Her Perfect Distraction

Chapter 19

CHAPTER 19

Yuri wasn't able to watch the game. After what happened with Tasha, she needed a breather. Some solo time to just let her thoughts roam free in her mind so she found a quiet bench by a shaded tree and just sat silently

Before she knew it, the game was done. Students were again walking around campus, going back to their scheduled lives

"Hey!" a female voice called

Yuri turned and saw Gretchen running towards her, towel wrapped around her neck and sports bag at hand

"Hey" Yuri greeted with a smile, "So I bet you guys won, didn't you?"

Gretchen looked at her with confusion, "didn't you watch the game?"

Yuri shook her head, "I'm sorry, something came up and I didn't get a chance to watch"

Gretchen stared at Yuri, seeing the unsettlement on her face, "It's fine"

Dropping her bag on the bench, Gretchen sat next to Yuri, "but I think we should cancel our movie date"

"Why? Are you mad at me for missing your game?" asked Yuri with a worried tone, "If yes, then I'm really sorry"

"No it's not that" answered Gretchen, looking down on the pavement as she brushed the sole of her shoes against it "Truth be told, I had an agenda with that movie date" she blushed

"Oh..."

"Yeah and I'm sorry but I just wanted to see if I could change your mind but I don't think I could do that" Gretchen confessed, "it's unfair to both of us if I force it to happen so I think it's best if I keep my distance for a while, just until I get over my crush on you"

"I understand..." Yuri replied, "But I'm still your friend okay? So don't hesitate to come to me when you need a friend to talk to"

"Thank you"

Not being able to control herself, Gretchen leaned forward and lightly kissed Yuri on the lips then quickly took her bag and left

Yuri stood and watched Gretchen ran away from her but unlike her reaction from the earlier event. The kiss from Gretchen felt empty.

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A week went by and Tasha and Yuri have not been talking each other. Tasha has been avoiding Yuri for obvious reasons and Yuri was not making an effort to talk to Tasha either

Tasha entered the cafeteria and immediately went to Amber and Toby's table. Upon arrival, she dropped her bag on the nearest empty seat

"I hope you're happy" Tasha said as she sat down, looking troubled as ever

Toby turned to his girlfriend, pointing his thumb at the girl across the table while mouthing the words, "Is she okay?"

Amber shrugged then faced her friend, "what's going on Tash?"

Tasha sat quietly. Her eyes moved from Amber to Toby before giving him "the look" and by look, she meant, 'GTFO, girl time'

Which Toby instantly got, since he had a sister who gives him the same look throughout high school, "Got it" He scrambled out of his chair then kissed his girlfriend's cheek, "I'll go get us some drinks, be right back babe"

Amber smiled and nodded. When Toby left, she again turned to her friend, "okay, so what should I be happy about?"

"Yuri and I haven't been talking for a week now" Tasha answered

"Why?" Amber reacted, "and why would you think I'll be happy about that?"

"Isn't that what you wanted?"