I stared at Axel, trying to see him the way I did just seconds ago. However, that was before this happened. At the feeling of my chin beginning to tremble, I chewed on my bottom lip. A single teardrop welled up in the corner of my eye, but there was no way I was going to let it fall, not in front of him. I turned to leave and felt Axel's tight grip on my arm. When I broke away, I left the bathroom door to slam shut behind me, hoping all of the emotion would stay in there. I rushed past the tables and got baffled looks from Ophelia and Oliver. Just as I reached the front door, I heard a loud sob from the bathroom. The twins rushed over, and almost every part of me wanted to go back and be there to comfort Axel, but I couldn't. I just couldn't.
Rain battered down on me, camouflaging my tears. I felt lost, confused and worried. With every tear, came a new agonising thought. What if Axel tells everyone? Why did he kiss me? Like a dying flower, my once fluffy hair drooped beside my ears. My walk turned into a jog, my jog turned into a run, my run turned into a sprint, and before I knew it, my legs were carrying me faster than I'd ever ran before. All I wanted to do was escape and get away. Anywhere on Earth would be better than here. Despite not knowing where I was going, I kept moving. Then, I found a bus stop. I sat under the shelter and threw my head against the wall. Slowly, I brushed my hand down my face, taking in deep breaths to prevent sobs from escaping my lips. The sound of rain flooded my senses in a comforting way. My eyes were red and stinging from the myriad of tears that streamed down my rosy cheeks. I would never forget what had just happened between Axel and I. Was it my fault? No, no it couldn't have been. He kissed me, not the other way around. I definitely didn't enjoy it, but when I pulled away, there was this weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. My mind raced with possibilities as I wondered what happened the second the door slammed. Something's telling me I shouldn't have left, but if I'd stayed, the mess I would've been left with to clean up is unthinkable. What have I done? What has he done?
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Joker
General Fiction⚠️SEQUEL TO 'ACES'⚠️ Join the Aces in their final year at school and dive deep into the details of their relationships. When they're pushed to breaking point, will they all stick together? Or will they fall like a house of cards in a gentle wind? T...
