I slept with my boyfriend's best friend

Prologue

Noah and Gabe have been in each other's life since they were born. They're mothers were like sister's they were that close. Every milestone in their life they have gone through together. Every birthday, every great achievement, everything they celebrated together. They were like one big happy family.

All throughout school they were known as the dynamic duo. They were inseparable. Well, that was until Gabe met Myra then it was as if they were the three amigos. Gabe and Myra always tried to include Noah. They had other friends who were a part of their click in high school, but it was mainly just the three of them always together.

Gabe and Myra met freshman year of high school and dated throughout. Their friends said they should break up and be free to experience all college had to offer, but they both said their love could handle anything that came their way.

They all three applied for the same colleges because they didn't want to be separated. Gabe and Noah were planning on getting an apartment off campus together. Myra wasn't ready to move in with Gabe just yet, so she was going to share an apartment on campus with her other best friend Briel. They had it all figured out or so they thought.

Briel and Myra have been friends since the first grade and got along well with Gabe. He often called her the sister he never had. His mom even adored her and Myra. Briel has dated Noah off and on throughout high school but broke up so she could put all the focus into college. She wanted to focus on her education and not some guy.

Briel was excited to move in with Myra and share the college experience with her. They all gotten into their top pick college and she just knew they were destined for greatness, but she never could have guessed what happened next and that it would ruin everything.

Myra started to become distant and was never around. Briel and Gabe worried about her but just figured it was because she took on too much her first semester of college. And thought she was probably just a little homesick. If only that was the reason.

What only Noah knew is she had a huge secret. One that if let out would destroy everyone. Friendships would be put to the test and not everyone would come out ok after this. She can't eat, can't sleep, can't focus. Her grades start slipping and she becomes a shell of the woman she was once. She doesn't know how much longer she can hide. How much longer she can let this secret fester. It's breaking her but she's scared once it comes to light her life as she knew it will be over.

Chapter 1

Myra's pov

I was so excited today I was moving into my very first apartment with my best friend Briel. Classes didn't start for another week so we would have time to set it up perfectly and get to know the campus. My bf Gabe and our best friend Noah was helping us move in then we were all going to go out tonight to celebrate. They already moved into their apartment off campus two weeks ago, so they claimed to know where everything was. It was hard being away from Gabe for two weeks. Since freshman year when we got together, we have been inseparable. I trusted him so I know he didn't do anything bad I just missed him.

"Hey beautiful you look as if you're a million miles away what's running through that pretty little head of yours?" Gabe asked.

"I was just thinking how much I've missed you these last two weeks."

"Yea that was torture. I missed your tons baby girl."

"I say you never leave me again."

"I don't ever plan on it baby your mine forever and always."

He pulled me into him for a kiss. I loved being in his big strong arms it had a way of always making me feel safe and protected. He was the best boyfriend any girl could ever ask for. I just loved him so much and knew one day that I would be his wife.

"Will you too cut that lovey dovey shit out so we can hurry and get done I'm ready to go out and have some fun already." Noah said.

"You're just wanting to go out and find some women tonight so you can get laid." Gabe said.

"So, what if I am? Don't hate on me because your practically married. Not all of us can have what you two have ya know."

Gabe looked over at me and winked. I just giggled as I got back to work. Everyone always said Gabe and I acted as if we were already married. I don't know about all of that, but I did know we were committed to each other and would never do anything to jeopardize that.

Once we were all done, I was filthy, sore, exhausted, and starving. The last thing I wanted to do was go out, but I knew Gabe wanted to, so I just needed to suck it up and go with the flow. They left to go and get ready and said they'd be back in an hour to get us.

I let Briel take her shower first because she took longer to get ready. I loved her but she was extremely high maintenance. I guess you could say I'm pretty low maintenance. I'm more of a down to earth jeans and t-shirt type of girl. It won't take me long to get ready once I've showered.

I decided to lay down while I waited for Briel to get done. That was a huge mistake because I was way too exhausted. The next thing I knew I was being shaken awake. I looked up to see Gabe looking down at me and he didn't seem so happy. Damn I must have fallen asleep. Why didn't Briel wake me up?

