This is my second story and I wanted to try something different. I just hope that I'm on the right path for where my writing is going. The length of this story compared to my other one is completely different and I really like how it came out. This one came out with no trouble whereas I had to almost force myself to finish the first story I wrote. As far as progression goes, I think this one's slow, but well worth the wait. Also, all the characters in this are over eighteen.
All rambling aside, thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy(ed) it!
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This day was just like any other Tuesday; except for the fact that she was having another one. One as in that his roommate, Elise had brought another guy over; and soon enough, their collective moans woke Brian Montoya from his already fitful sleep.
Brian looked at the clock and it read two thirty three am. He got home around eight and knocked out around eleven. Normally he'd be pissed at being woken up like this, but he had the day off he so couldn't give two shits even if his sleep deprived brain wanted to. He was already used to her having guys over, especially since they were roommates. They had a small two room apartment that he had called "home" for four months now. It was hectic at first, but they'd found a comfortable peace with everything and each other.
It eventually became something like his job in a sense; the second week he'd heard her with a guy, he'd elected to ignore everything. That is until he heard, "No! Stop! I don't like this anymore!!" It was with that that he chose to step in and made sure to get the shithead that she had brought home out.
After that, she had said that she felt "safe" with him home and that she'd make sure not to bring guys like the shithead over again. Sadly, she didn't keep her word for long and soon enough Brian had made it a habit to listen in whenever she brought someone over just to make sure that she was safe.
Elise was...beautiful to say the least. She had auburn hair that only complimented her bluish green eyes. Her full lips and pretty nose only made her that much more desirable. She was 5'7 and had a medium sized bust with a figure that only added to her beauty. She was the type of girl who wanted guys to just help her ease the stress of her day to day and she could get any guy she wanted easily. She wanted nothing more than that and usually got her way. It took him awhile to understand his feelings for her. He liked her, that much was true. But he couldn't bring himself to go further than that. He didn't want to ruin their repertoire. They had something good, it didn't make sense to put what they had at jeopardy.
She was training to be a nurse and didn't do much to deviate from that path. They had met through his sister, Tamara. Both Brian and Elise didn't talk to the other much but they were comfortable with each other. Soon enough, Elise asked him to be her roommate since her friend had opted out to move in with her boyfriend. He was tired of living at home so he readily accepted. And here they are.
Brian was hoping and praying not to hear the telltale signs of anything bad going on between Elise and her new boy toy and sadly heard, "Dan! We already talked about this! No means no! I said no back then and I'm saying no now!! Don't make me get Brian!"
He was starting to get up when he heard the shitstain say, "C'mon babe, you know you want to...Plus, what can that pussy do? I'd kick his ass if he tried anything!"
Elise almost laughed at him. Dan's 5'8ish height and somewhat heavy build didn't compare to Brian's. He was 5'10 with a lean body that you know had muscle. She didn't know what he did, but had heard from his sister that he did martial arts as a kid and made sure to stay fit. He wasn't built like body builders, but he had that lean muscle that she appreciated. Plus he'd already defended her multiple times from bigger guys than he was so she knew Dan was no match for him.
Brian practically ran to her room and barged right in. "Alright asshole, it's time for you to leave. I've heard more than enough and I'm pretty sure Elise has had enough too. I'm asking you nicely, don't make me ask again."
Elise was surprised when she saw Brian rush her door to her aid. She was bluffing with Dan about getting Brian to kick him out. She knew he always knocked out early after he came home, but was more than glad to see him. He was always their to protect her when she needed him.
"Ha! You think you're tough shit don't you? I'm not leaving, so you're gonna have to make me!"
Those were the last words Elise heard Dan utter before he threw a wild right hook at Brian. To say that Brian cleaned Dan's clock would be an understatement. He easily dodged the "punch" if you could call it that, and landed a nice kick to the asshole's stomach leaving him in a pile on the floor. It was satisfying to see the fuck wheezing on the floor. She could see tears welling up and tried but failed to stifle her laugh.
Brian gave the asshole a look that bore into his soul and made sure to let him know that he could and would easily kick his ass. Dan left in a hurry once he had the energy to get up.
Elise threw herself onto her protector with a contented sigh. "Bri, thank you so much. I don't know what I'd do without you."
For once, she didn't feel the reassuring hug she was used to. Brian was different this time, he was cold to her. She wasn't used to this. "Bri, you alright?"
Brian could only sigh in exasperation. Not only was she scantily clad and hoping for his customary hug, but he was getting tired of having to step in whenever guys were assholes to her. He couldn't be here all the time to save her ass, no matter how much he'd like to. "Eli, we already talked about this. What if I was dead asleep or what if I wasn't here? I'd hate to think of what would or could have happened..."
Elise couldn't believe Brian was trying to lecture her, especially at a time like this. She knew he was right, but she could never bring herself to admit when she was wrong. Her pride had a bad habit of making its way into her head and acting for her without her thoroughly thinking of what was and/or would be said.
"Bri, I don't need this right now! I already had to deal that asshole and I don't need to deal with another! I never asked you to step in!!"
Elise was immediately hit with regret at seeing Brian's face. He was always there for her and yet she just treated him like shit. His face contorted with emotions that she rarely saw on him. She saw anger, sadness, and eventually just hoped for her regret to swallow her up so she wouldn't have to see what she did. He just looked down and made his way over to his room. He didn't even bang the door, he just closed it as quietly as possible without a word and never looked back.
She wanted to go over and apologize but her pride got the best of her. She decided to sleep on it.
Brian woke up at six thirty and got ready for the day. Why so early? So he wouldn't have to deal with Elise. He wasn't sensitive to what people said or did to him, but there were exceptions to that. Family and friends. That's when it hurt. It especially hurt from Elise. They were like two peas in a pod. They'd bonded and had a good relationship. He'd always considered her to be family. He thought they were okay. Apparently not.
It was almost seven when he finally left their apartment and just walked. He walked on and on for maybe twenty minutes 'til he finally found himself in the little complex that had food places and stores. He went into the mom and pop breakfast place and ordered two pancakes with eggs and bacon. He ate breakfast slowly and made sure to savor the taste. He'd planned on bringing Elise here today. This was their spot. But now he was rethinking everything that had defined their so-called relationship.
Actually thinking about it, it looked and felt as if Elise was taking him for granted. She rarely did the chores and he did most of the day to day stuff that they had agreed to split up between themselves. With his introspection, he found a stunning realization. She was selfish. All that she cared about was herself and barely paid him any mind. The only times she did would be when he'd kick out the assholes she'd sleep with or when he'd do something nice for her. It was sad, but true. He could only try to shake the sadness that took ahold of him again.
Brian left the diner around eight fifteen and walked as slow as he could back "home." Once he got back, he wasn't surprised to see that Elise wasn't even awake yet. He just went back to his room and lay in bed going through his phone to find an album to listen to. He settled on Hiatus Kaiyote's and settled in to hopefully relax.
Elise woke up with a start and was still filled with the sick feeling that was her regret from earlier that morning. Not only had Brian stepped in when he didn't need to, he had protected her like always. She couldn't believe she said the things she did. It was half past nine and she had to get ready for class. She hesitantly made her way to their bathroom and got ready.
After getting ready, she made her way to Brian's room to find it empty. It surprised her seeing as today was his day off, but didn't think much of it. She made her way to her classes and eventually got back at eight that night.
