You lied.
Caitlyn, no!
I can't believe it, Mitchie! I thought you learnt after what happened last year!
You don't understand! I didn't lie, I just… I couldn't tell you!
Why the hell not? I'm your best friend aren't I?
Yes! Of course you are! How can you even think that you're not?
Then stop lying to me, Mitchie! Tell me what you really meant!
I can't! Don't you get it? I don't wanna lose you, Caitlyn!
You're already too late, Mitchie.
No, you don't mean that! You can't go, wait!
Give me one good reason to stay! Just one, that's all I need!
Suddenly Mitchie's lips were on hers, soft and sweet. Just the way she had always thought they would be. It only lasted for a second before she pulled away again. Her face flushed, eyes sparkling.
Is that a good enough reason?
…I…Mitchie…I don't…
That's why I couldn't tell you, Caitlyn. Because I knew if I did, you would act like this.
Mitchie…no…I'm…
Its ok, Caitlyn. I get it.
Her smile was so sad. Why couldn't she say anything? Tell this beautiful girl that she felt exactly the same. But her mind didn't seem to be able function properly. Mitchie turned from her and reached for the door.
Wait!
Mitchie spun and before she knew what was happening, Caitlyn's mouth was on hers, her fingers in her hair, pulling her closer.
Caitlyn...
The girl pulled away, breathing heavily.
I couldn't just let you leave, Mitchie.
I know.
Mitchie reached for her best friend, their fingers intertwining as their lips met in another kiss. So sweet, so perfect.
I won't ever let you leave, Mitchie. You're mine now.
Always?
And forever.