Broken

Chapter 3

•Travis' pov•
   The party flew by. I didn't even get drunk from the drink Alexia had given me, but I could tell Mythera did. In all honesty, the only reason I could drink a lot and not get drunk was because of my constant drinking. After Mythera started dating Kaden I sort of let myself go.. drinking more and more. No, I wouldn't bring alcohol to school. I know better, but I still have.. a bit when I'm at home.
   After the party, I took Mythera home. I'd completely lost Laurance and Alexia.. who knows what happened to them. On our walk home Mythera says, "That was fun.. Kaden would've never danced with me." She stuck her tongue out.
   I clench my fists. Whenever she talked about him I just.. would lose myself. "Yeah.. he seems pretty stuck up." I sigh.
   "Hey!" Mythera frowns. "He isn't stuck up.. he just.. doesn't like dancing?"
   "Or hanging out with you." I mumble, "You asked him to come with us, but look! He isn't here." I shake my head. I was aloud to say how I felt only because she was drunk.. She wouldn't remember it tomorrow.
   Mythera stares at me, before mumbling, "but you are.." She narrows her eyes.
   "Because I actually care for you.. no offense, but it doesn't seem like he does." I look towards her. Our eyes meet.
   "Yeah, I know that.. I don't really know what to do about him. He's so lovey at school, but not outside of school.. but you don't change.. never." Mythera blinks. "Is every guy like Kaden when dating?" She completely changed the subject.
   "No.. not at all. I mean.. am I?" I ask, raising an eyebrow. She shakes her head no. "Then there's your answer." I state.
   "So you wouldn't ditch me, right?" Mythera asks.
     I give her a nod back. "I would never.. I mean come on.. we've been friends for how long? Even if I wanna be more.." I bite my lip, the truth slipping out.
   "You wanna be more?" Mythera asks, stopping. She turns to me.
   I stop, turning to her. "Well.. yeah, but you love Ka—" Before I can finish my sentence, Mythera places her hand on my cheek and her lips on mine. I panic more so inside, but end up kissing back.
She was drunk.
•Next day•
   I hear my door bell ring, then someone knocking. It was constant—urgent? I notice a bottle of liquor beside me. It was from the other day; empty. I pick it up, putting it in the trash as I head towards the front door.
   It's not like anyone would know.. My dad was never home and the only time people were over was when it was movie night or we were just hanging out at my place.
   I open the front door, seeing Mythera. She was furious. "I kissed you." She snaps. "Why didn't you fucking stop me?" Her eyes began watering.
My eyes widen. I didn't know what to say.. I mean, I should've known better than taking advantage of her, but it's not like I went any further! I ended up just taking her home in silence. "Well, I uh.. Look, I'm sorry!!" I bite my lip and pull her inside. I close the door behind her. "Myth, I didn't mean.. to.. not stop you.. or whatever, but it was hard not to.. I was sort of in shock." I mumble.
"I shouldn't have been drinking.. ugh, why did Alexia have to make me?!" She hugs me, crying into my shirt. "..Kaden and I.." She choked out.
   I rub her back, nervously. "What happened?" I whisper.
   "We broke up!!" Mythera cries. She looks up at me, frowning. "..This morning we were talking.. and.. he broke up with me." She narrows her eyes. "He also said that the whole time.. he was cheating.."
   My eyes go purple. That guy... "Mythera.." I stare at her, frowning. Was it my fault?
   "..It's fine.. I'm sorry, I just.." She was shaking. "..I've never broken up with anyone.. he was my first actual boyfriend, you know that.."
   "Yeah, I know.." I sigh, kissing her forehead. "It'll get better though.. I promise."
   I see a flick of anger ignite within Mythera. "You've never dated anyone." She mumbles.
   "..Yeah, but.. I've known people who've been through it.. I wouldn't make a promise unless I could keep it." I pull her closer within the hug.
   "Right.." Mythera bites her lip. "I think.. I need some time to myself. To.. get better."
   "Alright.." I look away, "but I'm always open. No matter how late or early, got it?"
   "Of course, Travis." Mythera gives a small laugh, pulling away. "Sorry for storming in on you.. I'm gonna head home—hope Brendan doesn't kill me.."
   "Okay, bye, Mythera.." I narrow my eyes.
   "Bye.." Mythera turns to me, planting a kiss on my lips. Once again, my eyes go wide. Only this time I completely froze. She pulls away, smiling, then runs out the front door.
She was sober this time.. it was real.
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Aaaaaaannnndddd Kaythera died! Rip?
Rest in Pepsi. Do it right, man.