Chapter 10:
After seeing Brooke off for her first date, Quinn headed to her kitchen to grab a bag of chips. Once she had her favorite kind, she settled down onto the couch and put on a movie she had seen several times before but always loved called Kieth. It was a romantic drama, which was the kind of mood she was in at the time. Even though she was alone at home in a pair of sleep shorts and a tank top, messy hair and all, she couldn't help but think about her conversation with Theo in her bedroom a few nights ago.
She hadn't seen him since then, but he had called her that day to let her know that he found Nick, and that they were in the process of working things out. Quinn wasn't sure what that meant for Nick, and she didn't want to. All she cared about was making sure Theo was okay and Brooke was safe from Nick. Theo guaranteed that Nick wouldn't hurt anyone she cared about ever again. Brooke seemed to be at peace with what happened. When Quinn told her what Theo said, she didn't even seem phased by it.
But that was how Brooke was. She was strong, sometimes stronger than Quinn. However, since she was bitten, Quinn had starting changing inside. Things that used to bother her didn't anymore, and some of her fears had disappeared completely. In a way, the bite made Quinn stronger, and because Quinn was stronger, so was Brooke. Even though it was dangerous, Quinn was kind of grateful for the bite, or rather, she was grateful for Theo.
When she heard a knock on her door, Quinn's heart jumped a little in excitement thinking that it would be Theo on the other side. She was at all disappointed, however, to see Isaac standing there instead. She was a little embarrassed though.
"Sorry," she apologized, reaching up to free her hair from her messy bun and comb through it with her fingers. "I didn't expect company."
"It's fine," he chuckled, stepping inside. "I think you look cute." Quinn stopped for a minute to blush, then closed the door behind him. "It's warm in here." He noted nervously, closing his hands into fists in his pockets. Quinn shrugged,
"Nah, its just cold outside." She stepped back and pulled down her shorts. "So what are you doing here? I mean... Sorry. I meant to ask if there's something you need. Or that Scott needs." She was nervous, too, but she didn't know why. Maybe it was the determined look in his eyes.
"I actually came to see," he took a deep breath, "if you wanted to come out with me tonight. Everyone is hanging out with their girlfriends tonight, and instead of being alone, I thought I'd ask you if maybe you'd want to go somewhere."
"I don't have a lot of money," she told him honestly. He rolled his eyes,
"Don't wordy about that. Do you want to come?" He waited for a few seconds for her answer, seeing a sort of confliction on her face that she didn't understand. After a few moments of thinking deeply about the question, Quinn finally answered.
"Sure." She started towards the stairs. "Wait here. Ill go get ready really quickly." Quinn hurried upstairs, then closed the door behind her. She shuffled through her drawers and got her clothes out. Once they were on, she scurries over to her dresser mirror and brushed her hair. Lastly, she put on makeup to enhance her eyes just a little. She never wore a lot of makeup. Once she was done getting ready, she hesitated by her door.
For a moment, she wondered if she was betraying Theo somehow by going out with Isaac. Theo, himself, said that they couldn't be together the way they wanted to, and Quinn didn't want to be alone, pining after the alpha she couldn't have forever. Going out with Isaac was going to be the easiest way to stop caring about Theo as much as she did, since Isaac was a very sweet, very attractive man. He was, more or less, her crush before Theo changed so drastically.
After a few minutes of convincing herself that it was okay, she headed back downstairs. Isaac was sitting on the couch watching the end of Kieth when she got to the living room. He looked up at her with a sad expression,
"This movie is so sad," he told her. "Why did they have to make this movie so sad?"
"So people who are sad can watch it to torment their emotions even more," she laughed. "It's one of my favorite movies, actually."
"Do you watch it when you're sad?"
"Yeah, I did. Before me and Brooke got out on our own," she shrugged her shoulders. "Are you ready to go, and do you know where we're going?"
"I was thinking dinner and a movie."
"Oh," she chuckled a little.
"What's wrong with that?"
"Just a little typical, don't you think? I mean, I'm all down for dinner. I'm starving. But how about bowling instead of a movie."
"Bowling?" He asked. "You mean, like in the movie, bowling?"
"No," she shook her head. "Real bowling with lanes and pins and nachos." She smiled over at him, and he smiled back.
