Beside you

Chapter 9

Sabrina’s Pov -

I went to the studio that day for our fifth day of shooting . I scanned around the entire studio and i saw no sign of Olivia . I heaved a sigh of relief and walked straight to Rowan . 

“ Sabrina ! Are you feeling better ? Hope you’re not too upset “

“ No Row , I’m fine . Thanks “

“ Alright there , i want to see all smiles on you ! Anyway , Bradley came over on set earlier today , he was looking for you “

“ Oh no “

“ Whats wrong ? I thought you guys are dating ? “

“ Its not like that Row , I realised i really don’t have feelings for him but i can’t just turn him down like that . What do i do ? “

“ OK calm down . Just go and tell him the truth but be gentle . Firm but gentle . “

“I don’t know what that means but i’ll try . Thanks Rowan “

“ What are best friends for “

She smiled and walked over to Corey to talk about their scene together . 

Bradley came in seconds later and asked me if i wanted to grab lunch again this afternoon . 

“ Bradley .. We need to talk “

“ Sure , what is it ? “

“ Look , you’re a really nice guy and i appreciate everything you’ve done for me . The flowers and the lunch and all the compliments .. but .. i came to realised that i have feelings for someone else . I tried moving on but i can’t . I can’t see us both together , relationships can’t be one sided . I know this may sound cliche but Bradley , you deserve someone who really loves you as much as you love her . I’m sorry but i’m not that girl for you . Thank you for everything but i’m gonna have to say goodbye . “

“ Its Peyton isn’t it “ 

“ Bradley .. “

“ No i get it . I’ve always known you had feelings for Peyton , its my fault i even tried . I guess this is goodbye “

“ I’m sorry ..”

“ Don’t be “

I felt extremely bad but i knew it had to be done . If we went on , his feelings for me could have been deeper , it would’ve been harder for him when i say goodbye . Bradley walked off to the other side of the studio . I sat down at my chair stared blankly into my script . I could no longer focus . My mind was on Peyton but he wasn’t anywhere to be seen . I tried calling him but he didn’t answer . 

We started filming but he didn’t show up . We had to do an episode without him . I tired calling him again . and again . and again . 

Still no answer .

So i texted him asking where he was . It took him 3 hours to finally reply and he said 

“ At the dock , by the beach “

Peyton’s Pov -

After knowing about them officially dating , i didn’t had the energy to do anything the entire day . I took the day off , told my manager i was calling in sick . I was being a whiny brat but i was hurt . Hey guys have feelings to you know . We can be sad and depress whenever we want to . Sure it doesn’t make us look manly but what do i care . Sabrina is dating Bradley . How did that happen ?

The entire cast had to do an episode without me . I got calls from Sabrina , Rowan and Corey but i answered non of it . I got a text form Sabrina asking me where i was . I decided to reply 3 hours later because i really wanted to be at that place when she receives the reply . 

I told her i was at the dock , by the beach . The place where we walked home together the other night . She didn’t reply after that but i do sure hope she comes . I had my fingers crossed .