I hate you, I love you - Simbar (Completed)

Part 17

A/N: University is killing me so it's been hard to find time to write... Sorry about that.
Also, now that I am finding a bit more of time I decided to post more often.
Although the odds are little to zero, I thought about entering #Wattys2018.
It's more for the fun and motivation. But I would be very happy if I had the support of the about 200 people who read my chapters! Don't be shy!

Q: Boy or Girl
A: Girl 💕

Ámbar's POV
This morning seemed to never get its end. After a long while skating, making challenges and even talking and sharing tips, I thought Emilia would be tired and wanting to go home. But no! She decided to stay and make me company since I have been alone for such a long while.

She is right and I cannot thank her enough for being here for me now, for having my back. However, I really wanted and needed my time with Simón. The hours went on and we kept sharing looks, with him giving me a reassuring smile once in a while and me trying to reply without getting too much attention from Emilia. I just didn't want her to start overreacting.

So here we are sitting and having one of Monica's Mexican desserts. I am not really paying much attention, the anticipation of this long needed talk building inside. It's almost ironic. Who would think that Ámbar Smith would ever be nervous about a conversation with a boy, specially Simón? If I had been told that two years ago I would most likely have laughed at the person.

"Ámbar? Are you enjoying it? You are so quiet..." Monica calls out for me, getting my attention. I shake my head and put on a smile.
"Yes, sorry. I guess my head was on the moon..."
"It's good not to be the only one!" Luna jokes and everyone laughs, turning back to the conversations they were having.
"Are you okay?" Emilia whispers, placing a hand on my shoulder.
My face instinctively stops on Simón's, who is sitting opposite to me, before turning to Emilia.
"Yes, yes. I was just thinking. No big deal. Sorry if I am not being a good hostess."
Her face stays serious for a few seconds and then she give me a mischievous smile.
"I already understood everything. Well, I can't protect you forever... I just hope you get what you need and deserve from that conversation." She sighs and crosses her arms.
I smile as well. I can't believe how well Emilia knows me and we have only been friends for a couple of months. I guess real friendships are like this.
I hold her hands.
"Thank you! You are the best!"
"Okay! Okay! But then you tell me everything."
"Ughhh... Promise..."
She lifts her hand and we do our special high five.

"What are you two girls cooking up in there?" Alfredo asks and Emilia gets up. I follow her.
"Actually, Mr. Alfredo I was just thanking Ámbar for this morning. Thank you all actually. I unfortunately will have to leave. Don't miss me too much! I will be back soon!" She says, turning to Simón and winking at him during the last sentence.

Everyone gets up as well, saying their goodbyes to Emilia. She can be very... well, Emilia, but there is no way you can't adore her.
When she gets to Simón, she strangely enough pulls him up from a hug, and trust me she is less of a hug person than I am, whispering something on his ear. His face afterwards is priceless, and I cannot feel sorry for him. When she backs away he nods and they both look at me, as if it yet wasn't obvious that I was the subject.
I decide to jump in his favor and drag her with me to the door.
When we get there, she stops facing me, her face showing that she trying to decide whether or not to tell me something.
"Shoot..." I encourage her. Emilia isn't really the kind of person to hold something.
"Okay, fine. Despite my bitterness towards Simón and love in general, I want you to be happy! Somehow it seems like Simón could be what you need for that. Sooooo I just wanted to wish you good luck. I hope you sort things out or at least improve the whole relationship, whatever it is that you two have. Just remember you are Ámbar Smith. And I am a phone call away."

I throw myself in her arms and she hugs me, laughing.
"This is too cheesy and nothing like us but I am truly happy to have you. You are like the best friend ever."
She pushes me away gently and rolls her eyes.
"Okay, okay. Hold that sugar for the guy please. I don't need diabetes! I am going now. Bye!"

The door closes and I turn around, meeting a Simón leaned against the wall.
He gives one of his amazing smiles (I know I know, I am too in love...) and I approach him.
"So I guess it's only us now..." He says, scratching the back of his head.
"Well, there is Luna, Alfredo, Monica and Miguel..."
"I already told Luna I was talking to you. So she is going to watch a movie in family."
"Oh okay. Thanks..."
"Do you want to go to your room or... hum... Maybe not..."
"NO! I mean I don't think it's a good idea. Maybe outside? I think I know where."
He nods and follows me. It's clear we are both nervous, there is something on the air I haven't felt in the air and specially not around him. It's almost like our first date, only I know the conversation and situation itself won't be so... pleasant...

We walk on silence, each one deep on our thoughts, questions, feelings. There is an old swing on the back of the garden, where I used to go when I didn't want to be found. It was calm there, seems like a good choice for a talk like this.
He surprises me, holding my hand when we are halfway there, squeezing it just slightly, not sure if to sooth him or myself but I appreciate it.

About a minute and a half later we arrive at the spot. I sit, which he mimics, taking my right. We face each other and I take a deep breath.
He is about to say something but I shush him.
"I think it's best if I start talking. I am the one who needs to explain and clear things. Then you can say all you want, shout, run away, stay. Whatever you want. But you have to listen to me. The whole thing. I don't want that day to repeat itself."
He nods. "You are right. I am listening."
I sigh. "Well, I guess it's best to start from the beginning, when I first met you."

A/N: Next chapter the talk. Didn't want this one to be too long sooo... I am working very hard to make this conversation as true as I wanted it to be displayed on the show. Let's see how I turn out. Probably tomorrow you can give your opinion! ;) If I receive love enough on this chapter! (Evil smile)