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It's Hard to Make It Look Easy
Ch.24
2 1/2 MONTHS LATER
I've still been avoiding Zak as much as possible, but who would blame me for that? He was playing me while he was with someone else. He's called me over 50 times trying to apologize, but I've ignored every single one by pressing the ignore... or what I would like to call the F*** you button.
I was getting ready to go into the office today, which I was really dreading, but I needed to get my work done. My phone started going off, I looked at the I.D
Should I finally answer?...Nah I thought and pressed ignore
I got changed and put Bella on her leash and headed to the office. When I got to the office there was only one person there, Billy. I unhooked Bella and she ran straight to him
"Hey Bri, Hey Bella"
"Hi Billy, you're here early"
"I could say the same for you...Why are you here so early? You're not a morning person"
I sighed and sat down next to Billy at the evidence review desk
"So I could get my work done and then get back home before the 'player' gets here"
He then gave me a look that said 'To late for that'
"What's that look for?"
"Bri...He's kind of already here"
Then Nick and Aaron walked in
"Hey you two" Nick said
"Hi Nick" I said
"Wow! Bri, you're here early" Aaron said
"I know"
"Now, what do you mean he's already-"
Just then Zak came through the door. He gave me a small sad smile and I just raised my left eyebrow
Why's he sad? It's he's fault that our friendship is on the rocks I thought
"Bri?" I heard Zak say
I turned the chair around and looked at him
"Why haven't you answered your phone everytime that I call?"
I gave him a 'Really' look and turned back around and opened a photo program to look at the photos I took on our previous location.
"Boy Zak, you've got alot of kissing ass to do" Aaron whispered
I couldn't help but smile alittle.
"Bri?" Zak said again
"What do you need Bagans?" I said coldly
"That's definantly not good" Nick whispered
"Can we go talk in my office?"
I turned my head and looked at him
"Why? Whatever you have to say, you can say it right here with the guys here"
"I would like to talk privately with you...Please" he said pleadingly
I thought for a few seconds and then got up
"This better be good, I've got alot of work to do"
I glaced over at Aaron and he gave me a reassuring smile. I then followed Zak into his office and he shut the door
"You can sit down" he said going to his chair
"I'm good" I said still standing by the door
"Breanna please sit down"
I then sat down on the small couch that was in his office by the door.
"I've tried calling you to say that I'm sor-"
"Listen Zak... Calling someone to say their sorry is one, the cowardly way or two, they don't really mean it...People would like an apology in person"
"I know that, that's why I was calling you...So we could straighten things out somewhere but you kept blowing me off...And I understand why you've been doing that"
I just sat there with my arms crossed waiting for him to continue
"I was in the wrong and I'm sorry for that. I guess while getting to know you I developed these..." he then stopped to look for the word
"Feelings?"
"Yeah, but it wasn't the love kind of..."
"Feelings" I said again since he's having trouble with that one word
"It was more like jealousy/lust... You're beautiful Bri, so of course every guy is going to be like that"
I chuckled alittle
"Not every guy, but go on"
"I'm sorry that those feelings got in the way of our friendship...And I'm sorry for leading you on like that..." he then scooted over to his mini-fridge "I asked Billy what would cheer you up and he said to go get this"
he then pulled out a large chocolate milkshake with whip cream on top
"I know this doesn't get me off the hook but it's a start right?" he asked handing it to me
I took a drink and then said with a smile
"You're right it doesn't get you off the hook yet...You've got a ways to go"
"I figured as much...So are we still friends?"
"Yeah, but don't be pulling any stupid stunts like that again with me or I'll chop off your most prized possesion and make you eat it" I said darkly
"Got it"
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The sun was finally setting when I pulled into my driveway. I got out with Bella right behind me. We went inside and I fed her, then I flopped down on the couch and sighed
Today's been a long day I thought
As soon as I closed my eyes my cellphone started going off
"This isn't happening" I sighed out then answered the phone, "Hello?" I groaned out tiredly
"Want to go to the movies tonight?"
"Billy... I'm exhausted I think I'll just stay in tonight"
"Since when did being tired ever stop you from going to the movies?"
I opened my eyes and saw headlights in my driveway
"Are you here right now?"
"Nope"
then the person got out of their car with something in their hand, but I couldn't make it out and started coming up to my door. Bella ran to the door and started barking
If it's not him then who is is? I thought as my heart started racing
"You still there Bri?"
"Y-Yeah, I'm going to let you go...I'm going to have to call the police"
"Bri-" I then hung up and went to the door to look out the peephole.
When I looked out my jaw dropped. I flung the door open and the person started laughing
"Billy that wasn't funny"
"I'm sorry Bri...But you should've seen your face"
I glared at him and let him enter my house
"Here ya go" he said handing me pink and purple tulips
"Thanks"
I entered the kitchen with Billy right behind me
"I bet you're awake now aren't ya?"
