The Way

three: disapointmemts and new settings

Excuse my mistakes 🤗

Andrew at the top ✨
Mirabella's POV

Walking in, I instantly regretted coming and contemplated turning around. I don't know if it was the overwhelming smell of weed and alcohol. Or if it was the sight of Val sitting in Nathan's lap.

They looked so happy and the way he held her with so much pride. I wonder if he will notice me.

" Girl come on ", Candy yelled over the loud music , causing me to break my gaze .

It's something about seeing the boy you are in love with love someone who is not you.

I followed Candy closely through the crowed living room, making sure not to cause any attention. I didn't want to face Nathan especially in this very public setting.
As if he would even acknowledge my presence around all of his friends.

" Girl look..Alex keeps staring over here ", she grins eyeing towards the corner as we danced.

"You should go over there he if cute ", I encouraged as I noticed as he kept looking over to Candy .

" I know you are a little uncomfortable, I don't want to leave you by your self " , she argued

" Girl it's fine go have fun , I'll be fine", I insured.

Even though I was in my feelings about Nathan , I didn't want to bring down my only friend . She deserved to have a good time .

" okay text me if anything pops off", Candy hugged me and walked towards Alex.

" Aye Mirabella", in heard a voice call.

I turn around and see a boy from my English class.

" Oh hey ", I reply not sure about his name.

"I didn't think you were the party type " , he smiled starting a conversation.

" I'm not actually I got dragged here by my best friend", I laughed

" Well I'm Andrew , I don't know if you notice me I'm in your English class ", he nervously rubbed the back of his head grinning .

" oh yeah I just didn't know your name", I smiled .

" You wanna dance or get something to drink ?  I'm sorry I'm so awkward , I swear I'm not usually like this ", he asked smiling.

" Sure we can get something to drink ", I smiled.

We walked towards the table with all the drinks on it and he grabbed a soda for me and him .

" We should go somewhere quieter ", he suggested

I nodded and he led me to the patio in the backyard .
We sat down on the couch it wasn't completely silent but it wasn't as packed as the house.

We talked for awhile about random things. I found out that he is going to Florida State for Baseball. He also told me about how this is the last party he may go to . He says that it gets old and he ready for college.

I told him about how I don't know what Im doing with my life and how my mom is totally blind to all my personal struggles.

It felt good to have a boy actually listen to me and it not just be sex .

" Well I gotta go the boys are ready to go and they are my ride but I'll text you so we can hang out sometime ", he quickly put his number in my phone , hugged and jogged off.

I blushed looking down at his number in my phone .

My happiness turned into anxiety when a next from Nathan popped up.

Nathan❤: Why are you here ? Meet me outside in the front .

I wonder what he wants ?

As I walk outside I see Nathan standing kind of hidden on the side of the yard by a tree.

What did I expect ? He wouldn't jeopardize his status to talk to me an public place where anybody could see us.

" Hey , what's up ", I smiled walking up to Nathan.

" Hey ", he said dryly .

" what's wrong ? Are you mad at me " , I questioned sensing his distant attitude.

" Why are you here ? You trying to ruin my relationship?", he glared 

" No not at all , my friend invited me and I thought it would be fun . I didn't think it was a big deal, I'm sorry  ", I explained reaching out to touch his arm.

"Whatever  , who was that boy you was all up on ", he questioned moving my hand.

" We were just talking and his name is Andrew " , I crossed my arms.

" do you like him ?"he pressed on.

"Does it matter? You have a girlfriend ", I shot back becoming annoyed.

" We not talking about me . I don't want you out here sleeping with all these guys . Are you fucking him ? ", he continued integrating me.

" No I'm not you the only person I've been with . I just was having a conversation with him . It's not like I can talk to you ",  I replied.

" because I have a girlfriend and I talk to her . Your not my girlfriend . Me and you.......are  relationship is different. ", he stated.

That stung but what did I expect from him ? No matter what I still loved him and I hated that .

" do you even care about me ? Honestly would you ever consider us ? " I asked
I wanted to say yes so bad .

" don't start this ",he ignored the question.

" Do you ?" I asked

" you don't want me to tell the truth so why ask ", he looked away.

" I do ", I looked him in his eye.

"  I do care about you but me and you will never be exclusive . " he confessed with a sense of relief

"Okay ", I forced a smile and looked down.

It took everything In me not to cry . I feel so much for him and he just continues to treat me like shit.

" Okay babe  I gotta get back but I'll text you later about meeting up ", he smirked disappearing into the dark, leaving me behind the tree.....