Logan and Maria's lifelong friendship is tested when their deep-seated feelings start to surface, beneath their favorite Walnut Tree. As they navigate the tricky waters of adolescence, Logan grapples with his denial after a breakup, Maria struggles...
That night, Logan couldn't sleep, thinking about Maria and how close he was to lose her forever. He kept walking in circles across the bedroom, talking to himself.
-I can't leave her, but if I stay... one day I won't resist it—he pulled his hair—she said it so easily, I'm trapped, I'm just a friend to her, like she should be for me...
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Another thing he wondered was how revealing arguments always started under that tree, like his breakup with Rachel.
Suddenly, his mother knocked the door for breakfast, interrupting his thoughts. The whole day passed with Logan barely articulating a word.
-Tonight is Maria's party, we won't be able to visit, though—inquired Jenna, his mom— your father and I have a business trip, but we visited her last night. -Last night? -Yes -But we always go together— Logan was confused. -Linda said Maria wasn't feeling like seeing you... -I see -Did you guys argue?—asked his mom caressing his hand -I don't want talk about it— "so she's serious about tonight", Logan thought worried. -Whatever it is, she's a unique girl, kid -She's more than that— he said with a nostalgic smile. -Kid, you sure you don't wanna talk?— asked his father patting his back. -I...— a tear ran down his face. His parents looked at each other with a smile, and nodded in complicity, aware of his son's feelings. -Tell her tonight -You're going, right?— whispered his mom -What?— "do they know how I feel?" -I saw her outfit last night, she looked even prettier— said Jenna stroking his hair— you gotta see her. "Then I'll be dead if I see her tonight...", his cheeks burning red.
After his parents left, Logan was debating on what he should do. He only had 10 minutes left for the party to start.
-I can't stand this anymore— said to himself— I might be losing her forever either way when she rejects me, but...— he pressed his chest—I don't know...
Logan put on the clothes that suit him best: black jeans, white silk shirt and black leather jacket.
"I've been terrible to her, I must get something to make up for that", he thought while leaving his house.
———————- A/N What do you think Logan will bring? Would you forgive him?
I was 17 once and I can say the line between friendship and love is scary, so I kinda get him tbh lol.
