6: Kylie’s POV

It had been a month since I completely ruined everything with Skylar. I was such an Asshole that day and I hate myself for it a little more every time I see her. She had become ice cold not only towards me but everyone and from the rumors I'd heard she was quite the player now. It killed me every time I heard some girl bragging about how they fucked her but there wasn't much I could do now. I had tried everything but she ignored me every single time, not that I blame her. When I heard about our upcoming tournament I was hopeful it would be my chance to make things right between us. I don't care if that means being friends or more, I just need her in my life more than I've ever needed anyone. The thing about being alone is that it's okay and easy until you experience not being alone anymore. That night with Skylar was absolutely perfect and I hadn't been that happy in a very long time.

As practice came to an end we circled up as usual and coach said "Alright girls, I'm very proud of how far we've come this year and I think we're all getting excited for this tournament. We will be gone for 3 days and we will be staying in a hotel paid for by the school. I have assigned your roommates so listen up,"

She said a bunch of pairs of names until she said mine followed by Skylars causing us to lock eyes for a moment. I swear I could see the pain in her eyes from across the circle before she tore her gaze away It broke my heart to see her like that because of me.

***

We had finally arrived at the hotel at 7pm and Skylar had grabbed our keycards without a word. As we headed down the narrow hall I sighed and wondered if it would be like this for the entire trip. She unlocked the door and we walked in noticing there was only one bed I suddenly became extremely anxious.

"You've got to be fucking kidding me." Skylar grumbled throwing her bags on the floor

I sighed "I'm sorry I know I'm probably the last person you want to share a bed with."

I looked at the ground as she spoke "You've got that right."

I tried to hold back the tears but it was too much. As a few tears started to fall I quickly ran into the bathroom and locked the door behind me.

I heard a knock on the door followed by the sweet sound of her voice "Hey I'm sorry that was a bit far whether or not I'm still pissed at you. Can you come out so we can talk? It's gonna be hell sharing a room if we don't."

I quietly unlocked the door and walked out noticing the worried look on her face. It pained me to know that even after hurting her she still did care. I hate myself so much for fucking things up with this amazing girl standing in front of me.

"I didn't mean what I said to you that day, it's no excuse but I was scared Amanda would tell the whole school. When you kept touching me I just couldn't take it because I was just so worried but I know it was wrong to say and I'm so sorry. I've been absolutely miserable without you and I know that it's so pathetic but every time I see you it just hurts so bad knowing you hate me now." I spoke so honestly and quickly that I didn't even realize how long I had been talking when I finally paused and looked down "I'm just so ashamed of how I treated you after how understanding you had been with me. Part of it was that I let Amanda get in my head and I know I'm not good enough for you, I'm a broke nerd and you're absolutely amazing, I'm so sorry Sky I really am."

She had slowly made her way to the window and looked out seemingly deep in thought before she spoke "You were the last person I ever expected to speak to me that way and it really hurt. I've been called names for being gay so many times and I hate the word dyke so much. I need you to promise you'll never say anything like that to me again. I really can't go through that again, especially not if it's coming from you."

She turned and I could see she was holding back tears as I spoke "I promise Sky it was an awful thing to do and I would never do anything like that to you again."

She smiled slightly "Then I forgive you. I'm still upset but you really seem like you're telling the truth, besides I've missed you so much. Also I don't ever want you to speak so lowly of yourself again, you're amazing."

She wrapped her arms around me pulling me into a tight hug and I hugged her back as though I'd never see her again. We stood like that for a few moments in silence, it was as though a missing piece of each of us had been placed back where it belonged. I knew from the moment I met her that she was different but I still cannot explain the pull I feel towards her.

"I really want you to know I don't care if you're broke or rich, I like you for you." She whispered in my ear

"Thank you," I said with a slight blush forming on my cheeks "but it was just so much for me to take in when we went to your house. I was just so worried and still am worried you would never go for someone like me when you realize how different our worlds are."

"It's never easy when two worlds collide." She whispered looking down at the ground as she thought on what I had said

I placed my fingers gently under her chin tilting her head up gently so our eyes met "I was never looking for easy."

She smiled and pulled me into another long hug and I happily welcomed the warmth of her body so close to mine.

"So, Uh, I, don't want to ruin this moment but I really need to ask you something." Skylar said in a whisper as she pulled away

I already missed the warmth of her body as I replied "Okay ask anything."

"So, well, do you want to just be friends, or something, well, more than friends?" She said nervously as she scratched the back of her neck

I smiled nervously in return "I want you more than anything, in every way, but I need you in my life so I will be whatever I need to be to do so."

Without saying a word she closed the space between us and pulled me into a kiss. I kissed back feeling as though the whole hotel would burn in our kiss.

As quickly as it began it ended as she pulled away and blushed "Well there's your answer, I've wanted to do that for so long even when I was mad at you. I hate you for being so irresistible because I should probably have at least made you take me on a date first to make up for everything."

I chuckled "Well then, why don't we go on one tonight?"

"It's nearly eight already!" She said as she looked at the time

I smirked "Better get ready then, we've already lost a months worth of time and I plan on not wasting another second."