Kimberly shook her head, "why would I be?"
"Because, I kept all of this from you..."
Kimberly gave her friend a smile, "you didn't do anything wrong boo. I mean, I wish you had told me long before this, but you did now and I know you have good reasons for staying silent I just want to know why. If you don't mind."
Peyton sighed and looked away once more, "I just... I didn't want to lose you. And... I know that if you know the truth you wouldn't let me give in to my parents. You'd make me stand up for myself and I don't have what it takes to do that. I may be rude to most people including my parents here and there to show them that they can't get to me but overtly defying them? Especially after those two and a half months because of this same thing... I would never dream of it."
"So when did you intend to do what you want? Be with who makes you happy?"
"College I guess. But I don't believe in the whole love scene anyway. So I decided that I'd just dump Adam and stay single. I have you. You make me happy. You really don't mind that I'm a lesbian though?"
This caused Kimberly to burst out into laughter. She crawled across to her now embarrassed friend and embraced her tightly before going back to her spot and saying, "you know, nobody would believe how soft and sappy you actually are! I wouldn't care if you are attracted to motorcars. You are still the Peyton I know and love. And being attracted to girls is part of what makes you who you are."7
Peyton let out a breath she had been holding since she asked the question.
Chapter 3
They sat staring out at the Lake for around half an hour playing the "ignorant crying game". They're used to it by now.2
They would sit there, staring at nothing while Peyton cries silently pretending that Kimberly doesn't know. She'd dry her eyes eventually, take in a deep breath and scoot close to Kimberly who would wrap her arm around her waist and rest her head on her shoulder. After about five minutes of that, they would break away and all would be well. Until next time.
"You ready for the movies?" Kimberly asked as they packed up their picnic stuff.
"Yeah, why not?"
They agreed on going to a cinema nearby, like ten minutes away. On the drive across, Kimberly decided to tease Peyton. "So boo, you know what I'm thinking?"
Peyton looked at her and shook her head slightly.
"I think you're totally in love with me!" She grinned from ear to ear.7
When she got no response she looked to see Peyton blushing bright red. "Oh my god! I'm right? I was kidding!"
"No. I ummm... I was... once..." Peyton forced out.7
"But you aren't anymore?"
"Well... no... not really... oh dear. You must think I'm a freak! Crushing on my best friend..."3
"No! I don't. I'm actually flattered. But we need to talk about this though." Kimberly ended on a serious note. She pulled the car off the road onto a dirt path and turned to face Peyton. "Hey boo, look at me."
Peyton complied, still with a blush on her face. "There's nothing to talk about Kimmy. I have a crush on you but I mean, you're a gorgeous girl, you're sweet to me, you're my best friend, I like girls... I think it's just inevitable that I have a crush on you..."
"Not really. All those things are true but that doesn't mean that you would have a crush on me."1
Peyton hung her head and apologised. She wasn't exactly sure what for but she apologised all the same.
"You have nothing to be sorry for. Okay?" She got no response but she continued anyhow. "How long have you had a crush on me?"
"You don't want to know..."
"Why not?"
"Because then you'll regret some of the times we shared. Like sleeping in the same bed and showering together..."
"No I won't because you are not a pervert." A thought suddenly occurred to Kimberly. "Wait... we only showered together three times. When my parents took us to that cabin one weekend and the bathroom had no lights and we were afraid of it so we decided to go in together..." She trailed off and looked at Peyton who nodded while biting her lip. Kimberly continued, "we were eleven... you've liked me since we were eleven?"7
Peyton nodded shyly, "actually, I've liked you since the first day you spoke to me when we were ten... that's why I avoided you like the plague at first..."
Kimberly laughed heartily and apparently it was contagious because Peyton joined in and they continued for a fair length of time.
When they calmed themselves, Kimberly said seriously, "I'm so sorry boo... I... I love you but I'm really not into girls."16
Peyton waved her off, "trust me, I know that. Plus, just look at Timothy, he is the epitome of masculinity!" She laughed and Kimberly joined in this time.
