FIC: THE ONE THAT LOVES YOU LATELY 12
Title: The One That Loves You Lately
Author: Ourgasms
Pairing: Andy/Emily, Andy/Serena
Rating: Contains content/theme suitable for mature audience. Ongoing...
Summary: Hella AU - Andy and Emily are childhood friends and the story revolves around unrequited love and realizations.
Disclaimer: I own nothing. Just pure idle time, a random mind and fast typing skills.
A/N: Badabing badaboom! Here we go again. I'm updating before the ladies will beat me up for my cliffhangers lol. Now I'm stumped as to which direction I'm heading. Torn...tsk! Thank you all for your generous comments! English is not my first language. I however, welcome sweet and spicy feedback. Thanks!
CHAPTER 12
“Shit I can’t reach her cell phone!”
“Calm down Em. Battery drained probably.” Doug tried to console Emily.
“This is driving me insane! I need to speak with her.”
“You will. Come on I’ll take you home. Lily will be staying late so I told her we’ll go ahead and talk to her tomorrow.
Emily was exhausted because of all the emotional rollercoaster she had just gone through and allowed Doug to take her home. She felt helpless and angry and sorry for herself.
Meanwhile, Andy was sipping wine together with Serena at the blonde’s place. After they left the party, Serena asked her to come over.
“You have a lovely home Serena. Very… artsy it suits you.”
“Thank you. I love to dabble into interior decorating when it comes to my humble abode. Are you still staying with Doug?”
“Ah yes, unfortunately. I still haven’t found the perfect place I could consider my own. He offered me to stay indefinitely though.”
“That’s generous of him.”
“Indeed. We go way back so it’s cool. I don’t want to stretch my welcome though. I know he loves his privacy too.”
“Why don’t you stay with Emily? I actually thought you were. I just naturally assumed since you guys are best friends and all.”
“Uhmm well I came to Doug’s first and I only found out that she was no longer with Christian after a considerable amount of time since I got back. I didn’t want to intrude and it didn’t make sense to move all my stuffs again at Emily’s when I’ll move to my new apartment soon.”
“You mean as soon as you manage to find one?” Serena teased and poured more wine on Andy’s glass.
“Right you are...” Andy laughed and gazed at Serena. “Are you trying to make me drunk?”
Serena laughed and inched closer to Andy and ran her thumb across Andy’s lips suggestively. “Why? Do I need to?” She then took Andy’s glass and placed it down on the table. She slowly closed the gap between her and Andy and stared at the brunette’s lips as if to coyly seek permission.
Andy whispered her name, “Serena…”
Serena pressed her lips on Andy’s nipping her lower lip. Before she could go any further, the brunette moved back and took Serena’s hand on her own.
“Serena I’m sorry... but I cant... I can’t do this.”
“Did I do something wrong?”
“No of course not... You’re simply wonderful… No person in her right mind would not want to be with you.”
“So what is the problem? I thought we we’re on to something here. We had a good time right? What’s wrong Andy? Tell me… please…” Serena ran her fingers down Andy’s face and tucked her hair behind her ears.”
“I love spending time with you… You’re all I could ever want if I was ready but I’m not. My minds says yes but my heart is being pigheaded. I don’t want to hurt you Serena. I’m so sorry...”
“I see... I guess you still haven’t gotten over your ex... have you?” Serena smile was forlorn.
“Well, you can say that... in a way.”
“Whatever do you mean? Is there someone else?”
“Not exactly… But yes, I am in love with someone else… have been for the longest time you wouldn’t even believe me if I tell you.”
“Oh Andy, I know we haven’t known each other that long unlike you and Emily but I want you to know that… Andy? Are you okay?” Serena stroked Andy’s back as the brunette tried not to choke on her spit.
“I’m sorry about that.” Andy tried to recover and coughed a bit.
Serena looked at Andy strangely and remained silent observing the brunette drinking the remaining wine on her glass. Then it hit her. Her eyes told a story of another puzzle fitted. “ Oh my God Andy! It's Emily, isn't it! Holy shit!"
