinned profusely.

"Is that a compliment I hear?" I teased. He blushed but played it off as he spun me around in dancing form. We danced until my feet fell sore and we headed back to the bar. "Another round please" I yelled to the bartender.

Tim
point of view

Before the night was even close to over, Aubrey was done. I'd never seen her drink so much so fast but she seemed to be having the time of her life and I wasn't going to end that for her. That is, until she started acting out of the ordinary. "Tim. I love you" she slurred, gripping my shoulders.

"I love you too" I chuckled.

"No, that's not what I mean. I love you. Like, I'm in love with you" she said in a serious tone, her tired eyes looking into mine.

I was dumbstruck. Of course I loved her, she was my best friend. It's obvious I've thought of endless scenarios where we ended up together but this caught me by surprise. I cleared my throat. "I-I think it's time we go. You need some rest" I suggested.

Aubrey didn't protest so I put her arm over my shoulders and helped her stumble to my truck. "Are you taking me home?" she asked.

"Um, y-yeah. You're staying with me for a while since you were having some issues at your house" I explained.

"So you're not gonna leave me tonight?"

"No" I smiled, grabbing her hand. "I'm not leaving you Aubrey. Not ever." She smiled and cuddled up against the window and fell asleep.

When we made it to my house, I carried her inside and laid her in the spare bedroom. I took off her shoes and everything and I was just about to close the door when I heard her soft voice call out to me. I stopped.

"C-Can you.. can you hold me please?" she asked softly. "I don't want to be alone." My heart started racing but of course I couldn't tell her no. I stepped back inside the room and crawled into bed with her.

She cuddled into my chest, allowing me to wrap my arms around her frame. I played with her hair until she fell asleep. Of course I could have found a way to sneak out but I love her.

"I'm in love with you too Aubrey" I whispered, gently placing a kiss on the top of her head.