"Unfortantly...So what movie are we going to see?"
"I was thinking The Last Stand, I heard it's pretty good"
"Alright, just let me get changed" I said walking past him but he stopped me
He turned me around and kissed me lovingly
"And like I said I'm sorry for scaring you"
"It's alright...Now can I go get ready?"
"I don't know"
"Billy"
He chuckled and let me go
"Alright, you've got 20 minutes"
"20? I can be ready in 5"
"If you say so...Time starts..." he looked down at his watch, "Now"
"Are you really timing me?"
"4 minutes and 50 seconds left"
I then went upstairs as fast as I could and entered my room. I heard Billy say with amusement
"You've got 4 minutes...I'll be leaving without you"
I shook my head and put on a plain faded yellow t-shirt, some faded blue jeans, and my black tennis shoes. I then ran down the stairs
"HA! Got ready in a minute and a half" I said pointing at him
"You'll need a jacket...So you're still not ready"
"It's by the door"
He got up from the couch and came to me
"I wasn't really timing you...You know that right?"
"You jerk" I said smacking his chest lightly and he chuckled
We headed to the door
"Momma will be back Bella" I said and grabbed my jacket and we left for the movie theater.
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We arrived at the theater and there was a huge line, mostly teenage couples.
"There's alot of teens here tonight" I said
"Is that a bad thing?"
I rolled my eyes and looked at him with a 'Really?' look
"What?
"Like you haven't done anything inappropriate in the movies"
"And I'm guessing you have?"
we were now standing in the long line. I cleared my throat as if it was going to change the subject
"So you have?"
"It was once and it didn't lead to anything"
"Excuse me but are you two from Ghost Adventures?"
we looked to our left and saw a brown headed girl with hot pink streaks in her hair and a lip ring and a boy with jet black hair, probably dyed, next to us
"Uh yes" I said alittle unsure
"Can I get a picture with you two...Here Bryan" she said and handed her phone to her boyfriend
She then came to us and stood in the middle of me and Billy
You're not even giving us a chance to say yes or no I thought
Bryan took the picture and she went back to her boyfriend
"So are you two an item?"
"Faye c'mon it's none of our business" he said in a dull tone but had a glint in his eye when he looked at me, it made me uneasy.
I then felt Billy put his hand on my waist
"Yeah"
I looked at him like he was nuts
"That's so awesome, well got to go our other friends are here"
"Bye" we said to the young couple
We got our tickets and finally went inside to get candy, popcorn, and soda. While waiting in line I looked around and then gagged
"What's up?"
"Them" I said disgustedly nodding my head over at the direction I was looking.
There was another young couple and it looked like they were playing tonsil hockey, that's how much they were suckng on each others faces
"Ignore it Bri"
"How can I when there right next to us?"
We finally got our snacks and drinks and then headed to the room the was showing The Last Stand. We sat all the way in the back middle seats and waited for the movie to start. I was snacking on a couple of Milk Duds and then reached over for some popcorn
"Hey...I asked you if you wanted some and you said no" Billy said pulling the big bowl away
"Well I changed my mind...please" I said giving him puppy dog eyes
"I've grown immune to that puppy dog look, it's not going to work" he said with a smal smirk
Plan B... I hate plan B I thought
"But Billy-"
"Nope" he said looking at me
"Why not?"
"I already told you"
"Fine"
I then kissed him and when I felt him relax and kiss back I took the oppurtunity to take the bowl. I broke the kiss and smirked
"I win"
"That's not fair"
"Yes it is, it's mine now...But I'll share"
And a few minutes later the movie started.
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After the movie we got back to my house around 12:45am
"I'm exhausted" I sad entering the house and stretching
I then winced because my back was hurting bad
"You ok?"
"Yeah, my back just hurts" I said sitting down on the couch and petting Bella to make her calm down.
"Want a massage?"
Yeah I thought
"No"
"Bri, I see it in your eyes that you're in pain...Let me give you a massage, that's it no funny business I promise"
"Fine, but if you start anything I'll kick your ass got it?"
"Understood"
we headed up to my room and I flopped belly first on my bed and Billy got on the bed and gently rubbed my back. About 5 minutes past and Billy finally said
"Does your back feel better?"
"Yeah...I really needed this"
"I can tell you had knots everywhere"
It fell silent again and I felt myself dozing off
"I think I'm good...Thanks Billy"
He then stopped and we got under the covers and he sighed
"Bri...Where does this leave us?"
I knew that question was coming sooner or later, but why did it have to be now?
"I don't really know" I said truthfully
Sure I would like to back with him but I don't want him to go around and break my heart for a second time.
"I love you Bri" he said kissing my cheek and putting his arm around the right side of my waist. I sighed
"Love you too" I mumbled and finally sleep overtook me.
