Until we meet again (Currently editing)

Back to normal (sort of)

Rebecca's POV
The next morning

I made my way to the kitchen to get a coffee. I didn't have college today so I wasn't in any rush.

I wished Nick didn't have college though so that we could hang out. We didn't see each other yesterday because he was studying.

I randomly wondered if he was hanging out with Katherine Calvin today.
When I met her, I was instantly jealous. She was really pretty and kind and I noticed that Nick cared for her a great deal.

But only as a best friend.
I was his girlfriend. Not her.

He told me she was dating​ Austin Hoffman, the biggest fuckboy ever. And only a week into their relationship, she lost her virginity to him.
What. A. Slut.
Nick, didn't like it though. He thought she'd gone too far and he was angry.
I mean, yes, I got that she was his best friend, and he was trying to protect her, but it was her decision. If she wanted to be stupid, let her.

My phone suddenly rang and I saw that it was Nick.
Speaking of the devil, I thought with a smile as I pressed answer.
'Hello Nicholas Clarke. I'm sorry, Rebecca isn't here at the moment. Please leave a message. And don't forget a kiss.' I teased him.

'Very funny Rebecca. Hi to you too.' He sounded tired.

'Aw, you sound tired. How about you come over for coffee?' I offered.

'Sorry, but I've got college, and I have to get ready.' He answered.

'Sure I can't tempt you?' I said flirtatiously.

'No, sorry.' He said. 'Actually, I need to speak to you about something.'

I swallowed. There was something about his tone that told me this wasn't going to be good.

'Rebecca, I think we should break up.'

I frowned. 'What? Why?'

I heard him sigh. 'Look, we can't go on like this. I like you Rebecca, you're kind and pretty, but I just don't think I have feelings for you like you do.'

'What do you mean? I thought you liked me.' I felt tears springing up.

'No, you don't understand. I like you, but I don't have feelings for you.' He explained.

'Well I don't see the difference.' I said, irritated. I was starting to lose my temper.

'Rebecca, don't be mad.' He said. 'I'm sorry, okay? But I don't want to be in a relationship that isn't going anywhere.'

'It's fine, I understand.' I replied.

'Thanks. Can we still be friends?' He asked.

'Yeah, I suppose.' I smiled. 'Friends then.'

'Thanks Rebecca. I've got to go.' He said.

We said our goodbyes and I hung up.
It wasn't​ okay though. Not one bit.
My relationship with Nick had been going great. It was clear he liked me and I liked him too.

So what the hell changed?

Katherine's POV

I arrived at college and the first person I saw was Hoffman. He was with the usual group and he had his arm around Jessica's shoulders. She was giggling at something Sam said.

Hoffman saw me and smirked. Then he said something to Jess and she looked at me too and smiled and waved in a bitchy way. Then he kissed her.

I forced back the tears that threatened to come up.
I was not going to cry over him, I thought fiercely. He hurt me, but he was a dick. And a wanker. And a fuckboy. And a number of other things.

Natalie, who was among the group, saw me and smiled tentatively.
I didn't know if I should smile back. Had Natalie known all along that Hoffman would do this to me? And besides, I didn't want her pity. I turned away.

'K!' Daniel shouted. He and Joe were standing near the science block as usual.
I smiled at them and walked over.
Mum was right. I'd been abandoning my old friends, by hanging out with Hoffman's group too much. And I hardly spoke to them at the parties either.
I was suddenly filled with guilt. They were my best friends, who'd always been there for me. Even when I was with Hoffman, Daniel had given me advice about being more responsible.

Once I reached them, they both hugged me at the same time. I hugged them back.
When we pulled apart, Joe grinned. 'Nice to see you again K-bear.'

'Great to see you too.' I laughed. 'And you Danny. Oh my god, I've missed you both so much. I feel bad for abandoning you.'

'So you should.' Danny stuck his tongue out like a kid. 'Never do that again, or we're so disowning you.' He joked.

'I'm sorry.' I apologised. 'And you Joe. Sorry.'

'We forgive you.' Joe grinned. 'Only if you get us Ice cream later.'

'Of course, I owe you both big time.' I agreed wholeheartedly.

Nick suddenly appeared. 'Well look at this, the whole group together again.' He smiled.

'Well you didn't think I'd hang out with those twats anymore, did you?' I frowned, gesturing to Hoffman's group.

'Definitely not.' He shook his head. 'You're hanging out with us again from now on, no more excuses.'

I laughed. 'Oh, don't worry, I don't need an excuse.'

'Good.' He grinned and I blushed, remembering our kiss yesterday. Now that we'd confessed our feelings for each other, could we go back to normal as friends?