AceSabo - Flower Shop

Chapter 7 - Lilac

 "Ace... Did something happen again," she asked me in concern. I haven't heard a concerned voice from her in a long while. This feeling I had now was like all the other times when I messed up with Sabo. I turned to look at her, then smiled as I reached to run my hand through her soft bobbed hair.

"If I say that nothing is wrong, I don't think it would work," I mumbled in reply before looking away. It was Saturday, so like usual, I went to see my girlfriend. We were currently on a date, but it didn't feel as happy as our other dates. It was probably, no definitely, noticeable by her.

She sighed and took my hand, "you learn fast." I heard a soft laugh from her. She smiled and moved my hand to caress her cheek. "Ace, you are so kind to me. Whoever you get married to would be so lucky," she said quietly. My eyes widened at her statement and I tried to say something quickly. "Ace, tell me who you love," she asked of me before her round eyes looked up towards me.

That question again. My instinct was telling me to say that it was her, but my mind thought otherwise. I hesitated again. "... I... obviously I like-" Then, I was silenced. She covered my mouth with her small hands and shook her head. I could tell she wasn't feeling happy about this. Even so, she smiled.

"Boo boo! Wrong," she joked before chewing on her pink-tinted lips. She looked like she was going to cry, but she held it in. "Ace... you know you don't love me anymore. Maybe even from the beginning you had someone else on your mind... It's alright, Ace. It's alright. I... somewhat knew, but I wasn't sure. It took me this long to figure it out. You're an idiot though Ace," he chuckled. "You still don't know, do you..."

Watching her pained me. To see that look on her face, it hurt. I felt like I had done wrong again. She held my hand and ran her fingers over them before entwining them. "Please... I want you to go and find out who it is you love. I know your love for me is gone. It was there, I know. You were so kind and caring, but... Ace, you love someone else. I want to return what you gave me. This kindness... I want you to be happy, so go," she told me before letting go of my hand. She then took a deep breath before giving me her cheerful grin. Pointing to her grin, she told me, "let's still be friends though! Remember, Ace. Smile!"

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I wandered around the plaza silently, thinking of what just happened. Getting 'dumped,' didn't sound too right. It was more like... let go? I shook my head and looked down at my hands. She is such a strong person, I thought. Still, I did not understand. Who was she talking about... I wonder if she knew who it was. Really, I am an idiot. Maybe she just meant that we weren't compatible and that someone I haven't met is out there?

Looking around, I realized that I had gotten to one of those 'couple' places. Gah- out of all the places I could be! I was also left just a few minutes ago too! Quickly, I tried to find myself out of that place. These couples really needed to just get a room and whatever. Honestly... These sort of place were dumb. Well, they were normal at first, but then they were invaded by these couples. I would never bring him to this kind of place... Would rather to just sit around and talk like we always would.I paused and looked back at the couples hugging and kissing. Someone... I would want to hold like this. I gasped and stared as I saw a certain someone in my mind.

'I don't like you at all.'

'Ace...'

'... I know I can't have you."

'I love you.'

"S-Sabo," was what slipped out of my mouth. I stood there frozen before turning. "Sab- Sabo," I said again as I started sprinting out of the area. I looked around frantically to find where I needed to go. Is he open today? Is he going to be there? It didn't matter. If he wasn't there, I would wait. I apparently wandered off pretty far and didn't know where to go. How lame... I ended up having to ask around. Luckily the people were friendly and knew their way, so I was soon on the right path.