Chapter 4- Weird Surroundings
"Well, I actually like…" I said as I was interrupted by Claire as she opened the door.
"Claire…" I continued.
"Oh! Hey, Claire!" Kai greeted.
"Dude, you like her?" he whispered.
I froze unto the red luster in the air… It was awkward.
"N-no! I-I mean… I like .." I whispered back as I didn't think of any answer because I was just staring at… Claire…
"Dude, you okay?" Kai asked as Claire spaced out… same as me.
"Claire… I—I'm sorry…" I answered.
"Uh—Why?" She asked.
"Ah—Uh—nothing. I was just paranoid… I'm sorry…" I replied as I went inside her house and she went out.
I met up with Rick… he saw me space out a while ago.
"Dude, you should just get over it…" He answered.
"It's her wedding today, don't break it up…" He continued.
"I'm not that kind of person…" I protested.
"Well, what kind of person are you?" He asked.
"I'm the kind of person who doesn't give up until they get the thing that they want." I answered.
"Yeah… what do you want then?" He asked, sarcastically, but he really knew the answer.
"You already know… I've told you a million times…" I answered.
"Yeah.. But I'm telling you… YOU CAN'T GET IT…" he answered back.
"Stop it, I'm going to Gray…" I replied as I used Gray as an excuse. But, I really meant to see him.
"Hey Gray, congratulations." I greeted.
"Thanks, dude, but, haven't you told me that for like the 20th time?" He said, as he teased me about it.
"I'm sorry if I got married before you. Remember when we were 17? We agreed to have a double wedding? Ha ha… I remember that day… It was Winter 12 and you told me that you would never leave my side through the breaking sorrows and joyous happiness, you even told me that I should marry a girl with a best friend and that girl's best friend would be your wife. Ahh… those days. We've never been separated. Man… what would ever get between us, huh? It would just be weird if you had feelings for Claire… at least you don't." He answered.
"Yeah… at least I don't…" I replied, as I felt guilty.
The guilt was spreading through my whole body, passing through my veins, my back, my ribs, my love…
Nothing was too challenging for Claire and Gray's love. Not even my love…
"Oh… yeah, See you later. I gotta help Claire with the other party stuff." He said as he left me to my sorrows, I was about to cry, but not in Gray's wedding…
I was enjoying the party-kinda… The party almost ended, the wine was finished, everyone was crazy, Claire and Gray were lovely, everyone was happy, they all enjoyed the party…
As soon as it was finished, I left…
I sat alone in a bench… I didn't want to go back to the Inn… I didn't want to sleep at all…
I was left alone in the rose square… lonely…
I stayed there for 3 hours thinking of what to do…. I was still thinking.
I was lost in thoughts of what I should do… EVERYTHING WAS DARK.
I needed Claire. I need her help. I need her to forget about Gray.
It would just be very disappointing for me to tell Claire that I love her. It would break up the ever perfect marriage in Mineral Town, besides, Gray's love for Claire is EXTREME!
I can't battle through that…
I can't…
