•Tuesday•
As I crept into the gym, I waited for Anna.
She didn't show up, as I figured.
She had to be here though.
Probably still ghosting me.
Same as she did yesterday.
My heart pounded against my chest at the thought of confronting her.
Would she say something to me today?
Maybe she's in the gym already.
I walked up the stairs cautiously.
But there was no Anna there either.
So I waited. Maybe thinking she'd come up the stairs soon.
And she did.
But as I raised my head, she ran up the steps as quickly as possible.
Now I was really about to cry.
I stayed there, comprehending everything.
What had I said to make her so upset with me?
As a tear fell down, I wiped it away expeditiously.
I vowed to myself to never cry in school.
I told myself that over and over.
Where would I go today if she was up there?
That's where we usually were.
And it was no secret that she didn't want me up there with her today.
I tried my best to forget about the situation at hand.
Walking into the gym, I held my breath.
What would happen if I were to pass out here, right now?
At least I wouldn't have to work, but it would be embarrassing.
Snatching the assignment off of the bleachers, I huff.
"Fuck this." I mutter to myself.
Ever so quickly I fill in the paper, not even worrying if the answers were right.
After a few minutes of being lost in my own thoughts, the whistle blowed. My heart sped up with the terror of confrontation.
I texted Taylor.
Me: Should I really confront her?
I waited for a response, which didn't come long after I pressed send.
Bitch Face Taylor: Do it.
Letting out a sigh, my rib cage felt to fall out.
Maybe it would be left hanging there loosely before I could properly mend it.
It would leave my heart exposed.
Vulnerable.
Slowly, I walked up the stairs.
Bracing myself for what expression I'd see Anna wearing.
As I peeked around the corner, I saw Anna.
With her hood over her eyes, looked to be dozing off.
"Hey." I said in a worrisome tone.
She looked up at me, I could barely hear her answer because of the thudding sound my heart was making in my ears.
I sat next to her, she uncovered her face and leaned forward onto her knees.
In that brief second, I could see the tears that had stained her cheeks.
"Why are you crying?" I asked.
She shook her head.
No words came from her mouth. She remained silent.
Did Gabe break up with her?
