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Episode 45

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Elle takes a small bite out of her cookie as she looks all around the house, everywhere but me.

“You can start when you’re ready,” I assure her as I take a bite out of my own.
She places the plate on the glass table in front of her as she lets out a sigh, “I… never exactly liked Adam…” She trails off unsurely.
I send her a reassuring smile, gesturing for her to continue.

“I mean… I thought I did, but I guess I never really did.” She admits. “Of course he was hot and of course I felt a physical attraction toward him but… I guess that’s all it ever was.” She continues as I listen intently.

“The sex was good, incredible actually. He was like a beast in bed and–” She quickly stops when she realizes what she said. “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have said that.” She says quickly afterwards.

“No… it’s okay.” I assure her as I raise my hand.

Her cheeks visibly redden and she sends me a small nod.

“I… as I said before, I always knew that he liked you because of the little things. I guess that I was hoping I would be the one to “tame the bad boy” and get him to at least like me but I guess you were that person.” She says as she plays with her cookie.

“My parents, they never showed me any affection, not even a “good job!” or “I love you, hunny.” Nothing.” She pauses. “They would abide by the same routine. Eat, sleep, work and go to bed. Their relationship was toxic. Is toxic.” She explains.
She stops speaking for a while, tears silently funny down her cheeks as she recalls the memory. I just sit there, letting her remember in her own space but I really just want to comfort her. I can’t imagine how she must feel.

“I’m sorry.” She whispers after a while. I hesitantly speak, “About wh–” she cuts me off.

“For everything.” She sniffles as she wipes her nose, finally maintaining eye contact.
“I don’t deserve this…” She gestures to everything around her. “It’s not something I’d like to admit but I was jealous of you, but who wouldn’t?” She laughs slightly.

We continue to sit there silently, both taking in this new found information, “I just… want to apologize to everyone and hope they can forgive me. I’m not asking you to be friends with me, I’m just asking for forgiveness.” She pleads.

I rest my hand over hers to assure her, “I’ll ask Adam to bring everyone over. Is it okay or too soon?” I ask, worry in my voice.

“No no. The sooner the better.” She quickly says.

After her statement, we once again sit in silence, but a comfortable one, the ceiling fan being the only noise.

“Do you think they’ll still hate me?” She says softly.

She quickly shakes her head, “Of course they would, why wouldn’t they?” She answers her own question.

I shake my head at her, “Just relax, Elle. My friends aren’t the type to hold a grudge.” I try to convince her although I’m really just convincing myself.

“Even if though…” I send her a sly smirk in which she returns a confused expression.
“I’m sure Miranda will remain quite fond of you.” I lean forward on my elbows.
The colour of red that I’ve grown so accustomed to seeing on her cheeks appear, “Yeah?” She whispers.
“Uhuh.” I nod.

She doesn’t make eye contact for a while as she asks, “Do you… Do you think she likes me?” A small giddy smile appears on her lips.

“I don’t know.” I lean back on the comfortable couch. “Do you like her? As in… like her?” I wiggle my eyebrows….. “Is it too soon to say… yes?” She answers embarrassingly.

“It depends,” I answer. “What do you like about her?” I ask, hoping that she actually likes Miranda and not just the attention she shows her.

“Well…” She smiles, lost in her own little world. “She’s very blunt and it’s– refreshing. She’s also really pretty and isn’t afraid to say what she feels. At least that’s what I gathered from the time I spent with her. Oh! And she does this little thing with her lips when she–” She rambles with a large grin on her lips.

She stops when she sees the creepy smile on my lips.

“Oh, um. Maybe you should call the guys now.” She mumbles.

“If you say so…” I say in a sing-song voice as I arise from the couch.

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“I don’t expect you guys to forgive me or just randomly become my friends but… I’m hoping you’ll try.” Elle finishes her apology as all four of the guys look at her, along with Libby while Adam and I stay on the side.
Landon looks at her sceptically with narrowed eyes, “You better not be f—–g with us. I don’t like snakes.” He squints his eyes.
Elle gulps as she shakes her head furiously.
He looks at her for a while longer before leaning back, resting both of his hands behind the couch.

“What’d you guys think?” He looks at his partners in crime.

“She sounds legit.” Bryce says which makes all the guys nod in agreement.
“Alright. We’ll tolerate you… for now.” Landon replies.

