Chapter Thirteen:
I Love You
I took a deep breath, willing myself to knock on the door. It took me a good two minutes to finally muster up some courage, and as I was just about to knock, the door opened itself, revealing Dan.
"If you're here to yell at Phil, please don't."
I was taken aback by this. "I just wanted to talk to him."
"I know this has been hard for you, but it's been hard for him too. He's been locked up in his room for days. I've barely been able to get him to eat. So please just keep an open mind."
I nodded, and he let me in.
"Good luck, El."
I thanked him and headed towards Phil's room, knocking on the door. A sort of muffled and unstable voice responded, "Go away Dan. I don't want your stupid mango."
I opened the door and stepped in. "I said I-" he looked up and saw me, and I noticed how red and puffy his eyes were. "Elli?"
I waved, smiling weakly.
He sat up, starting in with his explanation as if it were his last day on earth. "Look, what happened between Alana and me was nothing. She was drunk and she just flung herself on me. I promise you. But you shouldn't blame this on Alana. She couldn't even remember her own name, much less who I was. And I know this situation is really dodgy because your point of view was much different than mine, but you've got to believe me when I say I'd never do anything to hurt you intentionally. I'm so very sorry. I am. I love you, Elli. I don't want anyone else but you. That's extremely difficult for me to say because I'm introverted, but I can't afford to lose you. I-" I cut him off by pressing my lips to his. He instinctively wrapped his arms around my waist and I shivered at the contact. I cupped his face in my hands, and we both melted into the inviting warmth of the physical contact. We pulled away only when we had no air left in our lungs.
"I forgive you," I whispered. "And I love you too. I love everything about you. I-" This time, he cut me off sending a blush over my entire body.
Dan walked in, wide-eyed at the sight before him. Phil and I broke away, blushing deeply.
"Well, someone's getting laid tonight."
Oh, if only.
"Hi Alana.." I stepped into our room, sitting down on my bed. She looked up at me icily.
"Don't you wanna ice me out some more or something?"
I sighed. "Alana, I'm soooo sorry for cutting you off. That wasn't right. It's just...you with Phil made me really jealous."
Her expression softened. "If it makes you feel any better, I don't even recall doing any such thing. I mean, I know I did, because why else would you stop talking to Phil? Speaking of him, did you guys make up?" I nodded. "Good. I guess I should apologize too for being totally irresponsible. I really didn't mean to hurt you."
"I know. I'm just stubborn and closed-minded."
It grew silent, and after a few minutes, we looked up at each other and burst out crying. I stood up, pulling my best friend into the hug. She sobbed into my shoulder, wailing, "I'm sorry!" and I did the same.
Wei walked in at that moment, offering dairy-free cookies. We both immediately broke away and ran for the kitchen. Wei just laughed.
Munching on my cookie, I mumbled, "I really missed you, Lan."
"I missed you too, El," she replied through a mouthful of mushy cookie. I laughed.
"Oh, that was attractive."
She smiled cheesily, and couldn't help but smile as well.
I wouldn't trade my dork of a best friend for the world.
A/N: Awhz! Everyone's happy again! I know both makeups are pretty short, so I apologize for that. :P Let me know whatcha guys thought! I encourage constructive criticism and other opinions. Love you guys! Mwah! xoxo