Perfectly Undone

Chapter 5

That really just happened.

Here I was, out of breath, on my bed with Noah smiling at me. "Thanks for the make out." He smirked.

I couldn't speak, words couldn't leave my mouth. All I knew was that my family had left not even fifteen minutes ago to get last minute Christmas things and here I was with Noah. "Are we just going to keep doing this?" I asked. I was still out of breath and my heartbeat was all over the place, but god had I missed kissing guys.

"We could call it a fling." He smiled.

"That's it, it won't ruin our friendship or anything?" I needed more closure. I was happy being single but there had been energy waiting to be used with a guy, I guess right now was the time to use it all up.

"It won't ruin anything." His lips took over mine again. I didn't believe a thing he just said.

Later that day Noah had finally left the house and left me to my thoughts. I couldn't wrap my mind around what happened again. We were better off as friends, right? I actually kinda want go out with Bryant.

What am I saying?

He's a tool. You can tell! But what happens if he wasn't a tool? What happens if he was a really nice guy who had gone through a break-up and his friends actually wanted to make him feel better. I was judging a book by it's cover and I wasn't reading through the pages.

Noah is so sweet, but he's been my best friend since we moved to Texas all those crazy years ago. We went to school together, we were friends instantly, and our parents made friends really fast. We were always there for each other and I didn't want to lose that friendship because we hadn't dated people in years. I had to get Noah to realize that we would tear each other apart if we became a thing.

Me- So what about that date you were talking about? I think I really wanna go on one?

He responded within an instant,

Bryant- Yeah of course. I can't wait.

Me- Me too. Just tell me where you want to go when I get back.

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"So what ever happened to you not wanting to go out with Bryant?" Brooke was very loud and sounded very angry with me.

"Well Noah kissed me. My life flipped upside down. I know- I know what I've said about him-"

Brooke was now yelling through the phone, "I'm so not proud of you! Your horny. You just want to fuck him and dump him." She sounded hurt that I wanted to go out with him.

"Girly, maybe I need this!", "This is coming from the girl who said she was happy to be single not even a month ago!"

I took in a big breath and rubbed my temples, "Your giving me a headache. But everyone is finding someone, I want to find that someone."

I heard footsteps and then the water running, "I get that. But you're a girl boss who doesn't need a guy. Ellie, I love you. I really do, but are you sure Bryant is the guy! You have Noah-"

"WHOS MY BEST FRIEND!" I was not going to lie, my voice came out more harsh than I wanted it too.

I heard her huff and I could tell she was fake smiling, "I'll tell you this. I don't want a repeat of Josh. Josh didn't treat you right in many, many ways. He didn't treat you like a woman he treated you like an object. He hur- I'll stop talking about him, but I've met Noah and he's a really sweet boy. Give him a chance." With that she hung up. I never want a repeat of Josh, he did hurt me in ways that could never be changed.

What happens if I don't see myself with him?

I made my way out to the hallway and there was Brent, Elijah, and Jacob staring at me. I did not want to deal with them, at all. "Can we talk to you sis?" Elijah pulled me into the sunroom and everyone followed.

They looked nervous to talk to me, I was nervous to talk to them to be honest. I wasn't ready to talk about what happened with Noah or what would happen with Bryant. "So we heard your call. Do you want to talk about it?"

"I don't want to talk about with all three of you. I get y'all are the older brothers but I am an adult-", "Who's experiencing what it's like to have to guys fight of her."

Jacob looked at Brent and got them out of the room then sat next to me. "Talk. I want you to talk about what's going on."

So I did, I explained to him what was going on in my messed up brain right now. Nothing was making me happy and I just wanted that special someone because everyone is finding that special someone. I talked to him about Noah. I talked to him about Bryant, even though I could already tell he didn't like him. But he listened and I was more than happy about it.

"Let's talk about Noah first. So I get the whole best friend thing and how you don't want to ruin it, I stand by you on that. I can say it's messed up y'all two kissed but who knows maybe you two just needed that release, I speak from personal experience. But that's not what matters, you talked to him and you don't want to ruin that friendship. He needs to know that. So don't let anything happen between you even if he uses the excuse 'It's a fling' because we both know it's not." He took a breath and drank some water.

"What would I-"

"I'm not done talking, now onto Bryant. I know I've haven't known him for almost all my life, it's completely the opposite. I know I've only met this guy once and he seemed like an asshole, but you know that Celeste hated me for a good amount of our friendship. But hey, look where we turned out! I love her and I'm asking her to marry me. How does he make you feel just thinking about him? Don't say it out loud, I would like to be surprised when I get the wedding invitation. Go on that date with him, maybe he has a facade and it's a tough guy one! Maybe he put on the facade to impress you. But let's enjoy Christmas and forget about them both. We know Noah goes to his dad's family, so let's forget about the guys and party!"

"I'm so glad I have a big bro. Thanks Jacob." I hug him and go outside where Alexa runs over to me. We play for hours and then the whole family sits down and eats together. I forget about Noah and Bryant. I forget about everything.

I'm here with family, I should enjoy it.

(A/N) I hope y'all enjoyed todays chapter! Remember to vote and comment!