JaDine Oneshots & Drabbles

My Answer (AU)

(i'm fond of osananajimi/childhood sweethearts stories. lol)

Nadine's POV

He first told me during our field trip in 6th grade.

"I like you." He said simply.

I was quite surprised then. It was the first time someone confessed to me, and I never imagine I'll hear it from him.

I grinned stupidly then. I liked what I heard. And of course, I understand perfectly what he meant.

I smiled at him and he smiled back, hopeful.

"You're so sweet." I told him. "I like you, too, James. You're my best friend!"

It was a subtle 'No.'

I knew I broke his heart. I can see it from his eyes.

-

He was still a friend even with what I did. Though not as much as with my girl friends, I did call and message him oftentimes.

He was a little awkward at first, but gradually we came back to how we used to.

And then we found out we were put in the same class in high school.

I was thrilled. I was happy I could meet him regularly still.

We begun being more closer than ever. I was the only girl in class that he was comfortable with. He said it was because I was like a boy.

Before the first semester ended, he said it again.

"I like you." He said, a hint of fear in his eyes. "Would you go out with me?" He added.

I smiled at him gently.

He waited.

"James, I'm sorry but no."

And for the second time, I knew I broke his heart.

-

In second semester, he became very distant. He never approached me if it's just me. There's always our big group of friends surrounding us, in between us.

I became ironically more close to his best friend, Bret.

When that happened, he started hanging around more with our other classmates.

He became distant to Bret as well. I felt guilty 'cause it might have been because Bret and I became close.

He felt very far away from me, but I was always watching him.

I was watching as he became close to Emma.

I watched how they started falling for each other.

Expectedly, the next thing I heard was that they were already a couple.

They were so happy, everyone smiles whenever they see them together.

Even me.

But not Bret.

He always frown whenever he sees them.

And his frown would always deepen whenever he sees me smile at them.

But he didn't say anything to me or to James. It was as if we had a silent agreement.

Honestly, I was happy for James. I could see how happy he was. And Emma as well. She was also a dear friend. It was the most beautiful thing that could have happened.