A/N: Hello :) I am back once again with an update. I really enjoy writing this story and as long as you people continue to read i will continue to write. I don't really have much to say so here is Chapter 3 :)
Chapter 3
"Brody...i accept your apology and i really want to be able to give you a chance but i just can't. Not yet at least. I know you don't think what you did was a big deal but it hurt me so much. I really thought you liked me and then you went and slept with Cassie. Every time i see you images of you and her just float into my head and i have no way of stopping them. I'm sorry." I turned around, unlocked my door and went inside before he could say anything else. I felt horrible. This night did not go at all as i hoped. I took off the dress, the shoes, the makeup and crawled into bed. I let the tears flow out of my eyes. I laid there for who knows how long until i heard the door open.
"Rachel, where are you?"
"In here" I managed ro croak out.
I heard Kurt open the door to my room and turn on the light. He must have saw how bad i looked. My hair was all over the place, my eyes and nose red from crying.
"Aww sweetie, come here." He sat on the bed and pulled me to him. I relished in his tight embrace and started sobbing,
"What happened?"
"I don't want to talk about it" I mumbled from his shoulder.
"Let me know what is going on. I can help you Rach." He soothed my back, rubbing circles.
"Not now." I felt heavy, i just want to sleep now.
"Tomorrow." I said, wanting to end the conversation between us.
"Tomorrow." He repeated back. I knew i had no way out of this. Kurt was as stubborn as i am.
I woke up the next morning and i did not feel any better. I looked at my phone and saw that i had 10 missed calls from Brody and 10 voicemails. I didn't want to listen to them or him at this moment so turned off my phone and put in under my pillow. Walking into the living area i saw kurt on the couch eating breakfast, still in his pajamas.
"Good morning Rach! Your coffee is on the table as well as your vegan bacon" Kurt greeted me with a bright smile.
"Kurt...what are you still doing here in your pajamas?" I looked at the clock, " It's almost 11. You're going to be late for work."
"I called off work today."
"Why?" I asked wondering what he was up to now.
"I have some errands to run and since it's almost Christmas i thought i could go buy some decorations. You know, make things more Christmasy."
"You called off work to do that? What is going on Kurt?" I asked, not really in the mood for whatever he was planning.
"Nothing Rachel, i promise." I said.
"Okay. So where are you heading first?" I asked, accepting the fact that even if he was hiding something i will not be finding out about it, for now anyways.
"Well first..." As Kurt was explaining to day's plan to me i couldn't but think about what had happened this week. I so badly want to be with Brody but he hurt me so bad. I think i should give him a chance to at least be friends and then we can see where it goes from there.
"Rachel...Rach...RACHIEE!" Kurt waved his hands in front of my face.
"Oh i'm so sorry Kurt, i have a lot on my mind right now." I said feeling bad for not listening to anything Kurt said.
"It's okay sweetie. I'm going to head out now. Don't be too hard on yourself." He gave me a kiss on the cheek and then headed to his room to change. After he left i went to my room and turned my phone back on. A message from Brody
Hey Rach, I know that you are still hurt and you need space from me. When you are ready to talk to me again, I'll be here. ~Brody
I couldn't help but think maybe it was time to try out this friendship thing with him.
Brody P.O.V
I owe Kurt big time. I needed help getting Rachel back and he for some reason decided to help me. I got a message from him telling me to meet him at the cafe at the end of the block. I walked in and saw that he was sitting near the back waiting for me. Strangly i feel more nervous right now than ever.
"Hey..Kurt." I said, trying not to be awkward but not exactly working.
"Brody, take a seat." I sat down and there was a silence between us before he spoke up.
"Look, i know that you are a good person and great for Rachel but you have to prove to her that you won't choose someone else over her again." He said.
"I know what i did was wrong and i know that it should have never happened. I already told Rachel that it would never happen again."
"I know and i believe you but she might now. Let me tell you a story that i like to call "How to understand Rachel Berry" It's a very long story but it's worth it."
"How is this suppose to help me prove to her?" I appreciate that Kurt took time to help me but this is not exactly getting us anywhere.
