Inconceivable Us (Manu Rios Fan Fiction) (REVISING)

Chapter 50

I woke up with a heavy feeling. I don't want to go to school. I just want to stay on my bed and look at the window. I can't feel myself right now.

I heard a knock coming from the door. I groaned and covered myself with my blanket.

"Kirby? Are you okay?" Mom asked. I don't want to answer her. I might burst into tears again. "Manu's here." She said. My heart started beating fast. Ugh, what is he doing here? "Should I let him in?" Mom asked.

I didn't answer. I don't know if I want to talk to him.

Without saying a word, mom left.

I quickly stood up and locked the door. I ran towards the bathroom and looked at myself in the mirror.

"I look terrible." I murmured.

I touched my eyebags. Geez, my eyes are swollen. I can't face Manu like this. I need to—

Wait, you hate him, right?

Goodness, I almost forgot. I hate this. I hate me.

I rolled my eyes and washed my face. After a minute, I heard a knock.

I hurriedly ran towards my door and leaned. I heard voices coming from outside. It was from mom and Manu.

I couldn't hear what they're saying so I leaned harder on the door. What are they talking about—

And then the door opened.

"Oh my god!" I shouted.

"Kirby!" Manu held me tight.

Okay, so I ended up hugging him because the door opened. Great, just great.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

I nodded and looked away. I'm such a fool!

I was about to go back to my room, but Manu's hand stopped me.

"Please, let's talk." He said.

I kept quiet. Manu caressed my face and leveled his face to me. Now I don't have a choice, but to look at him.

"I'm sorry." He said.

I looked away. Ugh, I want to say something, but I can't. Words aren't coming out of my mouth. What is happening to me? Why can't I just rant in front of him? I know I'm angry, but I don't know why a part of me wants to shut up and listen to his explanation? The latter's a good thing to do.

"Let's go inside." I said and opened my door.

I sat on my bed and Manu did the same. We were facing the wall. I looked at the window and waited for him to speak.

"Lara and I weren't on a date. She had her birthday celebration, but I didn't come because I was busy. So to make it up to her, I treated her for dinner. It was nothing special, trust me. She's just my friend. I wanted to tell you that, but I want us to talk privately. I don't want other people to have something to say. In short, I don't want to make a scene. I wanted to run after you, but Colton did first." He said.

I gulped. Okay, I was overreacting.

"Kirby, why were you with Colton?" Manu asked. His voice was calm and a bit disappointed.

I know, Manu. I know.

"W-we were just having dinner. He offered to treat me because he saw me at the cemetery." I said.

"And he brought you to that restaurant?" He asked.

I was taken aback. I looked at Manu.

"Yes, why?" I asked.