When we got to school Devin walked me to my locker while holding hands, Carlie spotted us. She came over to my locker and asked in a mild voice,
"Can I talk to you in private for a moment?!"
Devin stepped away and said,
"I'll be right over there."
He gave me a wink, which made me smile.
Carlie didn't look happy she asked in a snappy voice,
"What the fuck are you doing?!"
I replied in a nervous voice.
"Look don't, be mad..."
She cut me off by saying,
"Mad?! Hmmm why would I be mad Nichole, let's see... you are dating your ex! That cheated on you! If you're looking to get hurt again you pick the perfect guy!"
I said,
"Look, it's my life! And I love Devin! Yes, he cheated on me last year! But he is so sorry about it; he wishes he could undo it."
She said with frustration,
"Of course he does, that's what ALL cheaters say! When he breaks your heart this time, don't come crying to me, because I'm not going to be there."
She walked away. And in that moment I had to make a decision. Carlie is a little hard headed, and as soon as she sees Devin isn't like that anymore we will be okay. And I couldn't just leave Devin again; I would be in so much pain. Devin came walking up; he hugged me and said tenderly,
"I'm sorry. This is my entire fault."
I replied by saying,
"No, Carlie is just hard headed; when she sees you're not like that anymore she'll be okay. I looked up and kissed him. I whispered oh so tenderly,
"I love you Devvi."
He said romantically,
"I love you too, Nichole."
Devvi was MY nickname for Devin; I was the only one that could call him. He would never let anyone.
We walked on to class; Devin held my books while we held hands. It felt so good to hold his hand again, I never wanted to let go, even if they did get sweaty a lot. I was in love with Devin and always have been like I said. When we broke up after four months I told myself I was over him, but I always knew I still loved him. Devin was my sunshine in the morning and my moonlight at night. I knew in my heart this time would work. When we got to class he said,
"I'll see you at lunch; I'll wait for you by your locker."
I said,
"Okay, sounds perfect."
He grabbed me and gave me a hug, and swung me around, then gave me a kiss and whispered tenderly,
"I love you baby, Forever and always."
I whispered back,
"I love you too Devvi"
