Megan thought the summer was going to be the same. The same old boring camp. The same old boring beach trips. But it was different this year. She met someone who showed her incredible things. He was everything she wanted. She knew that summer had to...
It's been a few weeks since Dylan and I became official and I'm in love with every moment of it. The last football game of the season was coming up and Dylan really wanted me to go.
"Who are we up against?" I ask as I get in the car.
"Uhh I think Malory High." Dylan responds.
Robbie goes to Malory. I hope he doesn't show up. Why would he? Football isn't really his thing.
"Cool. I'm excited. Our school has never gotten this far for a while. I was wondering if they we're gonna cut the football team." I joked.
Dylan's smile shines bright as he throws his head back laughing, "maybe. That seems extreme though."
"Hey it could happen." I smile.
"I never said it couldn't."
The rest of the drive was silent. It was nice though. The radio fills the silence instead. Soon enough he pulls up to a crowded parking lot. I can hear the marching band already. We finally find a spot just in time for the game to start. I squeeze through the people making my way to the seat. The cold metal makes me shiver a bit. Dylan notices and puts his jacket over me. I smile as a thank you and go back to watching the game.
"Hey guess what? I still have no idea what's going on." I laugh.
"Really? I thought I taught you well." he smiled.
"No matter how many times you tell me I'll never learn."
"At least you know when we get a touchdown." he chuckles and kisses my cheek.
"That's the most important part." I said.
So far we are crushing Malory. I've never seen our class this excited before. It has been a few years since we have had a good season. The first half ends and Dylan gets up.
"Want me to get you hot chocolate?" he asks.
"Yeah I'll come with you. I need to get off the cold bench."
We walk down the stairs and I feel myself miss a step. Arms wrap around my waist catching me before I hit the ground.
I laugh,"thanks for catching me."
"Megan?" a familiar voice calls out.
I stare straight ahead into the eyes of my worst nightmare. He looks at Dylan and I seeming intimidated by him. By his side I see his beach blonde girlfriend.
"Robbie." I said in a tense voice. It's been a while since I saw him. He looks different. His hair looks rugged and has a slight stubble under his chin.
He clears his throat, "How are you?"
"I'm fine. You?"
"Good. Who is this?" he gestures to Dylan.
"I'm Dylan her boyfriend." Dylan immediately says.
"Oh. Well take care of her." he smiled and left with Tori at his side.
I sighed and wanted to run away or be invisible. That did not just happen did it? Did I really see Robbie again? I can't think of him. Not when I have an amazing boyfriend who treats me right. This is the worst timing ever. I could cry and scream at him. I was so close to getting over him. I never thought about him since I got together with Dylan until now. Of course just when I thought I had him out of my life something just pushed him back in. Hopefully this will be the only exchange we will ever have.
The rest of the night was a blur. I didn't pay attention to anything for the rest of the night. Thoughts were rushing through my head. There was so much to say but I didn't know how to say it. Even if I did how would I say them? Dylan could tell I was a little shaken up and didn't say anything. I know he wanted to know who Robbie was to me, but didn't know how to bring it up. Or why meeting him was so awkward. I'm just not ready to tell him. I will soon if I find the courage to.
Dylan pulls into my driveway I'm so glad I can finally get out. I give him a quick kiss on the cheek, say goodbye, and rush to my porch opening the door and shutting it the second I got in.
"Hey! How was the game? Did we win?" Lauren asks.
"It was good. We won and I'm going to bed." I start to rush upstairs before she stops me.
"Did something happen? Did Dylan hurt you?"
"I'm fine. Nothing happened."
"I know something happened. I'm your twin. I know you better than myself." she crosses her arms, "spill it."
"Fine. I saw Robbie. With Tori."
Her eyes widen, "No way! Does Dylan know about Robbie?"
"No. I haven't told him. All he knows is I got out of some relationship. Just not with who it was. He had no idea. He just knew it was awkward and really bad."
"What did he look like?"
"The same I guess. Nothing's changed. I never expected him to."
"Anything else?"
I shook my head, "Can we talk about this later? I'm so tired." I lie wanting to get out of this conversation as soon as possible.
She nods and I head upstairs.
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I open my eyes and see my phone glowing. The name I was hopping not to see appears. I debate whether or not to look. I decide to look, I'd have to see it sooner or later.
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This is my closure. I need to hear him out and get the closure I need. I know this seems like a horrible decision. But it's my choice. A part of me is telling me I have to go. This will be the last time I ever see him again. This is my closure and goodbye. After this I can give all my attention to Dylan and not have to think about Robbie for a second. I do my morning routine and my phone. I look at the message again and type a quick answer and hit send. I grab my keys and head to my car, ready to see what he has to say.
