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April's POV
"Girlfriend?" I repeated in disbelief.Everyone just stared at both of them and it's pretty clear why.
I was staring at Sterling mostly,waiting for her response.She had this nervous look on her and it was different.
Rachel reaches for Sterling's hands and held them tightly.
"Well,we are together and if you can't accept that,
it's fine by me." Rachel said,and lead Sterling away.
"I.." I didn't know what else to say.We were all at a loss of words and was taken by surprise.I thought the girl at the fundraiser was just one of Sterling's way to make me jealous,not anyone important.
"Did you know about this?" Brian asked and I shooked my head.
All of us head in,still wrapping the idea of Sterling and Rachel together.I mean Sterling with Rachel Green?
To some people,they'll think Rachel is just a normal sophomore student.Except Rachel is one of the most looked upon family.
Rachel was actually a friend of mine.I always visited her house and we would watch Netflix and gossip about the boys.I enjoyed our time together and she would casually flirt with me at times.
Eventually,I had a crush on her but I didn't act on it because I didn't know if she felt the same.After everything that's happening with my Dad and Sterling,I just stopped hanging out with Rachel.
Now that I know Sterling is dating Rachel Green,that's a little hard to compete with.
I took a seat with Brian as Jack starts up the assembly.
"You'll be making care packages for little kids,and by the end of the week,you'll be handing it out to them.The items are all waiting for you in your room." Jack announced and everyone starts filing out to their rooms.
I took a bag of Cheetos sneakily from the snack table,and rushed back to my room.
Sterling was already there,munching on a cupcakes as though nothing just happened.
I sat across her,and open my bag of Cheetos.I don't find Cheetos a healthy option but I happen to take it once in a while.
"A cheeto?" Sterling pointed out and I rolled my eyes.
"Well,sometimes a girl needs a little bit of junk." I replied and Sterling chuckled.
We gathered all the items and small boxes at both ends of the table.I would arranged them,while Sterling passed the items along.
"You know,I didn't know you'd date someone like Rachel." I break out the tension and she snickered.
"I didn't know I would be interested in you as well."
She added,and I get what she meant.
Us being enemies since fifth grade went to making out at the arcade.It was like a sudden spark that lighted inside of me,ever since Sterling kissed me.
She started it,kissing me made me realised that I felt the same.It wasn't awkward,but it feel right.
Even with Luke,it's still so different.
But I love Luke.I could never do that to him.
Sterling and I continued to work in silence,but it was hard to not feel anything when Sterling brushes her hand against mine whenever she passes an item.
"You could've told me,you know?" I said and she scoffs,placing the toy down.She faced me and I reluctantly faced her,avoiding any eye contact.
"Now I'm supposed to tell you everything going on in my love life? I thought we weren't friends."
"We're not but you know what I mean." I looked up to her and she knew what I mean.
"I know but I can't just wait for your answer,April.My life doesn't always revolve around you." She backfired and she was right.
"I finally found someone who is amazing,who isn't afraid to hold my hand and brave enough to call me hers.I think I deserve that,April." Sterling added,and her voice was shaky.
"You're right..." I trailed and get back to packing all the items.By 6,we finished packing all the items into the boxes.We moved them to the hall tables and Jack dismissed all of us.
Sterling looks at me one more time before closing behind the doors of the entrance.I sighed and drape my bag on my shoulders,leaving as well.
"You want a ride back home?" Brian walks by my side and offered.I nodded and he brought me to his Porsche.
"Sick ride." I commented and he chuckled,tapping on the Porsche.
"Right,let's take it for a spin." I got in and revved the engine,speeding us away.
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"I'm still wrapping my head around the idea of Sterling and Rachel.I mean we all didn't see it coming." Brian pops a fries into his mouth and I nodded.
Brian and I were watching a movie.It's kind of our routine.We had the house to ourselves since my mom was working overtime.
"The way she talks about Rachel,it's just so.."
"Frustrating?" He guessed and I chuckled.
"Sad actually." I admitted.
Brian puts my head on his shoulder and scruffled my hair.I heard thunder and I was jumped a little.Brian chuckled and pulls me closer.
Rain starts splattering against the ground heavily outside and it was going to be a cold night.
"Hey,you still got Luke and me." He said in an attempt to cheer me up.
"I guess..." I sink deeper into his arms,and sighs.
"Do you love Luke more than Sterling?"
"You know I can't answer that..." I trailed,pursing my lips.
"April.." Brian lifted my chin,forcing me to look up to him.I can see his dark brown eyes and his ruffled black hair,it was all so close and clear to me.
He leans in,and I didn't pull away.I don't know why but I didn't.He kissed me and I felt nothing.No sparks or fireworks,but just emptiness.
I pulled away and I untangle myself from him.He wanted to kiss me again but I pushed him back.
"April.." It wasn't Brian this time.
I looked at the door as I see Luke grasping on the flowers and I couldn't open my mouth.I couldn't say anything.
Speechless and guilty was al I felt.I couldn't move,like I was caught.I just-
He threw the flowers on the floor and ran out.I followed him and Brian starts calling me back but I didn't care.I didn't care that it was raining.
I didn't care that my clothes were going to be damp after this and I don't care if I fell on my knees chasing Luke,I just can't lose him.Not like this.
"Luke! Luke! Come back,please." The rain was getting heavier,almost blocking out my plead.
"What,April?" He stops and turn his back to me.
"I'm sorry.It was a mistake.I was just-" I said and he scoffs.
"It's cheating,April and that's bad.I love you so much but I can't.You've been acting ever since going to the community centre." He lets out and the rain wasn't going to stop.
"Cmon,Luke.I love you,and I care about you.I..I..that kiss meant nothing to me.At all." I walked closer to him and he looks away,biting his lips.
"Do you now,April? Do you really really love me?"
Here we are right now,fighting in the rain and right now it was all because of one mistake.One stupid kiss.
"I-I.." I couldn't even answer it myself without lying to him or myself.
He bangs on his car and cried,I think.He held his tears back and mustered a smiled.He comes over and kissed me on the forehead.
"Then this is goodbye,April."
He turned his back on me and left,driving away with his car.I fell to my knees,crying.No,no,this isn't how it was supposed to be.
I should've lied.I should've lied to keep him to stay.
Except I think I love Sterling more than Luke.