Losing Trust (sequel to Secret Admirer) ON HOLD

Chapter Twelve COMING HOME

"Okay. See you in form. You better not go and talk to that girl. You know what I'll do to her if you do." Mia lowers her voice at the end but I manage to hear it. I cover my mouth to stop me from gasping. What? Was he just... Protecting me?" I look at the floor. That would explain it. I hear her walk off and I step forwards, searching the car park for Nishinoya. Huh? Where is he. Oh. Great. He was playing a trick on me. Nothing's changed.

"Aria. Hey. Behind you." A familiar voice says, tapping me on the shoulder. I turn to see Nishinoya. Up close his face is much worse. Much, much worse. Heavy bags under his red eyes. You could see he was tired. His hair was a mess too but it still looked cute. I mean, it's Nishinoya I'm talking about.

"Hey." I say, gritting my teeth. He frowns making me feel guilty.

"I need to explain. Everything. I didn't mean anything. I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm sorry." His eyes begin to water.

"Well you did. Do you know, I saw you Kissinger by the bathroom. I felt so miserable that I broke the school bathroom mirrors by punching them! Oh! Not to mention. The blood and tears. It's going to take a long time for me to forgive you." I say, angry and sad a the same time.

"I know. I know everything I did. A-and said hurt you. I know you'll never forgive me. Just hear me out pl-"

"No! I know what you'll say. You'll probably just make a lie. Like always. Leave me alone. You hurt me enough okay. I don't want to hear it. Go away. I don't need you anymore. Hang out with your new girlfriend or just disappear from my life." I look at him in the eye and see how much I hurt him. Guilt. Utter guilt. That's what I feel, "sorry. I didn't mean that. I'm sorry." He turns around, I can see his tears falling onto the ground.

"Nah. It's okay. I'll just disappear." He whispers and runs away.

"Nishinoya! Stop!" I cry as I run after him. I chase him through the streets, everywhere. Minutes start to feel like hours. Hours into days, "he's gone." I whisper to myself, "why did you say that? I shouldn't of said those things to him. I'm such an idiot. He probably doesn't even know where he's going." I wipe away the tears that run down my cheeks and look around the area. I don't know where I am. I'm just lost. I take out my phone and call a taxi. When I arrive home, I stumble inside, tears falling uncontrollably and I pull out my phone from my pocket.

Nishinoya. Please. Where are you? I'm sorry!

I wait half an hour for a reply but it doesn't come.

Nishinoya. I'm worried. Please. Call a cab and come home. I want to talk.

I text him. Over and over but nothing comes.

I'm crying Nishinoya. I want you to come home. Please. I'll let you explain. Just please! I'm sorry!

I put my phone down and lay on my bed. Helpless. I put a pillow on my face and cry. Can I just die. I wish I did. Along with my family. Suddenly, I hear a beep on my phone.

Hey. I thought you said disappear. That's what I'm doing. Goodbye. Xx

I read the message over and over. My phone will probably break soon from how many tears are on it.

Stop. Nishinoya. Come home! Please! I'm sorry! Let's talk. Please!

Nothing.

Nishinoya!

Nishinoya! Please! Come home!

I'm sorry!

Nishinoya come home.

We can talk it over okay!

Where are you!?

Tell me where you are!

Niisshhinnnoooyyayya

Come home!

Hello?

Nishinoya!

Pick up your phone.

Where are you!

Come home please. I'm worried!

I'm sorry!

Nishinoya! I love you so much! Come home. Please.

I throw my phone on my bed and bury myself between the sheets. My phone beeps again.

I love you too. xx I'm sorry for what I did to you Aria. Fine. I'll come home and explain. Okay. Just, don't. Say anything. See you in a bit.

I let out a sigh of relief. He's coming home.