AshxMay Love&Basketball (VerifiedBreeze)

Chapter 19

Okay so if you are reading this chapter right after it has been published I would like you to know I made an editing mistake on the last chapter and deleted half of it without realizing before publishing it. So go if you want to understand what's happening you might want to go read that, but you could just not and be confused the rest of the story.
Chapter 19

Ash's POV

My hands went to my lips while I still looked at Serena. I was shocked, speechless, and many more emotions were swirling in my body. Serena had just kissed me.

Serena had just kissed me...

Serena, one of my closest friends...just kissed me.

The smile that had been etched on her face as she confessed to me had vanished. She now looked like she wanted to run, but was having trouble moving her legs. It took another few seconds before I realized why she was quiet. I had to respond.

"Serena..." I started. It wasn't much, but at least she knew I hadn't loss the ability to speak by her actions. I licked my lips before continuing. I was nervous. I never had a problem with talking with Serena before, but now I was aware of what my words could do. Suddenly Gary's question from the roof came to my head.. He knew about Serena's feelings... That's why he asked me.

"Serena, I can't.." I repeated, this time going a bit further with my answer. I honestly had no idea how to voice my answer without hurting her feelings. That was the last thing I wanted to do.

Luckily Serena held out a hand signaling me to stop. "Ash..I'm not expecting you to return my feelings."

Her words brought little comfort. Now I felt horrible, there was absolutely nothing wrong with Serena, she was beautiful..But I just never saw her in that light. I had believed that the feeling was mutual, but once again I was to dense to see what a girl was truly feeling.

"Serena.." I said once again this time my words earned a small giggle from her.

"Ash, I know my name is Serena. You can stop saying it now." She said in a sweet tone as she closed the gap between me and her.

My face got even hotter, I had never felt so aware of Serena's beauty. My eyes instantly struggled to meet hers, I just wanted to go inside to escape this feeling, but I knew I couldn't.

"I don't know what else to say.." I responded honestly. "I...Just never knew you felt that way.."

Serena nodded as if that were obvious. "Well I do."

I tried to back up, but the only thing behind me was a closed door. "I'm sorry..." I knew it was a horrible response, but what else could I say? I had only been focused on May, for Serena to suddenly drop this bomb on me...

The smile came back to Serena's face. "Ash, do you know why I chose to tell you this now?"

I slowly shook my head.

Serena closed the gap between us and placed her forehead on my chest and looked down. Once again the blush returned to my face, but I didn't move her. I was frozen.

"I wanted you to know that..." She paused for a few seconds. "Even though you love May...There is somebody else here who loves you...somebody who would never hurt you." Serena words were so soft I could barely hear them, but when I did I instantly calmed down.