Difficult (Complete)

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---Ike's pov---

I felt so happy, even when we pulled away. I continued to hold him even after we stopped kissing.

I stared at Firkle's face, he had a light blush spread across his face all the way to his ears.

He chuckled a little bit, then looked at me and smiled, "I still wear lipstick..." he said.

I laughed too, knowing what he meant. I wiped off the lipstick with my sleeve and we stared at each other for a moment.

"So... this was a one time thing, huh?" he asks looking away to stare at his feet.

One time thing? "Why would it be a one time thing?" I ask, tipping his chin up towards me.

"Karen," he says looking me in the eyes, "She's your girlfriend. Remember?"

I feel my heart almost stop. I forgot all about Karen.

"Karen... Oh God. I need to talk to Karen," I said and was about to walk away, when Firkle tugged my sleeve.

I turned and looked at him, he looked at me and smiled. He pulled me down slightly and kissed me, softly and pulled away looking me in the eye.

  "I really like you... but go see your girlfriend. It's... fine," he says cupping the side of my face for a second before easing onto the flats of his feet again.

He looked up at me one more time, tears starting to form in his eyes. He gave a sad smile.

"Later, Ike."