"Gabe I'm so sorry I was waiting for Briel to shower and must have fallen asleep."

"If you didn't want to go out you could have just told me."

Was he seriously mad at me right now? I just fell asleep it wasn't like I did it intentionally. I've never seen him act like this. If he wanted to go out, then he just needed to leave and go out I wasn't stopping him. I'll just stay here and unwind.

"Baby girl if you're this tired I'll just order us a pizza and we can cuddle up and find something to watch. I much rather be alone with you any way."

I thought he was mad about not going out guess he was just upset that I didn't tell him how exhausted I was. He went and told Noah and Briel to go ahead and go out without us. They weren't happy about that but still went out any way. He also ordered pizza then came and climbed into bed with me.

The pizza came so I got up and got plates and put together a salad. He got both of us a beer then we sat at the table. I looked and Gabe and felt so blessed to have him in my life. I don't know what I'd do without him.

"I see you've got your head in the clouds again baby girl. Is everything ok?"

"I was just thinking of how lucky I am to have you."

"Oh, really well then tell me more."

"I love you."

"I love you too baby girl."

I laughed because I was so happy. We finished eating then went back into my room to lay down and watch a movie. There was no place I rather be then in Gabe's arms. He had one arm around me and the other he had holding his phone because Noah kept texting him.

"Gabe if you want to go hang with Noah it's fine, I don't mind."

"Nah baby girl I'll stay in with you it's fine."

I tried to get into the movie, but it was hard. I was just so tired. Soon I found myself starting to drift off again. I woke up and realized I was all alone. I wondered where Gabe was. I got up and looked around, but he wasn't here. Did he leave once I fell asleep?

Gabe's pov

I hated leaving Myra while she was asleep, but I got a call from Noah saying that Briel was sick and acting funny and he couldn't drive because he had a few beers. So, I decided to go and pick them up, so I knew they'd be safe. I was just going to run there pick them up then get back in bed with my girl. I doubt she would be mad about this. I just want to get back to her since I've been away from her way too much lately.

When I showed up Briel looked just awful. She looked like a sloppy drunk. She could barely stand and looked as if she were going to be sick at any minute. I've never seen her this bad before. How much did she have to drink and where the hell was Noah? Why would he let her get this bad?

"Dude what the hell how much has she had to drink?"

"she's only had two beers and one shot. I honestly don't know what's going on. I only left her to go to the restroom because some jackass spilled his beer on me when I came back, she was like this. I think someone slipped her something."

"We need to take her to the hospital."

"I agree something just isn't right with her."

Noah helped me get her into the car then he sat in the back so he could watch over her. I got into the driver's seat and sent Myra a quick text telling her what was going on. I wanted her to meet us at the hospital because I was nervous and really scared for Briel.

We got to the hospital and Briel looked even worse I ran in to get a nurse and a wheelchair. The nurse took one look at Briel and took off with her yelling things out as we got inside. We were ordered to the waiting room so now it was out of our hands.

I looked around and didn't see Myra. Did she not get my text? I tried calling her but only got her voicemail. Where could she be? This was her best friend she should be here. I was frantic because I felt like if we had gone out with them that this would never happen. We should have been there. What could be wrong with Briel? I wasn't mad at Noah because I did believe him when he told me he was with her all night except for a few minutes. He still cared for Briel, so he was really broken up about this.

I started to panic because I kept hearing code blues being called. I wondered what was going on with Briel and why no one was telling us anything. Noah called her family and told them what had happened. That was one phone call I'd never want to make. I was scared that Briel wouldn't make it and I'd have to tell my girl that her best friend died. She'd never forgive herself for not being with her. Hell, her and Noah couldn't survive that. She was going to be ok she just must.

Chapter 2

Myra's pov

I could hear my phone going off, but I decided to just ignore it because I was mad at both Gabe and Noah. I can't believe he left like that. I kept telling him he could, but he swore he rather be with me. I just wish he would have woken me up and at least told me he was leaving. Noah just couldn't give us one night alone together. I was starting to feel like the third wheel in their bromance.

