Roommates
Chapter 22
I froze, and my body suddenly felt stiffer than ever.
What should I do? Say yes?
As much as I wanted to, I couldn't. Something inside me just couldn't say yes, yet.
"I-I, w-we can't." I whispered, knowing I just crushed him.
"What? Why? Carson, you kissed me back." Brett said in confusion.
I held my hand on his soft, muscular cheek, and traced my fingers on it.
"I know I did. And I'm sorry." I said, looking in his icy, blue eyes.
He looked back at me, looking defeated.
"It's okay. I was just being stupid anyway." he shrugged, standing back up.
I knew he was hurting inside, I could tell by the gaze of his eyes.
"Wait, Brett, I didn't mean it like that." I explained, trying not to hurt him anymore.
"You know what? Let's just forget about our kiss. Like nothing happened. Okay?" he said, with his voice slightly cracking.
My heart sank to my stomach, as I suddenly felt the urge to throw up.
I like Brett, I really do. But, I didn't want a relationship, just yet.
I just broke things off with Nate, after he cheated on me.
"Brett, no, stop. Don't say that." I breathed, with my eyes feeling moist.
"Whatever, let's just go home." he sighed heavily.
He turned around and started walking, but I used all my force to spin his shoulder around.
"Brett, don't be mad." I pleaded.
"I'm not. You aren't ready, that's all." he mumbled.
As much as he denied it, I knew he was angry.
"How about one date?" I suggested.
His eyes lit up, and for a split second, I saw a slight smile.
"Fine. But, I'm choosing." he finally smiled.
I sighed in relief, knowing he wasn't mad. But, I was also excited for our date.
"Well, the sun is already up. We should go back... you look like a mess." he teased.
I looked down, and noticed I was still in my little boxer shorts and my hello kitty tank top.
"Oh, shut up." I whined.
We got in the car, and started driving back to Providence.
"So, what are we now? Friend's with benefits?" I joked.
He gave me a chuckle, which made my heart melt.
"Sure." he smirked.
I turned to the side, just so he wouldn't see me blush.
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We walked back in our dorm room, laughing.
He made a joke in the elevator, and I couldn't stop laughing the whole way.
People getting on and off the elevators gave us annoyed and irritated looks.
He finally opened our door, and we stepped inside, holding hands.
We didn't even realize Kristina on the couch and Tyson in the kitchen until they gave out a loud, obnoxious cough.
Brett and I quickly snatched our hands away at the same time, and I turned bright red.
"Where were you guys..." Kristina asked, suspiciously.
Brett rubbed the back of his neck with his hand, and I bit my lip nervously.
"We, uh, went for a walk." Brett muttered.
Tyson furrowed his eyebrows together, but smirked.
"Is there something we should know? Because your hands were awfully close when you guys came in."
My eyes widened, as I looked over at Brett.
His face was unreadable. It was pale and blank.
"He was just showing me a magic trick." I said.
Kristina giggled from the couch, covering her face with a pillow.
"You wouldn't mind showing us? Would you, Brett?" Tyson asked, playing along with Kristina.
"Man, shut up." Brett snapped, and stormed off to his room.
I snuck back inside my room, and my body was sweaty and hot from what just happened.