Only Us the series

Chapter Eight ~ mommy dearest

I wake up against his warm chest and snug onto his arm. While I listen to his breathing and a small smile forms.
"Good morning," he whispers with closed eyes.
I bury my face in his chest to hide my flushed cheeks.
He just holds me tight and we lay there for what feels like forever. I know what I have to do today, it was definitely my mistake for dating Amy. I shouldn't hurt her anymore so ending it on a good note is for the best.
I slide out of bed tucking P'kun tight within his blanket and leave him alone to take a shower.
Grabbing my phone which is set on my dresser I find a message.
From Amy:
Hey meet me at the cafe in 3 hours I have something to tell you.
I sigh setting my phone back down and step into the shower.
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When I get out P'kun is sitting at the edge of the bed with his blanket wrapped around his head.
"Let's eat some noodles," he says.
I roll my eyes while smiling and head to the cabinet. Of all the foods and snacks we have his favorite is ramen, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. He'd eat it everyday. I heat it up and bring the bowl to him.
"Here," I hand it to him but he turns his face.
"Feed me," he says in the most whiniest voice.
I laugh and smile, "fine."
He pats the bed next to him and I take a seat.
"Open," I say with the noodles rolled up ready for his bite. He takes a big bite and smiles with a noodle sticking out of his mouth.
"Stupid," I laugh and softly slap his shoulder.
"Stupid for you," he says while he chews and I smile even more.
I get up putting a jacket on and look back at him staring at me.
"What?" I laugh looking at myself to make sure there is no food stains on my shirt or something.
"Nothing," he says getting up and wrapping his arms around me, "I just really like you."
"Uh, ok, ok," I smile and maneuver out of his arms, then I grab some shoes.
"Going somewhere?" He asks as he sits back on his bed in nothing but shorts.
"Uh," I remember I haven't really dealt with the issue with Amy yet, "just meeting up with a friend I'll be right back."
"Oh ok," he says, "I'll be out shopping for snacks later."
I feel guilty for not telling him the truth but everything will be situated today. I nod with a small smile and go up to kiss his head.
"I'll be back," I ruffle his hair, "have fun."
He smiles rubbing my shoulder as a goodbye and I leave.
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When I arrive at the cafe I find an empty table and wait on the menu.
Amy should be arriving soon so I order for her, something sweet, something that will hopefully bring her mood up when I tell her we should break up. Shit. The words sound even worse in my head.
How should I bring this up. I fiddle with a napkin, tearing off the edges in a nervous defense.
Look I know that I said yes when you asked me to date but I really wasn't sure so I think it would be better if we....No. Ugggghhh.
I slam my head into my palms. Think P'karp!!!
I run my temples and look up watching Amy walk in. She's dressed too nice, maybe it would be a mistake to tell her now, especially after she prettied up. No. I have to. I wave for her to come over.
"P'karp!" She hugs me and I flinch.
"Amy you should take a seat," I say.
She pulls up a chair but sits in another.
Her hand is in the air gesturing for the older lady at the door to sit next to her.
"I have someone you should meet," she looks at me wide eyed as I watch the lady sit next to her.
"Oh your quite handsome," says the lady reaching for my hand. I want to pull away but I don't want to disrespect an elder, "you must be my daughters boyfriend."
"Actually um, that's what I want to talk to you about," I process, "wait. Daughter?!"
"Yes, mom isn't he so handsome?" Amy smiles and walks over wrapping her arms around me.
"Wait, Amy I-I need to talk to you about something," I stutter, "I think we should-"
"Oh mom, he's just so kind too," she interrupts, "I should tell you how we met."
"Oh yes," says her mother as she stares at her daughter in awe.
And the story went on. There was no way for me to bring up us ending it. I think I'll date her for a little bit longer, I don't want her to lose face in-front of her mom.
"Oh honey, I'm so happy for you two," she stands up, "well it was nice knowing you P'karp, I have to run a few errands, I hope to see you more."
"Actually I-" I start but she's already walking away. I sigh.
"I should go to," Amy gets up, "walk me out?"
I nod and walk her outside.
"Look P'karp," she rubs her arm nervously, "thank you for today, it's nice that my mom got to meet my boyfriend."
"Look Amy I-" before I start she stands on her tippy toes, cupping me face and kisses me. I freeze. No, that's not where I was going.
"No need to explain," she smiles pulling away and looks behind me, "oh? Hi P'kun."
I go rigid and slowly turn around to see pure shock on P'kuns face.
"Need help with those bags?" Amy offers.
P'kuns eyes shift from Amy then back to me.
"N-no I got it," he says as he starts to walk away.
"P'kun!" I yell out. I want to explain.
"I got it," he yells back.
No, it's not what it looks like. P'kun come back. I start to follow him, leaving Amy alone at the door.
"P'kun!" I yell but his walking speeds up.
I finally catch up and grab his arm causing in him to drop his bag of pink milk. It spills onto the sidewalk.
"P-P'kun, I'm-" I stutter, "let me explain."
He pushes my shoulders with a weak force.
"What's there to explain," he breathes hard as if he wants to yell at me but he doesn't have the strength to.
"It's not what it-" I start.
"To think" he looks as if he's reasoning with himself, "I actually thought you genuinely liked me."
"I do," I take his hand, "I really do!"
"Just," he pulls it away, "leave me alone."
He walks away a leaving me alone and in complete shock.
My chest hurts I've never experienced this feeling before, how do I explain. I look at everyone's judgmental look as they pass by me. Maybe I deserve it, I shouldn't have kept it from P'kun .
I sigh and grab what's left of the pink milk and throw it away.
Shit. I messed up this time.
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I arrive at a dark and empty dorm. I sit at the edge of P'kuns bed and rub the sheets softly.
Maybe this is for the best, I was supposed to be with Amy in the first place right? Maybe I was in over my head. He'll get over me soon enough.
"This is for the best," I say out loud.
This is for the best.