Chapter 6: Too Close

Chase's POV:

I can't believe that my theory about Skylar's feelings for Oliver not being genuine, might actually be correct. I can't really say I'm surprised though, I AM the smartest man in the universe. A smirk forms on my face. Of course my theory would be correct. I should really stop doubting myself. Except for when it comes to Bree... I quickly shake my head. I really need to stop focusing on Bree. The effectiveness and efficiency of the team is at stake, not to mention everyone's friendships. Bree's weirdness is currently irrelevant. "You're dating Oliver, but you don't even know if you like him like that or not?", Bree questions. Considering that that's what she just said, yes. "It's pretty complicated.", Skylar replies. I scrunch my eyebrows up in frustration. Even though Oliver and have had our disagreements in the past, I do care about him. How could Skylar toy with his feelings in such a way? She shouldn't have pursued a relationship with him unless her feelings were clear. "If it's so complicated, why'd you agree to go out with Oliver in the 1st place?", Bree asks. I was just questioning that myself. I know Skylar, I may not know her as well as Kaz and Oliver do, but I do know her well enough. Well enough to know that she'd never hurt or string Oliver along in any way on purpose.

Bree's POV:

I can't believe Skylar right now! Oliver's a great guy, Hell, I even liked him before. Until I realized that he reminded me of Chase. Huh, now that I think about it, Chase and Oliver are pretty similar. Did I really like Chase even back then too? I wonder what Skylar thinks of Chase then? Ew, the thought of Skylar and Chase together, really bothers me... BREE, THAT'S BESIDES THE POINT! FOCUS! BUT YEAH, Oliver's a great guy, so what's the confusion? "Remember when Scarlet captured me, and brought me back to Caldera?", Skylar asks. Yeah, I'm pretty sure we ALL remember that. That's when the rest of the team found out that I have super powers now. Where's she going with this though? I nod my head. "Well, when we were saying goodbye. I told Oliver that I liked him back. I wasn't actually sure how I felt about him at the time, but I thought I'd never see him again. So I figured that it couldn't hurt to say that I liked him. I just, thought I could maybe make him happy one last time.", Skylar says. WHAT?! SO YOU TOLD OLIVER WHAT HE WANTED TO HEAR, JUST TO MAKE HIM HAPPY?! Okay, well in a way that's nice, BUT STILL VERY WRONG. "Skylar, I know your heart was in the right place when you told Oliver that... You know that wasn't the right thing to do, right?", I ask.

Chase's POV:

I'm glad that Bree sees the error of Skylar's logic. No matter how pure her intentions were, it was still wrong. I'm just surprised how calmly Bree's handling this. I know she isn't very close to Oliver, but I know she really cares about him. She even had a crush on him the 1st time they met. I'm glad Oliver didn't end up dating my sister. I suppose if anyone was going to date my sister, it should be someone like Oliver. The thought of my sister dating someone else really bothers me, and I wish it didn't... THIS ISN'T ABOUT BREE AT THE MOMENT. This is about Skylar and Oliver. I know that Skylar would never want him to be hurt like this, none of us would. "Yeah, NOW I know that. After Scarlet was defeated and we came back to the apartment, Oliver was so happy and excited that I FINALLY liked him the way he liked me. There was no way for me to take back what I said. It would've broken his heart, and it would've really hurt him if I said I was unsure about my feelings. You SAW how happy he was. What else could I do except go along with it?", Skylar says. So she kept up the facade to spare Oliver's feelings. I understand why she did that, I just wish she was honest with him from the start. "I see you guys making out all the time though. Were you just sparing his feelings all those times too?", Bree asks.

Bree's POV:

I literally see them sucking face ALL THE TIME, and you're telling me that you might not even like the guy? What the actual Fuck? "That was mainly to convince him and everyone else that we were a thing. I mean, what couple doesn't make out? I'm not gonna lie, making out with him was pretty fun though.", Skylar says. I'm literally getting soooo triggered right now. I've wanted a boyfriend for SO LONG, but I could never keep one. Either the guy I liked didn't like me back, or the relationship just never worked out in the end. Now here's Skylar, a girl who probably doesn't even want to be in a relationship right now. Who has an amazing guy who's head over heels in love with her, but she's taking it all for granted! Does she even know how lucky she is?! How could she so effortlessly get something I've had the hardest time trying to find? There's something seriously wrong with this girl? The question is, is there something wrong with me?... FOCUS, BREE! THIS ISN'T ABOUT YOU AT THE MOMENT! I sigh. "Skylar, it's as simple as this. If you don't like Oliver, let him go and stay broken up. He deserves to be with someone who actually REALLY likes him. If you do like Oliver though, you need to talk to him and work things out. Whether you decide to stay with him or not, you have to be completely honest with him. You owe him that much.", I say.

