promise // matthew espinosa

Chapter 41

~ Brianna

I woke up in Sam's room alone. Slowly I trudged out of bed into my room, changing into sweats and a t-shirt.

"Hey Losers," I sighed, hopping downstairs.

"Aye you're awake!" Sam smiled.

Everyone else greeted me as I sat down. I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned to see none other than Matt.

"Can we talk?"

I groaned and left my seat. He took my hand and brought me outside.

"Before you say anything, can you please let me explain," he pleaded.

I stayed silent for a moment, just looking at him.

"Okay."

"So this fan, she came up to me. We took a picture and the next thing I know, she's all over me. She had me pinned. I didn't know what to do. I saw you and just lost it," he kept getting louder as he spoke.

He sat down on a nearby patio chair and held his head in hands.

"I'm a horrible boyfriend," he whimpered.

I felt like complete crap. I didn't even let him explain that night. I just ran off, assuming things.

"No Matt. I'm a horrible girlfriend. I overreacted. I didn't let you explain what happened."

"I'm so sorry Brianna. I love you."

"I love you Matt."

We locked lips, kissing for what felt like a long time. I could feel him smile into the kiss. After we released, we hugged. Being wrapped in his arms is one of the best feelings in the world. He took my hand, leading me inside.

"Can I get food?" I asked looking up at him,"I'm starving,"

"Go!" he insisted.

I walked over to the kitchen, about ready to serve myself, when Sam stopped me. He handed me a plate with scrambled eggs, toast, and bacon.

"Oh my God Sam. You didn't have to-"

"I wanted to," he said.

"Well, thank you," I said leaning in towards his ear, "And you don't have to kill Matt anymore. We made up," I whispered.

"You sure?" he whispered back.

I nodded as I sat down. He nodded back and winked. I chuckled as I took a bite of eggs. I looked around, noticing most of the guys missing.

"Where is everyone?" I asked no one in particular.

"Shawn's working on a single, Nash, Cameron, and the Jacks got an apartment together, Jc, Ricky, and Connor had to leave, Carter is on this thing called 'Carter Tour', Taylor, Mahogany, Hayes, and Aaron went home. Savannah went with Taylor," Kian explained.

"Why did no one tell me this?" I asked, a bit hurt.

"Most of them said goodbye to you last night while you were asleep. The rest left early this morning. Nash, Cameron, and the Jacks will be back once they get settled," Sam added.

I sighed in relief. At least some of them would be back.

"So, what do you guys wanna do today?" Andrea asked, trying to break the silence.

"I don't know. It's just the six of us."

"Hey guys! There's a concert in the park tonight!" Matt announced, holding his laptop.

"Who's playing?"

"Umm, this local band. Shooting Star."

"What time is the concert?"

"Uhmm," he looked down at his screen, "5:30."

"It's 11 right now. Why don't we get something to eat in about three hours then head down to the park?" Kian suggested.

"Wait guys, what about fans?" I remembered.

"Oh shit, I don't know. I really don't want to worry about that right now," Matt sighed.

"Let's just get ready," Trevor said.

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