THE HEART WANTS WHAT IT WANTS ♡

chapter 38: new love

"Gray..."

That's all he says before he gets up and walks towards his car...

For a good moment I was genuinely confused because he didn't say anything now he's getting up and, leaving?

I was about to start crying because I thought he hated me and that I misinterpreted the signs he gave me. But suddenly he came running towards me, almost as if he was about to tackle me.

"Gray oh my gosh I am so happy!" he yells.

Again, more confusion.

"Oh my gosh Gray I like you too. And I've been wanting to tell you for so long now! I can't believe you feel the same way." he exclaims excitedly before running towards me.

Finally I can breathe. Wow he feels the same way?! This must be a dream.

"Wait really? Oh my gosh!" I yell back pulling him into a tight hug.

"Yes really! I've liked you for quite a while now but I've been so scared to tell." he responds.

I just smile in response as my cheeks start to turn a shade of pink. Today turned out really well for me.

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[At school]

"Guys I have something important to tell you." I start.

"What's up?" asks Levona.

"I have a new boyfriend." I state proudly.

"Wait really?!" asks my friends in unison.

"Yup, it's Daniel. My old friend that I see by my bus stop. I confessed to him yesterday and he felt the same way, so he asked me to be his boyfriend." I tell them.

"That's so awesome, we're so happy for you Gray." says Tony.

"Thanks. I feel so much happier now. I can't wait to see how this new relationship plays out for us." I say

1 YEAR LATER

"Hey Daniel, can you pass my laptop please. I need to work on my assignment." I yell from my room.

It's been about a year since Daniel and I have been together and I couldn't be happier. The two of us were just hanging out together today at my house since my mom was working and we had the day off from school. Apparently someone had an infectious disease and they didn't wanna risk it spreading to others.

"Here you go my love." he says as he enters the room with my laptop.

"Thank you." I smile.

"I'll be in the kitchen if you need me. I'm gonna fix us some lunch." he says before blowing a kiss and leaving. That boy.

As I'm about to start working on my essay, I get a notification from Instagram. It's a dm from someone. The username is unfamiliar to me but it's says that the person and I are mutuals.

"Hey Gray, It's Jesse. Hope you're good. Sorry we haven't spoken much recently, but don't worry, I'm coming back to South Africa next week."

I freeze as I read the last sentence. All the memories come flooding back in such a rush that I feel slightly overwhelmed.

Should I ignore his message?

Of course I should, he hurt me and didn't even bother to reach out. I'm done with him. I'm with Daniel now.

I close Instagram and just scoff at his message. I don't have time for this, I have an essay to work on.

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