Once a Love Story

Chapter 5 - Don't give up

Ann P.O.V

Tessie didn't answer my text yesterday, so I was really worried about her! What was it that Alex wanted to talk to her about? Did they make up? I kind of hoped not, but at the same time I hoped it was that! I stood in front of the school and waited for Tessie to show up. I saw Alex among the others with his friends. I really wanted to ask what happen yesterday, but I didn't have the courage! Alex was talking (more like flirting) with some senior girls. I looked around again to see if Tessie had showed up. She hasn't.

School started and Tessie still wasn't here. Is she ill? Or is it because of yesterday?

Tessie P.O.V

I laid in bed, feeling like shit. I didn't get any sleep, because I couldn't sleep. My life is officially over! Mom knocked at my door. "Tessie, sweetheart, I know it is a hard time for you, but you can't skip school like this!" I sat up in bed and looked at the door. "Hmm" was the only thing coming out from my mouth. "You already skipped the first lesson, so hurry up!" she said as I stood up. I looked at myself in my mirror. I do not just feel like shit, I also look like it. I find some change of clothes and went out to the bathroom. I brushed my hair and my teeth's, then changed my .

When I was done getting ready for school, my mom gave me a ride to school. The two first lessons were done and they were in the middle of the third. I really don't feel like it. I stepped out of the car and took my bag. "I hope you have a good day, sweetheart." It hurt me to be called sweetheart. Alex called me that. a good day? Yeah right! I slammed the car door and walked toward the school. When mom was gone I turned around and walked down the street. What should I do until school was over? Go shopping? No, didn't feel like it.

As I walked in the street, I saw a couple walking hand in hand. I hate it. I hate the fact that Alex and I never hold hands, not even once. I thought about what he said to me. Had he been thinking that the whole time? Did he never really like me? Was it only me who was head over heels in love with him? But then why did he lie and said he liked me? I hate this.

Alex P.O.V

It was lunchtime and Tessie was nowhere to be seen. Her friend was sitting all alone, so that means she wasn't in school. Ha, she propably was at home crying as a little baby. She deserved that! How could she cheat on ME, Alex! I look at William, who is looking at Tessie's friend. he is worried about her, but he hasn't asked me what happen yesterday. He is such an idiot too. How can he like a girl like Tessie? I mean, he is to cool for her. But after seeing that picture he must feel frustrated, which I think is amusing. He deserves better than that bitch.

Tessie P.O.V

I walked in an hour now and without knowing I stood in front of Holiday. I looked at the sign and sighed. "What are you sighing about?" I heard a familiar voice behind me. It was Harry, who stood there smiling at me. I gave a nod and turned my head back and Harry walked up to me. "What's wrong, let me hear." He said worried. We walked in and sat down at an empty table. He ordered hot chocolate and then looked at me. "So, let me hear." I looked at him and felt I could trust him again. I told him about yesterday as he listened. He was looking at me serious.

When I had told him everything, he took my hand. I looked at him and he looked at me with sad eyes. "I am so sorry to hear that, but that is the way to find the true love!" I looked away. "I mean, he was your first love, but the first love isn't always the last!" I don't want to hear this anymore. "But I loved him." I felt my tears forming in my eye. Harry tightened his grip on me. "He is not you worthy!" he said angrily. I looked confused at him. "If he didn't love you from the start, then he is a jerk!" his words hurt. 'didn't love you' he say. "You shouldn't give up like that!" I can't this! "Shut up Harry! You don't know how much I loved him! He was my everything! I can't live without him!" I shouted angrily at Harry. Harry was speechless, but then gave me a note. On the note was a number and an email. I looked at him. He looked the other way. I hurt him. "This is my number and my email. If you ever feel like talking with someone or need help to anything, then call me." he stood up and walked out. I looked at the note and sighed. I crumbled it and put it in my pocket. This was the worst!

