The One That Got Away (GIRLXGIRL)

Chapter Twenty-two

Maggie's POV

I woke up to the scent of Jaycey, seeing her laying down naked nuzzled to my neck and pinching myself more than thrice just to make sure I wasn't dreaming.

Turns out I wasn't.

I watched her bare chest moving up and down as she took light breaths, she looked peaceful and so beautiful. Last night was, --- I don't know. I can't find the right words that could justify how glorious it was and how it was much greater than what my mind had anticipated. I felt Jaycey shift closer to me, a few murmured words escaping from her mouth. I looked at her again, taking in her beauty. Strands of hair were scattered across her face so I used my fingertips to brush them aside, unintentionally stirring her awake.

"Hey," she hummed, her eyes fluttering awake.

"Hey," I replied not taking my eyes off her.

"Friends?" we both asked and suddenly broke out giggling in unison. She sat up, pulling the covers up to her breasts so she wouldn't be totally naked. I sat up too, both our eyes fell on each other.

"Thank you," I started and she listened intently, "...thank you for yesterday. Thank you for being my friend, no scratch that, my best friend. And above all thank you for loving me, it doesn't matter that it doesn't go as far as being friends but as long as we talk and laugh and just be bestfriends, that's all I want. You've given me a part of you and I'll treasure it forever. I love you Jaycey."

I couldn't tell that I had a tear strolling down my cheek until Jaycey's soft thumb wiped it away. She gave me a smile that screamed millions of words. It was genuine.

"I love you too Maggie. I don't want to see you cry, to see you hurt. You deserve someone who'll give you everything and I know you've found her. I saw the way you looked at her, it's clear that she's the one for you and I'll be here for you every step of the way. I want you to be happy and I think she's your happiness."

I pulled her close to me and hugged her, our breasts were pressed against each other, the tingles were there but I ignored them. I ignored them because I valued our friendship, I would sacrifice anything for Jaycey and I's relationship-friendship and I knew she would too.

I pulled us apart and whispered, "Let's get dressed."

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8:50pm : Stella

Babe, I tried calling you but you weren't picking up. I hope everything went well with Jaycey.

9:37pm : Stella

I called again but still you ain't picking up (I know I'm gonna start annoying you with the ongoing texts but I can't help it)...please call me when you see this (yeah, yeah, it's obvious you're gonna call...I just wanted to remind you haha)

11:02pm : Stella

This is so unlike you. Like, I know Jaycey is over there so I can't just come out of the blue cause you have to handle the conflict between the both of you but it's just so weird that you're not replying my texts. I'm really getting nervous, my mind's running all over the place; I think I'm going crazy ugggh and I so fuckin miss your voice right now (sucks to be me at the moment)