Make Me Better

I was so done with trying to apologize to Frank. That was my intention earlier and he made a big deal about Brian and I. I didn't know what to say to make him feel at ease and to be honest, I was tired of talking to him. I was going avoid Frank because I knew talking would only lead to arguing.
I sighed heavily, and sat on my bedroom floor, reaching over to untie my shoes and take them off.
Maybe there was something else that was bothering him and he just wasn't telling me. He seriously couldn't be this mad over something so small.

Put yourself in his shoes, my mind said. Ok, if I were Frank and he was going to help some girl after school with an essay I wouldn't freak out. I didn't see the problem. I would never lie to Frank nor would I ever cheat, so he had nothing worry about. I had tried to reassure him but he wasn't having any of it.

The next day, I barely saw Frank. I caught a glimpse of him at lunch, he was with Mikey and his girlfriend. Luckily, my government teacher asked to stay after to class, I hadn't done so well on my quiz, so he decided to go over some things with me. Usually, I would have been annoyed because I was missing lunch but I didn't care. What was I supposed to? Go sit at the table with them? My teacher talked and talked and before we both knew it, lunch was over.
The last two periods went by quickly and I was quite happy as I made my way outside.
Then I remembered that I agreed to help after school. With a huff I turned around and walked back into the building. It didn't take me long to find Brian, he was at his locker, putting a couple things away.

"Hey." I said.

"Hi, Olive." He smiled, leaning forward to shut his locker.

"Where do you want to go?" I asked.

"I was thinking the library." I nodded. He lead the way and we made small talk as we walked there. Brian was a nice guy and I felt totally comfortable with him but for some reason I felt a bit guilty about doing this. While we made our way down the stairs and into the library, Frank was walking up. My heart sped up due to my nervousness. He glanced up, not at me but at Brian.
I wanted to say something like 'hi', but it would have sounded pathetic.
Frank made an annoyed noise and grimaced before he passed us by. I should go after him, I thought.

"I'll be right back, ok?" I said quickly. Brian turned to look at me and nodded.
I jogged back up the stairs and looked left from right to see what way Frank had went. I walked to my left and towards the staircase.

"Frank." I said loud enough so that he could hear me. He stopped going up the stairs and looked down at me. I went up the remaining stairs to meet him.

"I....I.. Um. We have to talk and you need to hear me out." I mumbled, hoping he was able to hear me. He let out a sigh and motioned for me to keep talking.

"What's with you?" I blurted out. He scoffed and shook his head.

"What's wrong with me? What's wrong with YOU?" He asked.

"Me?" I rolled my eyes, "you're the one who's mad and I don't know why. That whole Gee and Lindsey thing was none of our business so we have no right to be mad over it. I was only sticking up for Lindsey."

"You're hanging out with Brian. That's what." He growled.

"So?" Ok, maybe the wrong thing to say. He frowned and his eyebrows furrowed.

"So the kid probably has the hots for you. I bet he doesn't need any help with his freaking paper."

"He doesn't like me!" I groaned, "don't you trust me?" I asked quietly.
It was quiet for a moment and I shook my head , "you're an ass." I said.

"I fucking forgave you after you slept with Jenna! And you're going to say that you don't trust me!? What have I ever done to you? Nothing, nothing at all. I dont-"

"Calm the fuck down. You didn't even let me respond. I trust you I just don't trust him." The sterness in his voice was annoying me, he started this. I just came to talk and he turned it into an argument. "Don't bring that Jenna shit up." He added.

"You were the one who slept with her." I said under my breath.

"What?" He asked.

I shrugged my shoulders, "nothing."

I sighed heavily, "I don't like the kid,ok? He's just my friend. And I would never cheat on you. " I bit my lip and looked away from is adorable face, how he managed to look cute when he was mad was beyond me. "I love you, Frank. Not anyone else. I only want to be with you. So can we please stop? I'm tired of all this arguing."

There was another moment of silence before I felt a pair of arms pull me up the stairs. Frank pulled me against his chest, hugging me tightly. He had his lips pressed to mine in no time. I was a little surprised but I wasn't going to stop him.

"I'm sorry. I think I overreacted." He mumbled against my lips, " I still don't like Brian."

"Shut up and kiss me." I said. He didn't oblige, his lips were pressed firmly to mine. After a couple of minutes of kissing, I had to pull away reluctantly.

"I have to go."

"Yeah." He sighed.

"No need to worry. We're friends." I patted Frank's shoulder and pulled away from him completely. I kissed him once more before heading back to the library.