Because of You
by Anita
Prologue
6 year old Brian ran as fast as he could, he 9 year old cousin Kevin running after him.
'Dude why are we running so fast and why is it so important to get to the tree house?' Kevin asked his cousin.
'Just keep running Kevin, I'll tell you when we get there'
Finally the two of them reached the tree house and the climbed the ladder quickly.
'Ok Brian, spill what is going on? Why did you make me run like that?'
Panting to catch his breath Brian finally looked up at his cousin.
'Ok we were running for our lives because...'
'BRIAN WHERE ARE YOU? I WANNA PLAY WITH YOU!!!!!'
Brian looked out of the tree house window and saw a little chubby girl looking around. She had on a light pink top and pink overalls. Her two black pigtails swung around her face as she looked for Brian.
'Anita go away. I'm not playing with you anymore'
'Brian, dude what is your problem? Why won't you let her play with us?'
'Because she is a girl and a baby. I'm two years older than her and I don't want to play with her.'
'Brian did you stop to realize that I am three years older than you and I still hang out with you.'
'Yeah, but that is different you are my cousin and well she tends to be annoying.'
He looked back at the little girl looking up at the tree house, her large brown eyes filled with tears.
'Brian why won't you let me play with you?'
'Because you are a girl and girls can't climb trees.'
'Well you played dress up with me and that's just for girls'
Brian slowly looked up at Kevin who was rolling on the floor of the tree house laughing.
'Dude, you played dress up?'
'Well it's not like I had a choice, my mom made me play with her.'
Kevin continued laughing. Brian felt anger bubble up inside him. He leaned out the window.
'Anita just go away. I don't like you!'
Tears spilled down her round cheeks. She didn't understand why Brian was being so mean to her. She turned and ran home crying her heart out. Brian watched feeling very bad. He wished he could take back the mean things he said and let her play with them. She really wasn't a bad kid; he just didn't know what Kevin would say.
He looked over at Kevin who had stopped laughing. He rose one eyebrow at Brian.
'Brian, that was way not cool. I can't believe you made her cry.'
'She'll get over it.'
He said looking at the window hoping very much that she did. He promised himself later that he would make it up to her and never make her cry again.
Chapter One
'But, but mommy I don't want to go to school. I want to stay here with you.' five year old Anita told her mom.
'Sweetie you have to go to school.'
'Why, it's not like I need to.'
Anita watched her mom take cookies out of the oven. Her mouth watered as she looked at the chewy chocolate chip cookies. Her mother smiled and gave one to her.
'Honey, you have to go to school so you can be something when you grow up.'
There was a knock at the door. Anita and her mom looked towards the door and smiled when they saw Brian standing there waving at them. Angela, Anita's mom, opened the door.
'Would you like some cookies Brian?'
He nodded his head happily and took a seat next to Anita. Angela set a plate of cookies and two glasses of milk by them.
'So mommy, can I be anything that I want to be?'
'Yes sweetie, anything that you put your mind to.'
'Then I want to be Brian's mommy.'
He looked over at her shocked then laughed.
'Baby doll, I think you got more chocolate on your face then in your mouth'
He said as he whipped her cheeks.
Her mother watched and smiled thinking; I guess love does start at a young age. Brain finished whipping her cheeks.
'So Anita, why is it exactly that you want to be my mommy? I mean I already have one.'
'Because I love you.'
'Oh does that mean I should be your daddy?'
They both heard a loud deep laugh. Anita and Brian looked at each other then towards the door to the other room where her dad was coming through.
'So Anita, I hear you want to be Brian's mommy" he dad stated
'Yup.'
'Aww I knew someday it would happen.'
Anita gave Brian a puzzled look.
'What will happen daddy?'
'See Anita, the thing with the two of you, is that you are soul mates.'
'Soul mates?'
'What your daddy means Anita is that you and Brian are love bugs.'
Her mom said remembering a story she read about bugs in love to Anita.
Anita got a big smile on her face.
'Oh, we are love bugs!'
Brian still looked confused.
'Brian Anita is your girlfriend.' Her dad tried.
Now it was who Brian who had a big smile.
'Oh, Kevin has a girlfriend of his own and I wanted one and was trying to figure out how to get one.'
Brian then took her hand and they went out side to play.
'Brian I don't want to go to school. I'm scared.'
'Don't worry, I'll be there to take care of you and so will Kevin.'
Brian answered as he helped her onto a swing and they began to play as boyfriend and girlfriend.
