Johns POV
Do you ever get that feeling where you do something you know you shouldn't have done. I wish I didn't end the conversation with Eden, I had a lot to say and I wanted to say it to her but my emotions were everywhere and I had no control.
Sure it didn't seem like a big deal that she had a thing with roger before. But I was bothered heavily by the fact that they were both lying to me, one of my closest friends and the girl I was beginning to love. I decided to slow my pace as I approached a play park with a bench outside the edge. I sat not looking up to see if anyone followed me. I secretly hoped Eden might've.
Edens POV
I didn't realise John would be so hurt to the point where he couldn't look at me. But I was disappointed in myself, I hated the fact that he probably hated me for not being honest. I called Brian back as he ran
"Brian! Wait. I'll go"
"Are you sure?" He replied
"I need him to hear this from me." He gave me a nod and patted me on the shoulder as I began to run.
I was very unfit, I began heavily breathing after a minute of trying to catch up, almost perfect timing though, he slowed his walking and stopped at a bench and put his head down in his hands. I stood in front of him until he realised I was there. I realised by the slight jump, he was shocked to see me there.
"John" I said. He just stared at me, "I... I have to explain myself, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have lied" still no reaction from him. "John please, tell me if you're willing to listen."
"Okay" I small cracked noise came from him.
"I'll go from the start. I met Roger when I was about 15 and I was staying in Truro with my grandparents for a few weeks while my parents were away and I was on the beach with my brother who made friends with Rog. He ended up coming over every day and him and I became really close. It was only til a few months later, when I came back to Truro that we decided to just spend time together without anyone else, needless to say, I fell for him and his charm. And after constant returns back and forth from Cambridge to Truro, we decided to date. My parents weren't the happiest but to be honest but he kept me busy. We broke up last June, 3 years. 3, years John that I spent with him, I was just afraid of you thinking I was like roger. You know hopping between beds each night. That's not me, I want you to know that meeting you was pure fait. And I'm so glad I did."
It took a few seconds for a response; "I'm sorry" he said sympathetically, to which was a surprise to me...
"Why are you apologising? I said smiling
"I took this too far, I should've just listened"
"I should've been honest" I pulled him in for a hug
"What if we forget all of this, and get back to the flat"
"Its late, you don't want me to drive you home?"
"I don't need to tonight" he said with the most beautiful smile.
John's POV
I really didn't like that argument, it made me realise how much I really loved her. I was so lucky to have met her, and although I'm not the soppy type, I had never been so happy.
We quickly walked back to wherever Brian's car was in case he had left or something, but he was still sat in the car, picking bits of fluff from his jumper.
"You two look awfully happy"
"It's all over now" I said with a sigh of relief
"Where would you like me to take you?" Brian asked
"I'll direct you back to mine, its not too far from here" Eden interrupted.
And with that, spending some time in the car chatting away, we arrived at the block of flats with the sun slowly setting.
"This is it, um Brian do you want to come in and have a tea?" She asked
"No, no. I've got to get back home. Another time maybe?"
"Of course" she replies.
I pulled the front seat forward for her to step out of the front door, and waved Brian goodbye. I didn't realise how shattered I was until I reached the top of the stairs, but I still wanted to help Eden pack. Maybe I really did love her...
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Thank you so much for 3k reads!! I'm so sorry for taking so long to publish another chapter but I've had no creativity or inspiration to write but I think I'm back in the groove of it...
Margo x
