Falling For The Shoulder You Lean On, chapter 11

Next Morning.
Tre's POV


I felt extremely well rested as I awoke to the sun shining brightly through my bedroom windows. I felt a body clinging to my own. I looked down and saw Serenity's perfect body entangled in my own. So it really did happen. It was not a dream. I am so glad it was not a dream. I cannot even describe how amazing last night was. I had dreamed of it for so many years I thought it would never happen. I wrapped my arms around her tighter and kissed her forehead and fell back asleep.

Seri's POV

I woke up and felt warmer than usual. I looked around and saw that I had a muscular arm draped around me. The arm belonged to Tre. Oh my God we did not. I thought that it was just my imagination. I cannot believe that I have just done this to someone. I am the other woman. Great, I finally get what I want but I feel horrible about it. I pushed Tre's arm and went to get up.

"Where are you going?"

"Huh? Um, to Adie's."

"Why? Come back to bed with me."

"Tre, I just slept with you."

"Yeah, it was amazing."

"Yeah, but you're with Isabella and that makes me the other woman."

"Seri, don't think of it like that."

"How can I not, that's what happened."

"Seri, just come back to bed."

"I don't think I should."

He got up and tried to get me back in bed.

"C'mon, Seri. Just lay back down and we'll talk."

"No, Tre. I really have to go."

I maneuvered myself out of his grasp, walked downstairs to my bedroom, pulled on a shirt and jeans and Chuck's and walked outside. I took my car and drove fast. I need to talk to Adie right now.


Tre's POV


Why did she take off so fast? I did not mean for last night to go the way it did but I am glad that is what happened. Maybe she is not. I lied back on my mattress and brushed my fingers through my hair. It is a nervous habit I have. I grabbed the pack of smokes that was on my bedside table and lit one up. I took a drag and kept staring at the ceiling. I wish she would come back. I really need her.


Seri's POV


I pulled into Adie's driveway and knocked on the door. She looked sleepy, I guess I woke her up.

"Sorry if I just woke you up but I need someone to talk to right now."

"Oh, no problem. Come in, Seri."

She opened the door and I walked inside. I followed her into the office and I sat on the sofa she sat across from me. It was as if she was my psychologist and I was a patient. I laid down and stared at the ceiling.

"Okay, what happened?"

"Yesterday I wasn't feeling well. I haven't been feeling well for a while now. Tre saw me and said that he was going to take care of me that day. I told him I could take care of myself but he wouldn't have that. So he made me take some medicine and I was gonna go to sleep and he made me sleep in his bed. Before that he and Izzy got in a fight or something. So I went to sleep and woke up later that night. He ordered us pizza and we spent a few hours listening to some music and just joking around and then... "

"Go on, Seri."

"Then The Cure's 'Love Song' came on. For some reason that song just ignited something in the both of us. Next thing I knew I was butt ass naked in bed with him and remembered what happened last night in a blur. I freaked and ran here."

"Oh my God. You and Tre?"

"Yes, I know. I feel so horrible about it."

"Why? I know that you've been eyeing him for months."

"Yeah, but I made him do the same thing to Izzy that Liam did to me."

"Oh Seri, don't think of it like that."

"I have to. That's what happened. I can't ever forgive myself for that."

"Well, what do you want to do?"

"I can't live with him."

"Yes you can, of course you can."

"What if it happens again?"

"Then it happens again."

"You say that like it's a good thing."

"Well, was it?"

"Yes, but I can't say that."

"Sure you can."

"Adie."

"Serenity. C'mon, you can see him and figure out if you could really be with him without actually being with him."

"That's so wrong."

"So, it's a good idea. You get to know if he's good in the sack and you don't have to go out on crummy dates and all. Skip right to the goods."

"I don't think like you, Adie."

"Just make up your mind. I know you can't just leave Tre or forget about him. Just live with him and try it out. If you have feelings for him then tell him to dump Izzy, if not, well you can be friends with benefits."

"Adie! You speak like you've done that before. Have you ever cheated on Billie?"

"What? Are you insane? He's fucking amazing, I'd have to be a jackass to cheat on him. I've done that to a few boyfriends in the past though."

"Oh. You don't feel guilty about it?"

"No, I got what I needed and I wasn't depressed like some people."

"I'm not depressed."

"Yes you are, God, you're like a walking zombie or something."

"I don't think I can do that."

"Yes, you can. Trust me. Just go over there and talk to him. I'm sure he'd think it was a great idea too."

"Well no shit, I'm basically throwing myself at him!"

"God damn it, Seri. Stop thinking like a conservative, I know you aren't."

"I'm not a fucking whore either."

"Are you saying I am?"

"No, Adie. It's just I'm not like that."

"Whatever, just think about it. Otherwise you're gonna wind up killing yourself with guilt."

"Fine. I think this whole psychological check-up is over."

"Call me later."

"I will."