Chapter Two
Anita sat on a swing in the playground. Brian stood behind her pushing. She giggled happily. Brian had been gone away on vacation for most of the summer and she had missed him. This year she was in fourth grade and he was in sixth.
'So sweetie, did you miss me that much this summer?'
'Yeah, I guess you could say I did'
She said turning her head to look at him. She then jumped off the swing and took his hand. They walked over to the sandbox and sat on the edge.
'Don't forget to meet me at our special tree so we can walk home together.' he said with a smile.
'I won't forget. Just you make sure that you are actually on time for once in your life'
'Excuse me but who is the one who always makes me wait at least half an hour before she is ready to go hang?' She looked at him innocently.
'I have no idea who you are talking about'
He smiled down at her.
'Go fig.'
She returned his smile and they talked until the bell rang starting school. They walked in together and then parted reminding each other to be at the tree.
Anita could hardly wait until school ended. She bounced up and down in her seat until the bell ending the day rang. She jumped out of her seat and ran to the tree. She looked around. Where was Brian? She wondered. And then he saw him, walking with some girl down the street holding hands.
She stormed after them.
'Brian!'
He stopped hearing her voice calling him. He looked into her face and saw fury in them.
'Anita, baby, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to forget you. By the was this is Carla.'
Anita eyed the girl who was grinning
'Oh Bri honey what a sweet little baby!'
Anita frowned at the girl.
'Excuse me? Baby?'
Carla just smiled and then shared a kiss with Brian. Anita felt her stomach turn. This is not the feeling she wanted to have. She wasn't supposed to be in love with her best friend but she wished she were the one kissing him instead. In anger Anita stormed off. Brian chased after her.
'Baby, what's wrong?'
'Sorry Brian but in case you didn't notice, I�m not a baby anymore.'
He was stunned. He had no idea what he had done wrong.
'I thought you had better taste in people but I guess I was wrong.'
Anger shot through Brian.
'Anita just go home! You're not wanted around when you are acting like a spoiled brat!'
Tears filled her eyes, which made Brian's heart melt. He couldn't believe it. He made her cry after he promised when she was four that he would never make her cry again. Anita turned on her heel and ran home.
Chapter Three
Anita lay in her bed crying. Her mom had come up to see what was wrong but Anita didn't want to talk. Finally she decided she had to go talk to Brian. She couldn't lose him. She got up, put her shoes on and grabbed her jacket. She ran down stairs.
'Bye mom I'll be back soon.'
'Ok sweetie, tell Brian and his family hi for me.'
Anita ran out the door and to Brian�s house. She was very nervous but knew she had to do it. She shouldn't have been so mean. She rang the doorbell and looked down as she waited for him to answer.
'Well, well if it isn't the little brat herself.'
Anita looked up into the hard green eyes of Clara.
'Wait Clara, I... I came by to apologize.'
'Save it for someone who cares. And let me give you a piece of advice sweet pea. Brian doesn't have any feelings for you. You mean nothing to him. He loves me.'
Anger flashed in Anita's eyes.
'Is it my fault Brian has no taste in women? I can't blame him for falling for a 25 cent hoe.'
'Anita!'
Brian came outside. He had heard everything said. He was furious with Clara. Anita bit her lip thinking Brian was mad at her. She was shocked when his arms slid around her.
'You little brat!'
Clara raised her hand to strike Anita but Brian stepped in between and got the slap.
'Oh sweetie'
Clara rushed fore ward but Anita pulled her back.
'Stay away from him!'
Clara hit Anita knocking her down. Brian rushed to her side and held her protecting her.
'I think it's time for you to leave Clara.'
'But Bri, it was her fault.'
'NOW!'
'Fine, I didn't like you that much anyway.'
And with that she stormed off. Brian sat down next to Anita.
'I'm sorry hun. I should have known you are my only baby.'
'Baby?'
Her heart was pounding. Was Brian suggesting something? Was she finally going to be his girl?
'Yeah, I am older then you.'
'Oh, right, baby.'
He then kissed her forehead and took her hand. Together they walked up to his bedroom.
'The Little Mermaid'
'I should have known.'
Brian got the movie for her and then joined her on the bed. He reached down removed their shoes and pulled her into his arms wrapping his arms around her. By the time Ariel was human, Anita slept soundly in his arms. He looked down at her and smiled, quietly turned the tv off, then slid them down so they were lying. He turned off the light and held her as they slept.
Chapter Four
Anita was now in sixth grade and Brian in eighth. Their friendship was as strong as ever. Anita still wanted more than anything to be Brian's girl but she never said a word.
