Reasons I Can't Forget You

Chapter XXXII: Letting Her Go

POV: Daniel

I was spending the night at Avalie's house because her mom wanted her home. When she called me saying she needed someone, I was right on it.

When I saw her, she was a mess. Hair in a bun, tear-stained face, mascara running down her cheeks.

-How the hell could he do this to her.-

"Avee it's okay," I let her rest on my shoulder. I was able to calm her down so she could explain everything to me. Once she was done, I comforted her, "They're going to forgive you. Don't worry, they can't stay mad." I sure hoped I was right about that.

"I'm sorry I dumped all this on you Daniel," she said sadly.

"Avalie it's okay, I'm here for you." Truthfully I had no problem with this at all. I mean, Avalie needed me!

-Too bad she likes Seth!-

Why did she have to like Seth? She never liked him before! And he did THIS to her. She may have blown her chance, but I had never even gotten one. Instead I had to sit and watch the girl I loved, love someone else.

When I woke up in the morning, I knew what I had to do. I hugged Avalie goodbye and drove to Seth's house.

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-Do it for Avalie.-

Those words kept repeating in my head. This would be hard, but I loved her. I loved her enough that I would do this to make her happy, even if it meant probably saying goodbye to any small chance I had, for good.

I knocked on Seth's door, "It's me. Let me in Seth."

He looked angry, "What?"

I couldn't help it, I shoved him. "Are you stupid? You have been pining after Avalie for forever, and when she came to her senses, you yell at her! She didn't deserve that!"

"You don't know how it feels, to want someone so bad that it's all you think about! And just when I think I'm over her, she randomly decides to like me! I wouldn't expect you to understand!" He fumed.

"What is that supposed mean?"

"You're Daniel! All the girls are after you, you've never been turned down! They don't ever ignore you!"

I wanted to punch him, "You wanna bet?"

Confusion flashed across Seth's face, "What are you talking about?"

"I love Avalie, okay! You could have had everything I've ever wanted, but instead you pushed her away!"

Seth stared at me, "If you love her, then why do you want me to go after her?"

I sighed in defeat, "Because her happiness is more important than me getting what I want. You can make her happy, and that's something that I will never be able to do. So make things right, or you're going to lose her forever."

"You're right man. Losing Avalie, is out of the question. I'm going to make it up with her. Thanks." Seth stared at the floor.

"Just don't tell her okay?" She could never know.

"Yeah, of course."

I left and headed for home. I knew that I had done the right thing, but it sure didn't feel that way.

Because I had let Avalie go.

POV: Avalie

Seth showed up at my house a couple days after our fight. Reluctantly, I let him in.

He sweetly handed me five bags of sour patch kids, one of my favorite candies. "Avalie I'm sorry-"

I cut him off with a hug, "How could I ignore such a sweet gesture?"

He didn't answer, "I love you, Av, I mean you're my best friend."

He didn't have to worry about confusing me, I knew he didn't mean it like that. He meant as friends. Of course.

-Was that all we would ever be?-

"Thank you Seth. So where do we go from here?" I was scared of his response.

"Avalie, I hate that I hurt you. I shouldn't have gotten mad like that. Still, I can't just date you Avalie. You can't expect me to do that so soon."

I tried to ignore the sinking feeling in my stomach, "Sure of course. Still my best friend?" I wanted to cry. I wanted to tell him that I just wanted us to have a chance, but I held those feelings back. "I think I was just confused anyway, I don't know how I feel either." I forced out that lie to save myself from more embarrassment.

He just nodded, "Good. Do you want to do something?"

I sighed, not feeling up to pretending that I don't like him. "I would, but I'm going to go visit my dad."

"I'll give you a ride."

"Cool, I'm glad we don't have to be mad over Christmas." It was my poor attempt to change the subject.

He chuckled, "It was always your favorite holiday."

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I watched him drive away after I was dropped off. His blue truck making that familiar noise. "I hope you give me a chance," I whispered into the wind.

I approached he dull looking apartment building. I buzzed my fathers apartment number, and he unlocked the door for me. I planned on spending the night.

When i got to the door he welcomed me with open arms, "Avalie!"

"Hey daddy!" I gave him a tight hug.

He showed me around the new apartment, it was decent size. There were two bedrooms.

"Why two?" I asked him.

"For your visits of course! And hopefully your little brother or sister." He looked a little sad.

I smiled, "Sounds good!" I hoped to keep him upbeat.

I didn't ask my dad if he was going to get back with my mom, I knew it wouldn't happen. I just hoped that he would get to be around his baby. I know he had made mistakes, but he knew that. I don't think he needed to be punished forever for it.

My dad and I played a few board games before I went upstairs to go to sleep, "Night dad. Love you."

"Love you too," he called.

I tried not to let the whole situation upset me, as I drifted off to sleep. It was just hard to see my dad in a new place all alone. Sometimes I wished I had never answered that call.

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Are you glad they made up? Do you want Seth and Avalie to be together? What do you think about Daniel? Is he really letting go? Do you think Avalie's dad should get to be around his baby? (As in the one that Lisa is pregnant with) I don't think I'm going to do the whole every other day deal. For a while I'm just going to update whenever I feel like it! But there is no school tomorrow, so we'll see how that goes. My mom decided we're cleaning all day! Like agghhhh! Stop ruining this! -_-

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