Hold It In

Trouble With the Couple

I woke up to the sound of yelling and weird frustrated sounds. "Who was that?!" An agitated Emma asked.

"Calm down", Darren said sternly. " I'm not gonna calm down. I know we've new to this relationship stuff, but I'm sure as hell you're not supposed to have your arm around other girls!"

Oh no, she's cursing. This must be bad.

I walked down stairs to be hit (not literally) with more screaming and yelling.

They were so into the argument that they didn't even notice me come in. I wonder if the other orphans can sleep through this?

"Guys!" I called out. "Darren and I have practice later with our coaches. Stop arguing and let me sleep", I strictly commanded.

I was very serious about my sleep. Especially when I had important things to do. "I'm gonna shower, get dressed, and when I come down here you two better be silent", I was fuming with anger.

How inconsiderate can they get? They know something importants happening and they decide to scream out their problems, in an orphanage.

I stomped all the way back to my room and quickly took a shower. I slipped on some knee-length shorts and a plain white t-shirt.

I walked back downstairs and Emma was on the left couch while Darren was on the right. At least they were silent?

I called JK to see if he was awake but no answer. I sat next to Emma and stared at the both of them awkwardly.

I dragged Darren and forced him to sit next to Emma. He squirmed a lot, but I managed.

"Talk. Now." Emma scoffed, "You can't tell me what to do, Sydney Isabelle."

I shook my head and laughed, "I just did. Now quit being a bunch of babies and talk!"

She rolled her eyes, "Look this is our relationship. Let us handle it the way we want to."

"I highly doubt that's the way he wants to handle it. You know, I'm not even sure you two can even handle it. You want to get in a relationship? Grow up. Because two immature babies in one relationship never goes well."

I stood up and left the room, they don't understand that you can't be careless about arguments like that. I know I overreacted, but that's just because before my parents died, they used to fight. Exactly like Emma and Darren were just doing.

They were going to divorce, but we got into that accident, because they weren't focusing on the road, and instead were focusing on their stupid arguments.

Sometimes I wish I hadn't experienced so much at such a young age. Is it right to have your parents die in an accident, be abused for 6 months straight, and then go right back to being an abandoned child?

I ran to Juan Karlos' house. I needed a best friend right now. I knocked on his door and when he opened it I fell right into his chest, on purpose of course.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and he put his around the small of my back.

"Go ahead", he whispered in my ear. "Go ahead and cry." Right when he said those words I was sobbing right into his shirt.

He led me into his room and we sat on his bed for a while, me in his arms, talking about how messed up our lives were.

"She sleeps alone, my heart wants to come home. I wish I was I wish I was, beside you", he sang. His voice was soothing, like it was all I needed to feel better.

"Sorry for barging in like that. I may have intruded your privacy."

"Anything for my crush."

I stared at him, mouth just slightly open. "C-Crush?" I stuttered.

We were both blushing and stuttering, we've a hot mess. He was a hot mess, I was just a plain old mess.

" I meant- I- shit", he cursed. I've never heard him swear so I was a bit surprised it that coming out of his mouth.

"It's okay JK. Don't be embarrassed."

I gave him a quick hug and left the room.

I sighed, I guess that was the end of our friendship. But I liked Karlos too. It's not fair that I have to keep my feelings cooped up just to save our friendship.

I walked down stairs and glared one more time upstairs. Guess he wasn't gonna be chasing after me for a while.

I have nothing to do until 12:00 and I couldn't go to the orphanage, I couldn't go back to Karlos ' house. I guess I could go to the studio earlier to rehearse.

Coach Bamboo would be there already right?

A few minutes later

"You're early", Coach Lea looked at me curiously. "Wala po akong magawa", I laughed quietly.

"Puntahan mo si Juan Karlos. I thought you guys were close? He even blabbed to Coach Bamboo and I that he has a crush on you."

"LQ po", I joked. She shook her head and laughed loudly. "Wag. Hindi maganda yun", She smiled at me. "Your coach is here. You can go talk to him if you want."

I was about to leave when she stopped me again. "Crush mo din ba sya?" She smirked.

Do I like Juan Karlos?

Without thinking I nodded and sprinted towards Coach Bamboos studio.

I just told coach lea that I liked Juan Karlos. Oh sweet Jesus.

"Hi coach", I greeted happily as I went inside. He looked surprised to see me, probably because I'm two hours early.

"What are you doing here? Your teammates aren't even here yet", he laughed. I shrugged, "I got bored, Juan Karlos said I'm his crush, I can't go over there anymore."

He bamboo dropped the papers he was looking at when I came in. He patted the seat next to him and I know I have to tell more.

"I came to his house because my best friend and I got into a tiny argument and he was the only person I could go to. He comforted me, next thing I knew he was confessing that he likes me."

He sighed and patted my head in a brotherly manner. "You shouldn't have left him after he admitted his feelings. That was kind of rude", he lectured me.

"I gave him a hug", I reasoned. He pointed to the door. "Go. I want you to talk to him now." I gave him a quick hug and ran back outside.

I got on the jeep. (Okay for those of you who don't know what a jeep is, it's kind of like a bus but waaaay smaller and I've only ever seen it in the Philippines idk if there's any in other countries) I passed my money to the person in front of me and sat there thinking of how jerky I must seem.

Why did I leave? I should've told him how I felt. Before I knew it I was in front of the orphanage and I thanked the driver and got off.

I ran screaming Juan Karlos' name and got weird looks from everyone around. I knocked multiple times on his door. No answer. I know he's here. He'd never go out when he feels like crap.

I saw his window open. I'm insane for doing this. I stepped on the flower pot and grasped on to the bottom of his balcony. I grabbed the bars and tried to pull myself up. "Juan Karlos!"

"I need a little help", I squeaked. He came outside looking irritated as ever. "What are you doing there?" His face softened a little.

"You wouldn't answer the door and I need to talk to you. Now help me up before I poo my pants", I yelled. I didn't mean to, but if you were hanging off of a balcony I think you'd be scared too.

He grabbed my hands and pulled me up with ease. I tried to jump over but slipped and fell into Juan Karlos.

I got up quickly and offered my hand. He took it and stood there with a tiny smile. Flattered much?

"OK so I wanted to say that I'm sorry for leaving,  it was rude. Also", I paused. Should I do this?

"I like.."

HAHAHAHHAHA ANOTHER CLIFFHANGER :P