LETTER GIRL (KathBie)

Chapter 20: It's Cause I Can't Lose You

The next weeks were pure bliss. They expressed their love for each other freely and it seemed like nothing could go wrong. 

But as usual. .another obstacle was on the way.

Albie was going to their meeting place. 

The rooftop of their middle school.

That special place where he gave her the star charm bracelet.

He reached the roof top and saw Kath waiting eagerly.

Kath greeted him with a hug and she motioned for him to sit down.

"Kath there's something I need to tell you.", Albie said.

"Me too.", Kath said with a cheery smile.

Albie's POV

She looks so happy...I have to be strong.

"Can I go first?", Albie asks politely.

"Sure.", Kath said.

"I LOVE YOU.", Albie said slowly.

Kath's POV

Did I just here him say the words I long to hear? Or is it just a dream?

"Albie---"

"Before you say anything. I want to say that I know you don't like me. I get it. It's obvious to me that your in love with someone else. But I still want to be your best friend. I can't lose you...Kath. I just can't. Please pretend like I never told you.", Albie said.

Kath's POV

Ohmigawd...he thinks I don't like him. Kath do something.

"But...Albie...you.....I."

"Don't say it Kath. Don't say that we can't be friends."

"But Albie...", Kath started.

Albie just ignored her plea and sat up.

"This was a mistake telling you. I knew it. I’m sorry.", Albie said as he started to leave."

"Albie..I love you", Kath said in tone barely above a whisper.

"Kath don't pretend...I get it okay?", Albie said with his back facing her.

"But it's true Albie...."

"Kath...I know that this is the best. We can never be...these past few week have just been a lie."

Once that was said she watched him go down the stairs as she sank down and sobbed.

"Why is this happening??? Why doesn't he think I love him??? Why??",Kath said aloud in frustration.

Albie's POV

I'm almost out of breath. I don't even know where I'm running to. All I know is that I want to get far away from here.

Albie finally stopped as he reached his front doorstep.

He did the thing that he never does.

He cried.

*flashback*

"Andi..what do you want?", Albie said when he spotted Andi on his doorstep.

"I know you hate me Albie. I know I was a bother but I don't want to be like that anymore.", Andi said with tears nearly spilling out of her eyes.

"Andi..it's okay. What do you have to say?", Albie said gently.

"I hate to bring this back up again. But Kath is in love with someone else. I overheard her and Aria talking.", Andi said as she sobbed into his chest."

"What?"

"It's true..I'm so sorry Albie."

*end flashback*

Albie's POV

I'm sorry for the pain I've caused you.

I didn't want to lose you...

But I can't hold on..you need to be happy..