My phone was going off non-stop now and that was not normal. I had a bad feeling something was wrong, so I decided to go ahead and check it. I had a lot of missed calls and voicemails. From not only Gabe but Noah and Briel's brother as well. Now I was really worried. I got Gabe's text saying he was heading to the hospital with Briel. I didn't know my way around yet, so I got a cab and headed to where they were at.

I tried calling Gabe, but he didn't answer so I called Noah and got no answer. I was so worried and about to freak out. I felt like this cab was taking forever and no one was responding to me. I should have gone out with her tonight. I just wondered what could have happened. I thought Noah was with her so how could he let anything happen to her?

The cab finally dropped me off at the hospital and I immediately went to the front desk and asked where Briel was. They told me where to head and I took off. I had everything running through my head at once. I was scared. I felt guilty because I wasn't there and also because I didn't answer my phone right away. I was such a horrible friend.

I got to the waiting area they told me to go to and there I saw Gabe, Noah, Briel's mom, dad, and brother. Everyone looked so somber, and it made me wonder what was going on. The last time I saw her she was fine. She was dressed to kill. So, what could have gone down between then and now?

"Myra you're here." Gabe said.

"Yes, sorry I took a cab here once I got your message. What's going on?"

"Noah left Briel for only a few minutes to run to the restroom. When he came back, she could barely stand. He called me so I hurried and left to go get them. One look at her and I knew something was off, so we brought her here and now we're just waiting to find out what was going on."

"Oh no I should have been there. Did someone drug her?"

"We aren't sure but I'm thinking so just by the way she was acting. We're just waiting for the doctors to come in and tell us what's going on."

I tried not to cry because I wanted to be strong for everyone else. I went over and hugged Briel's mom and brother then went and sat by Gabe. This waiting was driving me crazy. You'd think they would know something by now. They say no news is good news but I'm not so sure it's true in this case.

I had a bad feeling come over me and an overwhelming feeling of dreed. I could feel tears coming to my eyes. I had to run to the bathroom to get sick and barely made it. Something was seriously wrong with Briel I could feel it deep in my bones. I truly hoped I was wrong. Maybe stress was just trying to play tricks on me.

"Hey baby girl are you ok?" Gabe asked as I sat back down.

"Yes, sorry I just didn't want to fall apart in front of everyone. I just needed a minute to myself."

Gabe held onto me and I was so glad I had him in my life. He kept promising me that everything was going to be ok. That Briel was fine. He knew more then I did since he was with her last. So, I believed him when he told me everything was going to be ok even though deep down, I knew they wouldn't be.

Gabe's pov

I was glad that Myra finally showed up, but I wondered why she wasn't here sooner. She was acting funny and not really talking to anyone. I knew she was inside her head racked with guilt. None of this was her fault and I was going to make sure she knew that.

We have been here for hours now and still no word on how Briel is doing. Her mom looks so fragile. Her dad and brother have gone up and asked over and over what was going on, yet they got no answers. I was fearing the worst. If she were ok, they would have come and told everyone by now.

Finally, a doctor came in and asked if we were Briel's family. We were then taken to a small room. I knew this wasn't going to be good. They took us into a room just like this to tell us that my grandma died. That couldn't be the case with Briel though because she was young and healthy.

"I am so sorry we did everything we could." The doctor said.

"What are you trying to say?" Briel's dad asked.

"I am so sorry to inform you that your daughters heart has stopped. We tried for over an hour to bring her back but were unable to."

"She was healthy how the hell did something like this happen?" Her brother asked.

"The drugs in her system were just too much for her body to handle."

"Briel didn't do drugs what the hell are you talking about?" Her father screamed.

"We are having a toxicology test being done. From what we've heard the police seem to think someone may have put something into her drink. Her death is under investigation. Once again I'm so sorry for your loss."

I looked over at the two people I loved the most. I ran to catch Myra as she collapsed. Noah was on his knees crying. How could this have happened? Briel was so young and had her whole future ahead of her and all that ended in the blink of an eye. Who the hell did this to her?