Anita stood in the gym wearing shorts and a tank top. Her hair was pulled back in a ponytail. Other girls were also in the gym bouncing around. She took a deep breath. Cheerleading tryouts. She was so nervous. Soon the coach came out and tryouts began.
Brian, sweaty and hot grabbed his bags and went to find Anita. Another football practice done, he thought to himself. Anita walked out of the gym.
'Anita! Wait up!'
'Eeewwww gross Brian! You smell.'
'Sweet"
'Glad you think so'
'So honey, did you make the cheerleading squad?'
'Yup'
Brian smiled and wrapped her in a tight hug. She wrinkled her nose.
'Brian please this is so gross.'
'I can't help it. My baby is going to be cheering for me.'
'Gee I'm so excited'
'Let's go celebrate. Pizza. My treat.'
'Pepperoni and Pineapple?'
'Of course. Wouldn't have it any other way.'
And with that he linked arms with her and they walked off.
At the pizza place the chose a booth in the back, ordered the pizza and leaned in to talk. A few minutes passed and Spencer walked over to them. He was on the football team with Brian.
'Hey Brian. Who's your pretty girlfriend?'
'Hey Spencer. This is Anita and she isn't my girlfriend and she is in sixth grade.'
He smiled at her. "Well a little young, but find me when you get to high school doll and we can hook up."
Brian frowned. Not in this lifetime he thought. Anita just flashed him her innocent smile and Spencer walked away with a wink. Soon their pizza arrived. Great I'm not hungry any more thanks to Spencer, he thought. He was only able to eat five slices and two pieces of pie.
'You are a pig!'
'Hello Anita. In case you forgot I am a growing boy. Give me credit here.'
'I did. I gave you credit for being a pig!'
'Just wait til we get home. You are so going to pay for that girl.'
'If you can catch me fatso!'
He grinned evilly. Minutes later they were home. Taking sudden surprise, Brian tackled her to the ground. As the went down he did a sort of turn so she wouldn't land hard on the ground. She landed more in his arms.
'Let go of me!'
'I told you I could catch you.'
He rolled over on her.
'You are fat get off before you squish me.'
'I forgot, you don't have any padding.'
'And what do you mean by that?'
'Well what can I say? If you had breasts you would be comfortable but you don't so oh well.'
'Excuse me but I do have breasts.'
'Well sorry if I forgot my magnifying glass.'
She frowned at him. He grinned down at her and nuzzled her nose then got up and pulled her with him.
'Let's go shorty. There are a million things we can be doing.'
She sighed but took his hand and followed him to his house.
Chapter Five
Brian and Anita lay side by side on his bed holding hands.
'Brian, do you realize I�m going to be starting Jr. High soon? What happens if I�m not cool enough to some people? What if they don't think I�m pretty or popular or worse? What if they think I�m a nerd?'
Brian just laughed and pulled her into his side.
'First of all I doubt that could ever happen, second I don't think you would allow that to happen.'
She rolled her eyes.
'Don't be mean.'
'I'm not being mean, I'm just being truthful.'
'You think you are so funny.'
'I don't think, I am.'
She smacked his arm playfully.
'You are so mean to me woman! But I love you more for it.'
He added quickly seeing her glare.
She sighed and kissed his cheek snuggling in. Sure he loved her, like a darn kid sister.
'You ok baby?'
'Yeah I�m fine.'
'Are you sure?'
'Yeah, just relieving my stress. Let's talk about your up-coming birthday, anything planed yet?'
'To begin with just a small party, but I�m not sure about the rest.'
She smiled at him wondering if they could send some special time together. She was in for a surprise.
'Happy birthday.. to you happy birthday to Brian...Happy birthday to you....
'Hurry, and blow them out!' Anita said excitedly. Brian was now turning fifteen and just starting High school.
Anita was proud of him, he had become very talented in a lot of different things, and through it all her feelings for him never seemed to fade. She still loved him as more then just a friend, which with the passing years became stronger. She never told him of course but so desperately wanted to be the girl on his arm.
'OK, Brian we know that you have other plans for tonight so we wont keep you long.' Brian's mother Mrs. Littrell said in a caring voice.
She thought it so funny seeing her baby wanting to become more 'independent,' it also touched her heart knowing he was still here. Thinking back to when he was just a baby and knowing that he had been pretty sick and seeing him now was miracle to her.
Anita then turned and looked at Brian.
'You're leaving...' Anita then gave him her signature angel face.
