No More Wasting Time

Chapter 19

Diego's POV:

I knew I shouldn't have expected Hector to want to be around me at the moment, but I didn't expect him to leave right away. I really didn't expect a lot of things today. Like how I was currently in an empty classroom with the one and only Victor. It was sad really, Max or Caden didn't even notice when he suddenly dragged me into this room. I didn't even notice him around when we entered the building. Then again, my mind was somewhere else completely.

"Can we talk, please?"

"I have nothing to say to you," I said firmly and went to leave but he blocked my way and I immediately stopped, not wanting to be too near him. "Move."

"Please, Diego? Just let me talk for one minute."

"You don't get to do this to me. You're forcing me to hear you out."

"This is the only way. You won't talk to me if I simply asked."

"Do you really have to wonder why? Let me out!"

"Diego, I'm begging you."

"And I'm begging you to move. No, I'm telling you to move. I don't want to be here."

"I just need one minute."

"You don't even deserve thirty seconds!"

"Diego," he pleaded and stepped forward, reaching out to grab me but I stepped back. "Why do you forgive Caden but not me?"

"Why? Are you stupid?"

"Diego-"

"I won't say it again. Move."

"I love you!"

"Fuck you!" I couldn't help but yell back. "Don't come near me again."

He let me leave this time and I made a dash towards the bathroom and ran into one of the stalls. The tears were threatening to spill and I just needed room to breath, to calm down. How dare he? How could he do this? Was this payback for letting Hector kiss me? Was this fate telling me and showing me that I'm not ready? I just wanted to be happy.

"So are we hitting the gym later?"

"I don't know yet. I mean I might go but I'm technically supposed to go with someone."

My heart stopped when I heard Hector's voice. Of course he'd show up. What is this? Some drama show? It sure seemed like my life was a chaotic mess like one.

"Well, I guess I'll see you there anyway then. Have you answered Jessica yet? I heard from Zoey that she's getting emotionally depressed the more you don't talk to her."

"You know I don't like her like that, man. Plus, someone's been on my mind since forever."

"How are things with him?"

"Let's just say, at this point I'll accept anything from him. Anything to get closer. But anyways, the bell is about to ring, let's head out."

"Already? Damn, for sure. Let's go."

As soon as they left I felt like I could finally breath. Today was already a mess. I woke up feeling off, had a confusing kiss with Hector, was cornered by Victor, and now I just feel emotionally drained. Darn it, darn it all!

"Okay, Diego. Just go to class and act normal. You can do this. Be calm."

I walked out but my mind immediately began to spin. So many worries were flooding around and I kept looking over my shoulder to make sure that Victor wasn't near. I didn't want to be dramatic but I definitely did not want to talk to him again. I didn't need to, there was nothing he could do at this point. What's worse is the my first period was with both Hector and Victor. My life really is a mess.