Want You Back // Owen Joyner

fifteen

I wrap the flannel around my waist as I look at myself in the mirror. We were getting ready for the party.

I had my hair straightened and I had light makeup on. "Baby, you ready?" Kyle asked. I nodded and walked out the bathroom.

We all went to the party, which was packed. The music was playing loudly when we walked in.

I was holding onto Kyle's hand so I wouldn't get lost. We all grabbed cups and started making drinks.

"I know I said to not get hit but can you just recreate what happened last night just so I can see." I say into Theo's ear.

He booms with laughter as he bends down to my ear. "You're not gonna let this go, are you?" He asked as I shook my head no.

"Never." I laugh at him. I look over to see Owen walking in with Booboo. "Is he stalking you now?" Kyle angrily asks.

"I didn't know he would be here." I tell him honestly. "I'm saying something to him." Kyle's hand was in a fist.

He started walking towards him but Theo and I grabbed his arm. "He hasn't done anything to me or you." I tell him defensively.

His face was red as he looked at me with an angry face. "I don't want you seeing him anymore." He said seriously.

He grabbed his drink and walked away. I've never seen him this jealous before. I just know I didn't like it.

I looked over at Theo, not knowing what to do. "I'll go try to calm him down." He tells me as he walks away.

I was left standing there bamboozled. Booboo and Owen walk over towards me with worried expressions on their faces.

"Is everything okay?" Booboo asked as I pouted. "Yeah, I think Kyle and I just fought." I look up at them.

Owen was scanning my body as Booboo looked at my face. "He didn't hurt you, did he?" Owen asked causing me to shake my head.

"Owen, can we talk in private?" I ask quietly. He looks up at me and nods his head. "I'm gonna go find a bathroom." Booboo told us.

He walked away, leaving us two together. "What's wrong?" He asked worriedly. I had tears forming in my eyes.

"I think it's bad if we continue being friends." I didn't wanna do this. But I didn't want to make Kyle uncomfortable.

Owen looked at me with a confused expression. "Why, cause of Kyle?" He asked harshly. I nod my head, not being able to look him in the eyes.

I hate hurting him again. I didn't know what else to say. He shakes his head as he looks at me.

"Somethings changed in you. I don't know what I've done." He sadly told me. I could hear his sadness.

"I'm sorry." I get out. "I'll leave you alone if that's what you want. Is that want you want?" I finally look up at him.

There was sadness on his face. Deep down, I still wanted to be friends with Owen. He was a big part of my life.

But Kyle doesn't like him. I nod my head, even though it's not what I wanted. "Do you know why I'll leave you alone?" He asked.

I shake my head. During this conversation, I forget that we're at a party. I was focused on this moment.

"It's because I care about your feelings more than my own." He admitted. My heart dropped when he said that.

And my mouth went dry so I took a sip of my drink. "Owen." He stopped me before I could say anything else.

"I would never let anybody or anything hurt you. I've never felt that way about anyone." My heart was aching.