Two Vibrant Hearts

**Morgan's POV**

I decide that I should spend the rest of detention alone hiding in one of the soundproof rooms off the main music room. I lock the door from the inside because I can't bear to hear Jimmy and Brian fighting over who should have the right to date me...I mean, isn't that decision supposed to be up to me?!

I see Brian walk out of the other soundproof room, where Jimmy and his drum set are, and I can't really read his expression...part of him looks annoyed but also kind of determined. He knocks on the door to where I am currently camped out and smiles at me. I can't help but let butterflies erupt in my stomach at the sight. I don't know what it is about him, but I feel like a moth drawn to a flame... I really hope I don't get burned.


I push myself up onto my feet and crack the door slightly and look up shyly at his flawless face. He gently nudges the door open and I step back to let him inside. I so badly want to ask him if Jimmy confessed to kissing me earlier but instead he closes the door behind him and pins me up against the wall and kisses me passionately causing my knees to go weak and my face to become flushed.

I throughly enjoy the feeling of him pressed up against me but I don't want to be caught in between two best friends, so I place my hand on his chest and push him back away from me. He looks confused and disappointed but not angry, which I am grateful for. I'm just about to tell him that I don't want to be the reason that he is upset with his best friend when he starts speaking, "Jimmy told me he kissed you earlier.." he says and my heart is in my throat.

"Brian...I" I attempt to apologize but he interjects.

"Morgan, I really like you and I would like the opportunity to take you out on a real date... but, if you like Jimmy more than me, I promise I won't bother you anymore" he says sadly and I can see that as much as it hurt him to say, he really meant it.

"I was going to say, Brian I'm sorry I didn't tell you about the kiss between Jimmy and I, but you cut me off....I do like Jimmy" I say and he frowns, "...as a friend. I like you more and I would really like to go out on a real date with you." I finish and he grins from ear to ear. "However.." I say and watch his smile falter slightly, "I'm not going to suck and fuck you at the end of the night as a thank you for a good night...I'm not that kind of girl. Also,before we move any faster than we already have, I need you to prove to me that I can trust you! Look, my dad walked out on us so I don't have the utmost faith in the male race...no offense" I plead and he looks completely blown away by my forwardness.

I hope I didn't just fuck this up.

**Brian's POV**

When Morgan tells me crudely that I won't get an extra special thank you for my efforts I'm shocked...no girl has ever flat out refused me beforehand but I'm actually impressed that she's not the typical girl I'm used to dating. Maybe my impatience is why my past relationship always failed... and also why Michelle has succeeded in tempting me back time and time again. I understand her trust issues caused by her father abandoning her so I can't be upset with her distrust of men.

Morgan is staring at me and waiting for me to tell her that either, I agree to slow down or that she's crazy for denying herself a good time too. I lean forward and briefly kiss her lips before pulling back and resting my forehead against hers.

"I'm sorry, I'll slow down if you give me a chance" I whisper and she smiles gleefully.

There is a knock at the door and I see Ms. Barrell motioning to come out because the Principal is coming back so we rush out and sit back in our seats. She knocks on Jimmy's door and he follows suit just about a minute before the Principal comes in and let's us know detention is over and that we are free to go.

I hold my hand out for Morgan and entwine our fingers together as we make our way out of the classroom and towards the parking lot. Jimmy had agreed earlier while Morgan was at the restroom to give me an actual chance...

I hope he does it this time.

**Jimmy's POV**

I reluctantly told Brian earlier that I would legitimately give him a chance to try and win Morgan's heart against my better judgement. I watch as they stroll out of the classroom hand-in-hand and roll my eyes while they're not looking.

Ms. Barrell must catch me because she starts to chuckle and waves me over to her desk. "You know that's not very nice Jimmy" she teases and I have to fight the urge to roll my eyes again at her this time.

"Ms. B, you don't understand.." I say before she cuts me off.

"Jimmy, I'm by far the oldest teacher here but I'm not completely clueless like most of the skanks roaming these halls. I know you have feelings for her... but, I can also see that she's crazy about your best friend, Brian..and that maybe he will be too once they get to know each other better." she says and lays a sympathetic hand on my shoulder before continuing, "You need to decide if placing yourself in the middle is worth your friendship with Brian."

I ponder her words for a while before sighing heavily...Brian is my best friend and I should really trust him more. I can't really say that I know what's best for Morgan anymore than he can since we both just met her yesterday. I look back up to Ms. Barrell's light brown eyes and she smiles. I give her a friendly hug before quickly turning to leave, but she grabs my hand to stop me before I can...


Shit...I hope I'm not in trouble for hugging a teacher

Notes

chapter 11.... coming right up!

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