Chapter 31

Amanda Pov.
My nose touches Ron's chest and I pull closer, inhaling the scent of his body deep into my lungs. I sit more comfortably next to him and rest my head against his chest.
I open my eyes not sure if I dreamed or not. I get the answer immediately when my eyes meet the material of his shirt.
Wait a minute... How did I end up facing him?
I lift my head slightly and see that our legs are entwined.
What the hell…?!
I should get up from him while he's still asleep. Last night, with the diffused light of the TV, I didn't feel so aware of how we were going to sleep, but now that it's morning...it's a different story.
I try to take his arm off me, but he pulls me closer to him.
Damn it…
How do I get out of here?!
There's a few knocks on the door and Ron suddenly opens his eyes. I just freeze. I have no idea what he will say now... If last night was just a spur of the moment, and now he doesn't want to hold me anymore?
He raises his head a little, and as a result of this movement, I end up with half of my body under him.
Oh gosh…
He runs his fingers over my face removing a few strands of hair from my face and my throat goes dry as he looks into my eyes.
He wants to… He wants to kiss me?
Knocking on the door catches both of our attentions and I gently push him off of me as much as I can get out of the armchair.
-I'm going to get changed. I say quickly and go to the bedroom.
After I close the door behind me, I lean against it with my back and take a deep breath, placing my palm over the area where my heart is.
It beats so hard that I feel like it wants to come out of me.
Did I just have an intimate moment with Ron?

Ron Pov.
Sleeping next to Amanda was a dream come true. There are many times when I dreamed that I had her in my arms, but all these were just dreams. But last night it was true. Amanda was in my arms.
I know I fell asleep at the movie, she could just get up and go to the bedroom to sleep there. But no. She chose to sleep next to me. That gives me hope that maybe I'm not so indifferent to her. After she fell asleep last night, I woke up to look at her. To make sure she's real. I could barely take my eyes off her, and that was just in case she woke up so she wouldn't be startled by me staring at her.
I usually don't just sleep with a woman in bed. There are usually many other things going on that do not cross Amanda's mind. But with her, I was happy just being able to hold her.
When morning came, I was ready to beat up the knocker. But I'm not doing that anymore...I want Amanda to be safe, so no fighting from now on.
I had an armchair moment there and I know she felt it too. But the "moment" lasted until the knocking on the door was heard again.
I'm putting what happened between me and Amanda on hold for now. Now I have to deal with the knocker.
I open the door without checking the peephole to see who it is and immediately regret not checking because I wake up with a punch in the chest from Karla.
-Why didn't you let us know you found Amanda? She says ready to punch me and I giggle.
-Good morning to you too. I say sarcastically to her, then greet Max and invite them inside.
Karla punches me again, this time on the shoulder, and I can't help but smile.
- Be careful... You might get hurt.
She doesn't seem to like my sarcasm and rolls her eyes. Usually, the two of us could "fight" all day without her getting tired, but that was when we were close friends, not now that she doesn't want anything to do with me.
And yet, I'm glad she's here for Amanda.
-I would have kept you informed about everything, but so much happened and Amanda needed my help.
- It's not a problem, man. I understand you. Max says and sits down on a corner bench pulling Karla along with him.
Of all the friends I had, only Max stayed by my side. But as I said... We both have a history.
-How she feels? Karla asks me, and I sigh, not knowing what to say.
-You will be able to talk to her and she will tell you more.
Just as I finish speaking, Amanda comes out of the bedroom and catches the attention of my two friends. Karla's expression is one of disbelief as if it seems impossible for Amanda to be here with me, while Max seems content with the situation.
- Wait a minute... You two have...? Together? Karla asks in an out of place tone and Max frowns.
- Karla.
- No, don't get me wrong, I'm happy but isn't it a bit early?
-Early for what? Max asks her in an argumentative tone.
-For Ron to take advantage of the situation.
Incredible…
-Measure your words, Amanda. It doesn't make Ron seem like the bad guy in the story just because your brother didn't know how to keep his mouth shut.
Their argument is getting awkward and I walk over to Amanda to make sure she's not offended.
-Are you ok? I ask her almost whispering, and she just nods looking at the two.
- Do they have problems as a couple? She asks me, staring at me with her big eyes.
-Who knows what's going on?!
I feel like I've lost a lot since losing contact with Max and I think he needs a friend to confide in now.