Andy just smiled meekly and accepted defeat. Serena was just too observant. She only wished Emily share the same trait.
"Wow... " Serena was rather short on words. "You know what... that explains everything. It makes sense."
Andy furrowed her eyebrows in confusion.
"You and Emily, both of you makes perfect sense. That's what I'm saying. She talked about you all the time when you were gone. Constantly. furiously... I'm serious."
"She did? Well, that's nice to know. But It doesn't matter Serena, she'll never return my feelings. I've been in love with her since I can remember."
"Is that why you left for New York? Because of Emily?"
"Guilty..."
"Did it make any real difference?"
"I spent the most part of 3 years trying to get my shit together and thinking about me for a change. I pursued my passion and made it into a career. I've traveled a lot, met different kinds of people, I've been to war-torn countries, seen all kinds of heartaches, touched a few lives hoping it was for the better, and also hurt a few along the way. I hurt myself too... far graver than I have imagined. I went away because it hurt too much. Under all the success and the achievements I'm a lil bit hollow. I had a relationship with this woman Myra, the total opposite of Emily. I did love her but maybe not enough. And I've been selfish and prioritized my career. I wasn't proud of it but it got me here right?"
"So you think you went away for all the right reasons?"
"I did. Until I woke up one day totally lost. I missed my friends, I haven't been home for 3 years and when I'm not buried in my work, I still find myself wondering about her. It's pathetic... "
"No, it's not..."
Andy cracked a smile and insisted. "It is..."
"Does Emily know? Why did you come back?"
"I made up my mind to stop wondering anymore. I've wandered far enough. I wanted to come home. I was supposed to be better now. I accepted the fact that we will just never be and then you happened... and you just had to be so goddamn beautiful and funny. I was supposed to be better Serena...Then she just had to tell me that she's no longer with Christian. I mean... fuck! It messed my head up!"
"Andy, what is it that you really want?"
"I don't want to be this person who'll want to be with you but still have feelings for another. I've been there, it wasn't easy and you deserve so much better Serena..."
"That's not for you to say. I think at the end of the day I'm still the only one who can decide what's best for me. But thank you for telling me that and of course I deserve better. That much I know... God! This is such a mess!"
Andy and Serena shared a tense silence both unsure on how to go forward.
"You should tell her. Talk to Emily. Tell her what you really feel so you can finally have all the answers even if you might not want to hear them."
"You really think so?"
"This will be weird coming from me who wants you for myself but trust me okay. Emily has been behaving weirdly lately. Nigel and I pointed it out and she just stalked off and made an impressive imitation of Miranda's cold stare. I think our little friend is jealous that we've been going out. She's been moody as hell and is being cold to me. Now it's highly that you are the reason."
"You're just saying that. My hope's long been gone. I'm really really sorry again Serena... I didn't mean to hurt you... You've been a great friend. I wish we can still be... regardless of what will happen."
"I can't say I'm not disappointed. Of course I am upset... But sometimes, sometimes we just have to go for what we feel will truly make us happy. If something or someone really makes you happy, it couldn't be so completely wrong right? I really care a lot about you Andy but I don't want you to be with me any less than everything that you are. And you've got a big chunk of you that you already gave away a long time ago. I can never compete with that."
"You are a good person Serena. Anybody would kill to be with you..."
"Well, maybe... but right now, not the one who truly matters to me." Serena is tearing up and trying not to cry.
Silent tears slipped down Andy's cheeks and she hugged Serena tightly. "I'm so sorry... I wish I wasn't so complicated."
The blonde wasn't able to contain her tears any longer and clung onto Andy's. They remained like that for a long time, lost in each other's thoughts, seeking comfort amidst regrets and confusions.
Serena pulled away first and cupped Andy's cheeks with her palms, placing chaste kisses on the brunette's closed eyes and lips one last time. "You should go...Thank you for being honest with me. Do me a favor and allow yourself to be happy..."
Andy tried to smile but her heart was heavy. She kissed Serena's cheek one last time before she gathered her things and went for the door.
