The Way You Love Me

8. Apology

~ Chapter Eight - Apology ~

"I don't think Caleb is going to apologize to me." I observed as I watched Caleb giving Logan a hug. He had a smile on his face. He was happy and I felt happy for him too. Even though he said those hurtful words to me, I still love him. Why is love so complicated?

"But he wants to." Blade said from my side. I gave him a sideways glace.

"Why is that you are always around me?" I wondered out.

"Because I want to," He replied simply.

"Why don't you just give up?" I asked.

"You never give up on the person you love."

Just like I'm not completely giving up.

"Are you sure that you love me?"

"What type of question is that?"

"A valid one," I shrugged.

"Yeah, I'm sure." He answered staring at my face. I could feel his burning gaze. It made me slightly uncomfortable. What was wrong with him?

"What do you think about a kiss?" He asked out of blue.

I turned my face to look at him for the first time. Giving him a dirty look, I repeated his words. "What type of question is that?"

"A romantic one," He smirked.

I scoffed and looked away not answering him. Sometimes, he says really stupid things. Why would he even ask that?

Around us was a buzz. We were leaning against the counter in kitchen. Both girls and boys were having a total blast. Caleb looked happy too. His mood had improved. All were having fun while I was at the side, glooming. But I had Blade with me. It didn't make me look like a loner. Why was he even standing with me though? He could just enjoy the party like everyone.

"Why are you standing here? Why don't you just go and enjoy with them?" I asked pointing at the boys who were conversing and laughing.

"I'm enjoying myself here." He said not removing his eyes from me.

"I fail to see what you are 'enjoying'?" I raised an eyebrow at him.

"You make me feel so happy. Just being around you makes me smile." He showed me a dimpled smile as to prove his statement. I only stared at him. His brown eyes were actually gleaming as if he was really happy. How can he be so happy because of the presence of one person?

Maybe that's why love does to you. I love Caleb. I used to smile with him too. Being around him was like haven. But now, being around him is such a pain. Even thinking about him is so painful. I don't understand why Blade loves me. I never pay much attention to me and openly express that I'm not interested in him. Still, he loves me.

Does he really love me though? How can he love me?

"You are staring," Blade said pulling me out of my thoughts. I shifted my eyes away from him feeling warmth creeping my cheeks.

What is this? Am I blushing? I can't be blushing. I don't blush.

I turned my face away from him so that he won't be able to see my red cheeks. This is so completely weird. What should I do? I want to go home now. But I'll have to take Caleb back also. His mother has entrusted me with the safety of her son. I'm really dreading the moment I will sit in the car with him.

"Ash," Hailey placed a hand on my shoulder. I looked at her with a frown. "I'm sorry."

I cocked my head to the side. "What are you apologizing for?"