Don't hate the player hate the Game

Let's Think Back, Shall We?

“Ray…we should talk.”

 I sat up. Hearing her voice brought butterflies to my stomach. “Uhm…sure. When?” I asked.

 “Now. Can you meet me at the park? By the swings?” She asks.

 “Yeah.” I said.

 We hang up.

 I quickly changed and jogged downstairs.

“Where you going?” TiTi asks.

 “To meet Domi.” I said.

 “Sprung.” My dad cough.

 I didn’t even bother to deny it. ‘Cause…I’m starting to believe that Domi really does have me sprung.

(Domi POV)

I sat on swing, slightly swinging. I called Ray ‘cause I think we needed to talk about this. How long has he liked me? Because…thinking back…he didn’t show too much.

 “Domi…”

 I looked over my shoulder. Ray walked up, sitting on the swing next to me.

 “Wassup?” He asked.

 “Okay…you said…you liked me..” I started.

 Ray nods.

 “For how long?” I asked.

 “Uhm…just recently, actually.” He says.

 I looked down at my shoes. “Okay..” I sighed.

“Look Domi. I know why you don’t like me back. I know I did a lot of bad things to you growing up and I’m really sorry.” Ray says.

 “It’s okay. I forgive you.” I said, softly.

 “Really?” Ray asks, looking surprised.

 I laughed a little. “Yeah…I do. This past week, you’ve shown me that you can be nice and that you actually do have a heart.” I said.

 He smiles a little.

 “So, yeah. I forgive you. I think we should just…try and put the past behind us..and…work towards a good friendship.” I said.

 He mumbled something, but I didn’t catch it.

 “Huh?” I asked.

 “Nothing.” Ray says, looking out towards the park.

We were quiet.

 “I was at home, thinking.” Ray says, breaking the silence.

 “What about?” I asked, twirling in my swing.

 “About how I feel terrible because of how many times I hurt you and sent you home crying. Like…Mrs. V’s gym class, in 5th grade…” He says.

 I cringed. Man…that day was horrible.

 “The first day I ever made you cry. I don’t know, but…seeing you cry…it use to give me some kind of satisfaction. Like…it brought me joy. Thinking about that now, the shxt was foul and it pisses me off. I dunno why I did that. The jokes, the embarrassment, the hurt…I’m not sure how you put up with it so long.” Ray says, shaking his head.

 “My happy place.” I said, quietly. “It keeps me sane.”

 “Bullying leads to suicide…I’m happy I didn’t push you that far.” Ray says, softly.

 I stood up. This conversation was making me wanna cry. Which is stupid, ‘cause I’m the one that wanted to have it. “I think we’re done here…” I said.

 Ray stood up too. “Domi…answer one question for me. Please?” He says.

 Wow. That’s the first time I’ve heard him say “please”. In a nice way.

“Sure.” I said.

 “Do you hate me?” He asks.

 I thought about that. “Like I said, you’ve shown me a different side of you. A side that I really like.” I said. “I hate the old you, yes. But…the new you? I like.” I said.

 “Like like? Or…like?” Ray says.

 I thought about that too. “I’ll get back to you on that.”

 “Take your time.” He says.

 We stood there.

 “I’ll text you later. ’Kay?” I said.

 “Yeah.” He nods.

 I give him a hug, he hugs me back.

“Later.” I said, walking off. Walking home…I had time to think. Did I like Ray? Yeah, I think do. But…I’m scared to like him. Our past history is overwhelming. What if he changes back to the old Ray? That’d beak my heart. And…I don’t want that. I guess…we’ll see where the future takes us…

Hm…what’d you guys think about Ray and Domi’s little talk? What do you think is gonna happen? Of course, I already know…‘cause…well…I’m writing it! Haha. Stay tuned. 2 more chapters plus a filler. :D