"You need to understand why she was so hurt though. You wouldn't think she'd be this hurt because, yes you were the one that came onto her and she was the one that made herself unavaliable but thats not the reason. Since middle school she was bullied for wanting to be a star. She's been called any name possible. Her ex-boyfriends all chose a perfect blond over her. That 'Perfect Blond' we speak of was her enemy. She did whatever she would to tear Rachel down and it almost worked if it wasn't for her determination to show that she is destined to be a star and that nothing and no one could bring her down."
I had no idea Rachel went through so much. The more Kurt told me the more is started to realize why this hurt her as much as it did.
"She really thought you liked her and she really had or has feelings for you Brody."
"I do like her. A lot." I said.
"I know. But she doesn't, not anymore anyways."
"What can i do?"
"Show her you care. That you'll always be there for her."
"Yeah i can do that."
"Oh and one more thing."
"What?"
"If you as much as hurt her heart, even a little again i will find every gang member in New York and come after you. I have connections and my dad works with the government. I know a mean creature called Sue Sylvester and you do not want to mess with the one and only Kurt Hummel. Got it?"
I gulped. "Got it."
"Good." He got up and was about to walk away
"Wait! Kurt!"
"Yes?"
"Thank you."
"I did it for Rachel. Shes been moping around since this whole thing happened. I want her to be happy." I felt a tug at my heart hearing what i cause Rachel.
"I know, just...Thank you."
"Don't make me regret it."
"You won't, i promise."
After Kurt got up to leave i send Rachel a text message saying that I'll be here when she's ready but i didn't think she would actually reply. A few minutes later i got a reply saying that she wants to meet me in Central Park. I was nervous yet excited. Paying for the drinks i headed out.
Rachel P.O.V
I texted Brody to meet me at Central Park in 20 minutes. So i threw on a sweater, jeans, and my uggs and headed to the park. I realized how cold it has gotten. It's almost Christmas and I'm just starting to realize it. Even though i don't celebrate Christmas i know that Kurt and Brody do so i want to get them something special. Upon arriving the park i saw him sitting on the bench waiting for me. My heart skipped a few beats faster and the closer i got the faster my heart started beating. Right before i could say something he looked up and saw me. He stood up and came over to greet me.
"Hey Rachel." He seemed so nervous.
"Hey.. can we talk?"
"Of course, absolutely."
"Walk with me." I said and then started to walk forward.
"Look Rach-" I cut him off before he could say anything else.
"Let me talk first. Please i just need to get this out."
"Okay." I took a deep breath and looked over to him.
"Brody..you know how i feel about you and i accepted your apology but i just need time." He looked so sad. I feel horrible but I'm just not ready yet.
"But, i want to be friends. I really do. Can we do that? For now, can we be friends?"
"Of course. Thanks Rachel."
"Don't make me regret doing this. Remember, just friends"
"You won't Rachel, i swear. But you have to promise me something."
"Okay, what is it?"
"Don't stop me when I convince you that i can be your boyfriend."
"...Brody"
"Just promise me this one thing."
Rachel sighed and then said,"Okay, fine but don't expect much from me."
"Thats all i wanted to hear."
"Okay. So i guess i should be going now."
"Wait Rachel. Since we're friends and all now, do you wanna grab some dinner tonight? Just as friends"
"I don't know..."
"Come on Rachel, it'll be fun."
"Okay." I finally agreed. This couldn't be too bad. Just a friendly dinner, that is all this is.
"Alright, be ready by 6:30. I'll see you then!"
Before i could say anything else, he jogged away. I'm starting to second guess my choice but then decided what happens is to happen. My intentions are to stay friends even though those aren't his. I can't let this get between me and him being friends and just friends.
I started to walk back to my apartment. I'll have 4 hours to get ready for everything and that includes telling Kurt my decision. I really hope i made the right one.
A/N: I am so sorry my lovelies! I know i have no updated in the longest time! But i had writers block and then i got terribly sick! And then when i got better i spent 2 days with my boyfriend so i just haven't had time yet. I personally hate this chapter so critcize all you want. I would appreciate if you guys could give me some ideas on how to write this story. Anyways, i should be able to update regularly now unless something big comes up again. Until next time!
