A folklore love triangle

Chapter 7: Betty (1 year later)

1 year later

The night felt strange maybe the air was thicker the alcohol stronger I wasn't sure I was at our end-of-year prom and the gym was packed full, I was waiting for James I know he hates crowds and parties but I thought he would at least show up for me, not leave me one of the only girls without a prom date, but I guess not.

Even though he promised he would come. we had been dating for over a year now and it was the best year of my life the loved I felt for him was unmatched and I had never experienced anything like it before.

We hung out almost every day and never seemed to get bored whether we were kissing in his car, going to whatever downtown bar would let 17 year old's in but lately I had been feeling different about our relationship as if the thrill had expired and he was bored of me it didn't feel the same.

I went over to dance with Inez when I spotted Augustine at the other side of the room she looked nervous and out of place, I felt like she had changed in the past year, she used to have so much confidence and a sense of belonging but she had an episode where she isolated herself a bit I had mixed feelings about her because she's James' friend, I was aware she was prettier than me and that James could leave me for her but I put my trust into him, I felt the alcohol getting to me and soon I was dancing with some random guy I didn't even know I felt my phone buzzing in my pocket but didn't check it and in a blurry haze James walked in sweating as if he had ran here he stared at me and I could feel the pained expression on his face in every bone in my body because some random guy quite obviously had his arms around me and was dancing with me, James ran out I hadn't even realized this guy had his arms around me I tried to follow James but it was all a hazy blur as Augustine rushed passed me.