I grabbed my keys and jumped in my car. I didn't want to go yet, go back to the house and deal with Tre, so I drove into Emeryville and stopped by Rudy's. Even if Mike didn't own it I'd still go here because they have the greatest cup of coffee you'll ever have in your life. I locked my car doors and walked inside the little café. I took a seat in one of the corner booths and ordered a cup of that delectable coffee. After a few minutes, the waitress came back with a hot cup. I stared at it absent-mindedly for a while. The heat rolled off of the top of the cup. The rich aroma of hazelnut filled my nostrils. I just kept staring at the swirls the cream made in the coffee.


Billie's POV


I was bored. Sleepy but not really feeling up to it, you know? I got in my BMW and headed to Rudy's It's my early morning stop. I walked in and saw Seri at one of the back booths staring intently into her cup of coffee. I decided I'd go sit with her. I sat down and she didn't even notice.

"Seri."

"Huh? Oh, hey Billie."

"So, why are you up so early?"

"I um, I had a rough night."

"Oh. I'm up because I can't get back to sleep."

"Yeah, I know the feeling."

"So, what happened? Why the rough night?"

"Nothing."

"Seri... "

"Billie, I don't know if I should talk about it."

"You know that you can tell me anything."

"I know."

"Then why can't you tell me this?"

"I... I don't know. I'm not too comfortable with it myself."

"Well, tell me about it. It'll make you feel better if you talk about it."

"Fine... you brought your car?"

"Um, yeah. Why did you need to know."

"I wanna talk to you about it in private."

"Okay."

I put my jacket back on and she followed me to the BMW. I started the car up for the air condition and she turned to face me.

"Okay, now can you tell me what happened?"

"Yeah. Where do I start? You know how Tre is dating that actress lady, Isabella?"

"Yeah, she's kind of... weird."

"Yeah, well, Yesterday I woke up and I wasn't feeling well. That's why Tre didn't go to the studio yesterday, he wanted to take care of me. I told him I could take her of myself. But he took care of me anyway. He even got in a fight with Izzy because he wouldn't leave me alone that day. He made me sleep in his bed and I woke up later on that day and he bought us some pizzas. We spent most of the night hanging out and all and then The Cure's 'Love Song' came on. I don't know why, but it's lyrics just screamed out at me and the next thing I know I'm naked, in bed with Tre and seeing last night's events in a blur. I freaked and ran."

"Oh man."

"Yeah."

"Well, what did he say?"

"Nothing. He wanted me to go back to bed with him. I just freaked out and ran."

"Why? I know that you love him. Even though you are to afraid to admit it."

"I'm not afraid to say that anymore. About a few months ago I realized that I am in love with him."

"Well, why didn't you tell him that?"

"He's moved on. He looks happy with her."

"What? He only dated her because that's what you told him to do. He misses you so much."

"Have you talked to him?"

"No, of course not. I didn't know anything 'till you just told me. I know my friend though. He could never get over you."

"Yeah, well I talked to Adie earlier."

"Yeah, and what did she tell you?"

"She said that I shouldn't get back together with him so soon. I should just be friends with benefits with him for a while and then, if he wanted to, we should start dating then."

"Well, would you?"

"I don't know. I honestly don't know."

"I can't tell you what to do, Seri. I know that whatever decision you choose is best."

"Thanks, Billie."

"No prob. Want me to bring you home?"

"I got my car."

"Okay, well tell me if it works out or not."

"I will."

She gave me a hug and I kissed her on the cheek and she walked over to my car.


Tre's POV


After laying in my room for about an hour I got a phone call. Seri?

"Hello?"

"Hey baby."

"Oh, hey Izzy."

"What are you up to?"

"Nothing."

"We should go out and do something today."

"Um...I dunno. I have to go down to the studio and all."

"Today? Why can't you just take a day off?"

"The album's almost done and Billie is starting to get antsy since it isn't finished yet and all."

"Fine. But we better do something soon."

"Yeah, okay."

"Love you."

"Bye, Izzy."

I hung up the phone. Damn it. What am I going to do? I walked into the bathroom and took a shower. I dried myself off, put on jeans and a shirt and walked down into the kitchen. I opened the fridge and stared at it for a minute. I was not exactly hungry. It just gave me something to do. I heard the door open and close so I shut the fridge and walked into the living room. It was Seri.

"Hey."

"Hey, Tre. We have to talk."

"I know. I wanted to this morning and all. Why did you run off?"

"I was just scared. Well, this is a problem."

"Not really a problem."

"I have to ask you something."

"Okay."

"I don't want to get back together just yet."

"What?"

"Wait. But last night made me cheer up, I haven't felt this good in months."

I smiled knowing that something I did cheered her up and scared her so much at the same time.

"How about we, ya know, do that again sometime."

"You mean be friends with benefits?"

I cannot believe she is asking me this. This is almost as good as dating her.

"Yeah. Just for a little while. If I felt up to another relationship again and you didn't want to be with Izzy then we could try to get back together."

"Well, if that's what you want."

"Yeah, that's what I want. Now I'm gonna go to bed, alright."

I grabbed her arm.

"You know, you don't have to go to sleep just yet."

I put my arms around her hips and started kissing her neck. I felt her breaths quicken. She started fooling with my shirt and I brought us both upstairs again.