The Tangled Hearts: A Forbidden Romance

The Envasion in my Mind

The day finished quickly for me and I was ready for practice. I stood in front of the mirror and tighten the high ponytail I just put in.

I walk into the dance room and everyone's eyes fall on me. I guess they weren't expecting for me to be a dancer.

I ignore the looks I get and get in block that they put us in. We begin to stretch and I notice the same girl Luciano was making out with. I raise my eyebrows and continue to stretch.

We went through acorss the floors, turns, and jumps today. We also learned new routines for the parade this Friday. All of the dancers were talking about the big bonfire that happens after the game. I should probably go to try and make friends. After all I only had one friend and I wanted to get to know more people. Especially with some of the girls on the dance team because we will be spending a lot of time together.

I am walking out to the car because I was taking the car today. I hear something behind me which makes my head whip around. I see someone walking towards me slowly and when I see the person get closer I realize it is Vinnie.

"Vinnie.. what are you doing here?" I ask softly looking down at my feet as stops right on front of me. I look back up at him and he was still looking at me. "You've been ignoring me." he says flatly and takes another step forward, barely leaving room between us. I look up at him. "Look Vinnie, I think it is best if we stay out of each other's life. I can't take this step any further with you. You know that." I notice his eyes turn darker. He looks up and his jaw clenches. "Why can't we just try and be friends Yesenia? It can't be that hard." he suggests to me as his cheeks turn red from embarrassment. I look down at my feet again. "Vinnie I don't think we could ever be just friends. I'm sorry." I mumble quietly and start to fiddle with the rings on my fingers.

He grabs my hands and holds them in front of me and him. "Then why don't we just be a secret and take it slow. We don't have to tell Alejandro. I just want to get to know you." He says with hope in his eyes. I couldn't not tell Alejandro. Or could I? I look back up at him and smile softly. "I will think about it okay? I have to get going." say as I pull my hands away from him. He nods slowly. "Okay. Take your time, let me know." he turns around and begins to walk away, turning around and glancing at me one last time.

I turn around and unlock the door. I get in and start the car before check my phone to see a message.

Unknown: Do you have feeling for him?

My eyes widen when I see the text. I look around outside the car to see if anyone was watching us but the parking lot was empty and there was no one to be seen.

I put my phone down quickly, turning it off and driving away.

Did Vinnie want us to be in a relationship? Would he actually want to hide us from Alejandro? Would I? Did Luciano know about the situation? Why did he all of a sudden text me right after my interaction with Vinnie not too long ago?

So many thoughts are envading my mind all at once. My heart, body, and soul feel heavy from all of the stress that is being put on me. So much chaos and anxiety of thinking about what is going to happen next, and what could happen if I make the wrong decision.

I pull up next to a drive thru at In n Out. God, I needed to eat something. Maybe that will help ease my stomach from churning at my thoughts.

I get my food and eat it in the parking lot silently. Trying not to think about anything and only focus on finishing the meal that is in front of me. I couldn't wait to go home and get to bed. Sleep was the only way I could escape the thoughts that were trapped in my head like a prisoner in their cell.

After I finish my food I make my way to my apartment. The drive there consisted of music by Olivia Rodrigo and Gracie Abrams. The two worst artists to listen to when not wanting to be sad and angry.

I enter the parking lot of the apartment and get out, closing the door behind me. I walk inside the apartment and it's quiet. Too quiet.

"Mariana? Alejandro?" I shout out loud, trying to get their attention. No answer. I make my way to Mariana's room and open the door. She was already asleep which made me relieved. I guess Alejandro was asleep already.

I walk into my bedroom, set down my backpack, and kick off my shoes. I was exhausted and ready to lay down from everything that went down today.

From school, to dance, to friends, to Vinnie, and more. I feel like if I make any wrong slip up, it will be just another thing I ruined that I used to do for fun.

I am so anxious of what could happen at any time, and I'm not sure anything can help me with that. Everytime I think about it, my gut is tangled in knots and I just want to curl up and hide from everyone.

I sigh heavily and decide to take a shower. My shower was quiet and quick, but also very refreshing.

Showering helped me think. But in this case, when I don't want to think about the things I am avoiding, I get in and get out as quickly as I can.

I put on my sweatpants and tanktop before flopping onto my bed. I groan loudly into my pillow in frustration and turn around, looking up at the fan spinning on my ceiling.

I force my eyes shut and try to shut these thoughts out so I can be able to sleep peacefully without any interruptions or distractions that will keep me from my sleep.

This was going to be a long night.

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