All Mixed Up

The Confession

"U-uh w-w-well." I start, not even thinking about what I'm saying. Our eyes meet and we hold it, silence making the moment a whole lot worse than it really should.
"I have something to tell you too. I feel like now is the right time." My heart skips a beat when he says this. Does he feel the same way? Who would've thought!
"On 3?" I suggest and he nods.
"3..." my heart begins to beat faster.
"2..." my breath shortens. Is this really happening?
"1..." be confident, Kaia.
"I like you!"
"I'm gay!" We both stop, awkwardness replacing all tension.
"Wait, what?" I ask, stepping back slightly and all romance of the moment dissolving like sugar in cup of tea.
"Lukas is my boyfriend." He awkwardly rubs the back of his neck, his gaze drops to the floor, obviously avoiding mine.
"You...can't be serious?" I begin to take multiple steps back, tears stinging my eyes and blurring my vision.
"I am. I'm sorry-" he steps forward, reaching a hand out to take mine but w swipe it away, turning and running after. I don't know where and I don't care where.

I just want to get away.

While I'm running, I pass Emil and Lukas at one of the stands and Emil calls my name. Of course, I close my eyes, tears escaping with each step and I ignore his calling. Soon after I also pass Ella just coming in, alone. She doesn't even get into the festival before she's out of the school, chasing me through winding streets, calling my name repeatedly and actually, after a while I stop for a rest. Leaning on a nearby wall, I collapse onto my knees, bringing my hands to my face as Ella finally catches up.
"Hey Kaia what the hell was that all about?" She asks, sitting beside me. I lift my head, my cheeks stained with running mascara which makes me look like a panda but right now that's the least of my worries.
"It's about Mathias..." I start and her eyes soften in the darkness. My whole body is overflowing with gloom and just negativity in general.
"What about him?"
"He's dating Lukas!" I exclaim and as I say that, Emil surprises me, creeping over from behind Ella.
"So he told you?" Emil asks, making Ella flinch with surprise.
"Wait, you knew?" I ask. He guiltily looks down, not answering so I scramble to my feet, backing away from the two of you.
"Ella don't tell me you knew..." In the dark, I notice both of them exchange glances but keep up the still silence. "How could you? How..." I trail off, the tears beginning to rapidly fall over and over again. "YOU BITCH!" I scream and begin running from them once again.

Half an hour has passed since I ran from them and here I am on a bench in the middle of town just letting my sadness out through tears.
"Excuse me," a girls voice interrupts but it's not a voice I closely recognise. In response I look up and see the face of a girl in my class but her name is just out of my reach. "You're Kaia Jackson, correct?" Behind the girl stands a boy with pure red hair and sly smirk on his face. I nod.
"We need you to come with us."