~The End~
>>>Chapter 13+
I'm kidding of course.... lol
Author: Ourgasms
Pairing: Andy/Emily, Andy/Serena
Rating: Contains content/theme suitable for mature audience. Ongoing...
Summary: Hella AU - Andy and Emily are childhood friends and the story revolves around unrequited love and realizations.
Disclaimer: I own nothing. Just pure idle time, a random mind and fast typing skills.
A/N: Badabing badaboom! Here we go again. I'm updating before the ladies will beat me up for my cliffhangers lol. Now I'm stumped as to which direction I'm heading. Torn...tsk! Thank you all for your generous comments! English is not my first language. I however, welcome sweet and spicy feedback. Thanks!
CHAPTER 12
“Shit I can’t reach her cell phone!”
“Calm down Em. Battery drained probably.” Doug tried to console Emily.
“This is driving me insane! I need to speak with her.”
“You will. Come on I’ll take you home. Lily will be staying late so I told her we’ll go ahead and talk to her tomorrow.
Emily was exhausted because of all the emotional rollercoaster she had just gone through and allowed Doug to take her home. She felt helpless and angry and sorry for herself.
Meanwhile, Andy was sipping wine together with Serena at the blonde’s place. After they left the party, Serena asked her to come over.
“You have a lovely home Serena. Very… artsy it suits you.”
“Thank you. I love to dabble into interior decorating when it comes to my humble abode. Are you still staying with Doug?”
“Ah yes, unfortunately. I still haven’t found the perfect place I could consider my own. He offered me to stay indefinitely though.”
“That’s generous of him.”
“Indeed. We go way back so it’s cool. I don’t want to stretch my welcome though. I know he loves his privacy too.”
“Why don’t you stay with Emily? I actually thought you were. I just naturally assumed since you guys are best friends and all.”
“Uhmm well I came to Doug’s first and I only found out that she was no longer with Christian after a considerable amount of time since I got back. I didn’t want to intrude and it didn’t make sense to move all my stuffs again at Emily’s when I’ll move to my new apartment soon.”
“You mean as soon as you manage to find one?” Serena teased and poured more wine on Andy’s glass.
“Right you are...” Andy laughed and gazed at Serena. “Are you trying to make me drunk?”
Serena laughed and inched closer to Andy and ran her thumb across Andy’s lips suggestively. “Why? Do I need to?” She then took Andy’s glass and placed it down on the table. She slowly closed the gap between her and Andy and stared at the brunette’s lips as if to coyly seek permission.
Andy whispered her name, “Serena…”
Serena pressed her lips on Andy’s nipping her lower lip. Before she could go any further, the brunette moved back and took Serena’s hand on her own.
“Serena I’m sorry... but I cant... I can’t do this.”
“Did I do something wrong?”
“No of course not... You’re simply wonderful… No person in her right mind would not want to be with you.”
“So what is the problem? I thought we we’re on to something here. We had a good time right? What’s wrong Andy? Tell me… please…” Serena ran her fingers down Andy’s face and tucked her hair behind her ears.”
“I love spending time with you… You’re all I could ever want if I was ready but I’m not. My minds says yes but my heart is being pigheaded. I don’t want to hurt you Serena. I’m so sorry...”
“I see... I guess you still haven’t gotten over your ex... have you?” Serena smile was forlorn.
“Well, you can say that... in a way.”
“Whatever do you mean? Is there someone else?”
“Not exactly… But yes, I am in love with someone else… have been for the longest time you wouldn’t even believe me if I tell you.”
“Oh Andy, I know we haven’t known each other that long unlike you and Emily but I want you to know that… Andy? Are you okay?” Serena stroked Andy’s back as the brunette tried not to choke on her spit.
“I’m sorry about that.” Andy tried to recover and coughed a bit.
Serena looked at Andy strangely and remained silent observing the brunette drinking the remaining wine on her glass. Then it hit her. Her eyes told a story of another puzzle fitted. “ Oh my God Andy! It's Emily, isn't it! Holy shit!"
