Sorry for the delay! I was at university for 2 weeks, I'm back now but I move into my dorm around the 18th! Yay!
Now, I think the point of view on this story has become rather vague? I think it goes from Tawni's point of view to a more third person point of view? Here, you see more of Sonny's view as well. I hope I'm not confusing you all, haha. I just write as I see fit. Now, I realize that the last chapter was short, so I'll try to not make this one too short. I hope you enjoy, and please review! I know some of you read and don't review and it makes me pretty sad 0; Please review if you love me =) Now, here is chapter 9 of Troubled Hearts!
Troubled Hearts Chapter 9 – Waking Hart
Tawni padded into the living room, her shoes abandoned in Sonny's bathroom.
"Hey…so are we going to watch that movie?" Tawni attempted to speak with confidence, but her voice broke, betraying her.
"Oh, right, the movie!" Sonny leapt up from her seat on the couch, picking up the remote control to the DVD player. The film had been set up earlier, and all Sonny had to do was hit play.
The usual barrage of movie previews ran across the screen, flashing lights across the girls' faces. Tawni couldn't help but glance over at Sonny, whose eyes stared blankly at the screen. Even in the dark, Tawni was afraid that Sonny may see the slight tint that still colored her cheeks.
Tawni attempted to relax, bringing her feet onto the couch and leaning against the back of it. She sighed deeply, hoping that the night could still be redeemed despite the embarrassing scene in Sonny's bedroom.
As the movie began, Tawni sensed movement from the girl beside her. It seemed as though Sonny was inching toward her, scooting over slightly every so often. Perhaps she didn't realize it, but before long she had leaned her head against Tawni's shoulder.
Tawni sucked in a breath, holding it and listening to the sudden increase in her heart rate. It wasn't as though she had never sat like this with Sonny before. Surely, she had spent time with the brunette like this before, and she had leaned upon Sonny's shoulder a few times.
Somehow, though, this was different. Perhaps for Sonny it was a typical gesture, but Tawni was still charged from the earlier mishap. Her heart raced dangerously and the blush in her cheeks deepened.
Stop. You need to relax before Sonny realizes you're acting like a maniac. Get yourself together, Hart. Tawni lectured herself and leveled her breathing. She did not need to make this awkward by overreacting.
The blonde leaned lightly against the object of her tormented thoughts, sighing lightly and releasing her tensed shoulders.
After a light hiccup from Tawni, and just about the cutest giggle ever heard by Sonny, the movie began to play.
No more than half way through the film, Tawni looked down to find Sonny asleep on her shoulder. Her feet were curled up on the couch, and she was all but using Tawni as a pillow.
Tawni sighed and a content smile spread across her face- she could sit like this forever.
Sonny stirred then, snaking an arm around Tawni's waist, eliciting a gasp from the blonde. Tawni gulped, unsure of whether or not to wake the girl wrapping herself around the blonde.
Just let her be, Hart, there's no point in waking her now. Would you want to interrupt her sleep? She's so damn cute when she's sleeping…
Tawni had to shake her head to keep from staring dumbly at the brunette- she really was quite beautiful. Tawni gave in to her inner thoughts, placing an arm around Sonny's shoulders and focusing on the television.
Sonny woke to the faint smell of popcorn and Tawni. Opening her eyes slowly, she found her face burrowed in the blonde's waist. Somehow, the girls had fallen asleep during the film and were sprawled across the sofa. Sonny's nose was level with Tawni's bellybutton.
Shifting slowly so as not to disturb Tawni, Sonny attempted to sit up. A sudden whimper stopped her in her tracks.
Was that…did Tawni just whimper? Sonny's perplexed face soon softened as she looked down at the blonde- her arm moved blindly in search of the brunette whose body had kept her warm.
Tawni looked so peaceful when she slept.
And so beautiful…
Sonny's thoughts were accompanied with a sigh and a crooked smile. She scooted up toward Tawni and allowed the taller girl to wrap her arms around her.
What are you doing, Sonny? This is exactly what we were trying to prevent, you're going to jeopardize your friendship…
But wouldn't the friendship be ruined if I just keep things to myself? How can you live with just being her friend? What will happen if she starts dating someone else?
That thought alone caused Sonny to make up her mind. It hurt her to even think of Tawni with someone else. Sonny nuzzled her nose into the crook of Tawni's neck, earning a sigh from the blonde.
If this backfired, Sonny wasn't sure what she would do. All she knew was that she simply couldn't live with the idea of Tawni with someone else. She now realized that this was where she wanted to be, with Tawni by her side.
Sliding her arm around Tawni's waist again, Sonny let her thoughts drift as she fell back into a peaceful sleep.
Tawni attempted to stretch as she woke up from her sleep, but found that she couldn't move her arm. She looked down to find one arm pinned under a certain brunette- the other arm wrapped around said brunette.
Still rather drowsy, Tawni attempted to assess the situation.
How…no-when did this happen? Tawni's brow furrowed as she looked down and saw Sonny's head nestled against her neck, moving slightly to the rhythm of Tawni's breathing. Before she could come to much of a conclusion, Sonny's eyes slowly cracked open, taking in the beautiful blond before her.
"Sonny…" Tawni was unsure of what to say. She couldn't seem to read the look on Sonny's face.
That face was now moving closer to her. As Sonny's breath neared her chin, a thousand thoughts raced through Tawni's mind.
Get out of here, Tawni!
Throw yourself off of the couch if you have to!
Move closer to her!
The loudest thought was neither of these, and it soon took over and pushed away all of the other thoughts. Tawni reacted accordingly.
Overwhelmed with the situation and recent events, Tawni did what she had been dying to do for ages.
After stopping right before Sonny's lips to look into her eyes for a brief moment and hiccup one more time, Tawni captured Sonny's lips with her own and finally kissed the girl that had conquered a Hart.
Left it at a bit of a cliff hanger there? Kind of. But hey, I'm sure you were waiting for that kiss, I know Tawni was just dying. Thanks to those of you who have reviewed so far and continued reviewing! Special thanks to Ghouse89, LoneRaven7, nikkirosalie, and xspashleyx for sticking around. If I miss any of you let me know. Pleaseeee review, everyone, it makes me happy and it keeps me going. Did I mention that it makes me happy? Look forward to a new chapter soon, and thanks for reading!
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