Oops, My Boyfriend

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As I followed James's pointing finger, I indeed spotted Caleb at a distance. He was walking in our direction, his expression unreadable from where we stood."Crap," I muttered under my breath. The last thing I wanted was another awkward encounter, especially with Caleb already on edge about today.Quickly, I pulled James aside, seeking the nearest exit. "Let's go, quickly," I urged, tugging at his arm with a sense of urgency.James, however, hesitated. "Are you sure you want to run? Maybe it's better to face him," he suggested, his voice low."No way," I whispered back fiercely. "I can't deal with another confrontation today. Not now."We made a beeline for the nearest side street, hoping to disappear before Caleb could reach us. As we turned the corner, I couldn't help but glance back. Caleb had paused, looking around, clearly searching for someone."He didn't see us," I breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a mix of guilt and adrenaline.James looked at me, concern etching his features. "You seem really stressed about this. Is everything okay between you two?""It's complicated," I admitted, slowing down now that we were out of immediate sight. "Caleb and I... we're going through a rough patch, I guess.""Do you want to talk about it?" James offered, his tone gentle.I shook my head. "Not right now. Let's just... keep moving."As we walked, I felt increasingly conflicted. The day had started as a simple outing with an old friend, but now it felt like I was sneaking around, adding layers of lies that would only complicate things further with Caleb.The thought weighed heavily on me, and I knew a conversation with Caleb was inevitable. But for now, I needed a moment to gather my thoughts and decide how best to handle the situation without causing more damage.We reached the East Gate, and the aroma of spicy broth from the Oden stall wafted towards us. It was comforting, familiar, and for a brief moment, I allowed myself to be distracted by the prospect of something warm and soothing."Let's grab something to eat here," I suggested, trying to reclaim some normalcy. "The Oden here is really good."James nodded, and we ordered. As we stood there waiting for our food, the tension from the earlier events began to dissipate slightly. It was a welcome reprieve, allowing me to enjoy the simple pleasure of street food with a friend, even if just for a little while.However, the back of my mind buzzed with the knowledge that I would have to face Caleb eventually. The day's escapades would have consequences, and I needed to be ready for them. But for now, I would take a moment to just breathe