To The Last (Book 7 of the "K-pop Chronicles")

Feelings: Part 3 (Alex's POV)

I'm so sick of Andrew thinking that he always knows better than everyone else! I mean, I get what he was trying to do, but he acts as if there's no other option! I just wish he would listen to others for once instead of always thinking he's right about everything. I just wish-

SuA: Alex, what's wrong?

I jump slightly as I'm ripped from my thoughts by SuA, and I look around me, seeing everyone staring at me with worry on their faces.

Me: What?
SuA: You're upset. Why? Is it because of Andrew?
Me: I don't know what you're talking about.

SuA: Alex, don't try playing dumb.
Me: I said I don't know what you're talking about!

I rush out. Finally, some room to breathe! I'm so done here! I walk to the pier and walk up and down for a bit before sitting down. Once I finally sit, I take the opportunity to lay my head down. I close my eyes and see SuA's face. Regret fills my heart. I didn't mean to flip out on her. I just didn't know what else to do. As I lay there with my eyes closed, breathing in the salty ocean air, I accidentally fall asleep.

+I'm walking down the beach when I see SuA standing there, looking at me with tears in her eyes.

SuA: Alex, come home please.
Me: What?

SuA: Where are you?
Me: I'm right here.

I walk up to her.

SuA: Alex, where are you?!

Me: SuA, I'm right here!

I grab her hands.

SuA: Alex! ALEX!!+

I jolt awake with tears in my eyes.

"ALEX!!"

I stand up quickly as I hear the voice calling my name. Hurrying away, I try to find a good place to hide, but everywhere I try to hide, I can hear him getting closer and closer. It's like he knows the same hiding places. Suddenly, I think of a plan to get him off of my scent, and I look up bus directions. I take a blue bus up to UCLA and chill there. While there, I start getting hungry. I buy a meal and sit down to eat it. As I'm about done with my food, I feel someone sit down next to me, but I ignore them. They don't go away, so I finally decide to say something without looking.

Me: What do you want, Andrew?
Woman: Andrew?! Thanks a lot, babe.

I whip my head around and see SuA.

Me: Wha-?! SuA?! What are you doing here!
SuA: Seriously, Alex? You and Andrew are so alike.
Me: How do you mean?
SuA: You're not the first person I've had to find at a school. However, you were a bit smarter about it.
Me: But Andrew said you didn't recognize him.
SuA: I can be a pretty convincing actress.
Me: So you knew it was him the entire time? Why didn't you tell him?
SuA: Because I knew he would leave the school. Plus, I knew he wanted his space, so I let him have it.

Me: So why did you come looking for me?
SuA: Really, Alex? You have to ask? Because I love you, pabo! I wanted to make sure you're alright. Also, I wanted to apologize for pressing-
Me: First off, I'm not an idiot. Second, it's me who should apologize. I shouldn't have flipped out on you. I'm just so sick of Andrew thinking he knows everything. I just wish he would listen to other people for once. I can't handle it anymore. I have to get away. I have to leave.

SuA: What? What do you mean "leave"? What about me?!

Me: I'm sorry, SuA. I love you, but I can't deal with Andrew anymore. Come with me.
SuA: And leave my family?! Alex, you're not thinking clearly because of your anger!

She starts tearing up.

SuA: Alex, how do you think Andrew will take this?!
Me: I don't care!

Suddenly, I feel a strong slap on my left cheek, and pain flares up on that side of my face.

Me: OW! What the hell, SuA?!
Man: That wasn't SuA!

I get up quick and see Andrew standing there.

Me: What was that for?!

Andrew: For you being an idiot! Who was the one that taught you about God?! Who was the one that was there when you went through a bad breakup?! Who was there when you called, sobbing?! Me! I've done nothing but try to help you! I know I'm not perfect, and I know I'm NOT right about everything! But you leaving because of your bullcrap, false, and misplaced anger and accusations is so freaking selfish! And don't you DARE try to find an excuse to call me selfish! I've invested so much energy, love, and time into you to help YOU!!! Even when I was inconvenienced and tempted to give up on you, I didn't because you still needed me! So how DARE you do this!! If not for me, stay for SuA! If you truly love her, show it! Stay and help with this war! She's gonna need you!
Me: I offered for SuA to come with me!
Andrew: And you want her to leave her family because of your selfishness?! Absolutely not! I won't let you do that to her!

Me: It's not your choice!

This time SuA really did slap me, and it hurt like crazy.

SuA: No, it's my choice!

And she ran off, sobbing.

Me: SuA!
Andrew: No, Alex, you've done enough! If you wanna leave, then leave. However, if you do choose to leave, then this will stay on your conscience and torment you forever!

And he ran off too.