Sheo's Story

Chapter Twenty-One

Theo's POV:

I've woken up and it feels weird without Shai next to me, but it's to be alone a little bit. I actually think I'd like a day to myself, going on a walk along the cliffs maybe. I take a shower, and the burning water splashes on my back waking me up and getting me ready for the day. As I get out the shower I decide to brush my teeth whilst I'm in the bathroom, everything feels so refreshing this morning. Ever since I've met Shai I've started appreciating things a lot more, little things like the cold, fresh feeling in your mouth after you brush your teeth. I put some jeans on and a light grey hoodie I've had for ages, it's nothing special but it reminds me of home and my family. I'd always wear it for family days as England's not the hottest of places. I got it one Christmas and it was my favourite present, it was probably the cheapest but that makes it more special. Not everything's about how expensive the item is.

I start to walk along the cliff tops, and the sun is just rising. The orange covers the path ahead of me in a golden shine. The sky was pink, and clear and a few birds would pass every now and again. I sit on a bench and take in the view watching the sun rise. A gentle breeze passes against me, but it's surprisingly warm out.

I really do miss England sometimes, my family are so enthusiastic about everything, and it's great to be around them. Shai would love them, they've got the same positive attitude. I need to plan a trip back to England soon, I might even take Shai, she's never been and I could show her all the amazing sights.

As much training as I've had to do, I'm craving it right now. So I start to walk back to my car so I can go to the gym.

Walking into the gym is always the worst part, because you're never sure what bit to start with. I want to keep my abs and arms in shape so I go towards the weights, the bicep machine is free and I sit down ready to start. I change the weight to 70kg which strains a lot but I can do it. I feel the muscles burn and for some reason I love it. However, I can't stay here too long, I need to start Shai's surprise evening with me.

Shai's POV:

Theo's out for the day I'm assuming, which is good. It gives me chance to catch up with Miles, it's his last day in the area today as he's going to visit his family and friends. I throw on my sweats and run down to his room, and he answers almost immediately, as if he was expecting someone. "Oh! Hey Shai!" Miles says surprised. "Expecting someone else?" I say with a laugh, and he laughs too. "Come in, and yes actually Ansel is coming over, we were gonna watch movies." I didn't know Ansel and Miles were friends, but evidently they are. Just as I sit down there's another knock at the door, which actually is Ansel, him and Miles greet each other and Miles explains that I'm joining. Ansel is totally fine with is, which is cool. I like spending time with these guys.

"Okay, okay. What movie then?" Miles says spreading out some on the floor. Including 'Fast and Furious 5' which I don't think would be any good considering I haven't seen the first 4, 'The Hunger Games' which is alright, but I'm trying to avoid franchises at the moment, I don't want it to influence my portrayal of Tris, 'Taken' which is my favourite so far, and finally 'The Spectacular Now'... Definitely not. "I think Taken" I say pushing 'The Spectacular Now' back to the box it came from. There's no way I'm watching a film with me and Miles in dating, it's just way too awkward. Ansel agrees with 'Taken' after joking about with us, and we decide on that. Miles makes some popcorn and I sit on the arm chair with a blanket, not wanting to sit under a duvet with either Miles or Ansel, usually that'd be okay, but it doesn't feel right anymore if I'm not with Theo. Thinking of Theo I wonder how he's doing, I haven't heard from him all day, apart from this morning which was him just telling me he's busy. I don't want to be one of them obsessive girlfriends, but it'd be nice just for a text or a call maybe, especially when we haven't seen each other. Oh well, I better not think about it before I start causing problems that don't exist, I'll just sit and watch the film, and Liam Neeson's hardcore fighting, whilst Miles and Ansel pretend to imitate the actions thinking they're as cool as him.

I wake up to Miles shaking me, telling me it's 6 and he's got stuff to do. He said I could stay whilst he starts packing and getting ready to leave, but I don't think he really wants me to, so I leave. I must've fallen asleep nearer the end of Taken, because I remember almost the whole movie, I just don't remember falling asleep. I leave hugging Miles goodbye, and realise I have a text from Theo. Finally.

'Shai, I'm back, where are you?xx'

I don't know whether to tell him I was with Miles or not, I don't want to lie to him, but I don't know if he'll be angry that I've spent the day with him. Although he doesn't own me, I can spend the day with who I like actually.

'Just walking up from Miles' room, be up in a minute xx'

I don't think he'll be mad, it's not like he told me what he was doing today. I get to my room before Theo answers but I see him waiting for me outside, texting. Probably me. "Hey" I call so he knows he doesn't have to finish the text, and he looks up. "You didn't tell me you were going to Miles'?" he says, without even saying hi. I'm not in the mood for an argument, not over this. "Didn't realise I had to, sorry" I say, making the 'sorry' more sarcastic than I intended. He starts to look a little more mad, but not angry. "He's not exactly the most trustworthy person, I would've just liked to know Shai, in case anything happened" I don't know if he's right, but nothing happened, so he should just calm down. "It's not like I knew where you were" I say, calmly, letting him know I will not fight him, not now. "It doesn't matter where I was" he says, looking away. Why won't he tell me? Please don't tell me he's been seeing someone else, I can't go through that again. I can't... I really thought Theo was different. "Tell me Theo." I say sternly now, and he just walks away, but stops right before his door. "I need you to trust me Shai, I love you okay" but I just don't know. I do trust him, but why can't he just tell me what's going on, this isn't fair.