In the last chapter-a moment of weakness has turned into a crisis…read on to see what happens!
Go Go stood in front of the apartment she shared-or rather, had shared- with her boyfriend, Hiro Hamada. However, tonight-after months of being denied Hiro's affections-she indulged in a tryst with a co-worker. And he sent her texts afterwards-texts that Hiro read while she was in the shower. And now-she had been pushed out.
Go Go knew there was no way to talk to Hiro- either tonight, or the next few days. But she needed someone to lean on and give her support. So she contacted her best friend, Honey Lemon. And Honey would do anything to help Go Go-even if it meant getting out of her bed and giving her a ride back to her place.
It wasn't long before Honey's sedan pulled up. Go Go got in, and Honey took off. The blond chemist didn't speak, but she still had a small smile. They arrived at Honey's apartment, and Honey escorted Go Go inside.
Honey went into the kitchen, and said, "How would you like some tea?"
Go Go nodded. Honey set the teacups down, and said, "Now tell your big-sis Honey what's wrong."
Go Go said, "I…I fooled around on Hiro."
Honey nearly dropped her cup- but said, "How did that happen?"
Go Go composed herself, then said, "Honey…I thought when I moved in with Hiro, everything would be so great. I mean, we were so in love. And then…the late nights at the jobs…and that caused us to lose the passion…the affection…"
Honey listened-she was aware of Go Go and Hiro's feelings for each other. She wasn't aware of their romantic issues-until tonight, that is. Honey then said, "So…tell me about this little fling."
Go Go said, "He came into the office…I was working late. He came up behind me…and began to rub my shoulders. He then softly kissed my neck…and squeezed my breast. Then…"
Honey said, "OK…I think I can figure out what happened next. How did Hiro find out?"
Go Go said, "I left my phone and purse in the kitchen while I was showering…and that guy sent me texts. Hiro looked at the texts…and confronted me. Honey…I didn't know that was going to happen…but I didn't do anything to stop it. I mean…after missing the affection…I had a moment of weakness."
Honey said, "Well…this is a critical point in your relationship. Your fooling around has Hiro feeling hurt and angry."
Go Go said, "I know…and all I was concerned about was my needs…I didn't even consider Hiro…"
Honey said, "Well…you and Hiro need to come to a resolution. If he isn't willing to forgive you…then it's best you cut your losses and move on."
Go Go exhaled, and realized her friend was right. Would Hiro be willing to forgive her-after she cut him as deeply as she did? And if they broke the relationship off-could they still remain friends?
Meanwhile, Hiro was pacing his apartment like a caged beast. Go Go had just committed an act so severe-he wasn't sure he could forgive her. He had sent her out of his apartment…
…he discovered she fooled around on him. He knew he had been a 'not-great' boyfriend, but he was working hard-they were working hard- and there was little time for displaying passion and affection.
So, Go Go has 'needs'…I have needs, too…but I didn't shack up with some tart…maybe I should…what's good for the goose, after all…Hiro grabbed his phone, and looked in his contacts. Once he found the number, he called it.
There was a couple of rings, before an answer. The voice replied, "Hello? Hiro? This had better be important."
Hiro said, "Abby…it is. How soon can you get to my place?"
Abby-really Abigail Callaghan- replied, "You are rather forward, Hamada. Won't your girlfriend object?"
Hiro said, "I'll worry about that."
Abby said, "Alright. Give me some time."
Fifteen minutes later, Hiro opened his door to see Abby standing there-wearing a camisole and goofy-printed pajama bottoms. She said, "Alright, Hamada. Why in the name of everything decent have you got me out of my bed on a Friday night? I sleep in on the weekends."
Hiro said, "Look…I just found out that Go Go cheated on me."
Abby raised an eyebrow, and said, "Really?"
Hiro said, "Yeah-it was some guy at work…all because I wasn't showing her affection…"
Abby then said, "So…you called me over…and I presume we're engaging in some 'hanky-panky'…because you want to get back at Go Go?"
Hiro said, "No! I...I just…she said she had needs…and I have needs, too. But I didn't just get together with some other girl…"
Abby said, "Oh? You mean like tonight? Like when you called me? Like I didn't know why you were calling me?"
Hiro said, "Come on, Abby…"
Abby replied, "Let me ask you, then- will sleeping with me fix your relationship problems? Are you going to be amenable to forgiving Go Go? Will sleeping with me undo Go Go's mistake?"
Hiro replied, "It wasn't a mistake! She didn't even try to stop him! And I bet she enjoyed it…"
Abby then put her hands on Hiro's shoulders, and looked into his eyes. She said, "Look-you know the saying, 'Two wrongs don't make a right'…sleeping with me won't fix your problem. Only you can do that. You have to decide if you're going to forgive Go Go…and where you are going to go from there. Now…"
Hiro said, "Now?"
Abby said, "Grab a pillow and a blanket." Hiro went to the closet, and did as she asked. He said, "Got 'em…"
Abby said, "Great. Hope you like sleeping on the couch. It's the least you can do for me after rousing me." She then went into Hiro's bedroom, and Hiro- still holding the pillow and blanket- thought, That…just happened…
Several days passed…Go Go couldn't muster the courage to face Hiro…and Hiro wasn't ready to face her-he knew the meeting would devolve into a fight. And then…Hiro heard his phone chime. He looked, and saw this message-I'm ready. And I'm sorry.
It was from Go Go's phone. He sent a message back-I'm ready too. Meet me at the Café…
And that is where Part II of 'At the Crossroads' ends. Next time-will Go Go and Hiro reconcile? Or will they split?
Author Note: I have to extend thanks to everyone who comments, faves, follows, and reads these stories! Without you, there is no me!
Author Note 2: I must also acknowledge the writers who have been flooding my PM box with ideas…your ideas will be integrated into my stories-promise!
Author Note 3: I know some of you have to be curious about 'Allison', the original character that I had hook up with Wasabi. Here's a little bit-picture Merida from 'Brave'-same body and all-but as a brunette. And there you are! I have some stories in mind for her and Wasabi...coming soon!