"What I'm saying is, it's unfair to you. Aside from the fact that I'm with Timmy, I would have liked to try us out for you but I won't be in it wholeheartedly and that's not what you deserve."
"I have you as a best friend and that's all I need."
"You know..." Kimberly said and she seemed to be thinking hard, "I completely understand and I am one hundred percent supportive of the whole lgbt scene but I really don't get it though... what do you see so attractive in a girl? I mean, just look at a guy, the muscles, the rough, rugged features, how they're bigger than you and all that..."19
"You do know that girls have muscles and can be rough and rugged and bigger than you too?" Peyton joked.
Kimberly laughed and poked her, "you know what I mean!"
"I know, just teasing you. But I could say the same to you. I really don't get what you see in guys, they're so disgusting and rough and all that facial hair, eww! But a girl now, she's so soft, supple and sensual, caring, understanding, a girl totally gets a girl. And the way a girl can look at another girl, it's never the same thing with a guy and a girl."4
"Wow... are you trying to turn me?"
Peyton laughed holding her side, "no! Just telling you the truth."
"Peyton?"
"Yes Kimmy?"
"Have you even kissed Adam?"
Peyton gave her signature head shake. "He's tried but I slap him away and tell him that 'it's not the right time' or 'I want the first time to be special' or some shit like that. So, you see now why I don't give a fuck when he flirts like that? It really doesn't bother me. Plus, I kind of give him reason to."
Kimberly simply nodded, "so... do you want to have your first kiss?"
Chapter 4
Peyton was rendered speechless. She just sat there staring at Kimberly.1
"You don't have to answer... Forget I even asked." Kimberly muttered out quickly, clearly nervous.
Peyton finally came to her senses, "you don't have to do that you know. What I said changes nothing between us."
"I know..." Kimberly fiddled with her seatbelt. "I just thought that since you never had your first kiss, you're gay and I'm a girl and also I'm your first crush and your best friend that maybe this could be something special for you... and you may feel safe and comfortable with me... but never mind... this is awkward!" She laughed dryly in an attempt to shake off her current nervous, weird feeling.
When Peyton offered her no reply, she looked up at her to be greeted with a broad smile accompanied by a huge blush. "I thought you aren't into girls though..."
"I'm not. But I would be willing to kiss you..." Kimberly said almost shyly.20
Peyton bit her lip a little more, "well I'm not going to be an idiot and pass up on an opportunity I have dreamed and fantasied about for seven years!"
This caused them both to laugh but it turned serious the moment Kimberly undid her seat belt. She shifted closer to Peyton and undid her seat belt for her. Peyton took this as a clue and followed Kimberly and shifted closer to her. Now, very close, Kimberly could see just how nervous her friend was. She reached a hand forward and caressed the side of her face, "what is it boo?"13
"I... I don't want to mess up..."
Kimberly smiled at her, "don't worry. You won't."
"But I don't know what to do..."
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bsp; "Just follow what I do. Okay? And if it doesn't feel right just pull away. Okay?"
Peyton turned the corners of her mouth down and nodded, meaning she definitely is not sure about this but she'll give it a try.
"Close your eyes." Kimberly whispered.5
Peyton did as she was told but it only made her heart beat harder in her chest and her hands just grew even clammier. Her breathing was damn near impossible. Is this even happening right now? She thought to herself. This definitely cannot be real. I will wake up any second now! I am sure of it.1
Peyton jumped a little and let out a small gasp when she felt something soft touch her lips. Before she had time to react the soft something began to move against her lips slowly. Om my god! It is real! This is happening! Kimmy is kissing me!!!! Now that she was more in her senses, she concentrated on what was happening to her; it's not as if she could have concentrated on anything else anyway.
It felt nice. She liked it. It's not at all like what she imagined it would be. Relaxing a bit now, she remembered what Kimberly had said, "Just follow what I do."1
So, she did just that. She began moving her lips like Kimberly did and in a matter of a second or two, their lips moved together and no more thought was needed on the matter. Peyton's lips came to life and it was amazing to say the least.
