Author's Note: So here it is; I just hope I did this chapter justice. Now I'm not gonna say anything more other than I really hope you like this one. Thanks everyone for the support so far! ~ KennyEchelon
Both Britt and I froze, like rabbits in the headlights, my roomie looking suspiciously between the two of us. My heart hammered against my ribs and my mind raced, trying to think of a suitable excuse. Britt looked as stunned as I felt, but as I was attempting to force words out she cut across me.
"Those aliens who abducted me must've put me back in the wrong room. I think the calibration of the transporter beam's off."
Both me and my roommate just stared at her, mouths open. I should be used to her little Brittany-isms by now but in the circumstances it took me by surprise.
"Anyway, I need to get ready so bye!" and she left the room.
We stood in silence for a few seconds, trying to process what just happened. Luckily, I snapped out of it first and turned on my special brand of Lima Heights charm.
"Look, she doesn't wanna admit it, but Britt's really homesick. Now, what you're gonna do, is not tell anyone she was here. Then you're gonna move your ass next door into her room and she's gonna move in here so she doesn't get upset. Because when she cries, I get angry. I have razor blades and I ain't afraid to use them, understand?"
The girl panicked and whimpered a small 'yes' before quickly getting into her cheer uniform and getting the hell out, taking the rest of her stuff with her.
A breathed a sigh of relief, satisfied that she wasn't going to talk. That trick never failed on girls who were that weak. The only blades I had were firmly attached to my razor and I wasn't going to bother busting it open for her.
I pulled on my outfit and tied my hair into a high pony. I washed my face, brushed my teeth, did my make up, then applied my chocolate flavoured lip balm and I was ready to go.
I knocked on Britt's door and she opened it, toothbrush still jammed into her mouth. "Just come in, my roommate's already gone" she said through the minty foam.
"Well, thanks to yours truly, she's not your roommate anymore."
"What?" she exclaimed, thickly "Sanny, you didn't do anything bad did you?" I could tell she was half-joking but I guess threatening someone came under the 'anything bad' category. "Nooo" I replied guiltily and she raised an eyebrow at me. I flashed the puppy-dog eyes back at her.
"I'm not even gonna ask" she giggled, and spat out her toothpaste.
"You're gonna be moving in with me for tonight. I pulled some strings, metaphorically of course."
"Meta-what?" she asked, looking slightly confused, and then the news hit her. "Oh my god, really? Like, you're serious? Don't be messing with me now"
"Dead serious."
Her toothbrush fell into the sink with a clatter and before I knew it, she'd jumped on me in a massive hug. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
She pulled away from me slightly, still holding on. "But why?"
I met her eyes, the lack of personal space making my chest thump painfully. "I knew you were homesick and I didn't want you upset."
I thought I was imagining it, but she was blushing and her eyes were bright and threatening to spill over with tears.
"Don't cry, babe. I was trying to stop that" I smiled, my own voice cracking with sheer anxiety. Her hand brushed my cheek and I swear I stopped breathing for a second. Her face was inches from mine, getting closer and closer.
"Thank you" she whispered.
Our foreheads touched and she kept looking at me with those beautiful eyes. I was transfixed, heart rate through the roof. I kept thinking: "Is this really happening?" and willing time to go quicker so that we could fast-forward through the tension. It was killing me. I was definitely not going to make the first move though.
We closed our eyes, breathing in each other's scent. She smelled of spearmint, soap and flowers. I will never forget that.
My arms rested against the curve of her back and she had one arm around my neck, her other hand playing with my ponytail. Our bodies were pressed together again and her pulse was as fast as mine; I could feel it pounding.
Just as I felt that I couldn't take it anymore, she kissed me.
The lips I'd secretly longed to taste for 3 months were against mine and it was well worth the wait. Her lips were as soft as I'd imagined, with the perfect amount of pressure. The chocolate and mint flavours mingled together as I caught her bottom lip. She tasted so good, leaving me breathless.
We broke apart, slightly dazed.
Brittany pushed her hair behind her ear, completely flushed. "I-I'm sorry, It's just... I've wanted to do that for a while."
I couldn't stop the grin that spread across my face. "Me too" I giggled, practically drunk with happiness. I reverted back to being five again, only without the whole Abuela insulting me thing.
Britt's face looked like it was going to split in two she was smiling so hard.
"So, this is something new" I continued.
"Yeah" said Britt, sounding like she'd just run a mile.
I checked my watch and noticing the time I said: "Crap, we gotta go or we're gonna be late for breakfast." I started to leave but she grabbed my hand before I got through the door. "Oh alright then" I smiled and pulled her in to kiss her again.
"I don't think I'll ever get used to this" I'd thought.
Of course, I was freaking out a little bit. I mean, I'd just kissed a girl. And we liked each other. I had no idea what was going to happen next. But in that moment I was too happy to care.
We sat through breakfast, smiles on our faces. Lucy eyed us suspiciously, first looking at Britt and then to me. I casually rested my hand on my knee and Brittany linked our pinkies two minutes later. I noticed Lucy's face soften up a bit and she went back to eating her cereal.
The morning's activities didn't seem as physically demanding. I kept meeting Britt's eyes across the gym and the adrenaline from all the butterflies kept me going. Before I knew it, it was lunch time.
"Save a table for Lucy and me, please? I gotta use the little girl's room." I asked Brittany.
I ran off, because there is only so much water and Gatorade a girl can take. The bathroom was empty, apart from one stall with a locked door. I did my business, and when I came out, Lucy was at the sinks, washing her hands. I joined her and said "Oh hey, was wondering where you went. Britt's saving us a table."
She beamed at me and replied with "So how long have you been in love with her?"
My jaw nearly hit the ground in shock. "W-what do you mean? I'm not-"
"Oh come on, you totally are. I've seen how you look at each other. Something happened didn't it?"
"You can't tell anyone... but she kissed me this morning."
Looking back, I realize I was probably a bit too trusting. I mean, she was a goody-goody Christian rich white girl who would've probably judged me in a second but just looking at her smile I knew she was better than that.
"Oh my goodness, that's amazing!"
"Yeah, just trying to figure out what it means for me and her though."
"You guys need to be happy together, okay? God teaches us that we need to love one another."
Despite me never being the religious kind, I nodded. It was a surprise to see someone like that stick up for me, even though we'd only known each other a day and a half. I'd made a friend.
"Just don't tell anyone, okay? Or I will kill you."