We’re Okay

She hugs and kisses him and I freeze in my place as she sees me and obviously doesn't seem happy that I'm here. She has the right to, but not for long.

"Who is this and what the hell is she doing here?" God, if she keeps this up, I'll be happy that I just had sex with her boyfriend. Instead, I just awkwardly smile.

"I left something here that I needed... I was just leaving, sorry."

"Wait, don't you need an umbrella?" Brian asks. I nod my head and he leaves to get me an umbrella. I'm left with his girlfriend and she looks me up and down.

"So just what did you leave here?" I try my best not to give attitude.

"Something personal." Well at least I didn't lie.

"Well he has a girlfriend. So don't try anything."

Too late.

She's making it so hard not to punch her in the face right now. She's super rude.

"After all, he doesn't like cheap whores," she adds. She doesn't even know me! I don't even know what's happening but as soon as she said that, I slap her dead across her face and grab her by her hair out of my way, and onto the floor.

"Then why the f*** is he dating you?" I look up and see Brian wide-eyed and speechless. I step over her and take the umbrella from Brian. And when I made sure she was watching, I kiss him hard and he grabs my a**, obviously going along with it and liking it a lot. I pull away and slip the umbrella strap around my wrist.

"Bye," I say, about to exit. But before I do, I just want to make something clear to this b****.

"By the way, whatsyourface, that," I say, pointing to Brian.

"Is mine," I say before actually leaving.

Once I get home, I call for Julie, but she doesn't answer. How is she not here? Her car didn't start. I take out my phone from my pocket and dial her number.

"How'd it go?" Really? That's the first thing she asks?

"It went well, until the end. Here's what happened. I went and he was super hostile but then I told him everything and he said he loves me too and that he'll break up with his girlfriend."

"I told you he'd do it."

"But then she actually showed up and it was so awkward, and then she was being a b**** for no reason and then she called me a whore so I slapped her and let her know that Brian is mine."

"Oh s***. Brian didn't say anything?"

"Nope. And how the f*** did you leave? Your car didn't start."

"It did after you ran away, dumba**."

"I didn't have time to wait, but whatever. And I'll talk to you later, I have to take a shower. Bye."

"Okay, bye." I hang up and take a warm shower. Just what I need right now. When I get out, I go to my room and put on a big t-shirt and panties. I get a call from Brian and answer it.

"Hey."

"S***, Tara. I thought you felt bad, you f****** savage."

"I honestly did feel bad, but then she turned out to be a b****, so then I didn't. What happened after I left?"

"She yelled at me, broke up with me and left. It's no big deal. Damn, that kiss though," he says, making me giggle.

"I didn't even think you were going to grab my a**, but I forgot that it's so you."

"I just wanted to show her that I'm yours and you're mine."

"You mean that?"

"Always, baby."

"What are we going to do now?"

"Well open the door and I'll show you." I smile widely.

"You're here?" He laughs.

"Why don't you find out?" I hang up and go to the door. I open it and he's there, grinning at me. I move out of the way to let him come inside and I close the door behind him. He takes off his hoodie and wraps his arms around me.

"What were you going to say?" I ask.

"Okay, since I screwed up last time, I'm going to try it again. And I'm confident that you'll say yes this time." He's going to ask me out, I know it.

"Be my girlfriend?"

"Yeah, I'll be your girlfriend." He smiles even wider than before.

"Okay, good because I need Tara in my life." He leans in to kiss me but I stop him.

"Wait, is everyone going to know about us?" I ask.

"You don't want them to?" He asks, confused.

"If they find out we're going out, they'll wonder about whatserface and say that I'm your rebound. I don't want to be known as a rebound."

"I understand. It's okay, when you're ready, they'll find out because I'll spoil the hell out of you. In fact, I'll do it regularly."

"Are you serious?" He nods.

"F*** yes, baby. And you'll love it."

"Sure, whatever floats your boat. Listen, I'm going to bed. You staying?" I ask, with a slight seductive tone. He smirks. Thank God it's Friday.

"Your parents aren't coming back soon?"

"Nope, they come back Sunday night."

"Are you sure?" I take his hand and pull him into my room.

"I'm sure," I say, standing in front of him as he places his lips on mine. I lay down and he rids himself of everything but his boxers and lays down behind me, holding me close. He runs his hand along my leg up under my shirt, caressing my breast. Nothing sexual, just a gentle touch.

"When did you start having feelings for me?" I ask, curiously.

"After that a****** showed up and started talking to you. I was jealous, obviously, but I didn't think I was actually falling for you. I realized I liked you before you went to the movies with him and everything after that made me like you more." My cheeks heat up and I smile.

"At the movies, when you came out of the restroom, I was so glad that you were okay and I just wanted to tell you how happy I was to see you."

"I was happy to see you too."

"I could tell. I was feeling so guilty that I wasn't actually there, so I stayed with you because I wanted to take care of you. I wanted to actually make sure you were okay and honestly, just laying there with you was something I could do forever. Just holding you." Oh s***. I'm actually tearing up. He's so sweet.

"I wanted you to take your mind off of the thing with the movies so I took you to the mall to have a good time. I teased you so much so I wouldn't focus on liking you and it wouldn't be obvious that I did."

"So that's why you didn't want any guy staring at me? Because you liked me?"

"Basically. And by the end of the day, I was so convinced that I loved you. The only time ever that we got to actually hang out and talk to each other was the day I loved you. That's why I asked you what it was. I was just waiting to say it." Damn, I was so confused as to why he was asking me and it was because he was sure that he did. And I promised him I wouldn't leave him. Then when he mustered up enough courage to say it, I turned him down like a b****.

"I'm sorry I turned you down the first time."

"It's okay, baby. We're okay."

We're okay.