We're Just Friends

Girl Chat/ Apologies

When I was done explaining i got pulled into another hug yet again.

*Jeremy pov*

Carolynn went to hang out with the girls. Not much later I got a call from Owen.

"Hey Owen what's up?". "C-can you come over please?" he sobbed through the phone. "Yah. I'm on my way. Whats going on?". "Just come over please." he croaked out. "Yah. Yah man I'm on my way. I should be there in 20.". "Okay. ". I ran to grab my keys and jump in my car.

I arrived at the guys apartment and knock on the door. Charlie opens it. "Whats wrong? Where's Owen?" I ask quickly. "He's in his room.". I ran to his room to see him crying. His face is stained red. His head is in his head.

Charlie joins us. "Whats up bro?" I ask sitting next to him. He explains everything. Wow. I really am the parent of the group. Maybe this is why Caro had a girls day. I wonder if Grace is going through this.

"So you both like her?". They nod. "Well Owen how long have you liked her?". "Since we were 13, when I saw her at the dock.". I was not expecting that. That is 8 years. He had been in love with her for 8 years? I know Charlie is confused to by the look he's giving me. "8 years?" Charlie asked quietly. "8 years." Owen repeats.

"Okay. What about you Charlie?". "Since Owen sent that picture of her in the group chat.". "Wowwww. You guys got it bad.". They both glare at me . "Im sorry guys, but its up to her. She might not even choose one of you. But whatever she does, you both need to support her. Whether she ends up with Owen or Charlie. Thats the only way everything will be okay.". They both nod knowing they can't do much more.

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Apologies:

*Owens pov*

Jeremy left an hour ago. I knew I had to apologize to Grace. I've been acting like a jerk lately. I texted her.

Message

Me: Hey Grace.
Can you come over?

Gi🥰: Owen im
done playing your
games. No I can't
come over. You said
we're not friends so
you can just delete my
number.

(That hurt but I deserved it.)

Me: please just
let me explain.
You know I didn't mean
it. And I understand you
don't want to come over.
I don't deserve to have
you come over, but please.

Gi🥰: no Owen. You
messed up this time.
🙄 I gotta go. Bye.

"What did she say?" Charlie asked. I showed him the phone not wanting to talk to him. "Owen." I snap my head up to look at him. "I can tell you really love her. Far more than anyone can. I'll step back. You guys are perfect together.". I was shocked. "Are you sure?". He smiles and nods. "I like her. I really do, but you. You love her.". I smile. I pull Charlie into a tight hug. "Thank you so much man.".

"Now come on we got to get her to come over.". "How? She said she wouldn't come over.". "She said she wouldn't come over....for you.". I looked at him confused. "Look. I'll text her and say that you left and I wanna hang with her since she ran out.". I nod. He takes out his phone and texts her.

*Charlie pov*

Messages

Me: Hey. Are you
okay? You ran out
earlier.

GraV🤪: No Charlie.
Im not. And no I don't
want to talk about it.

Me: well do you
wanna come over?
We never got to hang out.
Owens not here.....

GraV🤪: Charlie
Im hanging out with
the girls rn. I'll be over
in 2 hrs...only if Owens
no there tho.

Me: he won't be
here. He's at Jers.
See you in 2 hrs.

Read at 1:34pm

"She will be here in 2 hours. She's hanging with the girls right now.". He nods. "Okay we need to come up with a plan. And I have one." I smirk.

*Grace pov*

Its been 2 hours. I head to my car to go to Charlies. When I get there I knock on the door. Charlie opens it. "Hey.". He looks at me, examining my face. My face was red and puffy, my hair was messy and I was in sweats and a t-shirt. "Hi.".

He moved out the way so I can come in. "Movies?". I nod. "Here you go in my room and I will make popcorn.". I nod and walk in Charlie's room. Right when I step in Charlie holds the door shut so I can't get out. I hear him moving a piece of furniture in front of the door. "Charlie what are you doing. Let me out now." I yell. "No. Not until yall make up and maybe make out.". "Yall?" I mutter.

"I think he means us.". I turn around and see Owen standing in front of me. I can't even look at him. "Ugh. I'm not staying in here with him. And we're definitely NOT kissing.". "You going to have to unless you don't want to come out." Charlie says. I can hear his smile. I can tell he's enjoying this.

"Not unless I call the police and say I've been kidnapped and am being held against my will.". "Did you forget your phone is in your purse? You set your purse down when you walked in.".

Ugh I just want to scream, cry, and hit Owen and Charlie all at the same time. I might hit Owen. "Its really not safe for me to be in here. I might hit Owen, or punch, or kick. "

"Look Gray-". I interrupt him "Its Grace to you." I didn't even look at him.

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Have a lovely day!
Xoxo me 🌹

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