Alright Mortals... I think I'm going to continue this. How far this will go is up to you people. If you guys think this should end here, it will end here. If you think I should drag this out a bit more, I will. And thanks to those who reviewed. You lovely people are the reason I continue :)
And before I forget, usual disclaimer, I own nothing. I wish I did, but I don't.
So now I begin chapter 2.
In the days following her dream, Chloe couldn't help but to stare at Aubrey even more then usual. It was like seeing her best friend (and crush) in a new light. Every time Aubrey smiled, frowned, said something, heck, every time Aubrey took a breath, Chloe thought about it. For the past 2 years, Chloe had been harboring her crush on Aubrey in secret, petrified of saying or doing something that might ruin their friendship. However, Chloe was finding it harder and harder to be around Aubrey without professing her undying love to her. Chloe had always been honest with her feelings to anyone, but with Aubrey, things were so much more complicated.
Unfortunately for Chloe, Aubrey noticed this too.
"Chloe, you're staring" Aubrey said.
"Oh, sorry!" Chloe said, blushing profusely at being caught staring at her friend. "I just... umm..."
"It's alright I suppose."
"Nope! Everything's aca-awesome Bree" Chloe said in the most chipper voice she could manage. Inside however, she was mentally kicking herself. How hard could it POSSIBLY be to ask someone out. Someone who just so happened to be her best friend. Someone who just so happened to be absolutely perfect. someone who-
"Is there something wrong though Chloe? You look like you're about to be sick" Aubrey said, looking genuinely concerned.
While worrying about her feelings, Chloe had paled considerably, giving her a rather sickly look.
"I'm fine." Chloe said weakly "I'm just having trouble with all of this stupid studying"
Aubrey sensed that while this was not the whole truth, it would be best not to push the subject to far. Instead, she just went back to studying her pre law materials. completely unaware that of the turmoil brewing inside of her best friend.
Chloe couldn't take it anymore. Aubrey had been on the phone for with her father for the past 26 minutes, and she couldn't take it anymore. She watched as Aubrey's mood went from almost happy, so somber, to dismal in the short space of time that she was on the phone, and damn it, Chloe hated seeing anyone upset. Especially Aubrey.
"Yes Sir... I understand sir... Goodbye sir"
With a sigh, Aubrey fell back onto her bed. Surprisingly, she didn't run to the bathroom to empty her stomach, but she have a slightly green tint to her flawless skin.
"Aubrey, you're dad's a dick you know" Chloe said without preamble "I'm not sure WHY he insists on putting you down, but I think its totally unnecessary. Your perfect just the way you are and-"
"Chloe, just drop it" Aubrey said tiredly. "I'm not good enough for him, I never will be, and I get that now. I'll never make anything of myself."
"Aubrey, that's bullshit. You're a great person, that's going to do great things. And you father is the most stuck up, self righteous, demanding, bitch I've ever had the displeasure of knowing" At this Chloe's face turned red, as she tried to contain her anger.
"Chloe stop-" Aubrey tried to interject, but Chloe was on a role now, and now, she couldn't stop.
"NO AUBREY! Stop making excuses for him! You ARE a great person. Hell no, that's wrong, Aubrey, you're perfect. And anyone that can't see that has to be fucking blind. I just don't get why anyone can't see that!"
"Chloe-" Aubrey tried again weakly. Though secretly, she was happy that her friend thought so highly of her.
"Don't Aubrey" Chloe's brilliant blue eyes flashed dangerously "YOU. ARE. PERFECT. I freaking hate your father. I actually hate anyone that makes you feel any less then perfect-"
"CHLOE!" Through out Chloe's rant, Aubrey had managed to collect her feelings, and now, she felt it necessary to ask something. "Why?"
"...What?" Aubrey's simple question caught Chloe off guard.
"I asked why." Aubrey repeated.
"Why what?" Chloe asked. She was now genuinely confused
"Why do you care so much."
Chloe froze at this. While it was a simple question, and it only required a simple answer,but her answer, the answer she so desperately wanted to say, could permanently damage, even ruin her most valued friend. However, Chloe couldn't take it any more. It was time to come clean, lay herself bare, and damn the consequences.
"Aubrey," Chloe said "I care so much, because I love you. Not like a sisterly, or best friend love, but in the romantic sense of the word. I have ever since freshman year, and I just can't hide my feelings anymore. I can't take it when anyone makes you feel anything less then perfect, because even though I know that you don't believe it, you are perfect. And I get it if you don't feel the same way, but I just needed to say this and-"
Chloe was cut off from her speech, when a pair of soft lips pressed against her own. When they broke apart, Chloe couldn't move, she couldn't speak, she couldn't do anything other then softly whisper the word "wow"
"Chloe, I really like you too" Aubrey said with a small smile.
"Really?" Chloe's voice came out as a small hope laced whisper.
"Really." Aubrey said. "I've actually liked you for awhile. That phone call with my father was him telling me that I could in no way be a lesbian and a Posen at the same time. He gave me the choice, and I chose you."
"Is this a dream?" Chloe asked worriedly, genuinely afraid that her mind was playing tricks on her again.
Here, Aubrey laughed softly. "I don't know Chlo, but if it is, I don't ever want to wake up"
Chloe couldn't help but to agree fully at this as Aubrey kissed her again.
Alright mortals... Do I continue or do I stop here while the going is good? Review please... no pressure though. Just know your reviews will shape this story. You tell me what you want, and I'll do my best to do that! I have no end in mind yet, so I'm open to suggestions, ideas, and critisism.