my weakness {gxg}

chapter eight

It's been an hour and I'm still thinking about the pain in Paisley's eyes at lunch. I mean, I wasn't exactly wrong, but I may have been a little harsh. Why should I feel bad anyways? It's not like I was the one who fucked up. I sigh. Whatever. Her feelings shouldn't be my priority anymore.

A hand waves in front of my face.

"Hello? Earth to Brooke?"

I jump and focus on the person in front of me. It's Paisley.

I jump up and grab my bag, noticing that Paisley and I are the only ones left in the classroom.

"Yeah I'm fine." I shake my head, "Just spaced out a little bit there."

She nods, looking at her designer watch while walking out the door. "I'll let you be."

I nod blankly, wondering why I'm wishing she would have stayed.

I grab my bag and head out the door, freezing when I see what's happening in front of me. Morgan is pinning Devin against the lockers, both of them locked in a heated makeout session. I'm standing with my mouth wide open, when a soft hand grabs my wrist and pulls me into the joining hallway.

I look up to see Paisley gently pulling me down the hallway. She keeps looking back as if she's checking if I'm actually behind her, and it's oddly comforting, like she actually cares that I'm here.

She pulls me into an empty classroom and softly shuts the door behind us, careful not to make any noise.

She holds her hands up before talking again. "Before you freak out, I only grabbed you because I wanted you to be able to process everything before you confronted them. I know the feeling of saying something that you regret."

My mouth is still wide open, as I'm trying to process what I just saw. My two best friends are dating?

I look up at Paisley. "Why do you think they didn't tell me?"

She scratched the back of her neck before answering. "I'm not sure Brooke. Maybe this is new for them too and they're just trying to figure out what they are before telling other people."

"Yeah maybe."

I look up, realizing what time it is. "Shouldn't you be in football practice right now."

"I canceled practice today because it's Miles' birthday and the boys wanted to celebrate."

I scoff, shaking my head in disbelief. "You, Paisley Lewis canceled football practice?"

"Is that really so hard to believe?"

"Yes, yes it is. And why did you cancel practice to celebrate, only to stay here?"

"Tutoring." She says simply, before adding, "And Mila wanted me to come to the art room after tutoring so I didn't want to let her down."

I roll my eyes and mock her voice. "I didn't want to let her down. Wow Lewis, you are whipped."

"Fuck off."

I grin and open the door, ready to head to the library.

"You ready?"

Paisley looks down at her watch, looking back up at me in confusion. "But it's only 3:30."

"Yeah and? We're both ready so if we start now we can leave faster."

Paisley's cheeks flush, looking down in embarrassment.

"Whatever Heighten, let's go."

***

When I get home, Morgan is sprawled out on my bed, snoring just as loud as the anime she's watching on my TV. I drop my bag down gently at the door, then sprint to the bed and jump on it, making Morgan jump up and fall off the bed. By the time she's recovered, I'm in tears, wheezing as I try to get myself under control.

"Really B?" She asks, her voice still scratchy from sleeping.

"You should have seen your face!" I say between gasps of air, tears running down my face.

"What do you want?" She groans, crawling back up on the bed and immersing herself back into the pie of blankets, flipping me off as she does so.

"Just wondering what's up with you and Devin." I ask nonchalantly, watching her eyes fill with confusion and embarrassment.

"I saw you two in the hall today, and while I'm incredibly happy for you, can you guys get a room?" I add.

Her cheeks flush with embarrassment, as she grabs a pillow and half heartedly hits me with it.

She sits up, as her mood darkens. "Promise you won't tell anyone yet? It's new and I'm not even sure what it is yet."

My face softens into a smile as I hug her, patting her back to comfort her.

"Of course Morgan, I'm always here for you, and I'll always support you. I love you and Devin and I truly hope everything works out for you."

I feel water dripping down my neck, and I pull back from Morgan, looking up at her with concern in my eyes. She grabs my hand and looks me in the eye, signaling me that she has something to say.

It takes her a second to form words, but when she does the wait is well worth it.

"I'm sorry I'm emotional B, I just never thought I would love someone as much as I love you and our family. You're my best friend and my sister rolled into one, and I wouldn't ever want anyone else. I love you so much."

We're both sobbing at this point, and I can barely see her because my vision is so blurred.

I know I won't be able to talk, so I hug her instead, hoping that it will translate into words, and tell her how much she means to me.

Morgan ends up falling asleep in my bed, but I can't fall asleep, not yet. I manage to fall asleep an hour later, falling asleep to thoughts of the brunette gently smiling at me, and the butterflies that erupted in my stomach as a result.

This chapter is dedicated to my two favorite people @moonsarai and @chicken_french_fry. I love you both so much <3

Let me know what you think of this chapter guys!! Have a great day and remember that i love you <3