High School Sweetheart (ON HOLD)

Chapter 6

"Crying is a natural respond to pain."

Rue's POV

I woke up early today eventhough it's sunday. Seriously, who woke up at 7 a.m. on sunday? But i'm in a good mood so no one can blame me.

Since yesterday, Cade and i have been texting back and forth non-stop. I get to know more about him. How he came from an average family. His mom is a housewife but his dad working as a police officer. He got seven siblings and he's the sixth. He also into sports. Besides rugby, he also loves soccer and running on track.

I just finished making breakfast when my phone rang indicating someone is calling me on the same time the doorbell ring. "Urgh, i thought no one woke up before 9 a.m." I said then retrived my phone on the kitchen counter.

"Hello?" I answered the call without looking at the caller id then rushing to open the door.

"Oh my god!" I said in shocked without realising i've dropped my phone. There stand Zayden looking so miserable as ever. With his inside out t-shirt. Messy hair with bloodshot eyes. Not to mention the dry tears track on his cheeks.

"What happened? Have you been mugged in this early morning?" I said. A bit panic then quickly pulling him inside. As i was busy doing that, my phone long gone forgotten on the floor.

"Wait for me in my room. I'll bring you a cup of hot chocolate." I said quickly.

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I enter my room and saw a shaking lump under my duvet. I put the two cups of steaming hot chocolate on the nightstand and sit near the figure.

Gently, i lowered down the duvet. My heart breaking at the sight of Zayden laying there on his side with his back facing the door. I caressed his hair slowly, treating him like a porcelain doll. Afraid he will break any time soon.

"Are you okay?" I asked carefully. He hiccuped before answering me. "H-hurts." He said with a heart breaking voice.

"What hurts darling? Care to tell me? I can't help you if you didn't tell me." I continue while caressing his cheeks to wipe away all his tears.

"H-here, it's hurt. S-so much." He said while hitting lightly on his left side chest with a closed fist.

"Who hurt your heart babe? Please explain so i can understand better." I asked, clearly worried now.

"Cad-" he said but interrupted when Aunt Esme came bursting into my room. "Honey! There's someone calling you, i already picked it up. Oh, Zay here too. I got emergency called from work so i'm rushing." She said quickly then rushing out.

"Hello? Oh-Cade! Hi. Uh-okay? Wait, are you serious? Yes i love you! What? Pfft. No! I mean i love to. Okay. Okay i get it. See ya!" I ended the call with a click while smiling like an idiot.