To Piss off a Mocking Robin

Mango Tea

(A/N) Hey guys! So before you hate me for this chapter, I want to remind you guys that Robin isn’t a hero. She is the main character but she doesn’t have super human powers and does have feelings. Yes, she is mentally stronger than others but dealing with a breakup from a relationship that was actually good until a new girl came along is a bit challenging. Again, don’t hate! Oh and sorry this one is short. :) 

I rather have a character relatable and real than likeable.

Enjoy!

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“It’s…sniff…its cause she loves you stupid.” I uttered to the tv.

“Ummm, babe?”  

“Yes Leila?” I wasn’t sure whether I was sniffling because I’ve been crying over this damn Spanish love story or because of the ice cream I’ve been eating ever since the movie started.  

She bit her lip.

I know. I was in the same position as the last time she saw me, but in my defense I am now in a clean onesie!

“Chill Leila, it’s only been 4 days.” I rolled my eyes at her; she worried too much.

Again, she bit her lip.

“What?”

“It’s been 12 days.”

If I could see myself right now, I’m pretty sure my eyes popped out of my face.

After breakups, I only allowed myself 1 day to grieve for each month we had been together.

Sometimes I didn’t need to grieve at all.

“Here, drink some tea.” My other best friend, Melinda, offered as she took the ice cream out of my hands.

I drank some mango tea to warm myself up.

What’s going on? Why do I not feel fine again? It’s been a day longer than I would ever allow myself to grieve!

My two best friends looked at me in worry as I was thinking to myself.

“You need to stop this.”

I sighed. As always, my two best friends were right and I wasn’t sure what I was doing to myself but I needed to stop. “I know! I should be out plotting a plan against the Poopy Head. I know. I just... I don’t know why I’m acting so out of character and vulnerable.”

Melinda tsk-ed me as she tapped my nose with her index finger.

“There’s nothing wrong with feeling sad that your boyfriend of 11 months dumped you for some bubbly girl he’s known for 2 months Robin.”

“In fact, it would be weird if you didn’t act this crazy considering how much you liked him.” Leila chimed in.

I smiled a bit; I hated being vulnerable but the way they said it made it seem normal to be vulnerable.

“Alright guys, time for Operation CRU.” I said seriously.  

“Operation Cheer Robin Up?” asked Melinda with a smile.

I nodded as we prepared to go out to town for a girls’ night.

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“Up or down?” I asked while holding my hair up.

“Down! Unleash your wild, fun side so he knows what he’s missing!” shouted Leila.

“Up. An elegant updo is a subtle way for Poopy Head to know you are a mature young lady that doesn’t need him around.” My other best friend, Melinda, answered as she tsk-ed Leila in disapproval.

One good thing about still living at home besides the obvious free rent items is having my dad give a rather honest, guy opinion on my outfits and such. His suggestion this time? “Well honey, either will look nice. But go for the look that doesn’t need any maintenance so you don’t have to worry about not looking good.”

Meaning down and wavy it is

It was hardly ever a good idea to have Leila and Melinda in the same room when I needed help on what to wear. Leila had more of a fun, sexy look while Melinda had a rather conservative yet graceful look to her.

People were generally surprised that Leila, Melinda, and I could be best friends. Well, mainly Melinda and Leila I suppose.

Usually it was nice to have two completely different best friends.

With Leila, I knew I could always have a good time, even if it meant getting into embarrassing situations. Like the time we wanted to win a contest so badly that I faked an or-never mind, it’s…Just know it was really embarrassing afterwards.

And with Melinda, I could enjoy the finer things in life. Like tea!

Thank god Poopy Head didn’t ruin tea for me.

The worst thing about relationships ending wasn’t finding something else. It was dealing with the memories left behind.

Usually I would just throw all the memories like pictures, letters, and presents in a box and give it to Melinda to hide.

But was I ready to throw away 11 months with an actually, really awesome guy?

Vote/Comment because it really encourages me.  

I was planning to post this a week later but due to the nice words of @khaiijeeyhKLaus, @Sarasusu519, @fantasy343 and the lovely @Demz5luv for her constant support, I decided to post this earlier. J

This is turning out to be a long author’s note but check out my new story! It’s called What They Don’t Know and is the slow romance between two shy teenagers.