They pulled away simultaneously and Peyton's fingers instinctively touched her lips. That was fucking amazing! I cannot wait to do that again! She looked at Kimberly whose facial expression seemed to be matching hers.
"So... how was it?" Kimberly asked with a blush.
"Fucking amazing! I always thought it was disgusting!" The both laughed awkwardly, obviously still nervous.
"Well, now you know different. I'm glad it was good for you though." Kimberly played with the gearshift, "it was surprisingly great for me..."
Peyton laughed, "awww... have I turned you into a lesbian now?"
"No way! I just... it was different... you know, from Timmy... your lips are so soft and smooth compared to his..."21
"Wanna do it again?" Peyton asked and it came out a little more confident than either of them had expected.
Kimberly didn't answer with words. She just leaned in and reunited their lips. This time, she decided to take it a step further. She smiled into the kiss when Peyton gasped at the touch of her tongue. It didn't take Peyton more than two seconds to respond in kind and for the next half an hour, they sat there making out.27
"I think... we should... stop now..." Peyton panted.2
"Yeah... you're... right..."
It took a couple minutes for them to compose themselves before pulling off and continuing on their way to the cinema.
"Hey Kimmy, guess what song is playing in my head right now."
Kimberly turned to Peyton with a smirk, "oh, I think I know."
They both laughed and began singing Katy Perry's, "I Kissed a Girl".3
As they left the car and strolled across the parking lot, Peyton took hold of Kimberly's hand, "thanks Kimmy."
Kimberly squeezed her hand gently, "that's what friends are for."29
They both smiled and entered the building knowing full well that that was the first and last time they would ever kiss; but it was enough.
Chapter 5
After some back and forth, they finally decided on a movie. As they stood in line to get some snacks Kimberly decided to ask a question she was dying to ask since she found out that her best friend is gay. "So, Peyton... I know you have a crush on me so aside from me and my gorgeous self, what kind of girl is your type?"2
Peyton didn't have to think for long, if at all, "basically girls like you... you know, with long hair, glasses, likes to dress up and wear makeup and all that jazz."7
Peyton never cared for makeup on herself but she's always adored it on a girl. Well not when they over do it, it has to be just right. She tends to always find the so called "girly-girls" exceedingly attractive. Not the helpless kind of girls though, just the very feminine ones. Which is exactly the kind of girl Kimberly is.9
"Oh, so you like blind 'girly-girls' then?" Kimberly said flipping her hair and giving a slight model-like pose with a smile to boot.13
"Kimmy! You're embarrassing!" Peyton whined although she was sporting a sizeable blush. "I don't even know why I still like you, you never even wear your glasses!"
"They're too cumbersome! Maybe I'll get contacts... Anywho, do you see a girl in here that you like? Beside me of course."4
"You're going to milk this crush thing now aren't you?"
"Yep!" Kimberly said with a pop of the 'p'. "You can't blame me though, it's very flattering!"
Peyton smiled and decided to play along. She looked around but no one in particular caught her attention. She gave her signature head shake.
"Okay, well when you do let me know."
"Why? You gonna hook me up?"
"Maybe..."
Peyton rolled her eyes and laughed she knows Kimberly would never do that because, well, it's something that Peyton would not like and Kimberly knows that. They remained silent until they got up to the counter and ordered. All this time Peyton felt so happy. She has never been this happy in her life. It's almost as if she's on top of the world! Maybe it's the fact that I finally told Kimmy the truth. Or maybe it's the fact that I fucking made out with Kimmy!!!! Yep, I think that's it.
As they began heading to their theatre Peyton's eyes fell upon the most beautiful girl she has ever seen. Even more beautiful than Kimberly. Yes, believe it or not she saw a girl who she thought topped Kimberly in looks!
"Hey, you okay?" Kimberly asked because Peyton's pace had slowed to a crawl and she was staring off into the distance.
