I'll Be There, Siempre ~ Lippa

Chapter 3 - Always Stay Professional

*Later that night*

Pippa

''Wow, Pip, this is a really nice apartment. It's so organized'' Lin gasps.

I giggle and blush a bit and then look down to hide my feelings.

I clear my throat. "Shall we eat?" I say.

"Sure!"

"Okay." I say as we walk over to the dining table.

We both sit across from each other, per usual.

After we set down the food on the table, there's a comfortable silence that enters the space.

''Lin?''

''Ya?''

''I'm sure you're wondering why I messaged you a few years ago.''

"Oh, why? That was back in like 2010, right?''

''Yeah...''

''Well, why?''

''Because, well- remember we had so many problems back in high school; and whenever we did, we'd always comfort each other?'' I say sadly.
''Yeah?'' He says stopping to stare at me.

''Well, my boyfriend then, had broken up with me, and- I had no one to talk to.''

"What about it?" He seems to be confused.

"Uhm, well I remembered how you were always there when I needed y-you..." I start to shed a few tears.

"Hey, it's okay. Please don't cry, Pip. I'm here now." He sees me start to tear up and starts comforting me. He gently rubs the backs of my hand.

"I just- it was hard being alone for 6 years, and it was my fault" I cry.

"It's not your fault."

"I'm sorry, I should've been there for you more."

"No, Pip, people get busy. Unfortunately it happened to us. But we found our way back!" He smiles.

I look up at him and smile. "I just..." I hesitate.

"What is it?"

"I-I like being close to you, Lin. I miss those days we had together, and I want to continue that t-together.."

He looks up at me, and smiles. "Of course we can."

"Really?"

"Yes..." he says, slightly confused.

I go in to kiss him and I can tell he's struggling with my face slowly moving closer to his.

I kiss him and he returns the kiss, which seems a little forceful- maybe because he's nervous. Until he pulls away.

Lin

'I'm sorry.' I think.

I couldn't do it. I just couldn't. She's my best friend. I think. I don't even know what happened. I mean we were friends, and she left for 6 years, and we met up again and now we're best friends again? This doesn't make any sense to me. I mean, I don't even know how I feel about her... she's beautiful, and smart, and so talented, and I love her smile. But-

"I'm sorry." She says oh so awkwardly, breaking my thoughts.

"I-"

"I shouldn't have done that. I couldn't control myself." She adds.

"It's alright." All I can manage to get out is 'it's alright.' Man, I was horrible at this.

She looks at me and I can see a few tears forming in her eyes. She then looks down.