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Summer

"I just... I need to be alone right now, Joe.." I looked up at him. "To think.."

He stood up. "Okay.." He leaned down close to her ear. "Think about this: What happened to forever?" He whispered and walked back inside. My heart sunk lower with every word. We had promised each other.

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Flashback

"I love you, Joe." I kissed his neck, lying in bed next to him.

"Forever?" I felt him smile.

"Forever." I confirmed, feeling him relax.

"Forever." He repeated.

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I smiled sadly at the memory. It hurt so much. It felt like a knife diving into my heart over and over again.  "Forever.." I whispered to no one in particular. I just need the satisfaction of hearing it again. I stood up and walked back inside. Zoe, Alfie, and Joe were sitting on the couch. Zoe and Alfie looked up but Joe's eyes remained on the ground.

"Summer! We are going out to eat tonight! Want to come?" Zoe smiled.

I sighed, pushing a smile on my face. "Sure." Joe's gaze remained on the ground. I wanted to run over and hug him, kiss him, tell him I'm sorry. I held back. I could almost feel his arms wrapping around my waist and picking me up, spinning me around. I could hear my laughter and his chuckle. I could imagine what could have been. But not now. Not ever. Even... Even if he didn't do anything wrong.... I was different. Once he got to know the real me.... He's never take me back. I was only easing the pain... Right?

"Summer?" Zoe snapped her fingers, yanking me out of my daydream. 

"Huh?" I turned my attention to her.

"We are leaving at 6:30. Is that okay?" She looked up at me, concerned.

I nodded, still in a daze. "Yea." I walked upstairs to the room I had once lived in. I found my clothes sitting exactly where I left them. I slipped on black leggings and a grey jumper. I turned around and found Joe's clothes. I took a sharp breath, smelling the scent of him already. I pressed one of his shirts to my face. I missed this smell. I missed him so much. I pulled the shirt to my chest and sat down, letting out a silent sob.

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