You know I talk too much
Honey, come put your lips on mine
And shut me up
We could blame it all on human nature

-COIN, Talk Too Much

July 5, 2016: 8:19 pm

"It isn't your fault! God dammit Will, listen to him," McKenna exclaimed while-I was fairly sure-on the brink of tears.

I watched the scene intently a gazillion percent sure that if I spoke, my voice would crack.

God damn Matt Damon and Robin Williams, what're you doing to me?

McKenna sighed in content next to me as they reconciled. I shifted in my seat trying to contain my emotions.

This movie was too beautiful.

As the credits started rolling in, McKenna sat back taking a sigh of relief, "well that ending was a whirlwind of emotions."

"So you admit it was good," I asked looking over at her waiting for her to agree. I still hadn't left her comment go about my emotions to movies. As promised, we watched 'Good Will Hunting.'

We were in my apartment, deciding on a movie night. There was a half eaten box of pizza on the table in front of us along with a bowl of popcorn.

"Hmitwasalrightiguess," McKenna muttered sinking down into the couch.

"I'm sorry, I didn't catch that," I mused.

McKenna sighed as she looked up at me with a stubborn smile, "You were right, okay."

"That's all I wanted to hear," I answered cheekily.

"To be fair, any movie with Matt Damon is bound to be good," McKenna commented scrolling through her phone, "It's a fact."

"I mean, I wouldn't say it was a fact," I said leaning forward to grab some popcorn while reaching for the remote.

"Please," McKenna scoffed, "Find one movie where those gorgeous blue eyes don't mesmerize you."

I raised an eyebrow, stopping my search for another movie, "Gorgeous blue eyes?"

McKenna glanced at me nodding with amusement. Her eyes shone vibrantly underneath the strands of her hair.

"I don't think I've noticed his gorgeous blue eyes before," I started, mulling it over.

He did have a nice smile though. On those rare occasions, he really did brighten up the screen.

Wait, what am I saying?

"Ha!" McKenna let out a laugh, "Oh my god."

"What," I looked over, worried I spoke my thoughts out loud. But she was staring intently at her phone with an amused smile. Her smile only grew as she typed away on her phone. "What is it," I asked peering over her shoulder.

"It's Maia," McKenna filled me in, "Apparently we can no longer be friends."

"What? Why?" I scrunched my eyebrows.

"How could we be?" McKenna asked incredulously, adding to my confusion, "Not when we are deeply engrossed in a passionate love triangle."

I was about to suggest that McKenna clearly lost her marbles when she passed me her phone. Looking down at the article, I couldn't help but laugh.

"Are you serious," I muttered scrolling through it.

It was an article with a cover picture of Maia and me at the skate park yesterday. The author was suggesting there was something going on between the two of us. Our close proximity in the picture was overly exaggerated as we were only sitting on a bench, smiling at each other.

And to think I was beginning to trust those guys.

"Journalists are unbelievable," McKenna chuckled.

"Right, the least they could do is get my good side," I told her zeroing back in on the picture.

McKenna leaned in, her hand on my arm as she studied the picture, "I don't know. I think they did you justice."

"It would look a lot better if you were the one sitting next to me," I said watching her.

McKenna turned toward me, scrunching her nose as her lips spread into a heart-stopping smile, "You're such a cheeser."

"I must speak the truth, my lady," I answered playfully. And sometimes the truth calls for a little bit of cheesiness. I just couldn't help it when it came to McKenna. "Is that a problem?"

"Hm, I don't know it may be a deal breaker," she answered.

"Yeah?" I asked, leaning in. The closer we drifted, the more captivated I became in the sweet smell of violets mixed with light vanilla. The proximity of our skin was like a shot of adrenaline.

"Unless you can convince me otherwise," she smiled teasingly. It was like she knew just how to make me lose my mind.

I would like to think I had a clever reply, but it didn't matter anymore. At that moment, our lips touched and an electric spark ran through my body, kickstarting my heart.

My thumb gently stroked her cheek as our lips moved in perfect sync. It was gentle, yet craving making me sure I didn't want to taste anything else ever again.

Wanting more of her, I slid my hand around her waist and pulled her in closer. On the same page, McKenna's hands slid past my face and knotted through my hair.

The kiss became rough and hot as my tongue accessed her mouth, almost as if it was battling with hers in an epic love affair. She was everywhere, setting fire to my brain.

I slowly leaned back as I felt McKenna's hand press down on my chest. I followed her lead, laying back on the couch with her on top of me, my heart beating erratically.

My hands snaked around her waist and trailed down her back. It was like fire under my skin making me feel whole once again.

The kiss was passionate, almost longing. Our bodies were up in flames and all I knew was that I would play with fire for the rest of my life if it felt like this.

I found myself moving to the front of her shirt when we were suddenly interrupted by the ding of the elevator.

Using her hand, McKenna suddenly pushed up off my chest. She was looking down at me with her electrifying hazel eyes. We were both breathing hard, our breaths mixed together in perfect harmony.

When I returned her confused gaze, McKenna hastily scooted off me. She ran a hand through her hair as I reluctantly sat up, trying to gather myself.

"Yooohooo anyone home?"

I cursed recognizing the voice.

"Is that-"

"Yeah," I grumbled answering McKenna's question.

"Why the fuck is it so dark in here?" Beck shouted before turning on the light by the elevator, illuminating the apartment.

"Yo anyone home?" I could hear his voice getting closer.

I shut my eyes groaning as I heard him shuffle into the kitchen.

"Maybe if we stay quiet, he'll leave."

McKenna looked over with an amused smile, but I could tell she was contemplating it.

