“Are you ready?” JT asked, I nodded and he started his Maserati and pulled out off the circular driveway. I was excited to be doing some charity work today, I always felt good afterwards and the people there were awesome.
“Its too bad Tess couldn’t come with us, I know she loves this just as much as I do.” I said, and then frowned, Tess didn’t mention that her cousin would be visiting until that day in the cafeteria. “True.” He said.
JT surprised me when he turned into a pathway then cut off the engine. I looked at him questioningly “What are we doing here?” I asked and he smiled slyly.
“We’re just waiting for a friend.” He said and I threw my hands up “Well this friend of yours better not take long or were going to be late.” I said.
5 minutes later a black Audi convertible pulled up across from us, I stared at it in shock, there’s only one person I know who drives that car.
“You’ve got to be kidding me,” I breathed and JT checked his watch then chuckled “Right on time.” He said as Brandon got out of his car and walked towards us.
“Mom and Dad did not ask us to do anything, did they?” I asked knowingly as I watched Brandon take off his Ray-Ban aviators walking towards JT’s door.
“Nope.” He said and he opened the door and got out, I watched as they shared a comradely handshake and Brandon got in replacing JT. This was the ploy all along, getting Brandon alone with me where they know I wouldn’t try to escape.
This is exactly what I didn’t want; given the chance Brandon could sweet-talk me into anything, even forgetting that he broke my heart.
“Hello princess.” He said nonchalantly, I didn’t even reply as I reached for the door handle but it was locked. I sat back on the chair, closing my eyes for a second.
“Brandon, let me out.” I said quietly, “I’m afraid I cant do that.” He said, JT walked over to my window and he rolled it down.
“Damn it JT, one of you better let me out of this damn car right now.” I said more sharply “Relax will you, you and Carter are just going for a ride, you need to talk.” He said. “Do I look like I want to talk!” I hissed.
“And if you weren’t so stubborn we wouldn’t be resorting to such extremes.” He said. He was a traitor! Not so long ago he seemed determined to protect me from Brandon, what’s changed?
“Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a date with my girlfriend.” He said then he nodded towards Brandon before he walked away. Of course there was no cousin, Tess was in this too, she was a traitor too!
“Tell Tess I’m mad at her too!” I called after JT but he ignored me. He got into Brandon’s Audi and drove off. I folded my arms with a huff and groaned inwardly after taking a huge whiff of Brandon’s scent. I turned my glare on him and a small smile tugged on the corners of his lips.
“I’ve always loved your temper.” He said, “Oh Don’t.” I scoffed “So you and my brother are like friends now? You know I knew you’d get to him too.” I said and he shook him head. “No were not, your brother is very head strong. We just have an understanding, were both on the same team.” He said.
“Oh yeah? And what team is that?” I asked, still angry.
“It’s called the we-want-Katelyn-happy club, you should join.” He said his own voice clipped.
“No shit.” I retorted and his jaw clenched as he watched me with frustrated sadness in his grey eyes. I felt a twinge of guilt, I knew I was being a bitch but I was not backing down.
“You’re not going to make this easy for me, are you?” he asked with a low measured voice.
“No.” I said more softly. He nodded starting the car “I figured, but like I said, I’m not easily deterred. Besides we have all afternoon.” He said pulling out of the pathway and back onto the road.
“Alright, lets talk about what happened and what you think you saw.” He said and I snorted, “What I think I saw? I’m pretty sure I saw you sticking your tongue down Adrianna’s throat.” I said.
“Would you just shut up and listen for one second!” he shouted his eyes flashing before he turned them back on the road. I clasped my mouth shut, stunned for a second. Brandon has never shouted at me before, he never had reason to.
He took a deep breath “Unfortunately you’re not the only one who’s on edge today princess, my patience is wearing thin.” He said softly, his tone apologetic. I kept quiet causing him to briefly glance in my direction again before he continued.
“This would’ve happened way sooner, but your brother asked me to give you some space.” He said with a grimace, indicating that he hadn’t liked the idea at all. I thought back on the last two weeks, I thought he was done with me. Somehow knowing that he hadn’t given up on me gave me slight pleasure.
“But I’ve just about had it with waiting, we’re going to resolve this today.” He said
“Are we going to your house?” I finally asked and he shook his head.
“I thought we both might need mutual territory.” He said. There was a pause for a few minutes, with only music softly playing in the car.
“I’ve figured out the real root of the problem here. It’s not even about my supposed cheating.” He said, “You don’t trust me. You never did,” he added and I swallowed hard. “You just thought we both could live with that. I can’t say that I blame you…but I really hope I can change that.” He whispered.
I looked out the window; I knew he’d be able to peel off every last bit of my shell. A hot tear rolled down my cheek and I didn’t bother to wipe it away.
“Why are you doing this? Why not save yourself the trouble?” I asked, I certainly was not irreplaceable; I knew that. “Unfortunately I’m in way too deep to do that.” He said, feeling his gaze on me, I turned to look at him. I saw some of his vulnerability, which soothed my own. “I can’t let you go now princess, not when I’m falling in love you with you.” He added.