I hate that I love you

Judith's Pov
It's been a week since the dinner at Brent's house with his parents. I've spoken to the in charge of my dorm, Ms. Grant about my move. And luckily, she's got no problem with it. Brent will be here soon to pick me, so I'm all ready.

I've started school a few days ago and I kinda like my class. Everyone's different from one another. Most of the students are always busy with themselves rather than concentrating on the lectures.

Sue helped me find a part time job at the department store near Brent's house. She asked me a lot of times why I needed the job. I told her the truth which is, I wanna be independent. At least a little. I can't always call Mom if I need something. And now, I don't wanna bother Suzy as well. know I'm gonna be living with them, but I can take of myself and my needs.

"Judith, Brent's here." Sue said entering the room. "Alright, I'm ready." I saidid, grabbing my suitcase and handbag. "You're looking good." Sue said winking at me. "Oh, I'm flattered!" I joked. I was wearing a plain white shirt, a black cashmere sweater and jeans with black sneakers. I had tied my long hair into a bun and did my usual make up.

Sue helped me with my suitcase to Brent's car. "Hi, Judith." Brent said, giving me a hug. His dad was in the car and he waved at me. "Hey, Brent. Hello, Mr. Haner. Good to see you again." I greeted. "You too, dear. You're looking beautiful." Mr. Haner said smiling.

I looked at Sue and knew it was time to say goodbye. "What are you looking at? Give me a hug, Judy!" she said and wrapped her arms around me. I hugged her back and said, "I'll miss having you around me 24/7." She patted my back and said, "Me too." I pulled away and said, "I'll see you soon. Okay?" She smiled and said, "Of course."

After saying our final goodbyes, we started our ride. "Judy, Suzy's super excited. She's been in the kitchen since morning, making you a welcome treat." Mr. Haner said as he drove. I smiled and Brent spoke up, "And you know what's even better? Brian's home. So you'll get to see the whole family today." I smiled at his enthusiasm and said, "Great."

"We're home!" Mr. Haner said as we entered the house. "Judith," Suzy came out wearing an apron. She's actually cooking for me?! "..welcome home!" she said and hugged me. "Thanks, Suzy." I said, hugging her back.

"Settle down, Judith. We're gonna have lunch together then." Suzy said smiling. "Finalle today, Suzy's dream comes true." Brent said with a chuckle, earning a light smack on the arm from Suzy. "She wants a girl in the family, like a daughter." Mr. Haner explained. "Well, now I have one." Suzy said putting her arms around my shoulder.

"Alright. Judy, you can go to your room now, freshen up a little and make yourself at home." Mr. Haner said with a smile. Brent helped me with my suitcase and we wenent upstairs. "Judy's finally home!" he sang once we were in the corridor.

"What's that sound?" I asked as we got closer to my room. "Brian's probably 'shredding' his guitar right now." Brent said and opened the door to my room. The sound was even more loud in here. "Does he do this all the time?" I asked loudly over the music. "Yeah, most of the time." Brent said back loudly.

Brent left, closing the door on his way. The sound isn't that bad but it's ear piercing. I plopped down on my bed and stared at the ceiling. 'Home' feels good so far. A few minutes later, the blaring noise stopped and I was honestly glad for it.

I walked up to the wall that was the only barrier to Brian's room and mine. I put my hand on it and felt the coolness of the wall. I sat down and leant my back against it. I started to hum slowly and didn't even realize when I actually started singing.

Brian's Pov
The moment I entered my house, I realized I was about to get attacked with questions like 'Why haven't you returned our calls?', 'You were supposed to come home last night!', 'Why are you late?' That's why I tried not to make any sound at all.

"Junior? Why are you entering your own house like a thief?" I heard dad's voice and froze. I turned around slowly and saw him standing there with Brent. "I thought you guys must be sleeping." Lame excuse I gave. "It's almost noon." Brent stated and I glared at him.

"Suzy, we're going to get Judith now!" Dad shouted and Suzy came out from the kitchen.

"Judith?" I asked in confusion. "Brian? You're home?" Suzy said when she saw me. "Yeah, I realized that I had one." I joked. "Dad, we're getting late." Brent said and went outside. "We'll be back soon with Judith." Dad said and left as well. "Who's Judith?" I asked Suzy as she made her way back to the kitchen.

"Oh, we forgot to tell you about that." Suzy said a little surprised herself. "You can enlighten me now, you know." I said, grabbing a drink from the fridge. "She's Brent and Sue's friend." Blah, blah, blah.

Suzy told me everything she knew about this Judith and I'm surprised I even listened. I went to my room and shut the door. After talking to Zack for a while, I decided to practice the solo we had written a few days ago. I connected my amp to the guitar and started playing.

After playing it repeatedly, I finally got it right. I can't wait to show this to everyone. As I headed for the bathroom, I heard a faint voice of a girl singing.

"So many words for the broken heart
It's hard to see in a crimson love, so hard to breathe
Walk with me and maybe."

Backstreet Boys? Seriously? But the voice is good. I leaned towards the wall and pressed my ears to it to listen better.

"Show me the meaning of being lonely
Is this the feeling I need to walk with?
Tell me why I can't be there where you are.
There's something missing in my heart."

By the time this part of the song was finished, I was standing in front of the guest room. The voice was coming from here. Just as I was about to turn the doorknob, I heard a shout. "Judith! Brian! Lunch is ready!" I removed my hand from the doorknob and it opened immediately from inside.

And there she stood, Judith, in her black and white outfit. As I studied her features, she did the same with me. None of us said a word as our eyes wandered over each other. Her ocean blue eyes bored deeply in mine and then.....Brent was standing there beside us.

Notes

Brian and Judith met finally!
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