"We're over here," McKenna finally called out as I scowled. "Be nice," she scolded quietly as she narrowed her eyes at me.

I heard the cupboard slam in the kitchen and knew Beck was making himself right at home.

In my home.

That was recently occupied by just me and McKenna.

I liked recently. I wanted to go back to recently. I wanted to throw Beck out a window.

"I think I need to reevaluate my friendships," I commented.

"You're so dramatic," McKenna chuckled as she checked herself in her phone mirror.

"It's all your fault too you know." This seemed to have caught her attention as her head whipped around. "McKenna Ellis, breaking friendships since 2016."

McKenna rolled her eyes as I leaned it. "Cmon," I teased, "you can't tell me you don't want him gone just as much as I do."

"I-" I smirked as the color flowed into her cheeks as what happened moments before came rushing back.

"Hey, guys!" Beck popped up behind McKenna.

I closed my eyes trying not to wack him with my crutch as McKenna swiveled around.

"What're you up to?" Beck asked wide-eyed taking a swig of coke-My coke. He had one of my granola bars in his other hand and continued to chew on it as he assessed his surroundings.

I was hoping he would come to the realization himself and leave, but this was Beck. And Beck was an idiot.

"Is it movie night?" He asked, excitedly, looking over at the rolling credits. His shoulder-length black hair was let loose giving him a slightly crazed look. He was without his leather jacket, only supporting a simple black t-shirt that blended with his dark ripped jeans.

"No-"

"Yes," McKenna answered at the same time as me.

"Sweet! Can I pick the next one?" Beck asked flopping down on the unoccupied couch.

"Aren't you supposed to be like-anywhere but here?" I asked as McKenna shook her head amused.

"I was around for the weekend," Beck smiled cheekily.

"That's great," McKenna answered, "But I get to pick the movie."

"What! C'mon you picked the last one," Beck moaned.

"You weren't even here for the last one!" McKenna shot back.

"Exactly you guys started without me. I should choose."

I shook my head letting them duke it out as I picked up my phone. I sat up straight, realizing I had a text from Cooper.

My arms trembled as my eyes repeatedly scanned the few lines of text he sent.

She was harder to track, but as promised. I've got Isabelle Summers info - if you still want it.

I knew he was trying to give me one last chance to back away and leave it be. And I hated him for it because I was actually thinking about it.

I tried to form a message back, but my thumb was frozen, resisting my brain.

"Yo, Reece."

I looked up at the sound of my name to see both Beck and McKenna staring at me.

"What?" I asked. I hastily locked my phone seeing McKenna's eyes wander to it with a confused look.

Beck gave me an exaggerated look, "Who gets to choose the movie?"

"Oh," I responded, realizing they were waiting for me to decide. "McKenna."

"Phss," Beck rolled his eyes, "I don't know why I thought that would go any other way." He stood up making a point to look annoyed. "It better be good Ellis," he warned pointed his finger at McKenna before walking off down the hall and into the restroom. 

"Is everything okay?" McKenna nudged me with her shoulder.

I stared down at my phone feeling her analyzing gaze. I didn't want to lie to McKenna about this. But I had to admit the idea of going through with this without the topic ever coming up between us did seem appealing at times.

I had no clue how she would take it. I had been racking my brain trying to remember just how much McKenna knew about Isabelle and I couldn't figure it out.

How was I supposed to bring up that I was planning on visiting my ex-girlfriend who I potentially ruined, before leaving without a goodbye?

"Reece, you're kind of scaring me," McKenna said her voice wary as she placed her hand on my arm comfortingly.

I could hear Beck come out of the restroom still muttering about the stupid movie as he made his way back into the kitchen.

"Cooper messaged me," I began turning on my phone and staring at the bright light of the lock screen.

"I asked him to find Isabelle for me, and he did," I continued turning to look at her.

McKenna's eyes widened a fraction and I felt her grasp on my forearm loosen. "Isabelle, your --"

"my ex-girlfriend, yeah." I finished.

"Oh, okay. I didn't know you were even thinking about reaching out to her," McKenna said her voice even, but I felt she seemed a bit betrayed.

"I-i didn't want to say anything until I was sure I wanted to talk to her," I tried to explain lamely.

I knew I should have told her about it. After everything, I had promised I would be more open, but something about even saying Isabelle's name out loud made me uncomfortable. There was a lot of history there for me, coupled with guilt. It was different and more damaging than with Germain.

"And you're sure now?"

I nodded staring at McKenna pleadingly, hoping she would understand. "I put her through a lot when, when Jared and mom died and I never apologized or took responsibility for it. I just want the chance to say I'm sorry and to just-" I broked off not knowing how to finish that: to just see her.

"I get it. You do what you have to do Reece," McKenna finally responded with a supportive smile. She squeezed my arm, before clasping her hands back together in front of her. "If you think you need to see her, then I think that's best."

"You think so?" I asked wanting to desperately believe it. Despite keeping McKenna in the dark, it felt better knowing she had my back. It made it feel safer like I wouldn't turn into a mess if I went through with this.

"Alright, let's get this movie night started. I'm calling this now so you bitches better not cheat me. I get next movie." Beck exclaimed flopping back into his seat as he shoved a fistful of newly made popcorn into his mouth but missing most of it.

He slowly stopped chewing halfway through and looked at us.

"Did I interrupt something?"

"Nope," McKenna clasped her hands on her knees. "I'm going to get some water."

I watched as she walked off into the kitchen unable to shake the feeling that I may not be the only one holding onto words unspoken.

Ah it's an update!!! Hope you enjoyed! Next chapter will introduce the infamous Isabelle xD

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