Redamancy

Chapter 13

I've been ticked off for quite some time now and not only is it affecting me but everyone around me as well. Ever since that day I've been avoiding Jake, I'm annoyed by him and I don't even know why. I tried my best not to be alone with him at any time to avoid any conversation, while he made desperate attempts to try and talk to me. Why am I being such a bitch? However, this didn't last for long and we were finally alone with no escape.

"Tiffy! I've been trying to catch you alone for quite some time now. Anyway, I never asked you, how have you been since that day? You had a stomach ache right?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. Got to go." I said plainly." Even though I was putting up a front, I really wanted to just talk to him and smile at him."

"Wait! I wanted to ask you if you'd go for a movie this Friday."

I instantly lit up.

"Mika asked me to go with her but I want you to come too! Its been a while since we caught up."

"I'm not interested, besides, won't I just be in your way? Have a nice date." Why am I so furious? He's just going out for a movie.

"Wait, Tiffany, what does that mean, what's wrong with you? You've been acting weird lately. You won't answer my calls or reply to my texts. What's gotten into you?" He caught my arm to face him while his voice filled with concern as he said this.

I pulled my arm away from him. "Why do you need me? Won't you have more fun with her?"

"Tiff-" I walked away before he could say anything, I knew if I stayed longer, I'd cry and I didn't want him to see me like that.

I'm sorry.

I ran back to the dorm, hoping to find Yuki, but was met with disappointment when I realized that she had some dance competition or whatever. So I decided to find an isolated place to just clear my mind.

I was deep in thought when I felt someone tap my shoulder. Jake?

"Jake I'm-"

"Sorry to disappoint you."

"Oh, no, you didn't."

"So you guys fought huh? He was pretty frustrated, got to admit though, I hardly see him this way. You must have really ticked him off."

"I don't know Nick, I have no clue what's gotten into me and why I've been acting this way."

"You don't? I think it's pretty obvious."

I looked at him with confusion.

"C'mon do I really have to spell it out for you? You obviously like him or even love who knows, but its plain to see that you have a thing for him. Anyone with eyes could see that."

"Am I that obvious?" I was still shaken up by his observation. I guess I really do like him, don't I?

"Duh!" 

"Does Jake know?" I asked worriedly.

"No, everyone except him knows."

"Please, don't tell him."

"I won't. Are you going to do anything about it? He asked.

I couldn't find an answer.

"Well if you're not, try to set things right with him at least." With that, he went back, leaving me puzzled as to what to do.

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"You're back early."

"Yeah, I left early." The boy looked worn out and disinterested.

The door banged open and there stood a girl, out of breath, as if she were running.

"You.. you need to make it up to me. Running away from a date like that." she said, catching her breath.

He didn't respond.

"Please, just meet me on the terrace on Sunday at 5, I need to ask you something. It's important, Jake." She left with that.

"What will you do now, Jake?" Nick asked.

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After our fight, Jake seems to be avoiding me. I feel annoyed with myself because it was me who instigated this fight. I needed to make it up to him and sort this out but I'm scared.

I noticed him sitting alone at the table to eat and found my chance to talk to him. I slowly walked up to him. "J-Jake, I-"

I was cut off by none other than Mika, of course.

He looked at me, with a cold stare before walking off with her.

I guess I made him really angry.

Everything seemed to be going downhill, when, Nick came up to me. I only wished he had some good news.

"So, this doesn't really concern me, but I wouldn't tell you if I didn't think it was relevant."

"What is it?"

"Mika might ask Jake out this evening on the terrace at around 5."

I felt my heart shatter. I felt my stomach drop into a pit of sorrow.

"Oh. Well, if he likes-"

"I didn't tell you that to hear you say this. If you really like him, now is your chance to do something about it."

I needed that. I thanked Nick and went back to tell Yuki this. I found her in the dining hall with Nate and the others. Wow, convenient.

I quickly told them about all of this and they encouraged me to go up. I told them not to follow me but they still did.

When we reached up, I saw them. We hid behind the door so we could hear what they're talking about. I realized she was in between her confession. I didn't know what to do. I looked at Jake and saw that he was staring in our direction before looking back at Mika.

She was finally done confessing and I couldn't hear his answer so I interrupted them.

"What're you doing here?" Mika looked at me with disgust.

I was about to say something back to her when Jake stopped me.

"Look, Mika, you're a fun person and cool to hang out with, but I can only see you as a friend. I'm so sorry." 

I was shocked, to say the least.

She walked away embarrassed. I mean anyone in her place would be.

He then turned to me. "I- 'm sorry, I-"

He cut me off by saying "I know" and then-then what he did, I can't believe I'm actually saying this but, he came closer and kissed me. 

My first kiss. He stole it, just like that. I was nervous, but it felt so right.

Like it was meant to be.

We pulled away and I felt my cheeks turn red. I couldn't say anything, I was happy.

"I love you, would you be my girlfriend?"

I couldn't believe this was happening! "Yes yes yes!" I said happily and hugged him.

Yuki came running to me and hugged me too. We realized we kissed in front of all of them and were shy.

This day is etched in my memory forever. I'll never forget it.

20.1.2016 I love you.