Skinny Love ~ A Thomesa AU Story

Chapter Sixteen

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A full Thomesa chapter awaits you because I feel like you need it myself included 😂

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The past few months have been a blur when it comes to me and my friends' lives.

After some weeks of asking and nudging Teresa for her to tell me what had happened on that rainy day when we stopped at the cafe before going home, she had finally given up, telling me that something bad had happened to her mom and she needed to get to her as soon as possible.

Fortunately, her mother is doing fine now, it was just a terrible scare.

Thank God, because I don't think I would be able to see Teresa hurt anytime of the day.

Sure, when she told me the reasons why she stopped talking to everyone, not going to school, and not even acknowledging my phone calls, she broke down into tears, apologizing me for her actions, and of course, I tried to comfort her as best as I could, telling her that it was okay, and I think it worked, for my satisfaction.

It's the first sunny day in February, after a full week of rain and grey clouded sky, and Teresa and I decided to take a walk at the park, enjoying the sun while it's here.

We've been talking about anything and everything, laughing and chuckling at our stories.

"I've heard Newt finally got the girl."

I chuckle immediately at her statement, a smirk forming on her lips as we walk side by side.

"Yep. After months of crushing he finally had the guts to ask her out." I explain, turning my head towards her. "He's been crushing on her since the first day of school."

"Yeah I know, Sonya told me." She flashes a smile.

There's a comfortable silence between us, the still cold breeze making its way into our heavily clothed bodies.

"What about you?" She asks, and I turn my head in her direction so I can look at her eyes.

"What about me?" I ask confusedly, narrowing my eyes at her.

"I mean, I've known you for almost half a year now and I don't even know if you have someone who holds your heart." She chuckles at her choice of words, her face curious and reluctant at the same time.

We sit on one of the benches and I allow myself to go back to my only long-time girlfriend.

I haven't seen Brenda in months, hopefully she found someone and is happy now. At least that's what I hope is happening to her.

I don't feel hatred towards her. I never will. Even though I saw her literally making out with a random guy a few days after we broke up, I can't help but think it was for the best. I don't regret it at all.

Because despite of not knowing exactly what I feel towards this amazing girl who's sitting beside me, I know I never cared about someone like I care about her.

I feel so joyful when I'm around her it's almost ridiculous, but...it's the truth! Unfortunately, I don't know if she feels the same way about me, or if she even thinks about me that way, so I'm not going to make any move until I'm sure. I don't want to end our great friendship.

"No... I don't." I answer still in a daze, and from the corner of my eyes I can almost swear her face turns into an almost unnoticeable grin.

She recomposes herself almost immediately.

"Minho told me about Brenda."

I stop my gaze to lift my head to give her a small nod.

"Yeah, I know. She was misunderstood." I reply.