When He Came Back

Chances

A chance? Is he really serious? I mean, I know that he wants me back and will do everything, but, why so fast? I want to slap him on his face and curse him all day for saying that to me but nothing is coming out of my mouth.

"Mia? You really don't have to answer immediately. I can wait. And I will wait as long as it takes just please, please stay away from Ethan." What the hell is wrong with him?

"I should go now." I hurriedly open the door of his car and went inside our house. Good thing my mom isn't home yet.

After preparing my gears and ready to go, I saw Karl leaning outside of the passengers seat having his back on me. Is he waiting for me? Duh! Of course Mia! Why would he? Is there anything else that he wants to talk about? Please not now.

"What are you still doing here?" I asked while fixing the strap of my gear bag. I really need to buy a new one. It will break anytime and will cause me more problem while I train.

"I just want to watch you train. It's been a while." He rubs his nape while giving me his adorable shy smile. Why do I still like this guy? Damn. "If you.."

"Uhm okay." I cut him off.

We arrived in our gym fifteen minutes before we start our training. My teammates are already there playing some stuffs.

"Well look who's here." One of our older teammate Ian noticed me entering and he laughed. They all looked at me and laughed with him. Ugh!

"Fresh from the grave." Rachel smirked while her eyes looked at the man behind me. She's referring to Karl. Of course she is!

"Long time no..." Before I was going to greet them, they all headed towards Karl. Hey guys! I'm your teammate here! He's just an asshole who happens to drive me here!

They all gave Karl a hug and lead him inside the gym. Karl is kind of a friendly person. My friends are also his friends. He makes sure that he knows every person I am with. Sometimes I'm a little bit annoyed because I cannot have my privacy, but I know that he is just worried about me. Karl became close with my teammates because he always watches and waits for me before and after training. He is like my personal bodyguard.

"Hello! I'm here! I'm your teammate here not Karl!" I shouted.

They all looked at my direction and ran towards me. Okay I regret calling their attention. They hugged me one by one. It's annoying actually but it feels like home.

"Of course you are! We've missed you!" Said Anthony. "It's been a long time since your last training with us." I roll my eyes at him.

"Whatever. I'll go and get changed." I looked at Karl. "You can now leave. I can take care of myself." I didn't wait for his reply before going to the locker room. I know I've been too harsh on him but I really need to keep my distance. Ethan has nothing to do with it, I just realized that if I will allow him to enter my life again, he will hurt me just like what he did before and I'm tired of crying over a boy a long time ago. And now, he's doing it again.

"Five minutes guys and we will start!" Shouted Sir France.

I rushed outside the locker room to fixed myself. Now I need to relax and focus on my training. I need to win this competition. This is my only chance to enter the university. I look around to search for him. Thank God he left. I remember how he sits on the bench playing with his phone or just staring at his feet or even watching every people pass in front of him while he patiently waits for me. I can still remember everything, the way he snatches my heavy bag after training for him to carry, the way he wipes my sweat with his favorite shirt, the way he volunteers putting his jacket on me because he knows how my instructor will get mad at me for not bringing a jacket when I intentionally didn't bring any just for me to use his. I love him so much. I loved him. Loved him. Loved.

"Mia?" A voice behind me said. I know that voice. Shit. I turned around to face him. I think I know what my answer is.

"Karl." I whispered.