Welcome To The Family

**Michelle's POV**

I just want to die! Seriously, my heart feels like it's been ripped from my chest and thrown in the garbage right before my eyes. I really need someone to tell me that everything is going to be ok, that I mater, that they love me....I really thought Matt did but he just left spitting some bullshit about being sorry.

Part of me wants to rush to Val and confess to her what happened, but the other part....the part that is falling head over heels in love with her fiancé....reassures me that it's not a good idea. Maybe I can just go to her and pretend I'm still just upset about the shit with Brian. I know that makes me a horrible person for using her for comfort after screwing the guy she is going to marry, but I need her...I need my twin.

I'm still a little tipsy from before so I decide to call a cab to take me over to her house. I think she'd be upset with me if she found out I drove anyhow...and right now I'm not looking for a fight.

I quickly jump into the shower to wash off that 'freshly fucked' smell from my skin, especially because it has the faint after smell of Matt's cologne. The cab company said 20 minute so I hurry to get dressed in comfortable clothes and find my shoes.

The car horn blows on the cab outside and I rush out and jump in. The ride from my house to Val's is about 8 minutes and my palms are sweating the entire time. "Calm the fuck down before she gets suspicious!" I mentally scream at myself.


As the cab turns onto her street I immediately see Brian's car parked in her driveway and Matt's parked on the street. Holy shit, this was a bad idea! I pay the cab driver and slowly slide out of the back. It's only then that I see Matt bent down next to the house like he's about to vomit. I'm struck with an uncontrollable amount of fear that he might be hurt and rush over and kneel down beside him.

"Matt? Are you ok?!" I say in a hushed but panic stricken voice.

His head snaps up, "Michelle? What are you doing here?!" he replies sounding none to thrilled to see me here. Ugh, this is just par for the course for me lately!

"I came to talk to Val....oh but don't worry, I wasn't going to say shit about what happened between us earlier so don't worry.." I seethe out through gritted teeth, "What the fuck are YOU doing here?"

"I was going to come clean..." He whispers and suddenly I'm seeing red. I slap him across the face so hard that it stings the palm of my hand.

"So let me get this straight, you were going to come over here and tell her without even giving me a heads up first?!" I say with the hurt evident on my face.

"It doesn't matter now anyhow....she's occupied." he says sadly and then suddenly I hear Brian moan out Val's name.

This has got to be a joke right? Where are the candid cameras? This is too much for me to bear....I stand up and storm through the front door of Val's house and grab a fist full of Brian's hair and yank him backwards off of her.

"What the fuck is going on?!" I scream trying to fight the urge to let my tears fall.

Matt appears in the doorway as Val pushes her dress back down to cover herself and gets up in my face, "That's funny, that was the same question I was going to ask the two of you!" she shouts and her eyes dart over in Matt's direction, I can see the pain behind them and it breaks my heart.

"Val, I can explain..." he attempts to say when suddenly Brian come out of nowhere, dressed only his jeans, and punches him right in the face.

"Please....Brian....stop!" I sob out but he lands blow after blow to Matt's face and chest. I can't take the sight anymore so I turn around but I'm met with the stinging pain of Val's hand across my face.

"I trusted you! I trusted both of you and this is what I get?!" she screams and slaps me again. How the fuck did she find out?!? Did Matt tell her and not let me know?

Matt finally pushes Brian off of him and grabs Val's wrist, "Stop!" he roars, "I know you heard us because I saw the call log on my phone but seriously, look at you two....you are no better than we are!" Well, that explains how they know.

"That's not fair" she sobs,"we only did it to get back at you!"

I turn my head and look at Brian....he almost looks hurt by her words. That's odd, is it possible he might have real feelings for Val.

"Try and justify it all you want but cheating is still cheating no matter what you call it....saying it was payback is just a way of telling yourselves that it's ok!" Matt spits out.

"Matt, you just proposed to be today and then you turn around and screw my twin sister....why?!" Val screams.

"I.....I think.....I think I might be falling in love with her too.." he says softly and my heart skips a beat. Is he really saying that he's falling in love with me too?!

"You can't be in love with both of them," Brian shouts, "that's selfish and unfair you asshole!"

"Yeah, you're one to lecture about selfish acts..." I mumble out underneath my breath and he shoots daggers in my direction.

"I'm not saying I'm in love with them both," Matt states firmly then pauses to look at me, "I'm saying I'm falling in love with you too, Chelle. You have always been one of my best girl friends and even though I knew it was wrong to think it...I always wondered if my love for you went beyond a friendship. Well, after everything that happened tonight...I know it does."

I can can feel the tears swell up in my eyes at his confession and I softly whisper, "I'm in love with you too...."

Val rips the engagement ring off her left hand and throws it across the room at Matt's chest. "I can't believe I ever loved you, you son of a bitch!" she cries, "Take your fucking ring back and I want you BOTH out of my house!"

Matt bends down and picks up the ring and slips it in his pocket. Brian rushes over to Val and wraps his arms around her waist and allowing her to cry against his still bare chest.

"I'm sorry." I say as I pass them both and head for the exit after Matt. I hear Brian scoff and Val sob harder...

I never meant for this to happen I swear!

**Brian's POV**

I swear if Val didn't need me right now I would go after the two of them. They are in love with each other?! Since when?! I know they have always been close but no closer than I am with Val.

Shit....could I be? No.... I'm convinced I'm just letting my emotions and the situation get the better of me right now.

I feel her tears streaming down my chest and her knees start to buckle. I quickly scoop her up into my arms and carry her to her bed. I place her down gently and stand up to grab her a blanket.

"Please don't leave, Brian....I can't handle being alone right now!" she sobs.

I run my hand across her cheek and attempt to wipe away the tears, "I'm not going anywhere, I was just getting you a blanket." I say softly and a small half-hearted smile tugs at her lips.

"Do you promise?" she asks softly and I lean over and kiss her gently on the lips.

"I promise..." I reply as I grab the blanket, take off my jeans and crawl into bed next to her wearing just my boxers. She sits up and pulls her dress over her head, leaving her in just her bra and panties. "My God, she really is beautiful" I think but mentally smack myself.....now is not the time for sex thoughts you dumb shit, she just had her heart crushed.

I pull her closer to me and she wraps her arms around my waist and snuggles her head against my chest. I softly kiss the top of her head and whisper into her hair, "Get some sleep, tomorrow will be a better day...I promise." Her eyes drift closed and I know one things for sure....

.....I will not break that promise.

Notes

So, now they all know!

What did you think of Matt's confession?

Anyone want to speculate on Brian's confused feelings? Do you think that Michelle's assumption is correct?

I'm conflicted on how to bring everyone back together on at least speaking terms....I don't really want to write it the way I see it playing out so if anyone has any suggestions I'd love to hear them.