One Call Away

Chapter Three

--Two Weeks Later--

I want to court her. I want to be selfish even just for a while. Tomorrow, rooftop, 3 pm. Already complete.

--Terry's POV--

"Terry, I'm jealous of David."

"Dave? Why? He's just my best friend. No more, no less."

Scott smiled. Fudge. That's why I love him.

"Okay. Can I court you?"

Omg! Fudge. Is it real?

"O-Okay."

I smiled.

"Thank you. This is what I've been waiting for. I love you Terry."

"I love you, too Scott."

He blushed. Oh my, he blushed!

[Go to the rooftop ALONE]

Dave texted me. Maybe it's important.

"Uhmm. Scott, I have to go to Dave. Please don't be jealous. Okay? I love you. Just wait here. Or if you want to eat, go to cafeteria and I'll wait here."

"Okay."

I rushed to the rooftop. When I got there, there's no one. No Dave or what.

"Dave, if this is one of your jokes, please st--"

"I'm only one call away
I'll be there to save the day
Superman got nothing on me
I'm only one call away"

"Dave?"

He's crying. I went beside him and wipe those tears. But, he wiped it and stand. He went to the railings of the rooftop. I went beside him again. Then, he looked at me....
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And he kneeled.

"Terry, I loved you ever since. Not just as a best friend. Not even just a sister but I love you. I love you because I love you. Terry, will you be my girlfriend?"

Fudge. If this is just a dream, please wake me up. I can't.

"Sorry Dave. I love Scott. You're my bestfriend. No more, no less. I'm sorry."

He stand and wipe his tears.

"In case you don't know, those gifts are for you. Chocolates, teddy bears, and a ring. Please keep that.... Terry."

And he walked away. I look at the table and it's full of gifts. Large teddy bears, expensive chocolate and a ring. These are the things he bought every time we go to the mall. All of these are for me. I'm really sorry, Dave. I'm sorry.

--Three Days After--

--Dave's POV--

After what happened, my mom transferred me to America. I was not able to say 'Bye' to Terry. But I think it's okay. She's with Scott, right? But, yesterday, I texted Scott to take care of my best friend and once he break her heart, he'll die.

Only days left. I wonder if Terry cares for me. But, I love her. I really love her so it doesn't matter. I'll miss her smile, her eyes, her cheeks, her childish act and everything about her. I love you, Terry. I hope you can feel that.

--Four Days After--

--Terry's POV--

[Terry, Dave is now dead. He's in America that time.]

I got this text from my Mom. And I don't know if it's true. My best friend died. After what happened, I still feel guilty. I was blinded by Scott's presence. Scott left me. He said, he don't really love me and it's all just a deal. Maybe if I accepted Dave's proposal, maybe I'm happy and he's happy. And no one dies. I feel so much guilt. And I hate myself for that. I was not able to say it but, I love Dave.

Dave, you said, you're only one call away. But why can't I hear even just a single answer from you? Dave, I love you.