Defeated (D.J.S)

Not funny.

Issa's POV:

After watching everyone rush to go eat, I realize someone is missing. Kelly.

"Hey Jonah, where's Kelly?"

"She was still sleeping when I came down." He says.

"Okay. I'm gonna go check on her." I say grabbing some Advil and water, before going upstairs.

I quietly open up Jonah's room and find Kelly sitting up, her head in her hands.

"Hey girly. How are you holding up?" I ask softly, handing her the medication and water.

"Ugh. I feel so horrible. My body is aching. Why did I drink?" She whines after swallowing the pill.

"Um. About that. What do you remember about last night?"

"Not much. I remember saying something about Jonah, you leaving for some reason, and the rest is a blur. I don't even know how I got up here." She says groaning.

"Okay. So don't freak out, but you may have done some crazy things last night..." I trail off.

"You can't say 'don't freak out' and then say I did crazy things that I don't remember!" She exclaims.

"Well, okay. True. But just listen first before you flip. Okay?"

"Fine."

"Yesterday, after you took those shots, they didn't go well with you, as you can see. First you attested to Jonah being 'hot'," I started, and she groaned.

"But then, you kinda told everyone that my dad died, and asked why I blamed myself, as a 'truth' question." I rushed out. It was apparent in her face, that she would have never done that had she been sober.

"I DID WHAT?!" She almost screamed.

"Let me finish!! Because it gets better." I almost laugh.

"YOU THINK THIS IS FUNNY?!"

"Well, ya. Since I already dealt with everything." I stated. "ANYWAY, continuing with the story. You then proceeded to smash glasses because you were upset that I was crying, and then may or may not have cut Jonah with one when he tried to help you." I blurted, not looking her in the eye.

She didn't say anything, she just sat there. Speechless.

"But everything is okay now! Trust me! I explained to everyone my past, which lifted a sort of weight off me. And Jonah wasn't that hurt, more his feelings. Oh, but you did miss the icecream party..." I say, trying to lighten the mood.

"You think I care about fucking icecream Isabel?! I can't believe I did all that! I'm such a terrible person. I'm so so sorry." She says, a few tears running down her face.

"I didn't want you to cry!" I groan, pulling her into a hug. "You actually did me a favor, by giving me an opportunity to tell them about my dad. And I'm sure if you apologize to Jonah it will all be okay." I say as I rub her back.

"Are you sure?" She says sniffling.

"Positive." I smile.

"Alright. I'll go apologize... Also, whose hoodie am I wearing?" She asks curiously.

"Jonah's. Funny story, he had to help me change you, so he kinda saw you without a shirt..."

She gasps. "You did that on purpose didn't you?" She says slapping my arm.

"OUCH. And no I did not. But his reaction was priceless! He was so worried that you would hate him for it. Also, he likes youuu" I sang.

"And I hate youuu for doing that." She sang back, rolling her eyes.

"Whatever. You will appreciate it when you two get married." I argued.

"As if. That's never happening."

"Sure. Whatever you say. Mrs.Marais." I said, smirking, but then immediately run out of the room, knowing she's gonna hit me.

I run into the kitchen, sliding on the wood flooring. Kelly runs after me, coming to an abrupt stop seeing that everyone was eating. Now everyone's attention was on her, and I was trying my best not to burst out in laughter because of how awkward the situation was.

"Um. Hi guys." She says awkwardly, giving a slight wave, and everyone waves back, mouths full. "Uh, Jonah? Could I talk to you for a sec in the living room?" She asks nervously. He nods, following her into the living room.

"I see you all have eaten more than half the pancakes already? My God you guys are animals." I say in awe.

"Well, in our defense, you can't make amazing pancakes and expect us not to eat them all." Jack says, mouth full. Gabbie slaps his arm, disciplining him for talking with food in his mouth.

"Yeah yeah." I answer smiling.

I grab some food for me and Kelly, and go to sit with them around the table.

Kelly and Jonah return, both having a big smile on their faces. Kelly takes the seat next to me, and I smile at her.

We all eat our food in comfortable silence. I look up for a second and my eyes meet Daniel's, who was sitting across from me. We exchange smiles, and I can't help but think about the kiss again.

This small gesture between us, does not go unnoticed by Kelly.

"What happened?" She asks accusingly, pointing her fork between Daniel and I.

"Uh, nothing?" I answer blatantly.

"Don't try to bullcrap me Issa. Something definitely happened between you two."

"Oh yeah. They slept in the same room last night." Corbyn pipes up, smirking. I glare at him.

"Ah. Interesting. Anything else happen that you want to tell your bestfriend? Huh Issa?" She asks.

"Uh. Nope. That's it." I say, trying to calm my nerves. I felt my voice get slightly higher. I really hope she doesn't blow this for me.

"Yeah. I'm not buying it. Your voice gets higher when you lie." She says crossing her arms.

"Not true!" I try arguing, but the difference in my voice is apparent.

Kelly gets out of her chair, dragging me from the kitchen table to the living room. I hear slight laughs behind me and I groan.

"I told you nothing else happened!" I plead.

"I don't buy it, Issa. Tell me what happened! It's just me and you now."

I shift my weight between my feet, playing with my hands, debating on telling her or not.

"We may or may not have kissed." I mumbled, my words barely audible.

"Issa just tell me, and stop mumbling." She says annoyed.

"I kissed Daniel." I say softly, but loud enough for her to hear. Her face goes from half-annoyed to shocked and open-mouthed.

"YOU WHAT?!"

A/N:

I can't believe I'm already 19 chapters into this story. It feels like I just started.

Thanks for all of your support! Have an amazing day! <3

(And be prepared for some dRaMa)

~Ari