Best Friend's Brother~ Shalaska

Sharon

I waited until seven before leaving my car, locking it, and making my way up the hill. I sat under tree and waited. Twenty minutes later, Justin collapsed onto the grass beside me. "Hey."
"Hi, how was shopping with Brooke?"
"Stressful, how was your boyfriend?"
"He was alright." Justin lay down with his head on my lap. "You can see the stars clearly from here."
"I come here when I want time away, I like just watching the sleeping city." I said as I leaned back on my hands. Justin sat up and kissed me, holding me close. My phone started ringing. I pulled it from my pocket whilst Justin kissed my neck. I clicked answer and held it to my ear. "Aaron, I really need to see you."
"What's wrong?"
"Well I'm at that party I told you about earlier and decided to sneak off with this guy only he's a complete weirdo, like he's cute but super weird I was wondering if you'd come and pretend to be my boyfriend or something."
"I can't."
"Why not?"
"I'm a bit busy."
"Surely it's not that important?"
"I'm with someone."
"Ooh is it that guy?"
"Yeah."
"I want all the details."
"Sure."
"Don't do anything I wouldn't do." Brooke laughed before handing up and I dropped my phone onto the ground before turning back to Justin. "Brooke?" He asked. I just nodded before kissing him once more.

***

"We should probably go." Justin said as he stood up.
"Why can't we stay here?" I whined.
"Why would you want to?" Justin said as he took my hand and pulled me up.
"It's just us, we don't need to hide."
"Stop being soppy."
"Come back to my place."
"But it's getting late?"
"You can stop over."
"I don't know."
"Please?"
"Fine." We walked hand in hand back to where my car was parked.
"I forgot you had to walk." I laughed, "I should've picked you up."
"It's fine." Justin said as he got into the car. We drove in a comfortable silence on the way back, but I could sense Justin staring at me every once in a while.

***

I woke up the next morning by Justin rolling over and taking all the covers with him. I nudged him until he woke up. "What?"
"Stop hogging all the covers."
"I have no idea what you're talking about." Justin sighed as he held up the covers. I pulled them over myself before Justin cuddled up to me. "You're cold."
"I know, some dickhead stole the covers."
"What a prick."
"Mhm."
"I like you."
"Thanks."
"Can I tell you something?"
"Depends on what."
"I feel like it might be too soon, and I don't want to rush anything but-" I cut Justin off by kissing him. "What was that for?"
"Don't say it."
"Why?"
"Just don't."
"I don't want you to ditch me though."
"I'm not going anywhere."
"You mean that?"
"Yes, now shut up and go back to sleep."

***

"Where were you this morning?" Brooke asked as soon as I stepped through her bedroom door. "Huh?"
"You said you'd be here early."
"I'm sorry, I got...delayed?"
"What's your excuse this time?"
"A guy."
"Ooh, when do I get to meet the mystery guy?"
"You've met him before."
"Tell me his name...please?"
"I will at some point."
"You're so annoying sometimes."
"I know."
"Will he be going to Jessica Parker's party next week?"
"Yes."
"Ooh, so we might just bump into him?"
"Maybe so but I'm not going to tell you if we do."
"Bitch."