Chapter 8 - Destiny's POV
The bell rang. I didn't even care anymore. Caleb and I had to talk this through. Did we want to try a long distance relantionship?
We walked outside behind the school. I held Caleb's hand, squeezing it as if I didn't have the ability to let go.
"Did you even explain to your parents that you have a very loving boyfriend?" he asked.
Truth is, I never brought it up. I wasn't even sure if I was allowed to date. My parents and I put grades before everything. But I still wondered when I was allowed to have a boyfriend. I'm already 16, that should be old enough, right?
However, what I was mostly worried about was that they wouldn't approve of him. My parents wanted me to grow up and marry a Filipino guy. I never thought that was right. I should be allowed to date anyone I wanted.
With that in mind, I was scared they would force me and Caleb to split up. But it wasn't like I was going to marry Caleb right? Still, I guess they didn't like the thought of their baby girl hanging with a guy.
Everytime my parents questioned if Caleb and I were dating, I'd say no without hesitation. I'd explain to them that me and him are just friends and thankfully, they believed me. But everytime I lied to them, I felt like I was doing the wrong thing. More and more guilt would build up inside myself, and I know one day I'll just explode and let it all out.
"No, I didn't feel like telling them. There was already enough commotion and plus I ran up to my room before they saw my tears," I explained.
Caleb looked at me understandingly and I still couldn't believe this all.
"Remember how I promised we'd always be friends?" Caleb asked suddenly and I nodded.
"Well, even though this is interferring with our relationship, we're still going to be friends forever," he smiled.
I smiled back at him and I was positive my heart was beating a mile a minute.
"You know, I really hope this works out," I said, barely speaking in an audible voice.
"Me too," he replied while giving my hand a small squeeze.
This is something I really loved about Caleb. He was always postive and looked at the bright side all the time.
A questioned suddenly popped up in my mind.
"What if this doesn't work out?" I wondered, scared of his response.
"Just hope for the best."
I nodded and a comfortable silence moved in. I was still trying to accept that this was actually happening.
"I promise I'll try not to fall for anyone else," I stated. I was being honest though, I loved Caleb so much and I just didn't want to lose him.
He took a deep breath and said, "If you fall for someone else, ditch me and go out with him. I'll be okay."
I stared at him with shock. Caleb actually wanted me to be happy, even if he wasn't included in it?
"No Calebson, you're the only one I'll ever love," I said with total confidence. I really wanted this relationship to work out.
He didn't say anything for a while. I was scared he didn't feel the same about me.
"Hello?" I questioned.
"Oh sorry, I zoned out," he said and I giggled. He's so cute.
"I love you too," he said, which surprised me big time.
A tear of joy rolled down my face and I smiled at him for what seemed like the thousanth time since I've known him.
Caleb wrapped his arm around me and I instantly rested my head on his shoulder. It felt so natural, like we were meant to be together. Just like Ashlyn said. I suddenly remembered I had to tell the rest of my friends the news. The heartbreaking, life-changing, news, I thought dramatically.
But for now, I was just going to enjoy one of my last few moments with Caleb.
Aww poor them :((( You think long distance will work out??
Anyways, thanks for reading :D xoxo <3
