My Brother's Best Friend

Chapter 20

[[Landmines]]

I leant against the door as she finished the song, not realising that the door wasn't fully shut so I ended up falling backwards. I manage to save myself as I twisted and ended up only stumbling instead of falling over. I heard her stand up and yelp in shock. I straighten up and scratched the back of my neck as I turned and sliently cursed the door.

We stood there in slience for what seemed like ages until she finally cleared her throat and decided to break the tension.

"Um, You ok?" She asked hesitantly.

"Oh, Ye-" My breath stopped short as I snapped my head up to meet her gaze. She looked beautiful in her dress. I felt myself going weak and getting the urge to just grab her and kiss her senselessly. I didn't miss the wetness on her cheeks when the light caught her at a certain angle. I scolded myself and wiped my face of my emotions. "I'm fine." I spat and saw her flinch at the harshness I used more towards myself then her.

Without another word, I turned around and slammed the door on my way out. I could feel my blood heating and decided it would be best to ignore the hatefull glares of her friends in the living room. I slammed the front door on my way out aswell.

Matt didn't question my bad mood and I was thankful for it. I probably would have just snapped at him anyway. He could have guessed what had happened so really, he didn't need to ask.

I felt sorry for Matt, being stuck in this position isn't something he wanted. He loved his girlfriend and I'm his best friend. But his love for his sister was much more stronger, I was surprised he jumped at her like that but later saw the regret he carried with him. He just didn't want to believe that Sophie could do something so harsh and he wasn't in a good mood when he found out. I guess he didn't think things would get so bad.

I just pray that tonight will continue without drama for everyone's sake. We've had plenty already.

----------------Sophie's P.O.V------------

He left, slamming the door on his way out. I watched him walk out on me again and it hurt just the same as before. I hated this, I hated how much one person could ruin my life. I hated that I couldn't do anything about it. I hated everything.

Drying my eyes, I looked at my reflection in the mirror before heading back out. Kerri was glaring at the front door with Andy trying to get her attention. Wilson was looking out the window with a frown on his face.

"Ready?" I asked cheerifully. All heads snapped towards me. After a few sad smiles, Kerri realised what I said and her mood picked up automatically sending the whole unspoken topic out the window.

"Hell yeah, I'm ready. Let's go party." She said pointing towards the door and grabbing Andy's hand as she dragged him outside. I looked over to Wilson who gave me a I-can-see-straight-through-you look as I gave him my best reassuring smile and when he was satisfied, he offered me his arm.

Minutes later we were walking towards the school hall which had been miraculously turned into a beautiful winter wonderland themed ball room. Everything was lightly coloured and sparkling like ice. People were already filling up the dance floor while others took their time and seated first.

I noticed Matt and the others sitting around a table off in the far corner. Tina had gone all out there wearing a full length heart shaped dress, the top was glittering gold before hitting her hips were it fell into a lighter gold in a net material.

Kat had gone with a short dress hitting her mid thighs. It was similar in colour to Tina's but not so out there. I noticed Matt standing away from Kat which made me frown slightly but I shook my head, whatever it is, it doesn't concern me anymore. I looked over at Zac and my stomach dropped slightly when I noticed that it wasnt Racheal on his arm.