" A Match made in Mishap "

07.Unspoken Truths

Rezi parked the car near the beach, the sound of weaves crashing the shore filling the silence between them both. Clyde hadn't spoken a single word since they got in the car and Rezi didn't push Clyde to speak, she understood that he needed someone right now and she would be there for him. Rezi and Clyde took a small walk on the beach before sitting down. Clyde looked at the Horizon and watched the sun set slowly as he leaned back in the chair to rest his head on it and closed his eyes for a moment. The sound of waves and smell of the sand made him feel relaxed. The silence between them both created a weird tension in the atmosphere . "Thanks for bringing me here Rezi.", said Clyde, finally breaking the silence between them.
" There is no need to thank me, I will always be here for you.", said Rezi, her voice soft as a breeze through autumn leaves. "I'm really grateful your here Rezi.", said Clyde while looking deep into the sea water.
"Of course, but i can't help you unless you tell me what's wrong", said Rezi with a concerned look. Clyde look at the water for a long moment before he spoke, his voice thick full with heavy emotions. "I feel like I'm drowning in a Deep sea of expectations, every time I try to reach the surface there expectations and judgment pushes me even deeper into the sea, so deep that I can't swim back to the shore", said Clyde his voice heavy and full of emotions.
Rezi felt a knot in her chest seeing Clyde breaking and struggling. She had never imagined that the Mean, teasing and rude Clyde who always fought  with her was struggling so badly. She reached over, placing her hand on his arm. "You don't have to explain everything if you're not ready. But you shouldn't carry all of this on your own", said Rezi

Clyde sighed, leaning back against the seat. "It's just... my parents, school, everything piling up. They keep expecting me to be perfect, to live up to some ridiculous standard. I'm tired, Rezi. I'm so tired of pretending like I have it all under control when I don't", said Clyde. Rezi nodded, understanding. "You don't have to pretend with us. We're your friends, Clyde. I'm your friend." Clyde gave her a sad smile. "Who knows what I would have done if you hadn't followed me", said Clyde. "Hey, don't you dare do anything to your self", Rezi said pulling Clyde's face close to her. They look deep into each others eyes for a moment before the realized how close their faces were. Rezi let go of his face and felt a strange feeling rush over her body  

Rezi softened, inching closer. "Clyde, everyone struggles. We've all been there. No one expects you to be perfect, but if you push us away, how can we help you?" said Rezi. He looked at her, this time really looking. His eyes, still glassy with unshed tears, held a mix of gratitude and fear. "I'm scared that if you knew the real me... the messed-up parts of me... you wouldn't want to deal with it", said Clyde.

Rezi's heart ached for him. She leaned her head on his shoulder, her voice gentle but firm. "We've all got messed-up parts, Clyde. You're not alone", said Rezi. They sat in the car, Clyde finally beginning to relax as the weight of his emotions slowly started to lift. The sound of the waves was calming, and the presence of someone who cared helped more than words could express. After a moment of quiet, Rezi broke the silence. "You don't have to figure it all out right now. Let's just sit here for a while. No pressure, no expectations. Just... be here."

Clyde gave her a small nod, and for the first time that day, the tension in his body seemed to ease. they both stayed there and talked for what felt like hours. Rezi felt happy and relived to help Clyde and wanted this moment to last and never end, just then they were interrupted when Rezi got a phone call.

Rezi checked her phone—it was Annalise. She hesitated, not wanting to disrupt the moment, but answered anyway. "Hey, Anna. What's up?" said Rezi. Annalise's voice on the other end was frantic. "Rezi, where are you? Han just got into a fight with some guy at the café!" said Anna with her voice shacking. Rezi's eyes widened, her mind racing. "What? Why? Is he okay?" said Rezi.  "I don't know, it happened so fast! Just get back here—quick!" said Anna.  Rezi hung up, her heart pounding. She turned to Clyde, who had been listening in silence. "I... we need to go back. Han's in trouble." said Rezi Clyde tensed but nodded, shifting from his emotional vulnerability to a more focused state. "Let's go."

They both jumped out of the car and rushed back to the café, the peaceful moment now overshadowed by the sudden chaos involving their friend