The Scars Between Us | KTH ✔️

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Iris

"You're kidding! When?"

"Next weekend, Dea", Matteo answers calmly.

How can he be so calm and collected, I missed him so much, I haven't seen him for three months. That's the longest we've been apart from the past two years.

"Can't you come any sooner?", I pout.

"Don't sulk, Dea. I can't wait to see you either, but I'm finishing all my work so we could spend a lot of time together", he knocks some sense into me.

"Will you-"

"I'll be right on time for your opening night. I promise you, Dea", he consoles me.

"You better."

"I swear by the sacred Gelato that I'm gonna be there", I smile at his silly words. Now I know he's definitely going to be here.

"Okay. I believe you", I relieve him from his agony.

"Take care of yourself."

"You too."

"Bye, mia bella."

"Bye, Matty."

I hang up the phone, smiling broadly, he just made my day. I was worried he wouldn't be here on time, I can't do it without him by my side.

I look around to find everyone staring at me with confusion, waiting for an explanation I suppose. Luckily, my entire conversation with Matteo was in Italian, so no one knew what we were talking about. But from the look on Jungkook's face, I know I'm not getting away with this.

"Who were you talking to, Iris?", Jungkook doesn't waste a second and initiates his investigation.

"That was-"

"Was it your boyfriend?",

"He's-"

"How long have you known him?", he doesn't stop.

"Hear me out! Will you?", he finally shuts his mouth and I try to explain, "Matteo is-"

"Who's Matteo?", I'm cut off again, but this time it isn't Jungkook, it's a familiar deep voice that makes my heart feel alive again.

He's asking as in who exactly? I understand where Jungkook is coming from, he's my best friend and he's family. But the former has nothing to do with me, as my ex-boyfriend, he shouldn't intervene in my business.

"And why exactly should I explain myself to you?"

A fire burns in his eyes, an unspoken rage trapped in them, swirling in those dark browns. Veins popped out, fists curled, shoulders tensed, anger boils in his blood and I'm enjoying it. He's furious.

Focusing back on Jungkook, I answer his question, "Matteo is... A very important person to me. He has a special place in my heart."

That's the truth, no lies involved. I have to admit though, I stirred up some attention, and I like it.

My sister looks at me knowingly, I told her a little bit about Matteo, so she won't be left in the dark when he comes. However, Jungkook isn't pleased with the new info, he looks... Hurt.