Don't Let Me Go

Chapter 21

The last week went back to my normal routine. Soccer in the morning, and a game at night. I haven't heard anything from Neymar, and I was starting to take the fact that he's ignoring me.

Andrea and I have grown incredibly close since things pretty much ended between Neymar and I. I hated to do it, but I had no other choice. Neymar was changing and I didn't like it.

I fiddled around with the ball as John was near his bag on the sidle lines. My entire focus right now was on soccer, and I tried my best to ignore Neymar.

John walked over to me and placed his water down by the net, and I kicked the ball to him. "I haven't heard you talking too much about Neymar. Whats up?"

Why are you bringing this up?

I cursed under my breath and figured out some excuse. I wanted to avoid the part where we ended things before they even started.

"He's been busy lately" I replied, biting my lip and crossing my fingers behind my back. John nodded but seemed slightly unsure.

"Well Bella, if he ever does hurt you there is people who can ruin things quickly" I knew what John meant by that, and I reassured to him that Neymar wouldn't hurt me. If you tell John that someone has been messing with you, he doesn't take any shit whatsoever, and he's not afraid to hurt someone if he had to. Knowing this, it kind of scared me.

John and I spent the majority of the day making up stupid jokes, playing soccer and just talking about the most random things. I liked it, because I grow closer to him.

I sat in my bed, taking off my gear until my phone vibrated in my bag. I groaned, and fished it out of my bag before hitting answer. Neymar's sobs and his pleading cries echoed through the other end. My heart skipped a beat and I was absolutely speechless.

"Why did you have to do this. Bella please just hear me out for once!" Neymar exclaimed,  sounding different than any other times I've talked to him when he's been upset.

I wanted to go back to him, I did. But with everything that has happened, just made me further away from Neymar. I know he's trying to protect me but, the way he's doing it is uncalled for.

I didn't respond to Neymar, which gave him the hint to talk. "You have to understand that im trying to protect you. I'm not trying to push you away from me. I don't want you to leave me the way others have."

His words hit me like a thousand bullets in the chest. What does he mean when people left him?

"I can handle myself."

Neymar chuckled. "That's why you were able to before right?" He replied sarcastically. I bit my lip, he was right.

"I want you to give me another chance to prove I'm changing."

I hesitated. I know we have not been through much but it was something, and that something mattered to me.  I sighed, I give into people way too quickly.

"Okay Neymar, you won." I could hear his breath hitch up and I could imagine the smile on his face. The other end was silent for a few moments, which made me worry a bit.

"Bella, honestly I will prove to you that I'm changing my attitude. I know it got out of hand and I tried to control myself but I just didn't know how. Now I've realized what I done after everything."

By him saying this put a small smile on my face. I didn't know what else to say, and I didn't know if there was anything to say really. It was only a couple of days but he already came back to me. I didn't quite know how I felt. The distance is one thing also.

The rest of the day for me was relaxing. Neymar was busy with soccer and he ended up napping for the majority of the day. It didn't bother me though, it simply gave me time to think.

It was just passed eight at night, John and Kim were out down the road at a house party. Which left me home alone. I was watching t.v, when I heard my phone ringing multiple times. I answered it, and Andrea spoke on the other end. There was faint music playing in the back and other voices.

"Bella?" She said, and I turned my volume down on the t.v. "I'm here, speak."  

"We're going out tonight and on our way to pick you up. You need to get out and do something!" I groaned. I wanted to go, but I knew what the outcomes would be.

"I'm not sure An-"

"You are coming! Now get ready, nothing fancy by the way!" I had no choice, with Andrea ending the call. So, I got up and tossed a towel onto the counter top, and had a quick shower before coming out and roaming through my closet. I had about ten minutes to get ready since Andrea didn't tell me ahead of time.

I decided to go with black, leather skinny fitting type pants, with a gold "sparkly" top. It looked nice, and went with a "non fancy" occasion. I applied makeup, but not to over board.

I heard Andrea and the rest of the girls running up the stairs, then my door opening with such expression. I laughed, they always had a way of making me happy.

Andrea ran up to me and embraced me with the biggest hug. She knew what happened with Neymar, and she always comforted me. "This is why we are getting you out tonight." She mumbled, as she pointed through my pile of laundry and clothes scattered on my floor. I bit my lip and returned to my dresser.

Lexi picked up the heels I was planning on wearing, and handed them to me. I slipped them on, grabbed my jacket and we made our way outside.

"We are going to have so much fun tonight Bella." Andrea said, and her cold voice sent a wave of shivers down my back. The way she said it, made me second guess on going out tonight.

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Finally , and update. This one is very short, and I apologize for that. But, Neymar and Bella finally made up!! How do you guys think about that? Do you think Bella made the right decision on going back to him? leave your thoughts in the comments and don't forget to vote! Thank you so much to everyone, xoxo