Road to Evergreen | #Wattys2016

t h i r t y - e i g h t

The apartment entrance takes me off my surprise. The outside of the building is much deceiving in comparison to the inside. The chandelier hanging from the ceiling blinds me with it's enchanting light. The floor is crafted with colorful marbles and a mirror with an artistic carved frame is hanging on the wall. This is so beautiful and expensive.

I don't know why I'm doing this. Actually, I do.

Adam.

Adam. Adam. Adam.

After my unforgettable breakfast with Spencer and Riley, I came directly here. These boys know what and when to say; I'd have to give them credits for that.

I might look like shit now and wearing inappropriate cloth but it's the least of my concern. I came here with one goal and one goal only: Adam. And I won't leave until I can call him mine again.

I stop in my tracks as I take in my messed up hair, streaked eyeliner, uneven cloth and I gasp.. Is that lipstick on my cheek? I change my mind directly, it's the most of my concern. I mean, it wouldn't hurt if I looked decent enough while achieving my goal, right?

I hurry to clean myself as much as I possibly can. I run my hands through my hair, succeeding in fixing it. In my purse, I pull out some tissues and wipe my mascara and the smeared lipstick. After several adjustment, I pat myself on my shoulder for doing a good job.

I turn and make my way to the elevator as I register what I don't actually know. What floor does he live again? But how am I supposed to know? He never told me and I never came.

Why am I here, again? What's my plan? I'm just going to pop up in his apartment and expect him to take me back?

But he hit an officer. His brother is the dean. He randomly sleeps with girls. How many girls? What if he is with the red devilish girl? Oh my God, I'm so stupid. He must have taken her home. The thought of Adam in another girls arms makes me wish I was dead instantly. I wipe the tears that escaped and head outside.

A carnival of scent blow in the air as I take in the spring weather. My ears surrender to the sound of chirping birds and the laughter of kids playing around. I adjust my eyes to my surroundings and spot Max across the park.

I was hoping to sneak away, like I never came, but too late for now as Max runs in my direction. I bend on my knees, until I'm on eyesight level with Max.

"Hey little guy, how are you doing?" I smile.

His smile widens as he opens his arm for a hug. At first, I get startled but eventually lean in and squeeze him tight.

"Are you here for Adam?" Max asks.

I swallow the tears forming in my throat, "yes, but I'm just about to leave."

"But Adam misses you," he frowns. "You haven't been coming around lately."

"I-I know. I'm sorry for that," I fumble with my words as pain strikes my chest altering my breaths.

"It's cool. It was fun having ice cream with you and Harry," he mumbles.

"You too, Max. Now go play with your friends," I weakly smile.

He nods but before turning to leave he stops in his tracks, "He lives in the fourth floor, just saying." He smiles with his two missing teeth standing out.

My heart grows fond of him as I pull him into yet another hug and whisper into his ears, "thank you."

I break the hug and sprint to the elevator. My stomach empties as I press button labeled four. I'm going to see him.