Hey guys! Hope you enjoyed the last chapter! Sorry, it has been a while since the last update, but between work and enjoying the summer, it's hard. I'll definitely have another one up on Tuesday though. This chapter is dedicated to some very amazing people that lost their lives this month. This is a shorter chapter, but the next one will be a little longer.

I couldn't stop thinking about Troy. I knew he was overreacting, but at the same time, I felt bad. We left the club around two in the morning. I looked over at my phone and saw that it was 4 o'clock in the morning. Troy had left earlier than us. Chad had text Tay saying that they had went back to the dorms so Troy could cool off. My good mood was done after all the drama. I kept thinking I should text Troy, but I wanted to give him time to get his anger out. I heard a ding from a phone and I jumped thinking it was Troy. I rolled my eyes when I realized it was just a news notification. I decided to read it anyway. Maybe it would take my mind off Troy.

Orlando Shooting: 49 killed, multiple wounded

I couldn't believe my eyes. As I read the article, I literally felt like my heart was breaking. I felt my eyes watering and I didn't know why it was hitting me so hard. I didn't even know these people. I laid back down and just cried until I felt the tears stop. God, what was wrong with me?

I heard another ding and I saw a message from Troy. I swear this boy has the craziest timing.

Are you up?

Yeah. Are you okay?

Meet me somewhere. When you walk out of your dorm, walk to the right and come through the door at the end of the hall. Come all the way up.

Okay.

I threw on an NYU sweatshirt with some running shorts. I just decided to slip on my Toms. I grabbed my phone with my keys and threw my hair in a messy bun. I slipped out as quietly as possible. I followed the directions Troy sent me. As I was climbing up the stairs, I jumped a little as some of the stairs creaked. I guess many people don't come up here.

When I got to the top, I saw Troy sitting on something by the edge of the building. I walked over and sat next to him. I looked at him and when he turned to look at me, he looked sad. He quickly got worried.

"I'm so sorry Gabi. I overreacted. I didn't mean to make you cry. I know I overreacted, but I didn't think you would be this upset." I realized that I must've looked like I had been crying from earlier.

"Wait Troy. Stop. This isn't from you. I know you were just upset. I'm not mad or sad or anything like that. The situation wasn't that serious."

"Well why are you crying? Did Derek so something? I swear if he d-". He stopped talking when I showed him the article on my phone. I silently started crying again as he was reading. All of a sudden, Troy pulled me closer. I laid my head on his shoulder and cried into his shoulder. He rubbed my shoulder and just waited. I calmed down and I realized something.

"You're quiet." Troy looked at me like I was crazy when I said that.

"What?"

"When I cry, which isn't too often unless I'm watching a movie, people always try to talk and tell me it'll be okay. You were just quiet. Thank you." He smiled.

"I'm the same way. I honestly can't say anything to make this okay, but I can be there for you. It hurts me too Gabi. We were just in a club. This man might've targeted these people because they were gay, but they didn't deserve that. That could've been any of us. It makes what happened last night seem so silly."

"I couldn't realize why I was crying, but I guess that was why. It makes you realize life is too short to be mad about something so silly."

"You're human Gabi. Even if we didn't fight last night, we would be upset because they were people. That was someone's family member or friend that died." I didn't know what to say after that. I wrapped my hands around Troy's arms and laid my head back on his shoulders.

"I'm sorry Troy."

"I'm sorry too Gabi."

"Promise me something."

"Anything."

"Cut your hair."

"Wait what?" Troy looked at me shocked and I couldn't help but laugh.

"I'm kidding, but this is why you shouldn't agree until you know what I want."

"That's sneaky Gabi."

"Seriously though. You're becoming one of my best friends. We are going to have fights and that's normal. Let's not stay mad though. We can cool off, but we have to talk about this stuff."

"That sounds good to me Brie. I promise." I held out my pinky and Troy smiled, but he grabbed it with his pinky.

We sat in silence for a little bit longer and it was calming just hearing each other breathe.

"I was mad. I know it wasn't Derek's fault. But if that shooting teaches you anything, it's that there are some crazy people in the world and anything can happen. I know you can handle yourself Gabi, but that could've been any girl. I probably would've acted the same way if it was Tay and Chad had walked off."

"I get what you're saying. We'll be safer next time, but don't live in fear Troy. The world is a scary place, but if we allow stuff like this to stop us from living our lives, those people that want us to be scared win."

"You're right. Guess we both learned something tonight." I looked at my phone and saw that it was almost 6 o'clock. "Guess we better get to bed. At least, we can sleep in since today is Sunday." I got up and held out my hand to Troy to help him up. He pretended to struggle getting up and I was about to fall over laughing. He finally stood up and hugged me. We hugged a little longer than usual because of the past day and I felt much better.

"C'mon let's get some sleep Brie." Troy opened the door as we walked out. I noticed he got off on my floor, but he could've kept walking downstairs to his room. He walked me to my room. I smiled unlocking my door then I turned around and hugged him again. I must've caught him off guard because he stumbled a little bit. He didn't even question me. He just hugged me back.

"Thanks again Troy. Wanna hang out later?"

"Sure, but shouldn't you hang with Derek?"

"Today, I want to hang with you. Maybe the gang can do something. Derek can wait."

"Sounds good to me." I hugged him one last time and I watched him walk away before I closed the door.

Right before I went to sleep, my last thought was 'Life is simply too short, but I thank God for meeting the amazing people at NYU especially Troy.'

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