In Love With My Bestfriend (MOTOUGH) not working on anymore

Pledge

Derek"s POV

The events of last night were a whirlwind. I could tell that Bethany was trying her best to maintain good time but something was bothering her. I struggled trying to get her to open up but she would just shake it off with a shrug. Eventually we decided to go home and Bethany  crashed at my place.

Bethany"s POV

I awake the next morning, wrapped in his warmth. Hearing his heartbeat gives me a sense of security. I grin at the thought. Soon my deep thoughts bring me back to last night. How upset I was. It was upsetting  that Derek and I couldn't express our true feelings publicly.It was a burden. If we go somewhere we have be "friends." I love Derek and shouldn't  be  ashamed of that. At the same time, I knew what was holding us back from revealing "the news.". The reaction.  A lot of my motavators ship us and others well not so much. They state that "the age difference is too much and stuff" like "cethany is better." I grunt with frustration.After a long moment in trance, I slip out of Derek"s clutch accidentally awakening him.

"Sorry," I mumble as I abruptly reach for my clothes.

He looks puzzled,"Where are you going?"

"Home," I mutter briefly.

"Why don't you stay," he says impatiently pouting his lips.

I glance at him,"Work."

 He sighs glancing at me."It's the weekend though, all we did this past week is work, this weekend was suppose to be for us," he whines reaching for my hand.

I look at him blankly and purse my lips remaining silent. 

We both gaze at each other as I narrow my eyes in exasperation.

"What's bothering you Bethany?" he softly asks breaking the tension.

I stare down at my toes and rock back and forth on my heel.

I shake my head in frustration. "It's not fair..... I'm in a amazing relationship with an amazing guy." I sigh looking down realizing what I just doesn't relate to why I am mad. "I mean why do I have to hide that. I love you."

Derek stares at me with consideration.

"I know were both scared of getting judge and how people react. I take a deep breath,"But at the end of the day all I care about is us."

For a long moment, there is silence, and I begin to feel remorseful for opening up to Derek.

He begins to smile. 

"What?" I say in defense crossing my arms.

"Your absolutely right. You actually took the words right out of my mouth," he chuckles in relief.

"I didn't know if you were ready for that pressure, so I decided it would be better if I remained quiet."

I smile, "Babe,Why didn't you tell me?"

"Why didn't you tell me how you felt yesterday?" he asks me playfully reversing the question.

I shrug nonchalantly, "I guess I was scared."

"Well..I guess we both had nothing to be scared about.. huh.?" I add with a laugh.

"Lets make a..pledge.," Derek says standing up, straigtening his back formally

"To always tell our significant other how we feel and know there is nothing to be scared of," he dramatically recites.

"Deal!," I reply shaking his hand with exaggeration in agreement.

AUTHORS NOTE; HAPPY HOLIDAYS OR MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE DEPENDING ON WHAT YOU CELEBRATE:) BUT ILY AND HOPE YOU GUYS HAVE AN AMAZING DAY! hope this isn't too boring but I stayed up 2 hours late to finish this for you guys<3