Unexpected Stupid Feelings(Erick Brian Colon/CNCO) [✔️]

Chapter 28

Sammy's POV

How bad is it that I'm with him, but thinking of you?

I was trying my hardest not to think about Erick, or Jasmine. Just trying to ignore all the selfies she had posted of them together, they'd been reposted on instagram, or retweeted by the very few fans who shipped them.

By the looks of it,

I put my phone down, in annoyance, and did my best to finish up my atole, while I waited for Joel to get back.

What was taking him so long? Damn he probably drank too much water or something...

I began to drum my fingers on the table impatiently, as I saw Joel out of the corner of my eye, approach.

"Everything ok?" I looked up at him, as he sat down.

"Yeah perfectly fine." He winked.

"So, where do you want to go next?" He asked, but I could hear something strange in his voice, as though he was hiding something from me.

What could've happened in the bathroom?

"Well I have to start packing for this weekend!" I grinned.

I was truly overjoyed and so looking forward to this weekend. I'd be spending it in no other than Argentina, playing photographer for some mysterious new singer ; hence it was going to be his first concert.

"Oh true ," he sighed.

Joel paid for our atoles, and then we left.

The rest of the afternoon, we spent it on the scavenger hunt of the century, the scavenger hunt for my outfit, to be worn the night of the concert.

I really wanted to make a good impression on the artist himself. Sure I didn't know him, but first impressions absolutely mattered.

By the time we got to the fourth store, Joel shot me that  "make up your goddamn mind " look, but smiled nonetheless.

Once we had finally found the outfit of the night, at an Italian designer's boutique, we walked around the mall, a little longer.

Holding his hand, only reminded me of the way holding Erick's felt...and even though it hadn't been so long ago, it felt ages ago.

Somehow, I had even managed to keep a certain distance between Erick and I, for the past few days. The very few words we had crossed, had been only job-related.

Wherever we went, we'd get mobbed by fans, seeking Joel's autograph.

They'd say I was the luckiest girl ever, they'd kill to be me, and such, because well, I was dating Joel Pimentel, one way or another.

Joel on the other hand, didn't seem to mind having to hold my hand and smile at the camera, every time we were in public.

Maybe he doesn't actually mind?

"Shorty?"

"Um yes..?" I turned to look at him, dumbfounded.

"I just asked you, if you'll miss me this weekend?" He laughed softly.

"Haha of course I will!"

"Do you want me to take you to the airport, the day of your flight?"

"If you want to." I shrugged.

"I do."

"Then ok."

"I don't understand it...I really don't. But for some reason, being with you feels right. " he said softly as we strolled down the mall, gently squeezing my hand.

"Joel, you don't have to keep pretending, I'm pretty sure no one can hear us right now ." I giggled.

"Shorty, I'm very well aware of that, and I'm not pretending. "

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Following days, leading up to Saturday, I avoided the boys as much as possible.

I still didn't understand what Joel had meant...or perhaps I just didn't want to.

Which was worse.

Friday, at 3:44 AM, the one person I was trying to not think about, texted me.

Erick: mami. U miss me just as much as I miss you. I know ur leaving tomorrow. Aren't you even gonna say goodbye ;) ?

Mmmkay so it's super late, and tbfh this was more of a short filler chapter...but next chapter will be long! And *whispers* up by prolly Sunday!🙈🍉