Bastian's POV
The moment when you get to do something you thought you'll never be able to do again is extraordinarily relieving. Though extraordinarily relieving might've not been enough to describe what kissing Claudia felt like. If there was one thing I could compare it to, it was coming back from a long journey. Like after spending a way too long time outside you've finally found your way back to your home.
There are moments that you wish could last forever. It was one of those moments.
Too bad it lasted only few seconds.
Claudia's slim and yet surprisingly strong arms pushed me away from her. I glanced at her burned up face and saw her eyes widening in disbelief.
-What on earth was that?- Claudia articulated every single word. She looked mad but her shaky voice was giving her away. I couldn't be the only wanted who wished this short moment lasted a bit longer.
-I'm sorry.
-I've got a feeling that there's one more person you should apologize Bastian- Claudia's cold voice made me bring back something I did forget about for these couple seconds.
Sarah.
My fiancée who was waiting happily downstairs being unaware of what her love one just did.
What have I done?
What the fuck have I done?
-Fuck- I hissed and walked away from the guardrail. I buried my face in my hands and started praying this entire thing didn't happen.
After couple minutes of wishful thinking I heard Claudia approaching me.
-I'm really really sorry Claudia. I didn't mean any of this to happen- I whispered as I turned around. The anger was now replaced by a mix of sadness and pity.
-I know you didn't Bastian. I know you well enough to know you're not a soulless bastard- Claudia said as she quickly patted my back- Least you weren't one couple years ago.
-Apparently I had the soulless bastard gene somewhere deep inside of me and now it became active.
- It's not true.
-Then what's the truth Claudia?
-The truth is we've known each other since we were fetuses, we have a long history and we haven't seen in each other for ages. Some people react to this kind of situations by going to a bar and having a drink and others lose their temper. Like you.
"Or maybe this happened because our history was never supposed to end the way it did", a voice in my head screamed but it wasn't loud enough to cover the other word that was being screamed inside of me. Sarah.
-Did you like get a freaking degree in psychology?- I asked ignoring the loud fight inside my head.
-I actually did- Claudia replied as a half-broken smile appeared on her face- I studied it along with journalism.
-And here's another faux pas of mine? What will I do next?
-I'm afraid you've already screwed up big time and it'll be better if you stop here.
-Trust me, I'll do my best to stop right there- I said as I tried to smile at her but something told me I didn't succeed- I'm really sorry Claudia- I looked into her hazel eyes and saw a spark flying through them. I could see it only for a short second and then Claudia closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Whatever she was analyzing she's made the decision
-I know Bastian but this doesn't change the fact that this dinner shouldn't continue- she said quietly as she looked away.
-Yeah, you're right. What should we tell Sarah and Lars?- I gulped hard after mentioning the name of the person I let down the most tonight.
-I'll say that Alex needs me. After all I'm a young single mother- a strain bitterness was showing in her voice.
-That sounds quite probable. I knew this dinner wasn't a good idea.
-Tell something I don't know. I wanted to run away the moment I got of the car. I didn't do that and clearly it didn't bring anything good to any of us.
-We're just ridiculously unlucky, aren't we?
-We are and I think we shouldn't risk having another unlucky accident like this.
-Are you saying that we shouldn't...?
-That's exactly I'm saying- her understanding voice was replaced by the typical, cold one- It's for the best.
-If you say so. I guess I'll see you at work then- I said when Claudia started heading into the balcony door.
-Yeah at work and only at work- she turned around and replied. There was nothing friendly left in her eyes. When I followed Claudia I couldn't get one thing off my mind.
They always say every story has its own end and I couldn't stop myself from thinking this wasn't the end of our story.
YOU ARE READING
Last to Know |Bastian Schweinsteiger|
Fanfiction-No, Bastian because one of us has to do this because it would happen eventually. Maybe in few weeks, maybe in couple years but it would. I don’t fit into your world anymore- she took another shaky breath- and you don’t fit into mine. -Claudia- he s...
