Yuriality Main Alternative (True Love)

Deanna?

I woke up and checked my phone. It was 6:09, and there was a message from... Deanna? No, it couldn't be, me and Deanna haven't talked in nine months, what could she be messaging me for?

Without waking Yuri, I carefully moved to the side of the bed. I sat up and unlocked my phone to check the message. It was just a simple "Hey."

I sent a "Hey" back and waited for her to respond. I could feel my heart pounding as I waited. She responded about two minutes later.

"What's up?"

I tried not to overthink it, but I couldn't really see why she'd be messaging me. Before, it seemed she'd do her best to avoid me...

"I'm just lying down. How about you?"

"Same."

"Oh nice."

"Yeah."

Was that it?

"So like... your message was kinda random. Is there something you need? I mean that in the nicest way possible, sorry if that sounds rude."

"Nah, it doesn't, don't worry. I just wanted to tell you that I missed you..."

"What? No, you're messing with me... Last time we talked, you told me the feelings were gone.."

Many mixed emotions dwelled within me, but I didn't have too much trouble keeping them in check. Even if my hands were shaking a little...

"I know, but I miss you so much. I'm sorry for what I said. I really want you back, Danny. I want to be your girlfriend."

"I'm sorry Deanna. I can't just leave my girlfriend to move on with someone else."

"You have a girlfriend...?"

"Yes, I do. And we're very happy with each other. Our love is no longer there... I'm sorry."

I kinda felt like I was moving on. Still it felt a little weird.

"But Danny, I still love you. I miss you... and I'd do anything for you."

Her words were getting to me, but I had to remind myself that she wasn't the one for me. I already had Yuri... and I'd just get hurt if I went back with Deanna.

There was a lot of strain on our relationship when we were together. Unnecessary people would get involved. Guys would try to flirt with her and it just... well it really messed with me. Deanna on the other hand, seemed to enjoy the attention she was getting.

Jace was the worst of them. He someone that would try to flirt with Deanna when we were together. He was the guy that she told me not to worry about. Even though she never cheated on me for him, she would still allow him to continue flirting with her. She'd try to assure me that she didn't like him, but I had my doubts.

I sighed to myself.

Not only that... On one of my attempts of getting back with Deanna after our breakup, she told me that she was dating Jace. I ended up being depressed for the rest of the night, even contemplating suicide. The next day, I told my friend Randy about it. Deanna and Randy were thought to be best friends, even though that really wasn't the case. When I told him, he showed me some messages between him and Deanna. She told him that if I asked about her relationship with Jace, to lie and say that it was a real thing. And that hopefully, I was finally "getting the hint."

The thoughts of the past made me angry. I wanted to lash out at her and tell her to just go away...

"Deanna I'm sorry, but what we had is gone. I hope you find someone who makes you happy."

"Danny, I promise we'll be happy if you come back. You were the best guy a girl could ask for... I love you."

"Deanna, let's not make this difficult... it hurts me too, but we need to move on. Maybe we should break contact... go hang out with some friends, go have fun. Someone out there is waiting for someone just like you."

"I don't want someone else... I want you, Danny."

"Deanna, we need to move on. Now, I gotta do something, I don't think we should text anymore..."

After a couple of minutes, I realized she wasn't gonna text back. I put my phone on my lap and thought about what just happened. I felt good for getting over her, but at the same time, I didn't really think I was actually over her.

Deanna was the only real person who wanted me. Monika and Yuri liked me, but they were fictional characters. They probably only fell in love with me because I brought them here. I'm pretty much the only person they've spent time with. If they got to meet other people, I'd probably be the last thing on their mind.

They didn't need me.

The thoughts of it made me cry. I sat on the bed and rolled up my left sleeve. The scars, they were still there. I made those because of a fictional character... how pathetic.

I started to cry some more. I wasn't really sure what I was feeling, but whatever it was, I couldn't hold it in. I needed to release the emotions.

I tried to stop crying, but I could not. It seemed like my body had to cry to live. It wasn't the best feeling, but the release of emotions was somewhat relieving.

I suddenly felt someone behind me. Two arms wrapped around me.

"Are you okay?"

"Yuri... I'm sorry. Did I wake you?"

"It's fine. Are you okay?"

I turned to her and saw her eyes. They seemed to be shining also.

"Yuri, were you crying?"

She wiped her eyes. "I couldn't stand to see you sad. Please tell me that you're okay."

"I'm alright, Yuri."

The tears finally stopped. I wiped my eyes and looked at Yuri as she gave me a comforting smile. Even though she was shy and timid, she was able to take control of the situation and take matters into her own hands.

"Why were you feeling sad," she asked.

I turned away. "Ah, it's really not important."

"Yes it is. If it's hurting you, I want to know so I can help you."

I looked at her again. "Ah well, it's not really much. My ex just started texting me again. I told her I was over her, and well, uh, I don't know. I just feel sad I guess."

She gave me a reassuring smile and touched my hand. "Don't feel sad, Danny. We're together now, and I'm here for you." She hugged me. "I love you, Danny."

"I-I love you too, Yuri."

She looked at my phone. "Could I see the messages?"

I was reluctant to show her, but I decided to let her see them anyway. I watched her make different facial expressions as she read them.

After she finished reading the messages, she gave me back my phone.

"Well Danny, I want you to know that I think you're really sweet and deserve to be happy." She smiled. "You've been so nice to me these past couple of days."

"Thanks Yuri, I appreciate it. You've really made me happy... even after everything that's happened. You're just so sweet and like, I can't help but smile around you."

She looked at me and blushed. "Do I really make you feel that way?"

"Yeah." I giggled. "You're cute when you blush."

She covered her face. "Danny!"

I hugged her and laughed. "I love you, Yuri."

She moved her hands from her face and hugged me back. "I love you too, Danny."