Peyton nodded with her mouth slightly open and then came to a stop.
The girl wore the cutest floral patterned sundress that fell just above her knees with a wide, contrasting coloured belt just below her bust. With it, she wore the most gorgeous pair of sandals which strapped halfway up her calves and matched her belt. To top it off, she had a small purse strung on her shoulder which almost camouflaged with the dress. Last but not least, she wore just enough makeup to be noticeable but not enough to look like a clown.
Peyton continued looking at the girl who was intently reading the menu, or rather squinting at the menu. She dug around in her purse and then pulled out a pair of glasses which she set gracefully upon her nose. Peyton could not stop herself from letting out a small gasp at this action.5
"Oh my god!!!" Kimberly squealed in her ear.
"Owww!! Kimmy!!!"
"Peyton's got a new crush!!" Kimberly repeated in a sing-song voice while nudging her friend with her shoulder since her hands were full.
Peyton turned away from the magnificent sight and flippantly said, "ehh... she ain't all that. Plus, she's obviously on a date anyhow."
Kimberly saw past her statement and knew just how much Peyton likes that girl. From what she just told me, that chick checks all of her boxes! Peyton is so in love! Kimberly chuckled to herself. As much as she would love to do something about it, for Peyton's sake, she knew she could not... Peyton would hate her for meddling. But then again, sometimes you've got to do what's best for the other person. Nah... she'd hate me. It's best if I leave things as they are. But it's not going to stop me from wishing really really hard that somehow Peyton ends up talking to that girl!7
The commercials were playing when they entered their theatre. They chose seats in the back row opposite the door and made themselves comfortable. They always sat there since it was easiest to leave from there at the end or if they needed to go to the bathroom during the movie.
Peyton began munching on her popcorn and watching the advertisements. For some reason, she enjoys advertisements just as much as movies.1
"Kimmy!" She cried out in a whisper when her friend nudged her repeatedly causing the popcorn in her hand which she was trying to put in her mouth, to fall.
Kimberly continued nudging her without explanation.
"Wha
t?!" Peyton cried once more. "What is so important that you..." Peyton stopped talking the moment she looked up and saw what Kimberly was looking at. Or rather, who she was looking at.
It was that girl from the line walking towards the entrance to their theatre. Peyton was no longer irritated with her friend. As a matter of fact, she was grateful. Her eyes followed the girl into the theatre and stayed with her as she looked around for a seat. After much deliberation, she ended up sitting right in front of Kimberly; giving Peyton a very good view of her. Peyton suddenly felt nervous and excited all over her being. She felt her phone vibrate so without tearing her eyes away from the girl, she fished out her phone. When she finally looked down she saw it was a text from Kimberly.
"Really Kimmy?" She whispered.1
"What? I can't say what I want to!"
Peyton rolled her eyes and read the message:
Just know that I am squealing extremely loud on the inside!!! You have to talk to her!!!2
Peyton glanced at the girl before responding:
I am too!!! But I can't... she's on a date!
How do you know that?
Just look at her! She's obviously waiting for someone. Plus, I highly doubt she's gone through all that trouble to look that fine to come to the cinema on a Sunday afternoon by herself! Think Kimmy think!
I guess you're right... And then again, I don't see her eating ALL that popcorn and drinking that WHOLE drink all by herself...
Exactly!
It still can't hurt to say hi
Yes it can
How?
Ten to one she's straight!!!
Oh... right... sorry...
It's okay. The movie is starting. We'll talk about this later...
Yes the movie was starting but that didn't really matter to Peyton. Her real reason for ending that conversation is so that she can have her own private movie watching the girl eat her popcorn and sip on her drink. Everything she did was so seductive and sensual in Peyton's eyes.1
Somewhere around twenty minutes or so into the movie Peyton noticed the girl got a text which she smiled at when she read it. For some insane reason that made Peyton jealous. You should be smiling at something I tell you... not him. WAIT! What the fuck Peyton?! She took a few deep breaths and shook her head. I'm going fucking crazy!7
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