Forgotten Love (short story) [Needs Editing]

What Am I Doing?

Mirani

Ever since Lio told everyone that I was his girlfriend, I feel that I like him more than I have ever liked him. No one is bullying me or having the wrong impression. As if my nightmare has been completely erased.

I don't really know if Lio is serious about me being his girlfriend but in school he sure acts like the ideal boyfriend. After school well it's a different story. He is still friendly but seems quite distant. When we're actually alone I can't seem to have the courage to talk to him about pretending to not remember him. He doesn't ask either and that, that scares me.

Lio

Don't get me wrong I'm glad Mimi remembers me but why did she lie? She had me going crazy thinking I lost my best friend. I will continue to protect her in school and whenever she needs me. I just can't talk to her on a personal basis anymore. I feel hurt and betrayed because the only person I trusted with EVERYTHING, lied to me.

One thing I can't seem to understand is why do I have the extreme desire of needing to protect Mimi? I can't bare to see her sad or hurt. It still doesn't change the fact that she lied to me.

Mimi

I've been thinking so much about Lio I only see him at school but we don't really talk. I mean we do talk but nothing is like before. It's like there is a wall keeping is apart we are growing distant. It's killing me to feel this way.

I decide to go over his house to invite him out for a pumpkin latte from Starbucks. I knock on his door hoping he's home and agrees to meet. To my surprise he opens the door with a big smile on his face. "Hey Mimi I mean Mirani what's up? What brings you next door" Lio says with what sounded to like a bit of sarcasm. I gaze at him with confusion written all over my face. "Um.. Lio?... Are you ok?... I... I.. I was wondering if you'd like to go to Starbucks with me?" I blurted. Oh no, I sounded so desperate. What is wrong with me? Chill chill he's your best friend he won't think so.... But what if he does.. Oh no ... Ahh.. Ahh.. "Eh um I.... I... I guess so let's go", he managed to say but not looking directly at me as if avoiding eye contact.

Lio

I grab my keys as I head out with Mimi to Starbucks and realize my lock keychain once again starts to flash. Call me crazy but it seems it only decides to flash when Mimi is around. Wait, does that mean... No..no..no that can't be..could it? Can Mimi really be my...true...Lo..ve?

While trying to brush the thought of Mimi being my true love, I order a vanilla flavored coffee and stare blankly out the cafe window. "Lio... Lio... Your coffee,"  Mimi says while tapping my shoulder. I grab the coffee and turn quickly to find a table yet still in a daze with my own thoughts. I immediately find a table and sit down and wait for Mimi to finish getting her order. I'm slowly sipping on my coffee enjoying the scent of the dark roast and sweet taste of vanilla, when I hear Mimi say, " William! Hey how are you"? I immediately feel my blood boil... That sick bastard finally I run into him. I've said that I will protect Mimi and that is what I am going to do. I get up clenching my fist while keeping my eyes on the son of a bitch. He will pay... He will surely pay.

It doesn't take much time before William notices me approaching I can sense his uneasiness his voice starts to break and his glance goes from Mimi to me each a half a second apart back and forth. As I approach them I softly and firmly say, "Let's go outside now." He simply nods while avoiding eye contact. I look at Mimi, "It'll just take a minute you go ahead and sit down". I give her a warm smile with a wink.

William

All I wanted was a damn coffee I say to myself while walking outside. Why today out of all days? Mirani doesn't even remember I could have easily played it off. If it weren't for this idiot Lio trying to act as a superhero or whatever. I keep it cool and avoid being obvious about knowing exactly what his fuss is all about.

"If it isn't The William Hall... I was starting to think you had a change of name and ran away somewhere like mexico", Lio says being a smart ass with a huge smirk on his face. He has this look in his eyes like a predator when catching it's pray, it's almost scary. Not that I'm scared or anything. "Me? Why would I be running away? Do you know something I don't know? Lio right? I think that's your name". I smile.

Lio: Do you see me smiling?

William: Lighten up dude what's your problem?

Lio: (walking up closer and closer to William) From my knowledge Mimi is the one suffering from amnesia not you.

William: I... I.. I don't know what you're talking about man. I think you're going crazy. (nervously laughs)

Lio: Let me make this clear for you.. I don't know why Mimi doesn't remember what you did but she has me. I don't want you ever near her again do you understand? (clenching his fist)

William: I think that's up to her to de...

Lio: (swings his fist full force to William's face causing him to fall back) And this is just a warning.. Stay away from her.

Mirani

As I sit here waiting on Lio I can't help but wonder what's going on and why Lio had that vicious look in his eyes, when looking at William? I take a sip of my pumpkin latte (delicious by the way) and I see Lio walking back in but he looks a little out of breath and his cheeks are as red as a cooked lobster. Me trying to act nonchalantly... "So you finished talking to William I see, that was fast," I smiled.

Lio was quiet and wouldn't say a word just stared at me for a long time. Until of course I couldn't stand it and broke the silence. "What's wrong with you what is it with all the staring?"
He didn't say a word but instead let out a slight sigh and just stood up took his coffee and left. Literally just left. Just like that, no word no goodbye no see you later, nothing.. What the heck?...

How am I supposed to talk to him? This is definitely not what I had in mind. I'm so confused.. Did I really ruin any possible chance I had with Lio by lying to him? My life is absolutely sad just tragic...