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Ello ello ello, short time no read guys :)

Guess what, i read a Larry Stylinson fanfic till 2am the other day :O, was super tired that day >< but idc i love to read, so :D read my latest chapter

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Chapter 16

Some things aren’t meant to be

Aiden’s POV

He did it, he really did it. I watched him carefully, as he walked off before breaking into a run out of the school gates. I thought about going after him but I stopped myself, he would contact me if he wanted to talk. Otherwise, I’ll just wait a little while until he has had time to think.

I looked across the hall at Sophie, she was sitting flat against the lockers with her head in her hands. I frowned as I noticed how heartbroken she looked, I wanted to go over and comfort her. But I was scared she would hurt me when she found out why he broke with her. So I kept my distance, but then I watched her break out into a full on cry with all her make up running down her face. That's when I didn’t see anyone else approach her to help her, I did. I had the heart so I felt like it was the right thing to do. I walked slowly towards her and sat down beside her, concern written all over my face. 

“I’m sorry Sophie” she looked up at me with misery clear in her eyes.  I felt so bad, Xavier should have given her a reason, but I guess he was too nervous to tell her that as well. But i was also a part of this mess, it was partly my fault too. 

“I thought he loved me” she cried, her entire body shaking as more tears flowed. I put an arm around her body supporting her as she leaned against me.

“He does love you, as a best friend” I told her, trying to make a feel at least a little better.

“We were each other’s first love, how could he throw that all away” she sobbed, her body shaking more from the amount of crying she was doing.

“I’m sure he thought about it a lot before making a decision as big as that” I said attempting to reassure her.

“I know...it was just unexpected, I really do love him” she guessed, leaning against the cool metal of the lockers.

“Me too” I muttered almost dreamily. 

“What did you say?” she asked, wiping her eyes from her recently fallen tears.

“Nothing, I said you can still be really good friends” I said quickly covering up a mishap.

“Yeah I guess that’s better than nothing” she admitted, fixing her hair and pulling her bag towards her. She really did bounce back fast from something as saddening as that. 

“Yup, come on let’s get you home” I stood up and helped her stand. I held her as she caught her balance and turned to me.

“Thanks Aiden, I can get home myself” she told me, half smiling.

“Ok if you’re sure...I’ll see you tomorrow” I said waving to her as she walked out of the school.

I leaned against the wall, woah that was pretty intense. I could see why Xavier fell for her, she was so understanding and nice, not to mention absolutely beautiful. I walked out a few minutes later, swinging my bag around my back. 

I stuck my hands in my pockets and turned to face my path home, walking until I reached my house. I hung around my house, doing what i usually do, before eating dinner and falling asleep happy. I rolled onto my side and looked at my phone, I was tempted to talk to him again. But I think I should give him some time, some space to think about the sudden change of events.

I jumped a little when my phone vibrated from a message, I clicked it open to find that it was that picture I deleted. Amelia had sent the picture of us on the ferris wheel to me again. On the bottom of the text it said, I think you’ll be wanting this back. I smiled and replied with a wink emoticon and a thank you. I set it as my wallpaper and grinned.

Happy ever after, I’m waiting for you.

Xavier’s POV

I paced the small space within my room. I had yet to get any messages from Sophie or Aiden. I was on the edge and I couldn’t stop thinking about them. I wanted to talk to Zac but I wasn’t sure what he could do, this was my problem and mine alone. I was confused about what I wanted, but I knew that I wanted to be with Aiden. Then that means I’ll have to tell Sophie the truth, about the kisses, me being gay and that I liked Aiden, a lot. No use denying it now, everything was already done.

There was at least one hour until I had to go to school, since I had awaken early not being able to sleep last night. I was tossing and turning, my thoughts were getting out of hand. I couldn’t stop stressing about the situation, I finally made the decision to at least talk to Zac after several minutes. I let out a big breath:

We were best friends, who else could I talk to.

I picked up my phone and scrolled to his contact. I quickly pressed his named and closed my eyes for a second, calming down. As my nerves went down a notch, I moved the phone to my ear and listened to its consistent ring. “Zac” I whispered through the phone when i heard his greeting.

“What’s wrong Xavier, you can tell me” he asked with concern in his voice.

“I-I broke up with Sophie and now I don’t know what to do” I blurted out, biting my bottom lip after telling him my problem.

“I’ll be there in ten minutes tops, just wait for me ok” he replied, hearing him start his car as  he hung up without waiting for me to reply.

I nodded to him even though he wouldn’t be able to see and flopped down onto my bed. Why was this so hard, what was there really to think about, I chose Aiden. Because i was so indecisive i still hadn't finalised my choice on the situation. 

A few minutes later, there was a knock on the front door followed by a series of footsteps across the hall. My door burst open and hit the wall with a loud bang. Startled I stood up and flew across the room into his arms, hugging him to me. “Thanks for coming Z”

“My pleasure bro” he said tightening his hold on me whilst moving backwards onto the bed.

I held onto him tight, content with the warmness I was feeling radiating off his body. I closed my eyes for a bit, happy to have someone be my cuddle buddy, this used to be the only way I could sleep. I usually had a soft toy, but when my friends slept over I would cuddle with them. It was quite a cute quality, well that’s what my friends told me anyway.

I rolled away from him and gave him a weak smile. I had to get changed first because it usually took me a while and I didn’t have much time left as well as having to have a talk with Zac. I quickly changed, faster than I have before and jumped onto my bed. I pushed him to the edge and when he was close to toppling over I pulled him back on top of me. I chuckled at him when he told me he almost had a heart attack. It may be weird for anyone else to be in this sort of position but we were best friends with no feelings like that whatsoever. So it was completely fine, no awkwardness at all.

“What do you think I should do?” I whispered, muffled a little by his hair in my face.

“Just go and talk to him, I’m pretty sure he wants to talk to you as well” he said playfully staring into my eyes. I glared at him teasingly and thought about it. I suppose I could do that it was the obvious option but what if…I didn’t have any real reason not to. But I guess the only thing stopping me were the nerves, I didn’t know if it was moving too fast or something. It was just a few months ago that I met him and now I like him, I don’t even know how my feelings changed so much.

Maybe just maybe, we are meant to be more than just friends, but is that a risk I’m really prepared to take. The thing is, with Sophie it felt safe and comfortable. Whereas I know that with Aiden it will be exciting and unpredictable. Even though I had my uncertainties I think it was time to leave my safe haven and spring into a more exciting life that I could have with him.

I think I could really love him one day, pretty soon even. 

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