The One

The One (14)

-Steve-

It pained me. It pained me so much to see her heartbroken. And I couldn't help feeling guilty cause I knew about Damien and Andrea, but I didn't tell her.

Now, here she was, crying her heart out and it was all my fault. And I couldn't do anything to ease her pain.

She just kept crying and crying into my chest. I'd never heard such anguished sobs before. I hugged her tightly, so that she'd know she still had me.

I'll always be here for her.

Wait, what did I just say? She's just another girl who's living next to me. I absolutely don't feel anything for her whatsoever. I don't.

I'm Steve Collins.

But looking at her cry... it makes me feel so sad. What does this mean?

Have I fallen in love with Felicia Harrison? Impossible. It can't be.

Felicia finally pulled away from me, sniffing and tear-faced. "I'm... I'm sorry. That was horrible. I didn't mean for it to happen," she said.

With that, she went to the toilet, presumably to wash up. I called out, "Cinderella, I need to take care of some matters. I'll be back in half an hour."

Yeah, I was going to take care of Damien.

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"Hey man - " started Damien, but I interrupted him with a punch.

"What the fuck?! What was that for, dude?!" shouted Damien.

Behind him, I could see the Andy-Bitch.

"Look, I didn't think you were serious about this whore. I thought you'd just mess around with her for one day and that's it. Who do you treat Felicia as?! A puppet with no feelings?!" I roared, fury evident in my voice.

Damien smirked. "Look, pal, I was never serious about Felicia. I only used her to mock Louise. I only used her, bud, used her!" he said.

I glared at the ground and clenched my fists. "You're a dickass, Damien. I don't even know how am I your cousin."

Damien wanted to say something, but I cut him off again. "Don't tell me you never felt anything for her when you dated her. Don't tell me that, Damien. Cause I know you felt something for her back then. It was on your face. Heck, she could make you smile, and not everyone can do that. Not even me."

With that, I spun around and walked back to my room to check up on Felicia. I don't think I've ever been so mad with my cousin, and I certainly didn't want to stay to see his reaction.

-Damien-

Did I feel anything for her...? No way... I was only using her. Using her. I couldn't have possibly liked her in the process.

"Damien...?" I spun around, waiting to see Felicia, but all I saw was Andrea. The disappointment was evident on my face.

"Yes, babe?" I asked, fighting away images of Felicia that came into my mind.

"Aren't you glad?" Andrea smiled.

"What?"

"We've managed to get rid of that pest. Now we don't have to hide anymore."

"Are you kidding me?"

"I'm not, Damien. She was just a toy to you anyway. She doesn't deserve you. I've been wanting to confront that bitch for a long time now."

"Shut up, Andrea. Get your facts right." I was shocked by the anger in my voice.

"Felicia is not a bitch. She is not a toy either. And also, she still doesn't suspect anything between us. I told you not to go to the cafeteria for breakfast today. If she'd noticed anything, that'd been the end of us. So don't rejoice too soon," I said.

Andrea was shocked. Then she started to rage. "Damien!" she screamed. But I was in no mood to put up with her now. I sent her a death glare.

She shut up.

"Andrea babe, I'm sorry, but could you leave me alone? I need to think," I sighed exasperatedly, running my hand through my hair.

She started to protest, but nodded eventually. She stomped out of the room, slamming the door after her. I winced at the noise.

Jeez, what was wrong with her? How did I end up with her anyway? Felicia was way better than her.

... Felicia? Why am I thinking about her? Why am I feeling guilty? Why do I feel the need to be near her all the time?

Crap. I don't believe this.

~Felicia~

I'd just finished washing up when I heard the door unlock. In came Steve, red-faced. I swear I could see smoke coming out of his ears.

"What happened?" I asked. I had calmed down and was much more coherent than I was just now.

His gaze softened as he looked at me. "Are you okay now?" he asked.

I nodded and repeated my question, "What happened?"

Instead of answering my question, he said, "Whatever you're planning to do on Damien, I'll support you."

His eyes were dark with fury. He didn't want to say. I'd bet my life he went to deal with Damien.

For me.

I smiled gently and nodded my head. I stepped forward and wrapped my arms around him. I felt his body stiffen, but he hugged me back after a few moments.

"Thank you," I whispered.

"For what?" he asked.

"For dealing with Damien," I murmured.

"It's no problem. Like I said, anything for you, Cinderella."

And even though my broken heart hadn't healed completely, his words made me feel better. Much better.

End of Chapter 14

A/N: YESSS!! I'VE BEEN PLANNING THIS FOR SO LONG! FELICIA IS GONNA DUMP DAMIEN OMG I'M SO EXCITED XDXD

PS. I know it's weird for me to be excited over writing this when it's supposed to be you guys excited :/ I'm weird but I like it this way.

PPS. Yeah sorry for caps :/