Blue Neighbourhood

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TROYES POV

I wake up a little later than usual. I reach for my phone expecting those good morning texts I always get from Adam but, they weren't there today.
I decide to call him and tell him good morning.
I dialed his number.

He didn't answer.

I call again.

He still didn't answer.

I just leave him a text. Maybe he's sleeping.

'Good morning Love. Any plans for today?'

I push send.

I didn't feel like waiting that long so I went into the shower.

After my shower and doing my hair, I went to go check my phone.

Adam didn't respond but he did read it.
The only thing my phone did say was 'Read 22 minutes ago.'

Maybe his phone died as he was opening it.
I didn't want to sound needy but I decided to call him again.

I dialed his number.

He didn't answer.

I dialed it again.

He didn't answer.

It's only 2:00 maybe he's busy. Or he could be at work.

'I'll just walk to the Cafè and say hello.'

I put on my shoes and I head out.

When I get there I walk inside. The line is horrendously long, but I can tell that Adam isn't here. I was taller than almost everyone and I can see Matt working at the counter.

When it's finally my turn I walk up to the counter.

"How may I help you Troye?"

I smile and say, "Can I just get a regular coffee please?"

"Sure. That will be $3.78"

I hand him the money and then a couple seconds later he hands me my coffee.

I leave and when I was about to drink my coffee I noticed a small note attached to the cup.

'If you ever get tired of that boyfriend of yours, don't be hesitant to call me.'
806-344-7551 -Matt

I didn't really give it much thought, so I put it in my pocket.

I finished my coffee and throw it away.

Without realizing it I just found myself walking to Adam's house.

I didn't feel like going home and a few hours have already passed, the least I can do is say hello. Who knows, maybe his dad changed a little bit since the last time I saw him.

I finally reach his house and I see him and his dad painting.

I walk up to him but before I could say hello he starts rushing towards me.

"Troye you need to leave now."

"You haven't answered any of my calls or texts. What's wrong?"

"Just get the hell out of here Troye!"

"But Adam I love you."

"Well I don't Troye. I'm sorry but I don't love you. This whole time I just wanted to experiment a little bit and I wanted no strings attached. I've never loved you and I never will. Now get the fuck out."

"You're lying! You love me Adam I know you do." I start to touch his neck and pull him closer but he just pulls away.

"I don't love you Troye. This was all just fake love."

He pushes me away one last time and turns and leaves me.

I can see his dad approaching so I decide to leave.

As I walked home I didn't even care who saw or heard me. I start to cry.
Adam never loved me. This was all an experiment.

This was all just fake love.