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I heard her name and my head snapped in the direction of the male voice. A tall blonde stood up from the table and wrapped his arms around the girl I'll always love. I thought maybe they were friends, maybe he was gay, maybe there wasn't anything going on between them. It wasn't any of my business, we weren't together and hadn't been for several months. I told her to find someone better anyway.
She looked so happy, happier than I ever made her. It felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest. She had moved on, and here I was, still wishing I could hold her in my arms and tell her how much I truly loved her. To make matters worse, they looked good together. He was the kind of guy I was afraid would steal her away when we were dating.
Her eyes pulled away from him and down to her phone on the table. She told him she'd be right back and kissed him quickly before heading outside. I dug some cash out of my back pocket and dropped the twenty on the table before heading out the front doors. I don't know what compelled me to go after her, but I couldn't let myself leave without speaking to her.
It didn't take long for Y/N see me. "I gotta go, mom. I'll call you later." She fumbled, eyes still trained on me. She hung up the phone and slipped it into her Varsity Blues sweatshirt. "Auston, what are you doing out here?" Y/N asked.
I took a step forward, so I was right in front of her. "I miss you, baby. I'm sorry I ruined our relationship, but I think we can get through it." Was I overstepping my boundaries? Yes. Did I care? No.
"I've moved on, I'm sorry. I really like Kevin, you'd like him too. He's a great guy." I didn't think it could get any more painful, but I was wrong. My heart shattered. "Do remember those promises you asked me to keep?" I nodded my head, trying to keep the tears from welling up. "I'm trying, okay? You should too. You were my first love and I'll always love you, but it's time for us to move on." She said.
"But I don't want to move on, I only want you." I reached out to touch her arm, but she slightly moved out of the way.
"Don't, please." An arm possessively wrapped her waist. I looked over and met eyes with her boyfriend Kevin Collins, the receiver for the Varsity Blues' football team. His face was calm, but his body language was standoffish. He didn't look happy to see me talking to Y/N. She noticed it too. "Come on, Keco, let's go back inside." She whispered. Kevin nodded his head and they walked back inside. _________ I waited years for them to break up, but it never came. They were perfect for each other, and that's why they were getting married. I sat in the back right pew and waited for the ceremony to start. I never got over her, and I thought maybe if I watched her get married I'd be able to finally move on.
I zoned out until I heard everyone stand up. I stood up and turned to the doorway where Y/N was waiting with her father. God, she was stunning. Kevin was at the other end of the aisle with a big smile on his face and tears in his eyes.
That could have been me waiting on the love of my life at the alter, but I ruined it and now I have to live with it.