I've still been avoiding Zak as much as possible, but who would blame me for that? He was playing me while he was with someone else. He's called me over 50 times trying to apologize, but I've ignored every single one by pressing the ignore... or what I would like to call the F*** you button.
I was getting ready to go into the office today, which I was really dreading, but I needed to get my work done. My phone started going off, I looked at the I.D
Should I finally answer?...Nah I thought and pressed ignore
I got changed and put Bella on her leash and headed to the office. When I got to the office there was only one person there, Billy. I unhooked Bella and she ran straight to him
"Hey Bri, Hey Bella"
"Hi Billy, you're here early"
"I could say the same for you...Why are you here so early? You're not a morning person"
I sighed and sat down next to Billy at the evidence review desk
"So I could get my work done and then get back home before the 'player' gets here"
He then gave me a look that said 'To late for that'
"What's that look for?"
"Bri...He's kind of already here"
Then Nick and Aaron walked in
"Hey you two" Nick said
"Hi Nick" I said
"Wow! Bri, you're here early" Aaron said
"I know"
"Now, what do you mean he's already-"
Just then Zak came through the door. He gave me a small sad smile and I just raised my left eyebrow
Why's he sad? It's he's fault that our friendship is on the rocks I thought
"Bri?" I heard Zak say
I turned the chair around and looked at him
"Why haven't you answered your phone everytime that I call?"
I gave him a 'Really' look and turned back around and opened a photo program to look at the photos I took on our previous location.
"Boy Zak, you've got alot of kissing ass to do" Aaron whispered
I couldn't help but smile alittle.
"Bri?" Zak said again
"What do you need Bagans?" I said coldly
"That's definantly not good" Nick whispered
"Can we go talk in my office?"
I turned my head and looked at him
"Why? Whatever you have to say, you can say it right here with the guys here"
"I would like to talk privately with you...Please" he said pleadingly
I thought for a few seconds and then got up
"This better be good, I've got alot of work to do"
I glaced over at Aaron and he gave me a reassuring smile. I then followed Zak into his office and he shut the door
"You can sit down" he said going to his chair
"I'm good" I said still standing by the door
"Breanna please sit down"
I then sat down on the small couch that was in his office by the door.
"I've tried calling you to say that I'm sor-"
"Listen Zak... Calling someone to say their sorry is one, the cowardly way or two, they don't really mean it...People would like an apology in person"
"I know that, that's why I was calling you...So we could straighten things out somewhere but you kept blowing me off...And I understand why you've been doing that"
I just sat there with my arms crossed waiting for him to continue
"I was in the wrong and I'm sorry for that. I guess while getting to know you I developed these..." he then stopped to look for the word
"Feelings?"
"Yeah, but it wasn't the love kind of..."
"Feelings" I said again since he's having trouble with that one word
"It was more like jealousy/lust... You're beautiful Bri, so of course every guy is going to be like that"
I chuckled alittle
"Not every guy, but go on"
"I'm sorry that those feelings got in the way of our friendship...And I'm sorry for leading you on like that..." he then scooted over to his mini-fridge "I asked Billy what would cheer you up and he said to go get this"
he then pulled out a large chocolate milkshake with whip cream on top
"I know this doesn't get me off the hook but it's a start right?" he asked handing it to me
I took a drink and then said with a smile
"You're right it doesn't get you off the hook yet...You've got a ways to go"
"I figured as much...So are we still friends?"
"Yeah, but don't be pulling any stupid stunts like that again with me or I'll chop off your most prized possesion and make you eat it" I said darkly
"Got it"
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The sun was finally setting when I pulled into my driveway. I got out with Bella right behind me. We went inside and I fed her, then I flopped down on the couch and sighed
Today's been a long day I thought
As soon as I closed my eyes my cellphone started going off
"This isn't happening" I sighed out then answered the phone, "Hello?" I groaned out tiredly
"Want to go to the movies tonight?"
"Billy... I'm exhausted I think I'll just stay in tonight"
"Since when did being tired ever stop you from going to the movies?"
I opened my eyes and saw headlights in my driveway
"Are you here right now?"
"Nope"
then the person got out of their car with something in their hand, but I couldn't make it out and started coming up to my door. Bella ran to the door and started barking
If it's not him then who is is? I thought as my heart started racing
"You still there Bri?"
"Y-Yeah, I'm going to let you go...I'm going to have to call the police"
"Bri-" I then hung up and went to the door to look out the peephole.
When I looked out my jaw dropped. I flung the door open and the person started laughing
"Billy that wasn't funny"
"I'm sorry Bri...But you should've seen your face"
I glared at him and let him enter my house
"Here ya go" he said handing me pink and purple tulips
"Thanks"
I entered the kitchen with Billy right behind me
"I bet you're awake now aren't ya?"