Chase's POV:

I feel extremely sorry for Oliver at the moment. I was pretty crestfallen when I found out that Reese was just using me to obtain the list of superheroes. I cannot imagine how badly it would hurt if one of my best friends used me in that way. Even though Skylar practically used Oliver, I'm glad she has Bree to help her get through this. Bree's been very logical and insightful the entire time I've been ease dropping. "I wish it really was that simple, Bree. I don't know if I like him or not! I know I have to talk to him, but what am I supposed to say? 'I don't know if I want to break up or not because I don't even know how I feel about you?'", Skylar exclaims. Emotions are, a very complicated and complex thing. Sometimes it isn't as black and white as 'like' or 'not like'. She should tell Oliver that she doesn't know she feels. Oliver's a great guy, and I'm sure he'd understand and give her time to figure it out. If only she would give him the chance to do so. "Then you need to take some time to figure out how you're feeling. You don't need to rush and figure that out tonight, or even tomorrow, but you can't avoid Oliver while you get your shit together. You NEED to talk to him, tell him you need some time. He'll understand, I know he will. Just don't rush yourself, you have a second chance to make this decision. Make sure you make the right one.", Bree says. Wow, if I were in there right now I'd advise Skylar in the same way. "You're right, Bree. Thank you for the advice. I'll talk to Oliver about it tomorrow morning.", Skylar says.

Bree's POV:

I pull Skylar into a sisterly hug. "You're welcome. I hope you know that you can talk to me about anything. I'll always be here for you.", I reply. Skylar slightly tightens her grip on me after I say that. "I know.", Skylar whispers. After a hot minute, we pull apart. "I think I'm going to go to bed now. I'm pretty tired after all that, drama.", Skylar says. Mood. She has no idea how crazy my day's been. I wish I could open up to her, like how she opened up to me. Maybe she'd somehow understand? Or many she'll think I'm gross and tell the rest of the team how sick I am! I can't take that chance. I only have feelings for Chase since I haven't been around anyone else except the team for a while. I really need to get out more. "Yeah, today's been pretty eventful. I'm probably going to step into my capsule after I get myself a glass of water.", I reply. I stand up as Skylar super speeds herself into some pjs. "Okay, goodnight Bree.", Skylar says as she slides into her bed. "Goodnight, Skylar.", I reply. I then super speed to the door, unlock it, and enter the hallway. I hear a door slam as soon as I close the door to Skylar and I's room. Huh, I guess fire and ice woke up just enough to drag themselves to their room. I shrug my shoulders, and superspeed down the hallway and stairs. I stop dead in my tracks as soon as I set foot into the living room. Fire and ice are still fast asleep on the couch. So if they're here, that means that I heard Chase slamming the door to the boys' room a second ago...

Chase's POV:

I lean my body against the closed door to my room, and a loud sigh escapes my lips. That was far too close. If I would've known that Bree would use her super speed to exit her and Skylar's room, I would've returned to my room much sooner than I had just now. I was in such a hurry to hide myself, I ended up slamming the door to my room shut as I ran into it. Bree might not possess super hearing like I do, but I'm positive that she heard me slam my door shut. I start to pace back and forth in front of my door. Maybe she'll think it was Kaz or Oliver, finally turning in for the night? Although, she did mention going downstairs for a glass of water. That was the entire reason for her leaving her room in the 1st place. Once she enters the living room, she's bound to notice the boys still fast asleep on the sofa. It's safe to assume that she'll be able to figure out I was the one who slammed the door. I run my hands through my hair as I continue to pace around my room. What if she realizes that I was ease dropping on her and Skylar?! She'll murder me for sure. I suppose I always could've asked her about it tomorrow, but things with Bree have been so awkward lately. I think it would be best if I avoided her for the majority of the day tomorrow. I obviously can't avoid her forever, but I can certainly try.

Bree's POV:

Chase usually comes off as very controlled and calculated with his actions. He wouldn't just slam his bedroom door shut because he's tired. He's extremely considerate, and he wouldn't risk waking up Skylar after the day she's had by making a lot of noise. So he must be really frustrated or upset about SOMETHING. I mean, I don't see any other reason for him to slam his door like that... I quickly shake my head, and quietly make my way over to the kitchen. After I enter the kitchen, I pull out a glass from one of the cabinets. I quickly fill the glass with water, and chug the whole thing. I wipe my mouth with the back of my hand, after setting the empty glass in the sink. I hope Chase isn't upset with me because of what happened earlier. I tip toe across the living room again, and finally make it to the stairs. I wonder if I should wake up fire and ice, or just leave them be? Although I don't know how comfortable Oliver would be with passing by Skylar and I's room. I guess I'll just leave them be. I really hope they don't hog the couch all morning though. I super speed up the stairs and to my room. I wonder if I should check on Chase to see how he's doing? Would he even want to see me right now? Do I even want to see HIM right now? That's the real question. I sigh, glancing at his room for a moment, before opening the door to my room. I step inside, close the door, and quickly walk to my capsule. I step inside, and let the technology work it's magic. I quickly fall asleep moments after my clothes are replaced with my pjs.