Elle smiles gratefully, excitedly getting up from the couch to hug the guys.
“Hey, hey.” Josh raises his hand to stop her. “None of that hansy pansy s–t.” He motions for her to sit back down.

“Right, sorry.” She sits back down quickly.
“Yay! Let’s go eat!” Nick squeals as he pulls along Josh’s hand.

It’s kinda cute seeing a very built boy like Nick jumping around and squealing all about the place.

“Wait.” Elle stops them. “I’m not quite done yet…” Elle admits which makes Nick frown.

I don’t miss how Josh quietly puts his fingers on his own lips to quiet Nick as they both sneak into the kitchen.

Elle turns her attention to Adam and I.
“Ariel, I’m sorry for the way I’ve treated you for the past couple of years. No one deserves that, especially not you.” She sighs. “I also want to apologise to Adam and Libby. I’ve also not been the nicest to you although I know nothing about you, except that you’re Adam’s sister and you hate me.” She motions to Libby.

“She doesn’t hate you, Elle.” I try to assure her.
“Well—” Libby starts but Miranda elbows her in the rib which makes Libby hurl over.
“Yup, definitely don’t hate you,” Libby says in a pained voice as she puts her thumbs up and bends over to in pain from Miranda’s impact.

“Anyways,” Elle continues. “I hope you know that none of this is your fault. You did tell me when we first started… having sex that you had no feelings for me.” She admits.
“I truly am sorry.” She finishes looking at all of us.

There’s silence in the room before Adam speaks, “I’m sorry too.” He says. “No matter what I told you from the start, it wasn’t right for me to do what I did, so sorry.” He says which makes Elle bite back a smile.

I know that she mostly wanted Adam’s forgiveness out of all of us.
“I… I should go.” She gets up from the couch.
“Already? You can stay if you want.” I tell her.

“No, it’s okay.” She sends me a small smile. “I’ve intruded enough. I’ll just head home. I have to talk to my parents anyway.” She reminds us which makes me nod.

“I’ll take you home.” Miranda volunteers as she grabs her keys.

Elle doesn’t hesitate to accept the offer as they both head outside together.

“Welp, I’ll be joining the two assholes in the kitchen,” Landon announces not even a moment later as he and Bryce head off into the direction.

“Don’t eat out all of our food!” Adam yells after them.

“You can afford it!” Is Bryce’s smart reply.

Adam rolls his eyes, “I better see what those fools are doing, we’ll talk later, okay?” He assures me with a kiss on the cheek in which I nod and he heads to the kitchen.

I go to sit in the front room next to Libby. As soon as Adam disappears, she turns to me, “So, what did you get Adam for his birthday?” She says and I let out a loud gasp at the simple question.

“Oh s–t! Adam’s birthday!” I push her shoulder absentmindedly making her topple over.

“Today’s just not my day, is it?” She groans.

“I’m serious, Libby!” I whisper-yell. “I totally forgot about his birthday in 2 days!” I continue as I rub my head at my stupidity.

“Ariel, relax. All Adam would want would be to spend the day with you, he doesn’t want some fancy gift. Plus, it’s understandable because of what you’ve been through these past couple of days.” She reassures me.

“Oh my God.” I ignore her. “I’m the worst girlfriend ever. What girlfriend forgets about their boyfriend’s birthday? And what do you give a boy that has everything?” I groan out.

“Buy some lingerie and model for him. I’m sure he’ll love that.” She wiggles her eyebrows.

“Shh! I’m thinking.” I shush her up.
She rolls her eyes, “You’re such a party pooper.” She deadpans as she retrieves her phone from her back pocket.

My eyes widen and I snap them to her, “Libby! You’re a genius!” I shake both of her shoulders and her phone drops from her hand.

“I am? So you’re going to buy to lingerie?” Her eyes widen at my sudden outburst.

“No, silly. A party! Why didn’t I think of that sooner?” I snap my fingers with a large smile on my face at the idea.

“That’s because you didn’t think about it.” She replies.

“D–n, I’m smart.” I compliment myself for thinking of such a perfect idea.
“I’m the one who gave you the idea.” She pouts.

“I gotta tell the guys, they’ll know his friends and the guys on the team.” I start planning.

Libby sighs as she drops back down in the chair, “I give up.”………….


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