The First Call

Broken hearts

The next day I got a message from Ava saying that she is coming back today. We agreed on time when she will come to my place. Daisy and Nina were still at their parents houses.

I called Andrew but he wasn't picking up. Then I face timed AJ.

"Hi," he said.

"Heyy!" I answered.

"What's up?"

"Nothing much, I'm bored again. I want to eat ice cream but I'm out of it."

He laughed. "I'm actually on my way to Target, I can get you some."

"YES PLEASE!!" I yelled happily.

"I gotta go now. I'll be at yours in 15."

"Ok," I said and ended the call.

After some time there was a ring on the door. I quickly went to open them.

"You don't know how much I love you for buying me ice cream," I said. "How much was it?"

"Nothing." AJ answered.

"Aww, thank you. At least join me." I showed my hand to the living room.

He smiled and came in. I took the bag from him and went to the kitchen. I also added some fresh strawberries next to balls of vanilla ice cream.

I went back to the living room and handed AJ his bowl.

"Thank you." He smiled.

"You're welcome." I sat on the couch next to him.

At some point I got a message from Andrew. I showed it to AJ. He said he was coming back today instead of tomorrow.

AJ and I talked for some more time when he suddenly went quite and out of nowhere said I was pretty.

I was a bit shocked. I wasn't expecting to hear that from him. "Thank you," I said just to be polite.

I thought I heard something so I turned my head away but nothing was there. When I turned it back AJ kissed me. And, fuck, I kissed him back.

"Why?" Someone faintly said.

I pushed AJ away and turned around. Andrew was standing behind us with eyes full of tears. My jaw dropped from shock.

"Andrew it's not what it–" I couldn't finish the sentence.

"It's not what it looks like. Is that what you wanted to say?" He finished what I've started. A tear ran down his cheek.

"But it is really not–" He stopped me again.

"AJ get out," Andrew said quietly, obviously angry.

AJ didn't even face him, just took his jacket and left.

"Was everything just a joke to you? A stupid prank?" Andrew asked with more tears forming in his eyes.

"Of course not!" A tear escaped from the corner of my eye.

"How long were you hiding this from me?"

"I had nothing going on with him." I didn't know what to say. "I didn't mean to kiss him back."

"But you did!" He stopped for a second. "I don't even know why am I angry. It's not like we are dating," he said and you could clearly hear pain in his voice.

"Andrew..." My voice broke and I started crying.

There is no worse pain than seeing your loved one hurt.

"What's going on in here?" Ava asked coming towards me.

I fell on my knees, my whole body was shaking. Ava quickly hugged me. Andrew went to his room and slammed the door behind himself.

Ava offered me a hand and helped me stand up. "Can you tell me what the heck happened in here?"

I took her hand and stood up. We set on the couch. I looked at her, but I couldn't see her good. Everything was blurred. "AJ kissed me. I kissed him back. Andrew saw it." I simply explained.

"That's messed up." Ava whispered.

I took a deep breath and cleared my voice. "I'm sorry you had to see that."

"It's ok, darling. I'm glad I'm here to help."

I sat closer to her and hugged her. "I'm glad you're here too."