I'm Ruth.
I've never said that to anyone before.
Well, I've never said anything to anyone before.
You guessed it
I'm mute
Nobody's ever been able to read me
Nobody... until him...
I stay in that position with Ruth for what seems like forever, but she's the one to break it. In her awkwardness, she walks away from the horse and stays on the side. I can tell she's not enjoying this anymore so I give her a sad smile and give the keys back to Uncle Ted. Ruth follows me back into the car.
"Ruth, I need to tell you something" I don't start the car just yet
She fiddles with the hem of her shirt
"I'm moving out."
She suddenly halts, and everything around her seems to as well. I hear her exhale, as her eyes flash up to me.
"I'm sorry, I know it was last minute but I promise I have a good reason. I just can't tell you what it is..."
That didn't help... at all
I thought I saw a bit of movement in her cheeks, as if she wants to frown. I might've imagined it...
Ruth doesn't feel anything for me... ever
Except that time in the bathroom, she was just pitying me I guess. I mean, of course she has normal feelings like every human being.
But about me?
I hope not, or that'll make this even harder.
Ruth
He's moving out.
I don't know what else to say.
He's leaving me.
Chance
The ride back home was silent.
Well, what was I even going to say?
I hope she's not mad...
You see, that's the thing
I'm tired of hoping, I just want to KNOW. But, I think we've established that's not happening.
When we arrive, I get back to packing so hopefully I could move out that night.
Then my phone rings, Stacy.
I don't know what was going through my head, but I still answered.
"Stacy..."
"CHANCE! OMG YOU ANSWERED! THANK GOD! Listen, we need to talk..."
"No need, I was stupid to let you go. I'm sorry, please take me back."
"Really? Seriously? Chance, you seriously are the best! I love you SOOO much!"
"I love you too babe, hey. I'm moving out of my apartment, could I stay with you for a while?"
"Yeah of course! Just come over whenever!"
"Thanks, see you later."
What have I done? I feel like the only way to really forget about Ruth is to have Stacy and only her in my life.
I hang up the phone and hear Ruth leave her bedroom.
I don't want to see her right now so I quickly grab my suitcase and unlock the door.
Curiosity washes over me and I glance back very swiftly, and I instantly regret it.
(START IT NOW)
There she is,
frowning at me.
She.. whatever
I don't care anymore.
And like that, I leave.
Ruth
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Hopefully this chapter can make up for everything! I'm trying to post one more chapter this weekend too so look out for that! Hope you're enjoying!
