Like I'm Right Beside You (BEING EDITED SLOWLY)

Chapter 54

I blew my nose into the tissue that Madeline gave me. "It's not that big of a deal. Hey, at least he wasn't cheating," Madeline nervously laughed.

I gave her a serious expression, "How could you even say that? He never shouts at me.."

Madeline sat next to me, "I'm just kidding. Look, maybe he didn't have a good day or he's stressed. Go talk to him."

I dried my eyes, "I don't want to see him right now." 

Madeline shook her head, "Then just stay here until you're better. Don't worry he'll be back or you could go find him. Whatever you want."

Maybe I was overreacting or I was being dramatic, but I didn't care. Brian has never used that type of tone with me. Now I really wondered what was going on..

"You don't really think so, do you?" I had to ask.  Madeline looked up from her phone, "That I think what?"

I sniffled, "That he's cheating.." Her jaw dropped, "Are you serious? You're seriously asking me that? Annie..you know he would never. He loves you. Trust me, he wouldn't."

"I know I just had to ask," I sighed.

Madeline was right, Brian wouldn't ever do that. At least that's what she thinks. But I should know him better now, right? I knew he would be back and he'd come find me again. He just had to come back.

BRIAN'S POV

I knocked on the front door of my guys. I knew they would be there for me even if I fought with Nick or any of them.

"Oh! Hey man," Kevin opened the door. I nervously smiled, "Hi, could I come in?"

Kevin motioned for me to come in, "Yeah, why even ask?" I walked in and I didn't see the rest of the guys.

"Where are the other guys?" I asked turning back to Kevin. He closed the door, " Nick and Aj went to buy more board games, you know them. Howie is taking a shower."

"Oh," was all my lips could say. Kevin watched me as I stood staring at the wall. "Everything ok?" He asked me as he kept looking at me.

"Actually.. there is something bothering me," I put my hands on my hip. Kevin made me follow him into the kitchen.

"Come sit down and tell me," he pointed to the chair. I pulled out the chair and sat down. Kevin went over to the cabinets and took out two glasses. "So what's wrong? Are you ok? Is Annie ok?" He opened the fridge and took out a pitcher.

I ruffled my hair, "That's actually what I want to talk to you about."

And I told Kevin. I said how I talked to Nick that he kissed Madeline. That I warned him not to hurt either of them and that our conversation made me furious. My anger made me regret hurting the one I love.

Kevin took a sip of water, "You need to fix this b-rock. I don't know what Nick is up to, but don't lose Annie. You need to control your anger."

I played with my glass, "I know Kev. I messed up badly and the way she looked at me... I can't get that image out of my head."

Kevin leaned back in his chair, "Then go and apologize. Get her back. Go and take her out or do something worthy. If you love her like I know you do then fix it."

He was absolutely right. I needed to make amends with Annie and explain everything to her. "Ok Kevin I will. Thanks."

He smiled at me, "You're welcome. Now go!"

ANNE'S POV

I had gone back home because I needed to be by myself. I was laying in my bed and staring at my ceiling. I replayed what Brian said to me. The way he said it hurt me even more.

I got up and went over to my keyboard. Maybe practicing my music homework would make me forget what happened. But it only made it worse. It reminded me of when Brian would sit next to me and put his hands over mine.

I headed over to the living room and turned on the tv. I tried to look for something to watch, but I didn't know what.

I heard the door open and felt a chill through me.

"A-Annie?" His voice said. The footsteps go closer and soon I felt his presence next to me.

"Annie..," Brian sat next to me. I scooted away from him. "Annie I'm sorry. Please just listen to me. The reason I shouted was because I was angry and took my anger out on you," he scooted closer.

I continued to keep watching the tv. "Annie, I talked to Nick about why he kissed Madeline. He made some rude comment and it made me furious. That's why I kept acting like this, but I'm sorry," his leg touched mine.

I turned to him, "You really did that? And why was he kissing her?"

"He didn't tell me because he said it didn't matter. But let's talk about that later. Right now I'm apologizing and I'm truly sorry. Annie I love you and I know that was not me," he voice trailed off.

"You didn't have to shout at me Brian. You hurt me and I'd never think you'd do that. Ever," I scolded him.

"I know and you're right. I don't want to lose you again honey. I love you so much. Please forgive me," he reached over and took my hand.

"You feel this? It beats for you and only you. I was an ass," he spread my fingers over where his heart is.

"Please don't do that again Brian. I won't forgive you that time," I joked.

"Yes you will. You love me too much," He titled his head.

He got even closer to me and put his hand under my chin. He made me look at him, "We can do whatever you want."

"Anything?" I asked. He nodded, "anything."