Cincinnati Boy

Chapter 8

CARO'S POV

I walked into my house and slammed the door shut. I froze and slid my back down the door, scratching it as I slid down with my fingernails. It hurt, but not as bad as the thought of losing Joe. I bit my lip, which was quivering since I broke down in tears when I left Joe's house. I've been with him for 3 years now. Such a long time. He's always been here for me.. Even when Erica wasn't. I put my hands in my hair and pulled it. "Fuck, Caro. This is YOUR fault!" I yelled at myself. I decided to to relax by lying on the couch. I curled up in a ball, thinking about the look on Joe's face after my last words towards him.. Maybe I will. Fuck you, I won't ever come back and you won't ever see me again. The words floated around in my head. The word 'ever' was such a strong word.. But so was 'love'. I knew I loved his man. I knew I'd be back. But would he ever forgive me?

JOE'S POV

I am such an idiot. I told her to leave, but I didn't expect her to leave my life.. Y'know what? Grow up, Joe. Grow up. You told her to leave, and she did. Now face the consequences. I found myself lying on Jon's couch with those thoughts swarming my head. 3 years is a long time together, though. Maybe it was time for us to part. She doesn't want to see me again, so I respect her decision. But I'll tell you, it HURT. A lot. I sat up and ran a hand through my long, silky hair. Caro loved playing with my hair. She even braided it sometimes. I chuckled a little bit, then stopped quick at the thought of that probably never happening again. Caro was one of a kind; I'd never find another girl like her again, I didn't want another girl. SHE is what I wanted.. I loved her so much. Her kisses, her gentle touch, the way her body felt against mine.. I lied back down and closed my eyes, thinking of some of the times we've had together. I loved Caroline with every piece of my heart.

ERICA'S POV

I was so exhausted when I got home, so I decided to invite Caro over to stay over with me. But she didn't answer my phone calls nor my texts. Which was strange to me, because she usually replies quick and answers my phone calls no matter what the circumstances were. I shrugged and lied down. I was too exhausted to do anything today, so I just slept the whole day when I got home.

JON'S POV

Damn, I ain't ever seen my best friend this hurt in my life. He's been lying on the couch for hours without moving. He didn't say anything. He was.. traumatized. I tried to get him to eat but he wouldn't. I sat there and thought of Sierra. I don't want Erica to be upset about me forgetting. So I'm just not gonna say anything to her about it. I told Joe that I was getting in the shower. He didn't say anything of course, but I knew he wasn't gonna move, so I went to the bathroom and stripped down. I immediately got in the shower and let the water trickle down my tan skin. It felt good. I haven't showered in days. I take showers maybe twice a week, but oh well. I watched the water slide down my abs. I finally started washing my hair after a few minutes of relaxation. This time I actually took my time washing my hair. I usually take 5 minute showers, but I wanted to take Erica out somewhere special soon. I rinsed my hair and then I rubbed the rag down my body. Once my body was washed, I turned around, facing the shower head and let it run down my face. I closed my eyes and thought of Erica's beautiful face. This girl was now officially my girlfriend, and that made me happier than I've ever been before.