"You're interesting, Quinn. It's one of the reasons I like you." He noticed her blush, but didn't make a note of it. "Well, let's go eat, then get some nachos and bowl."
"Okay," she beamed as she led him to the door.
Brooke came home to an empty house. Once inside, she set her purse down and slid out of her jacket. She flopped down on the couch tiredly, then pulled her phone from her pocket to see if Quinn had text her about where she had gone. Instead, there was a text from Liam.
I broke up with Hayden today.
Brooke froze, unsure of whether or not she was happy or she felt guilty. She couldn't help but feel like it was partially her fault, but at the same time, Brooke figured that she could spend as much time as she wanted with Liam without feeling guilty. She text him back.
Why? What happened?
We got into it over you. She said I had to choose being with her or being friends with you.
You chose me?
I'd always choose being friends with you.
Brooke hesitated. She didn't know what to say, and the butterflies in her stomach were making it impossible to think of something else to say. He said "being friends with" in his text, so maybe he didn't think of Brooke that way. Maybe all he wanted was to be her friend. While she pondered, he sent her another text.
How was your date?
Brooke bit her bottom lip.
It was fine. Caleb's really cool and he was sweet.
She didn't get a text for a few minutes, making her worry that she had upset him somehow. Then, her phone lit up again.
Are you going to go out with him again?
I don't know. Why?
I'm outside.
Brooke looked up at the door, wondering if he meant that he was outside where he was or outside of her house. Her question was answered when someone knocked on her door. She locked her phone and shoved it into her pocket on her way to the door. When she opened it, Liam was standing there. She didn't remember when it started raining, but he was soaked from head to toe. Brooke ushered him in and closed the door behind him.
"What are you doing here?" Brooke asked, hugging her arms. "Jeez, you must be freezing."
"I'm fine," he waved her off. "I just wanted to see you. I have something to say, and I thought it would be better to say it to your face." He took off his jacket and set it by the door so he didn't get the carpet wet. He looked up at her then, eyes serious and determined. "I don't want you to go out with Caleb again."
"Why?"
"Because." He cleared his throat, "Because I want you to go out with me, Brooke." His eyes fell to his feet as his confidence reached its limits. "I broke up with Hayden because we weren't happy, but I also did it because I really like you. I'm so stupid. I got jealous tonight when I found out that you were going out with that guy."
"Liam..."
"I know its dumb, Brooke, but... You're so different from every one else I know," he brought his gaze back up to meet her. "You're beautiful and smart and quirky. I like everything about you, from your bracelets to the streak in your bangs. You're unusual, but in a beautiful way."
"Shut up," she blushed furiously. It was so weird to hear him say all of those things, considering how different in style and personality that they were. He was nothing like the guys she was used to hanging around. He was a jock, and super attractive and popular in his grade. Brooke was none of those things, but it still made her heart skip a beat to hear him compliment her.
"I want to get to know you better, you know, on a deeper level," he continued. "I probably sound like an idiot to you or a creep, but... I want to keep spending time with you. I don't want to be just friends anymore."
"I don't either," Brooke admitted. "I like you, too, Liam."
"So is that a yes? You'll go out with me?" He beamed.
"Yes," she smiled. "I'd love to." He perked up excitedly, then pulled her into a tight hug. Brooke was a little caught off guard at first, but she relaxed against his firm chest after a minute. When he let her go, he picked up his jacket and stepped outside the door.
"I'll see you at school, then," he grinned back at her. "Goodnight. I'll text you."
"Okay," she said back. "Goodnight, Liam." As he walked away, she slowly closed the door. Her heart pounded agaisnt her chest, and she suddenly felt like a very giddy school-girl. Part of her wanted to squeal with excitement, but the other part wondered how she was going to explain to Caleb that she couldn't go out with him again because he was with someone else.
Hey guys! Hope you enjoyed the chapter! Sorry it's been a few days. I just started another story, a sequel to my supernatural fic, so its difficult balancing two stories, work, and college lol but I'm trying for you guys. Here's the questions!
you happy Liam and Brooke are getting together?
do you think Theo will feel about Quinn spending time with Isaac?
Bonus Question:
Have you seen the movie Kieth on Netflix?
Thanks you guys! Have a good night/day/holiday lol just have a good everything.