Chapter 6
Dex
I was overwhelmed with emotions.
Anger,
Guilt,
Sadness.
I leaned against the wall, taking deep, gasping breaths. I had ran outside after hearing Biana and Tam, and I honestly didn't know what to think.
Part of me wanted to scream at Biana. Most of me wanted to scream at myself. How had I been so stupid? Of course a beautiful, popular girl like Biana would never like me back. She was way out of my league. I sank to the ground, burying my face in my hands. Biana would probably never see me the same way again. Our friendship was ruined. And it was all my fault. Tears slipped from my eyes, and I didn't bother trying to hide them. No one could see me out here.
As if on cue, I heard the creaking of a door opening. I glanced up, and spotted Biana. I ignored the flutter in my stomach, telling myself it was useless. She obviously didn't like me back.
Biana sat next to me, and I ignored her. Finally she spoke.
"Sorry," she mumbled. I continued to ignore her.
"Dex, I- I like you. As a friend. And you're a wonderful friend, and I'm so sorry for everything that happened, and-"
"You don't need to apologize," I muttered. "It's my fault. I know."
"It's not your fault!" Biana exclaimed, sounding genuinely angry that I would think that. "It's my fault. I should've picked up on your, for lack of a better word, 'signals.'"
I sighed, rubbing my eyes. "Biana, it's my fault. I was going to clarify with you, but…I was too nervous, okay? I worried that you thought we were going as friends, and I had heard the rumors going around that we were dating. I didn't want you to think I had started them…I didn't want you to hate me."
"I would never hate you, Dex! You're my best friend."
I pulled my knees up to my chest. We sat there in silence for a moment, until I whispered, "You're my best friend too."
I couldn't see her at the moment, but I could feel how radiant her smile was.
"Don't tell Sophie," I added quickly.
Biana laughed, and the tension that had been weighing on our shoulders for the whole conversation lightened slightly. Maybe it would continue to be a little awkward between us, but I was sure it would all be okay. After all, Biana was my best friend.
THE END