Things Left Unsaid

Chapter 12 - Courage

[Clark's POV]

"What?" Katie replied with complete and utter shock.

This. This is exactly the reason why I don't want anybody to know about that. I don't like explaining because that's the moment when you're forced to go back to that exact time and place and remember it all. But no. I've gone too far.

"You heard me, Katie." I sighed and muttered, "Never mind." And had a sip from my coffee.

"Wait. You gotta tell her. If you want things to be okay with you and my best friend then you have to tell her or else I would. But that doesn't stop you from liking Stephanie, Clark. It's so obvious. Actually, too obvious."

Suddenly, the shop's tiny bell rang, signaling a new customer and I heard familiar voices but ignored them anyway. I'm becoming a little hard headed and just need to... Chill.

I kept silent and the silence grew as I turned to look at Katie with a blank face looking at someone... Or something.

I turned to see what she's staring at and saw Stephanie and that Drake dude. Seeing them happy and currently in each other's arms just laughing it all out kind of gave me an aching feeling inside my chest. I don't understand what the heck's wrong with me.

'Maybe it's not wrong. Maybe it's the right thing to feel.' My inner voice scolded inside me.

Oh stop being such a chicken Clark!

"Well!" Katie's voice startled me but I had the time to hide it, thank God. She got her bag on her shoulders and cupped her order in her hands, stood up and faced me. "Good luck with that mushy mushy couple over there. Your face is priceless. I would've laughed but... You're Clark." She started walking down the aisle but stopped before opening the door. "Oh, and don't be too obvious." She winked and then went off.

Katie's words echoed in my head and I can't stop thinking about Stephanie now.

Thank goodness my table's far away from the couple but still in my view, though. And that sinking feeling keeps on crawling back to me every time I see them. What the?

Suddenly, I had an idea. Like Katie said a while ago, if I want to set things right then... I'm gonna have to tell Stephanie the truth. After all, it won't hurt to try, right? I'd do anything to at least have a good connection with Stephanie and I promise I'd stay away after all of this. I'll leave her alone with Drake. She's too happy right now and I should just be happy for her too. My world doesn't revolve around her, right?

RIGHT?!

Sighing, I got my phone out of my jean pocket and typed:

Stephanie, it's Clark. I need to tell you something. Can we meet tonight?

Hesitating a little bit, I pressed the send button.

'Finally Clark you're being a Man!' My inner Clark cooed.

Not a few seconds later, my phone beeped and this is what she replied:

What about and where?

Gathering my courage, I tapped on my phone creating these words:

Something important about you and your brother. Just meet me in front of your building at 7pm.

In my seat, I saw her get a little distracted, her face filled with worry, curiosity and fierceness. I don't know how she puts it but she's cute. Her eyebrows scrunched at the sight of her phone but quickly hid all of it and smiled when Drake got to her. Drake's there. Yes, she's trying to comfort her. Yes, I'm not literally there. And yes, I'm feeling a tad bit jealous.