Just Friends

Chapter 19: His Words

A dark aura surrounds Jack. His kind smile breaks into an angry frown. His eyes seemed to have snapped. It's like he wore a mask all this time. Jack swiftly turns around to face Dakota.

     "I'm sorry, but Colette and I are kind of busy here," Jack says nonchalantly.

     "Sorry, but I have talk to Colette," Dakota replies.

     Jack turns to me and mutters, "I'll be waiting for your answer."

I cross my arms and raise an eyebrow. I wait for Dakota to speak. Here we are, standing in front of an oak tree and no one is speaking. It's unfair for Dakota to drag me out of school and be completely mute.

     "Speak, Dakota!" I yell harshly.

     Dakota closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. Once his brown orbs look deep into mine, he yells out, "I'm sorry!"

     I tilt my head. Dakota notices my confusion and continues.

     "I'm sorry for breaking our promise."

     My eyes widen at his words. I'm not stupid. This would mean everything to me. But why? Why would he do everything in his power to make me feel pain? Was he aware of my suffering? I don't know what to feel anymore.

     "Yes, Colette. I'm in love with you. I've been in love with you! Ever since that Jack came, I couldn't control myself. I can't afford to lose you to him," Dakota sighs and runs his hand through his fringe.

     "W-What about Makayla?" I ask.

     "I never liked her. Although, she agreed to help me-"

     I interrupt, almost infuriated. "What do you mean?"

     "Yes, she has feelings for me. Although, I rejected her kindly and she took it well. She even helped me win your heart."

     "H-How? W-What?" I ask. Why the heck am I so confused?

     "It's because every time I go on and on about Makayla, you don't seem to care."

     I practically scream out. "Then what do you want me to be?!"

     "I wanted you to be jealous!"

     His words stopped time. My hearts races quickly, butterflies attack everywhere in my guts, and now I can't act fast. Of course I'm still in love with Dakota. Although, I can't help but be a human. I have a tiny grudge against him. He made me chase him around for such a long time, but I never gave up. Even today, I'm tired. In the end, I've made a decision.

     I was about to make a bold move, but Dakota starts a conversation.

     I snap and yell, "just shut up and kiss me!"

     With that, Dakota connects his lips to mine. This is what it feels like to be with the one you're in love with.