Through his eyes

78

Theodore

I went outside looking for Imani but she was nowhere to be seen.

I went towards the bathrooms hoping to find her there and I guessed right.

I was about to call her name but stopped myself when I saw who she was with.

None other than Miguel,

I couldn't make out what they were talking about so I stepped behind the corner and was about to turn back just leave but froze when I saw what was about to happen.

No.

No no no no no

Please don't let him, please don't let him.

I thought the break up itself was a slap across the face but seeing the girl you love kiss the guy you wanted her stay away from was truly a stab in the heart.

"You've got to be kidding me" I say out loud causing them to break their kiss and Imani stepping away from him

"T-Theo! What are you doing here?!" Imani asks surprised

"Is it because of him?! Is it because of him you broke up with me?!" I almost yelled

"What?! No?!! It's not because of Miguel!" She shouts back

"We just broke up and you're already here making out with the next available guy!" I shout

"Woah calm down man" Miguel said trying to guide me back

"Don't you fucking touch me!" I say pushing him away

"Don't act all innocent with me Theo! You were to one trying to make me jealous 5 minutes ago!" Imani says and I scoff

"Out of all people! Him! Seriously?!" I yell

"Why do you even care! I broke up with you!"

"So you can be him?" I ask looking her deep in the eyes

"That's none of your business" she spat
And there it was again. This gut wrenching feeling.

"You know what Imani, I really can't believe what I ever saw in you" I said lowly

"Fuck you Theo" Imani said her voice breaking

"Are you happy now?!" I said towards Miguel who was silently watching our whole interaction

"Cmon let's go" I heard Miguel mumble towards Imani as they went back inside the gymnasium.

I leaned against the wall sliding down, running my hand down my face.

Of course I didn't mean it, I just have this stupid way of saying the wrong things when I'm hurt. I still love her but seeing the two of them together brought out a side of me I never knew I even had.

I would've given my all to her. But she didn't see a future for us and I guess I'll have to respect her decision.

"Theo? You good?" I heard Ezra ask and I quickly wiped my tears away

"Yeah" I respond my voice being raspy

"What are you doing on the floor, cmon get up" Ezra said helping me up

"What happened" he asks as he took in my appearance

"I think I ruined it, she probably hates me now" I admit wiping away the remaining tears

"I'm sorry man, just know that I'll always be by your side" Ezra said placing his hand on my shoulder

•••

Imani

"Thanks for dropping me off" I say towards Miguel who walked me up towards our front door

"Always" he says smiling

"Look Miguel, I'm sorry you had to witness all that-"
"It's not that big of a deal. Theo was being an asshole so I guess it was safer for me to be there" he says and I raised my eyebrow hoping he wasn't implying on what I thought he was,

"Yeah sure. But what I'm trying to say is that this kiss was a mistake. I was hurt and upset-"

"Why are you trying to deny the fact that you like me the way I do you" he cuts me off

"W-what?"

"That kiss wasn't a mistake and you and I both know that. Stop denying this" he said stepping closer but I took a step back

"Miguel, the break up is still pretty much fresh and I- and I"

"Are you okay? Imani?"

I don't know what was happening but I quickly turned around and fell on my knees when I vomited on our front lawn.

I heard Miguel rush towards my side and held my hair back,

"Oh my gosh" I say out of breath fearing that there's more going to come out

"Should I ring and get your parents?" Miguel asked concern evident in his voice and I shake my head no

"No no, they're not there"
"Just help me up please" I add and he did

•••

Miguel helped me get inside and waited for me to change in the bathroom.

I was having a mild panic attack when I realised that my period was late.

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W: dun dun dun 🌩️