'Noted. Boss.' (GirlxGirl) (BossxIntern)

Chapter 6 - Ancient History

*impressions of Sage's and Ms Osis's gowns*

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'Good night, Princess.'

I can't seem to shake off the ticklish feelings I have for Ms Osis. It has planted its roots in my heart and grown a lot deeper after I went to her place last Saturday.

Last night, I dreamt of the same scene I had the other day, only more vivid. I could feel the warmth of her kisses and the smell of leather and metal lingering after I was awake.

I think I have to break it off with Meghan before I do more damages.

Of course, I didn't tell Meghan about my weird visions about Ms Osis. I didn't tell anyone actually.

I don't want to sound all crazy and obsessed.

So, no, I'm just going to tell her what she needs to hear: we're better as friends. There's no need to be brutally honest and hurt her feelings like that.

But, that doesn't mean it's going to be easy.

'What's going on? You've been very quiet since the weekend.' Meghan asks attentively, holding my hand across the table in the cafeteria.

I bite my cheeks, looking into her worried eyes nervously, 'I need to tell you something.'

'Okay...' Her expression stiffens slightly, 'I don't fancy the sound of that.' She slowly pulls her hand back.

Oh, spirits. It's been quite a long time since I was in this position.

Come on, Sage. You've got to stop wasting her time. If you had the guts to like someone else, you had to have the guts to break things off with her.

'Yeah, I know. I'm sorry. But, I don't think this, us, is working.' I spill the tea in one breath, giving her the most apologetic look.

She averts her eyes, looking down at her empty plate for a minute, saying nothing.

I, on the other hand, am drowning in the mixture of guilt and relief I deserve.

I was the one asking her out, and now I'm the one ditching her. Cruel me.

Although we never said anything about serious dating, we were pretty much it, making this 'breakup' ten times harder than it should've been.

After what feels like hours, she speaks gently, 'It's okay. I was involved in this by choice. I can't really blame you.' She lifts her eyes again. The glinting of tears makes my heart squish.

'Sorry, for making you sad. I'd like us to still be friends...but it's completely up to you. I know how it sucks right now.' I fiddle with my fingers, secretly wishing her to slap me or something.

She being this nice is making me feel more guilty than EVER.

She smiles weakly, 'Yeah, of course I would still want to be friends. But, just...give me some time. Alright?'

I immediately nod, 'Take as long as you need. I'm not going anywhere at least for the next five months.' I say, trying to lighten her up.

She lets out a light chuckle, but it doesn't reach her eyes. 'Okay, I'll be going...see you around.'

She stands up and waves me goodbye.

It's gonna be alright. I tell myself. I definitely can use a drink right now.

Well, I'll have to wait for another five hours to pass, with the root of my reasons for this breakup. Bloody brilliant.

I now suddenly can see myself through Ms Osis's eyes: clumsy and troublesome indeed.