Andy just smiled meekly and accepted defeat. Serena was just too observant. She only wished Emily share the same trait.
"Wow... " Serena was rather short on words. "You know what... that explains everything. It makes sense."
Andy furrowed her eyebrows in confusion.
"You and Emily, both of you makes perfect sense. That's what I'm saying. She talked about you all the time when you were gone. Constantly. furiously... I'm serious."
"She did? Well, that's nice to know. But It doesn't matter Serena, she'll never return my feelings. I've been in love with her since I can remember."
"Is that why you left for New York? Because of Emily?"
"Guilty..."
"Did it make any real difference?"
"I spent the most part of 3 years trying to get my shit together and thinking about me for a change. I pursued my passion and made it into a career. I've traveled a lot, met different kinds of people, I've been to war-torn countries, seen all kinds of heartaches, touched a few lives hoping it was for the better, and also hurt a few along the way. I hurt myself too... far graver than I have imagined. I went away because it hurt too much. Under all the success and the achievements I'm a lil bit hollow. I had a relationship with this woman Myra, the total opposite of Emily. I did love her but maybe not enough. And I've been selfish and prioritized my career. I wasn't proud of it but it got me here right?"
"So you think you went away for all the right reasons?"
"I did. Until I woke up one day totally lost. I missed my friends, I haven't been home for 3 years and when I'm not buried in my work, I still find myself wondering about her. It's pathetic... "
"No, it's not..."
Andy cracked a smile and insisted. "It is..."
"Does Emily know? Why did you come back?"
"I made up my mind to stop wondering anymore. I've wandered far enough. I wanted to come home. I was supposed to be better now. I accepted the fact that we will just never be and then you happened... and you just had to be so goddamn beautiful and funny. I was supposed to be better Serena...Then she just had to tell me that she's no longer with Christian. I mean... fuck! It messed my head up!"
"Andy, what is it that you really want?"
"I don't want to be this person who'll want to be with you but still have feelings for another. I've been there, it wasn't easy and you deserve so much better Serena..."
"That's not for you to say. I think at the end of the day I'm still the only one who can decide what's best for me. But thank you for telling me that and of course I deserve better. That much I know... God! This is such a mess!"
Andy and Serena shared a tense silence both unsure on how to go forward.
"You should tell her. Talk to Emily. Tell her what you really feel so you can finally have all the answers even if you might not want to hear them."
"You really think so?"
"This will be weird coming from me who wants you for myself but trust me okay. Emily has been behaving weirdly lately. Nigel and I pointed it out and she just stalked off and made an impressive imitation of Miranda's cold stare. I think our little friend is jealous that we've been going out. She's been moody as hell and is being cold to me. Now it's highly that you are the reason."
"You're just saying that. My hope's long been gone. I'm really really sorry again Serena... I didn't mean to hurt you... You've been a great friend. I wish we can still be... regardless of what will happen."
"I can't say I'm not disappointed. Of course I am upset... But sometimes, sometimes we just have to go for what we feel will truly make us happy. If something or someone really makes you happy, it couldn't be so completely wrong right? I really care a lot about you Andy but I don't want you to be with me any less than everything that you are. And you've got a big chunk of you that you already gave away a long time ago. I can never compete with that."
"You are a good person Serena. Anybody would kill to be with you..."
"Well, maybe... but right now, not the one who truly matters to me." Serena is tearing up and trying not to cry.
Silent tears slipped down Andy's cheeks and she hugged Serena tightly. "I'm so sorry... I wish I wasn't so complicated."
The blonde wasn't able to contain her tears any longer and clung onto Andy's. They remained like that for a long time, lost in each other's thoughts, seeking comfort amidst regrets and confusions.
Serena pulled away first and cupped Andy's cheeks with her palms, placing chaste kisses on the brunette's closed eyes and lips one last time. "You should go...Thank you for being honest with me. Do me a favor and allow yourself to be happy..."
Andy tried to smile but her heart was heavy. She kissed Serena's cheek one last time before she gathered her things and went for the door.
~The End~
>>>Chapter 13+
I'm kidding of course.... lol