So here we are, finally i can post it!
My gift for @headlongedmaggiemay for @dtfrogertaylor 's Somebody To Love event.
Inspired slightly by Matter of the Heart by @sweet-ladyy (modern setting au + friends to lovers trope + complicated relationship)
You can't really recall when you and Brian became friends, surely this was when you started uni and that was, your life changed forever.
Having him as friend, actually bestfriend, was a blessing and a curse. Helping you with everything, always so kind and patient, always around that you actually miss him when he was not and that was your undoing too.
You were so used to this situation that you started to consider this normal and him yours somehow.
Your feelings for him didn't show up right away but when you saw another girl talking to him you felt uncomfortable, you weren't actually jealous but still you couldn't shake off the feeling. Seeing him smile and laughing with another made you upset, so much that you avoided his presence all day.
It was him that sent you a text that night..
Poodle - Are you perhaps avoiding me for some reason i don't know? -
Why he was always so clever...
Poodle - I know you and, maybe, i saw you walking away when i was talking to a new student that didn't find her class today -
Oh, so he was really helping her..right..how stupid of me.
You - I just saw you were busy and...i didn't feel well -
Poodle - Right ok, i believe you, but only because i care for you. Are you ok? Want me to come by? -
Yes...no, oh gosh why everything was so complicated all of sudden?
You - No, i'm alright. I'll see you tomorrow. Goodnight! -
Poodle - I'll count on that, don't make me chase you, love -
What if i want you to...no don't say that, stupid brain.
You - Ok ok..as soon as i find, i'll tackle you -
Poodle - You better, i missed you, 'night -
Tomorrow couldn't have arrived more quickly.
You were out of the door ready to find him...just before sleeping you realized what your feeling were, you don't know if you loved him yet but he was more than a friend...and then it hits you.
Oh god! But if he doesn't feel the same way about me? You thought
What if i ruin everything? Then why you feel like he may feel the same? He can't be just polite no?
You were still pondering the idea of telling him the truth while walking that you almost missed Mr. Gims calling for you.
Mr. Gims director of foreign student exchange, a quirky old man, all smiles and jokes. On your first year you signed up to his project because you thought it was interesting, study abroad, knowing new people and everything, all before knowing Brian.
- Miss..are you alright? - he said almost worried when he finally reached you.
- Oh, Mr. Gims, good morning, sorry i didn't hear you, do you need anything? - you answered, still a bit dazed by you inner monologue.
- You were completely out of this world, if i might say that, worried about anything? - he lightly joked.
- Hmm? Oh no no everything alright? - you assured him with a smile.
- Good good..so yes, i wanted to tell you that you finally being accepted for studying abroad, in America, exciting right? - he beamed.
- Really? I don't.....when? Where? - you said stunned.
Well that was a change and a big one...
- Oh, as soon as we have all ready, probably in less than a month, you just have to ready and pack your lightest clothes, you're going to L.A. -
- Oh.... - you were still processing all the informations and couldn't properly formulate an answer.
- You don't seem excited, you still want this right? - Mr. Gims asked more seriously.
- I...yes, that's a lot, but yes..i'll probably be more excited in an hour when i'll realize it all - you answer him truthfully.
- Ok, now i'll let you be with your day but i'll keep in touch, i will send you all the details via text later this week ...good day Miss - he said then, visibly relieved by your answer..
- Good day Mr. Gims and thank you -
He just nodded in response while walking away.
What a start...and i still have lots to do, first of all tell Brian about it - you said to yourself - sh*t Brian, now that i realized how i feel about him i have to leave him, well it's now or never, right?
You keep talking like this until you spotted him sitting alone outside a class. Your first instinct was to run and tackle him like you promised but you froze on the spot..
So ok, no, yes...i should do it, but what if i ruin everything...what if i'm being selfish or... - you keep thinking, so much that you didn't see that Brian saw you and started walking toward you.
- Saw you first, love - he said sweetly, bringing you back to reality.
- Hi..i was about to...- you suddenly stuttered..
Why am i stuttering now - even your brain was mocking you
Also was he always this handsome or it was just today?
- Are you alright? - he asked you, sincerely concerned.
F*ck why he can read me so easily every damn time.
- Yes...yes..- you quickly answered - but i...i have to tell you something- you continued.
- Awesome me too..and i think you'll like it, i hope - he said.
And you could be wrong but you saw a faint blush appear on his face.
- Well now i'm curious, you first gentle giant - you joked but still very intrigued on what he might ask you.
- Ok..ehm...there isn't a right way to say it so, i'll just say it. Will be my Valentine date tonight? -
Oh, today is Valentine's day? And he asked me to be his date? Wait he asked me to be his date or ...
(Part 2 maybe?) Sorry this came out longer than i expected and since i'm on mobile i can't do the cut thing so i'll probably split this in two..
Hope u like this first part ❤
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