"Unfortantly...So what movie are we going to see?"
"I was thinking The Last Stand, I heard it's pretty good"
"Alright, just let me get changed" I said walking past him but he stopped me
He turned me around and kissed me lovingly
"And like I said I'm sorry for scaring you"
"It's alright...Now can I go get ready?"
"I don't know"
"Billy"
He chuckled and let me go
"Alright, you've got 20 minutes"
"20? I can be ready in 5"
"If you say so...Time starts..." he looked down at his watch, "Now"
"Are you really timing me?"
"4 minutes and 50 seconds left"
I then went upstairs as fast as I could and entered my room. I heard Billy say with amusement
"You've got 4 minutes...I'll be leaving without you"
I shook my head and put on a plain faded yellow t-shirt, some faded blue jeans, and my black tennis shoes. I then ran down the stairs
"HA! Got ready in a minute and a half" I said pointing at him
"You'll need a jacket...So you're still not ready"
"It's by the door"
He got up from the couch and came to me
"I wasn't really timing you...You know that right?"
"You jerk" I said smacking his chest lightly and he chuckled
We headed to the door
"Momma will be back Bella" I said and grabbed my jacket and we left for the movie theater.
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We arrived at the theater and there was a huge line, mostly teenage couples.
"There's alot of teens here tonight" I said
"Is that a bad thing?"
I rolled my eyes and looked at him with a 'Really?' look
"What?
"Like you haven't done anything inappropriate in the movies"
"And I'm guessing you have?"
we were now standing in the long line. I cleared my throat as if it was going to change the subject
"So you have?"
"It was once and it didn't lead to anything"
"Excuse me but are you two from Ghost Adventures?"
we looked to our left and saw a brown headed girl with hot pink streaks in her hair and a lip ring and a boy with jet black hair, probably dyed, next to us
"Uh yes" I said alittle unsure
"Can I get a picture with you two...Here Bryan" she said and handed her phone to her boyfriend
She then came to us and stood in the middle of me and Billy
You're not even giving us a chance to say yes or no I thought
Bryan took the picture and she went back to her boyfriend
"So are you two an item?"
"Faye c'mon it's none of our business" he said in a dull tone but had a glint in his eye when he looked at me, it made me uneasy.
I then felt Billy put his hand on my waist
"Yeah"
I looked at him like he was nuts
"That's so awesome, well got to go our other friends are here"
"Bye" we said to the young couple
We got our tickets and finally went inside to get candy, popcorn, and soda. While waiting in line I looked around and then gagged
"What's up?"
"Them" I said disgustedly nodding my head over at the direction I was looking.
There was another young couple and it looked like they were playing tonsil hockey, that's how much they were suckng on each others faces
"Ignore it Bri"
"How can I when there right next to us?"
We finally got our snacks and drinks and then headed to the room the was showing The Last Stand. We sat all the way in the back middle seats and waited for the movie to start. I was snacking on a couple of Milk Duds and then reached over for some popcorn
"Hey...I asked you if you wanted some and you said no" Billy said pulling the big bowl away
"Well I changed my mind...please" I said giving him puppy dog eyes
"I've grown immune to that puppy dog look, it's not going to work" he said with a smal smirk
Plan B... I hate plan B I thought
"But Billy-"
"Nope" he said looking at me
"Why not?"
"I already told you"
"Fine"
I then kissed him and when I felt him relax and kiss back I took the oppurtunity to take the bowl. I broke the kiss and smirked
"I win"
"That's not fair"
"Yes it is, it's mine now...But I'll share"
And a few minutes later the movie started.
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After the movie we got back to my house around 12:45am
"I'm exhausted" I sad entering the house and stretching
I then winced because my back was hurting bad
"You ok?"
"Yeah, my back just hurts" I said sitting down on the couch and petting Bella to make her calm down.
"Want a massage?"
Yeah I thought
"No"
"Bri, I see it in your eyes that you're in pain...Let me give you a massage, that's it no funny business I promise"
"Fine, but if you start anything I'll kick your ass got it?"
"Understood"
we headed up to my room and I flopped belly first on my bed and Billy got on the bed and gently rubbed my back. About 5 minutes past and Billy finally said
"Does your back feel better?"
"Yeah...I really needed this"
"I can tell you had knots everywhere"
It fell silent again and I felt myself dozing off
"I think I'm good...Thanks Billy"
He then stopped and we got under the covers and he sighed
"Bri...Where does this leave us?"
I knew that question was coming sooner or later, but why did it have to be now?
"I don't really know" I said truthfully
Sure I would like to back with him but I don't want him to go around and break my heart for a second time.
"I love you Bri" he said kissing my cheek and putting his arm around the right side of my waist. I sighed
"Love you too" I mumbled and finally sleep overtook me.