Better Than I Know Myself (2nd book)

Chapter 31- Boy Talk

Adam's POV

"I can't believe you and Ashley are over." I said as Tommy and I walked down the sidewalk.

We didn't really have a specific destination. We just kept on walking wherever our feet took us. We also went to one shop when I saw a really neat leather jacket up front on the mannequin. But our talk kept on going even with distractions coming our way.

"Me too." He said quietly, staring into the distance.

I could tell from the look on his face that he didn't want to talk about it. His eyes were glued to the ground as he told me the entire story of how he and Ashley broke up...

Tommy has been the longest best friend I have kept my entire life. And the truest one of them too. I've learned to balance myself with his moods, actions and characteristics. I've mastered my way of getting to him.

"And I can't believe you and Mandy are also over." A small smile broke out of his face.

"Yeah..." I pushed my fists inside my pocket to avoid the cold winds.

We walked a few more blocks until we reached a playground by the park. When Tommy stopped, I actually thought he was going to play by the swings. But instead, he leaned on the fence that surrounded the playground.

I leaned next to him, feeling a burn sensation settle on my feet from walking too much.

"It's like we're cursed or something, you know." He sighed, his hands kept inside his sweater pockets.

"Do you remember any rival of ours who could secretly be a witch?" I joked.

He chuckled lightly. "You look pretty evil to me."

We both laughed.

Then we were silent for minutes, watching the people pass by. The autumn leaves falling down on the ground graciously, the cold wind blowing by our napes, hearing the laughter of the kids from behind us.

Silence.

This is what I just need.

Not lonely silence.

Silence... with a friend.

It made my heart feel a bit better.

Moments to enjoy the surroundings around me. Moments to forget the fact that my entire life is falling apart slowly. Moments to take in a deep breath and slowly let myself go... Even if it was just a temporary feeling.

"Have you talked to Mandy?" Tommy asked, keeping his eyes fixed at a distance.

"No."

"Are you planning on doing so?"

"Yeah... I just- I don't know."

He looked at me.

"Why?" He asked.

I shrugged my shoulders. "I feel too guilty. Like- I feel like I wouldn't even be able to look at her eyes without breaking down."

"So? I'm pretty sure she'll understand if you break out a few Man Tears."

I chuckled at the term 'Man Tears'. "No. By breakdown, I mean that I might panic or freak out. I might blurt out stuff that might hurt her again. Even if I don't mean them. I just-- I don't wanna see that look on her face again you know. That time at Emily's place. I just felt my whole world shatter when she cried..."

Tommy looked at me and back at the distance.

"I've already talked to her, you know." Tommy started. "I'm pretty sure it'd be easier to talk to her now."

"Thanks." I smiled at him.

He smiled back and patted my shoulder lightly.

"C'mon. Let's go. It's getting dark." He let go of my shoulder and started walking.

Author's note: Sorry if this chapter's a bit short. I promise I'll make it up. I've just been really sick. But I'll try to do better in the next chapter :)
Keep the Glam xoxo