Just for a Moment

14 | No Big Deal

Olivia
"Really?! Again!!?" I hear someone say. I start to move, but I realize what position I'm in. Josh and I both had an arm around each other somehow. I start to remember the events from yesterday. We were watching a movie, and I fell asleep at some point. He must've too. But from what I remember, we were just sitting next to each other. Yeah, our arms were close, but we didn't have them around each other.

"How did you guys get in?" Josh asks them. We were both sitting up now, looking at everyone staring at us.

"Again, not important. Tim said he'd drop us off at this secluded spot at a lake to chill out for the day. We were coming to get Liv first to let you sleep the longest, but when we walked in she wasn't there. Also, Liv here's your phone. You left it at Frankie's," Sofia explained to us.

"Thanks," I say.

"So, what's the excuse this time?" Frankie asks.

"We were watching a movie then fell asleep," Josh said calmly.

"And your arms?" Dara says, pointing between us. Josh and I look at each other at a loss for words. Despite the eyes on us, we kept one arm around the other person.

"And why are you shirtless?" Matt asks Josh. He must've taken it off after I fell asleep.

"Shirts and hoodies are uncomfortable with this stuff on," he answered, pointing to his chest.

"Mhm..." Frankie peers at us over his glasses.

"Larry, can you throw me that bottle?" Josh asks, trying to change the subject. Larry tosses him the bottle of pills, and he winces when he tries to catch it.

"You sure you can come with us?" I ask him.

"Yeah, we're only going to a lake. That doesn't require much movement. Plus it'd probably be good if I get out of this room," he says.

"Cool, we'll leave and let you get ready. Right, Liv?" Sofia says, nudging my shoulder.

"Yeah, see you in a minute Joshy." And we all start to leave his room.

Joshua
"So, you sure you don't have feelings for Liv?" Matt asks me.

"No, I do not. And I thought you were leaving," I said, turning to face him.

"I was, but then I decided it'd be more fun to stay and ask about last night," he said.

"Stop that, nothing happened. We were watching a movie then fell asleep. That. Is. It." He didn't look convinced.

"Why was she here in the first place?"

"She was just making sure I was ok after I fainted."

"So, not talking about Liv, but are you considering the possibility of a future relationship?" I just think in silence for a second.

"Actually, yeah. It's only been a few days, but this cast is really helping me get through everything. I don't see myself dating any time soon but yeah, at some point." I can see a small smile form on his face.

"Well, I'm glad. Can you get in the water with that on?" He asks, pointing to the bandage on my entire chest.

"Yeah, but I'm bringing an extra roll just in case."

"Ok, I'll leave you alone now." And he heads to the door.

Matt
I leave Josh's room and almost jump when I close the door.

"What's everyone looking at?" The whole cast was standing outside his door except for Olivia.

"We noticed that you didn't follow us out. So why'd you stay behind?" Frankie asks.