Awkward, but well.

The two of them avoided each other for the next little while, Eliza getting ready for class while Chloe sat on the couch, fiddling with her phone. An unsettling silence filled the small apartment, the tension in the air thick enough to an almost suffocating degree. But anytime someone would try and speak, the two would make eye contact and both would avert their eyes, becoming silent once more. Eliza, finished getting ready for class, grasping tightly on the door handle. She paused, knowing that she should at least say something to Chloe before she left. Turning around, Eliza opened her mouth to speak, but Chloe beat her to it.

“Wait, I’m sorry.” She apologized, finding it hard to look Eliza in the eyes. “I just…didn’t know what else to do. And I…may have gotten carried away, I’m sorry for that. I know you’re not Bi like me so I…shouldn’t have **** myself onto you, and that.” Chloe covered her face, most certainly talking about the vibrator that she used on Eliza. “I’m just sorry, I hope you don’t hate me now.”

Even though she might be late to class at this point, she couldn’t leave Chloe like this. Tears had started running down her face as Eliza approached, sitting down next to the crying Chloe. She cupped Chloe’s hand in her own, causing her to look up into Eliza’s eyes.

“It’s alright, you didn’t **** anything. Did I ask you to stop? Did I not kiss you back? I just…I don’t know, I’m kind of confused right now.” It was Eliza’s turn to look down, unable to look Chloe in the eyes. “I don’t hate anything that happened, I actually quite enjoyed it…all of it.” Eliza bit her lip nervously before continuing. “I’m not bi…well, not fully anyway, I’m not 100% sure anymore. It’s not like the idea of being with a girl disgusts me, but I just don’t think I’d be happy with that right now, as it stands. I just-” Eliza’s train of thought is cut off as Chloe cupped her hand back, leaning forward and giving her a light kiss on the cheek.

“It’s alright, I understand. It wasn’t my intention to turn you or anything. Just…um, if you ever figure it out or feel stressed and want to…relax, you know where to find me.” Chloe said with a smile on her face. “I’m still your friend first, It’s why I trusted you enough to move in together.” She wiped the tears off her face. “Anyway, you should probably get going. You’re probably going to be late now, sorry.” Eliza squeezed her hand before getting up.

“It’s alright, I’ll manage…um, I’ll see you later, alright?”

“Yeah, see you later bestie.” They both exchanged a smile before Eliza walked out the door. The walk to her bus stop was filled with turmoil as her brain refused to keep quiet. A part of her still felt guilt for putting her through all of that, and the fact that she kept her watch a secret. She wanted to tell her, she really did, but couldn’t find the courage to admit it. Chloe would find out eventually, Eliza told herself, one day in the future maybe. She’d tell her when this event wasn’t fresh in her mind, yeah, that’s what she’ll do.