Joshifer : Revealed

Chapter 3

I threw on a floral dress because may is an awkward month where it's half summer but half not. I ran down the stairs and swiftly grabbed my keys heading out the door

I only had to was a bit before I got to the park to meet josh. I couldn't see him anywhere.

I sat down on the park bench and got out my phone and was just playing around when suddenly I felt hands place over my eye lids.

"Guess who?" A voice said

"Hmmm I wonder" I giggled

"WRONG! It's josh"

"Really" I reply sarcastically

I think one of the reasons I like josh so much is because we can act so real around each other. We always have a laugh.

He slid across the bench so we were shoulder to shoulder. We looked out on the scenery for a bit until we got bored.

"So" josh said starting the conversation

"Yes, so josh why did you want to meet?"

"Because well Jen I know we've been getting really close and I feel like I can trust you with anything"

He's making me nervous

"So I brought you here to tell you something I normally wouldn't have the confidence to say to any other girl"

"Just spit it out josh, you're freaking me out!"

"Just promise our friendship will stay the same?"

"Agreed" At this point I could feel my heart pounding through my chest so violently that I was afraid he might be able to hear it

"Well there's this girl called Claudia" he began.

Oh. Claudia. Another girl. Not me

He continued, " and I really like her but I don't know how to go forward with it. I knew you'd be the best person to ask for advice Jen because your my best friend!"

I feel so embarrassed. I thought today was going to be about my and Josh's relationship. Not only does he want advice on another girl but he also just completely friend zoned me. I can't believe this just happened.

I feel my eyes stinging and burning as I hold back my emotions. I know my eyes must be turning red because that's always what happens.

'Don't cry. Don't cry' I tell myself but it does no good.

I feel my vision become blurred and I can't even hear what josh is saying anymore I'm too gathered up in my own thoughts.

A tear finally drops. Josh has confusion all over his face. Damn it why did I have to cry.

"Hey! Hey! Jen why are you crying?"

I pick up my purse and I stand up before I do/say anything more stupid than I already have.

"Errr...thanks for today josh it's been lovely but I have to head home. Something's come up, sorry bye"

I walked so fast to my car it was nearly a jog.

I try not to turn around but I am defeated by temptation and I notice josh standing, looking, running his fingers through his dark brown, fluffy hair.

It's not his fault. I can't help my emotions.

Oh well...I guess everything happens for a reason.