Runaway Love

Chapter 23: Can't Remember to Forget You

I decided to go to school today, hoping it would distract me from all the heartbreak I've been feeling. And because it's becoming super hard to ignore Cameron. I mean, let's face it, ignoring someone you live with is a lot harder than it seems.

I brushed through my knotted hair and put on a little makeup. I attempted to smile in the mirror, but I just couldn't.

I guess no amount of makeup can hide the emotional scars.

Suddenly, my eyes teared up.

Be brave, Blaise. You're stronger than that.

I angrily wiped away a single tear that managed to slide down my cheek.

I stood up, grabbed my bag, and made my way downstairs.

I saw Cameron sitting at the kitchen counter, staring at a completely full bowl of cereal.

It seemed like he didn't care about his appearance also, considering he was wearing a stained shirt and baggy jeans.

I confidently walked into the kitchen, and grabbed a bagel from the cupboard. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed that he looked up at me. I took deep breaths to stop myself from making eye contact.

"Do you want my cereal?" His voice was weak, he seemed tired. Part of me wanted to comfort him, and hold him in my arms, but the other part knew I had to stay mad at him.

I shook my head and crossed my arms over my chest. He stood up from his seat and went to bring his bowl to the sink. When he walked past me, he purposely made sure to brush arms with me. He knew I would feel something, and I did. I hid my feelings by keeping a straight face and turning away from him.

"How long are we gonna do this, Blaise?" He threw an arm in the air, while the other clung to his cereal bowl. I shrugged my shoulders, not even looking at him. That made him even more angry.

"Seriously? Can you just talk to me? You won't even let me apologize!" He started yelling, which honestly startled me a little. I was expecting him to get mad, but Cameron rarely yelled. I finally looked up at him, we made eye contact for a second before I left the kitchen.

He couldn't put me back under his spell, I wouldn't let him do that to me.

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When I arrived at school, I felt nauseous. Kendra, who drove me, placed her hand on my back to comfort me. She gave me a smile, before leading me towards the retched building.

I made it to my locker without making any human contact, but that was because Kendra was hissing at everyone who even looked at me. But now that Kendra had to leave me to go to her class, I felt alone.

I pushed myself through a mob of people, ignoring anybody who asked about the breakup.

I reached my history class and sat down at the back. I was hoping no one would sit near me, but someone I've never seen before did. He was staring at me and smiling.

"Um...hi." I half-smiled, then returned my attention to the front of the room.

"Sorry if I'm creeping you out. I'm new here, so I'm not really sure how to make friends." I let out a small laugh.

"I'm Blaise." I reached my hand out to shake his.

"I like a girl who lets me shake her hand. People say it's nerdy, but I think it's cute." He grinned, shaking my hand.

I couldn't deny that he was gorgeous. Except Cameron continued to burn in the back of my brain. I had to get over him...I needed to let myself move on.