'Yeah baby girl, Emily and me are going out. She said she had a surprise for me.'
Brian then grinned and wiggled his eyebrows evilly.
Anita had known that Brain and Emily were very close, what Brian didn't know was that it made her sick and she didn't want him with her. She wasn't his type. Now not saying Anita was perfect or anything...ok...maybe that's what Anita believed but come on, Emily was a cheep twenty-five cent ho!
'But Bri, I was hoping to spend your birthday together, we always do.'
Anita said holding his hand and tracing the lines in the palm of his hand.
'I promise sweet face, I am all yours tomorrow!'
Brian then smiled at her and kissed her cheek tenderly.
Anita sighed and smiled back up to him.
'Ok, I'll let you go tonight, but tomorrow buster your all mine!'
I wish, Anita said to her self wanting nothing more then to hold Brian at night and kiss his sweet lips.
Brain then had a piece of cake and left in a car with his girlfriend and a few other people Anita didn't like either.
'Oh Brian...will you ever love me as more then just your friend...'
Anita then went out to the tree house that Brian and Kevin use to hang out in and she got to join and a few occasions. She went right to the corner and laid her head down on the sleeping bag she had placed in there a while ago; Anita sat there thinking of Brian and her together.
Chapter Six
Anita woke up in someone's arms. Turning her body so she was facing the person she then came face to face with a sleeping Brian. He only slept with her when something bad happens. 'Oh no what happened now.�? Anita thought as she stared at him.
Anita was then placed into a dream like state as she watched Brian's movements as he slept. The way his mouth was slightly open and the rhythmic sound of his breathing and the gentle and safe felling his arms made her feel. Anita loved watching him, she only wished he'd sleep with her other then being in pain over another woman.
Anita couldn't help but wonder what it would feel like if she kissed him. She then snuggled closer to his body, which made Brian stir.
'Oh good morning angel' Brian said and kissed her forehead sweetly.
'Right good morning is all you have to say to me, come on spill the goods sista!' Anita said with a smirk, whenever she called him that he always got the cutest look on him.
'Sista! Excuse me but I believe I don't have boobs!'
Brian said and then started tickling her. She giggled.
"Brian stop! No, ok sorry, stop!'
Anita and Brian had wiggled around so much from the tickle session that Brian ended up laying on top of her.
Out of breath and giggling a little Anita then realized the position she was in with Brian and felt as if she was going to faint right there.
'Anita, last night I wish I had spent it with you; Emily was nothing but a cheep ass ho! Please remind me the next time a chick comes by me to think with my brain not my dick!'
Anita giggled a little by Brian's use of words and then caressed his check.
'You got it Bri.'
'That's my baby girl always helping her man out!' Brian then gave her a peck on the lips and rolled off her and stood on the floor.
'Lets go out to breakfast today, my treat!' Brian then smiled and held out his hand.
Anita couldn't comprehend anything; he had kissed her...BRIAN KISSED HER! Anita then looked at him and was taken back to earth.
'Umm...sure B, just let me shower and change.'
'You got it baby doll' Brian then hugged her and left the room, leaving a loved struck girl behind.'
'Oh Brian....mmmmmm' Anita smirked and walked into the bathroom.
Chapter Seven
That day Anita couldn't help but fell a little uneasy around Brian. I mean he had kissed her and it.... well, wasn't the first time they shared a little peck but it meant more to her knowing that he was a free man now. Maybe that was his way of saying her man.
Anita then started walking aimlessly when she felt Brian's arms go around her waist.
'Baby, is something wrong?'
'Humm.... Oh no nothing's wrong having a wonderful time. What else do you wanna do?'
Anita said leaning closer to Brian and intertwining her fingers with his.
'Umm...Let's go ride the Ferris wheel.'
'But, Bri we aren't anywhere near one!' Anita said turning her body in his arms and looking at him.
Not knowing it Anita had subconsciously rubbed Brian's member with her butt and made him wake, and Brian couldn't help but want to suddenly kiss Anita's lips that shined in the sunlight.
'I know, but it�s only like thirty mins away from here.' Brian said smiling at her trying to hide his need to kiss her hard!
'OK, but your paying for the bus ride!' Anita said grinning at him like when she was four.
Letting out a soft chuckle Brian then held her hand.
'OK baby.'
While walking to the bus stop Anita couldn't help but look down periodically and see her small hand laced in Brian's.
'Bri, I love you!' Anita said, meaning more then the other times she told him.
'I love you too baby' Brian said with a grin as they boarded the bus.