Don't Fall For Me

Chapter 12

Chapter twelve:

Don't fall for me

•Brayden's POV•

"Brian's here." Carla announced as I was sitting in the living room. I came back and slept here last night because I still haven't spoken to Brian since that night at the fare. I figured things would be awkward if I just went back there, plus I needed some time at home.

Just then Brian appeared in the living room.

"Dude why haven't you been answering your phone?" He asked in a annoyed tone.

"Busy." I replied back, my eyes glued to the TV. He looked really angry.

"Busy? What the fuck man! I don't know what's gotten into you? Ever since I've gotten closer to Malena it's like you hate being around us. The girls got really upset when you left, they thought you don't like them."

"It's nothing to do with you and Malena. If anything I'm happy for you, but that doesn't mean that I have to go meet up with them everytime you do, I'm not interested in hanging out or making friends, ok?"

"Ok. Fine. Next time I'll just go alone, we cool now?" He asked. I gave him a smile and he instantly knew were cool.

"That's my boy. I missed you bro." He said as he took a seat beside me. Things feel so much better when your talking to your best friend again.

We stayed talking and watching movies all day. Thank god it was a weekend cos I don't think I would've handled being at school today.

When the sun set, Brian decided to go back home. I eyed him carefully before speaking. "Since when do you go home this early?"

He gave a sheepish smile. One that says he's going to see Malena. Wow, I never knew a girl could change Brian. I mean Brian is the biggest player I've ever met. I know his my best mate but it's true, so to see him into Malena is kinda cute.

"Don't wanna keep Malena waiting." I gave him a wink which made him roll his eyes.

"I'm still getting some ass outta her." He shouted out before I heard the front door slam.

I glanced at my clock bored as I realised I was suddenly alone. I don't like staying home alone because I tend to think of my parents. Everytime I'm alone this happens. I can't believe I didn't save them. I should of done something! But what could I have done? It was too late. I wish it was me that died in that fire and not them. I wish they can somehow come back, I'd give anything for that to happen. I just want to be able to hold them both and kiss and hug them and never let go.

I didn't realise till now but tears were rolling from my eyes onto my cheeks. I quickly wiped them away. I stood up and went to the bathroom to take a shower. I needed to relieve some of this stress and usually hot steamy showers do the trick.

I stripped out of my clothes and stepped into the hot shower. I love the feeling of the hot water prickling against my skin. I allowed the thoughts to sink in, I couldn't help it. All I'm thinking of is them, how I just want them back. I was startled when the doorbell rang so I quickly got out of the shower, wrapping a towel around my waist and I run downstairs to open the door.

I opened the door to see Gretchen standing there. I saw her eyes travel from my eyes down to my body. She quickly averted her gaze after a few seconds then she spoke. "I'm sorry is this a bad time?"

I shook my head and opened the door more, allowing her to come in. She walked in slowly and I shut the door behind her.

There was an awkward silence filling the air so I spoke. "What are you doing here?"