I finished my hot chocolate and walked toward the center. School was over, but didn't feel like going home yet. As I walked around the center, I heard a familiar laughter. On reflex I turned around to see who it belonged to. It was Mary... and Alex. They were holding hands and Alex smiled at her, like he used to smile at me. It hurts. I hide behind the nearest sign as they walked past me. What is this? I followed them as they walked into a café. I looked at them from afar... I am NOT a stalker, I am just curious! I couldn't hear what they talked about, but they weren't JUST friends. She touched him and he touched her. This was torture! Then Alex kissed her and the sight was horrible... This broke my heart more than it already were. He was together with her now? Not even a day after our break up? I fell on the ground. How could he? This is not that Alex I know. As I sat on the ground, dumbfounded, my phone rang. It was Ann. I took a deep breath and took my phone up to my ear. "Hello?" "TESSIE!" Ann was really loud! "OMG I was so worried about you! What happen? Why didn't you come to school today? Are you sick?" All those questions! "Ann calm down I'm..." I was about to say 'I'm fine' , but I'm not. Not at all. "I'm not sick." "But why didn't you come to school today then?" "I just couldn't. Ann hear, I tell you everything, but right now is not a good time!" "ohh... okay" I could hear she was disappointed, but she accepted it. "Thank you, Ann. I promise you, I tell you everything tomorrow!" After saying our goodbyes, I hung up. I looked up to where Alex and Mary were sitting, but they weren't there anymore.

Ann P.O.V

After Tessie hung up I threw myself in my bed. What's going on? I felt sad that she didn't tell me anything at all. But being sad wouldn't help her at all! I bet it's all that jerk, Alex's fault! He was flirting with every girl he saw today! He such a playboy! I hate him! But I couldn't tell Tessie that! I looked at the old photo in a frame beside my bed. It was a photo of Tessie and me when we were in first grade. She is my oldest and most precious friend, so he dare to hurt her, that Alex!

Tessie P.O.V

I searched the whole center through, but couldn't find them at all! This is so frustrating! I can't believe Alex is together with Mary! How could he!? I am so angry right now, but deep in myself I just want to cry. I can't believe this! I must talk with Alex tomorrow! Just as Harry said, don't give up! 

Next day I found my cutest outfit and did my make up. I needed to look good, so I could impress Alex! I hurried down the stairs and got my shoes on. My mom looked at me, suspicious. "Why the hurry?" she asked. "Nothing!" I shouted and took my jacket on. "I am going now, see you!" Before my mom could say anything I was gone.

I got to school early and waited for Alex. People who walked past me looked at me, some with pity and others with hate. I don't care! I saw Ann coming and waved at her. When she saw me, she smiled and ran up to me. "Tessie!" she said happily. "Sorry for yesterday, Ann!" she shoke her head. "Oh don't think about it, just remember to tell me everything today!" I nodded. "Yes, but first I need to talk with Alex!" Ann looked confused. "Why?" I looked down. "We just have to." She nodded and then smiled. "Good luck, I'm going ahead!" I nodded and looked around again. There I saw Alex.

Alex P.O.V

As I walked with the guys, I glanced at William. He was blushing and stood there with open mouth. I turned my head to see, what he was looking at. It was Tessie, that loser. But today she was actually cute. I smirked, because I knew what she stood there for. She wanted to get back together. I love the fact that she still adores me after what I said to her, but I didn't want to be together with that loser anymore. But still, it amused me to tease William. As I got closer to Tessie, I looked the other way. "Alex, we need to talk!" she demanded. Who does she think she is? "What is there to talk about?" "US!" she raised her voice. I took a glance at William to see his expression. He looked the other way and had a sad face. This is amusing.

Tessie P.O.V

Alex looked me in the eye, finally. He didn't say anything but walked past me. He ignored me? "ALEX!" I shouted, but he didn't react.
In the lunchbreak, I walked towards the table, where Alex was sitting. When Alex saw me, he gave a big sigh. "What now?" he asked annoyingly. "We need to talk!" I said firmly. He sighed again and looked at the guys. "Okay, but fast! I don't have time for chit chat." I nodded and Alex stood up. We walked out of the cafeteria and out behind the school. I turned around to look at Alex. He stood there, bored. "So what is it?" I take a deep breath. "What about us?" He looks at me. "We're over, duh!" my heart hurts, but I am not giving up! "I-I saw you and Mary at the center yesterday. Are you together now?" He smirks. "Yeah, so what?" I felt like my heart stopped. "When did you two get so friendly?" I looked at the ground. "Does that concern you?" He's voice pierced my heart. "I-it does! I was your girlfriend before!" he giggled. "Yeah 'WAS'!" I took all my courage. "Did you ever actually like me?" He turned around. "If I say no, are you going to cry?" he said playfully. But this isn't funny. Not at all! "Why? Why did you treat me so gently?" I looked at him, trying to hold my tears back. "For fun, because, you know, my friend have a crush on you, so I did it to tease him." I can't believe this. All the things I heard about him about him being a jerk, a playboy and all that... it's true. I fell on the ground as I saw Alex leave. He's a jerk.