Kiss in the Rain

Two Much for Reunion

Dazed. Confused. Hurt.

I have no single right to feel hurt. Ethan and I are not together. But then again, isn't what we seem to be before that girl showed up are what couples seem to be like?

(Assuming much?)

Conscience, please give me a break! Besides, shouldn't you be taking my side? Why do you always feel the need to antagonize what I am thinking about?

(Um, because that's my job?)

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Right. Geez, no need to rub in my stupidity.

I was unlocking the door of my apartment when my phone rang. I got inside and dropped my bag on the couch before answering.

"Baker. Speak."

"Hot pizza delivery guy here. Over."

Of course. Just when I thought I could try to clear my mind from thoughts of him. (Oh, stop acting like you don't want him to call you.)

 I DON'T like him calling me! (Oh really?)

I would rather prefer him to be here with me in full flesh.

(Hmm... Full flesh, eh?)

Ugh, you know what I mean!

(Oh, I do know what you actually mean. *wink wink*)

You little---

"Boo bear, you still there?" Ethan asked worry laced in his voice.

I shook my head to gather my wits. Goodness, I am arguing with my conscience. I would get back on you later. (Counting on it!)

"Yup, still here," I answered cheerfully. I went to the kitchen to reheat the takeout pizza I bought before I got home. I set the timer on the microwave and the aroma instantly took away the bad thoughts lingering on my mind. This is heaven, I'm telling you.

I sighed audibly as I poured myself a cup of cold coffee from the refrigerator. I heard Ethan laugh from the other end. I furrowed my brows in confusion. Oh, right, he's laughing at my sigh.

I stood up straight and tried to sound stern as possible.  "Something amusing you, Goober?"

And that's when I heard a female voice with him.

I tried to decipher what she was saying but Ethan's laugh was garbling the whole line. Whatever she is saying it sure is funny as hell. Goober's laughing his ass off. I narrowed my eyes at my cup of coffee.

An image formed in my mind where Ethan had his arm looped around the girl that I saw him hugging earlier as they were cozying up on the couch. They were gazing lovingly at each other and he was laughing as she relates her stories that day to him. And you know what my fucking imagination did to hurt me even more? It showed me that this scene all happened while Ethan was talking to me on the phone.

I felt tears starting to form in my eyes. I was fuming. Hell, I'm fucking furious. How dare he call me while he was with her? I know we are not a couple and all that but could he at least try to show some decency? I have started wearing my heart on my sleeve for him a long time ago. He knows what I feel for him. How could he?

"You seem to be having a lot of fun," I said through gritted teeth.

Ethan chuckled. "Yeah, I am," he said smugly. That asshole!