Hoodie

Chapter 20

I've been stressed lately and I didn't really know what to write but i tried my best guys. I hope you like it.

P.S. It's kind of short.

Chase's POV

I opened my eyes when morning rays of the sun peeped through my window. Ugh. I thought I was gonna die but I didn't.

Why did I have to live? I looked to my ceiling and gave a huge sigh. I slowly stand from the floor covered in broken things. Did I do this? God. I didn't even sleep on the bed.

Forget it. I'll fix my room later. I need to go to school.

I combed my morning hair and changed to my casual clothes. I went downstairs and saw mom cooking.

Good morning mom. I greeted her although I still feel exhausted from crying myself to sleep again.

Yesterday was really hard. After all my memories coming back, ignoring Yumi was really tempting. I wanted to hug her and kiss her. Comfort her in my arms but.

No.

Instead I acted like I didn't even know she existed. I acted like I didn't even fall for her. It pains me to do this but if that's what makes her happy, i'll do it for her.

Are you okay now, Chase honey? Mom worriedly asked whilst still cooking. The smell of freshly fried omelets filled the room.

I gave her a slight smile before saying I'm fine, mom. Even though I'm really not, at all.

I hugged her before grabbing an apple from the fridge and going outside. I'm not in the mood for eating.

Yumi's house welcomed me a few meters away and a short girl caught my eye too. It was her.

But then, another person came out of her house. Theodore. Oh, I forgot. They are a fling.

I felt my chest tightening and a little bit of pain. Does this mean, i'm jealous?

Aish. Can't this day get any worse? I questioned myself and started walking ahead of them. I just don't want to see the love of my life hanging out with another guy.

That should be me.

Peach's POV

At school, it was just an ordinary day. I haven't really talked to Theo about what happened between Chase and I yesterday.

I just don't want him to worry about me. After all he just got well from the flu.

Whilst walking I bumped to someone. My books fell to the ground. Ugh. I was so busy thinking about yesterday that my mind had already flew off. Silly me.

Sorry. I looked up to the guy I bumped.

Chase. I— I got cut off when he started muttering words. He said it in a weak way but I still managed to hear it.

S-sorry. I need to go. He said. He then gave me a stern look and he was eyeing on my books, then back to me.

I could see his eagerness but he looked away and brushed me off. He started walking away and I couldn't even stop him.

This is all my fault. What have I done.

I looked at my books that were still lying on the cold concrete floor. I started picking them up one by one but someone helped me.

Thank you, Theo. I uttered. I'm glad it was him but still, at the back of my head, I was secretly wishing it was Chase.

Then it hit me.

Theo was there when Chase was not. Theo was the one cheering me up when Chase caused me problems.

I know he has a crush on me even when I wanted Chase, but still, he didn't leave me.

Maybe it's time to give him the shot he's been waiting for a long time. Maybe i'll learn to like him.

Maybe he'll be the one who'll mend my heart that Chase broke hundreds and thousands of times.

Theo? I asked him. He just uttered a soft 'hmm' while we continued walking to our class.

Can you promise me something? I asked him. He gave me a confused look. His eyebrows crossed.

What are you talking abo— I cut him off and decided to man up than beat around the bushes.

If I say yes to be your girlfriend, would you not break my heart? I asked him seriously.

He then gave me a smile and hugged me. He kissed my forehead and then broke the hug.

You just made me the happiest man in the world. He happily said and his gummy smile showed up again.

He held my hand.

I promise you Yumi-ah, you won't regret your decision. I just smiled at him.

I hope this would be a good decision. I can't afford making another wrong one. My heart would shatter. It's already been pounded to pieces. I can't take another blow.

We then walked inside the room and all I could see was Chase. He wasn't even looking at me nor Theo.

When will my life become good for once?

Chase's POV

It's over. They're officially a couple.

I didn't really know they weren't a couple before, it's just that I accidentally eavesdropped when they were talking.

I don't know but I had this urge to listen to what they're talking about not because I want to, but I just wanted to know if Yumi is okay.

I sighed.

It's okay Chase. Cheer up. I tried to force a smile on my face but I failed.

But then I thought of something.

From now on I'm gonna be the one who's protecting you from afar. I know you don't want to see me so I'll be distant but I promise you, Yumi.

I'll be your phantom. Silently guarding you from the distance. You don't need to see me but I'll protect you.

And I swear if that Boyfriend of yours, Theodore, hurts you. I'll have no choice but to beat him up.

I just don't want you to get hurt. I've already broke you a thousand times. I don't want him to make the same mistakes I did over and over again.

I'll promise you, that I'll protect you no matter what. Even from the distant.

That's how much I love you.

To be continued.