.Rise And Fall.

.Rise and Fall. (70)

"Right. No apology is enough for what I did", he said to himself.

I was confused. What did he do? It was all me, not him. I should apologise. Then he turned to face me with a new determination dancing in his eyes. "I have to tell you something but before that..." He searched his jacket pocket before pulling out a shiny metal.

"It's a bracelet with a charm 8 for our soon to be eight years of friendship, which also looks like an infinity meaning forever. That's all I could get for your birthday this year", he explained smiling sadly. I was overwhelmed and didn't notice the tears forming in my eyes until it flowed down my cheeks warmly.

"It's beautiful.. and really thoughtful", I said when he placed the cold metal around my wrist. "Thank you Sal", with that I pulled him into a hug. I've missed this, being into his warm embrace brought back so many memories we had together. He held me tight, like he wanted to gather everything for a long time and cherish it. I was afraid to let him go again.

"I have to tell you something..", he started hesitantly after he pulled away and distant himself away from me. He rested his elbows on his laps as he study his hands.

"Go on", I encouraged him with a little smile that I managed to mask up with my fast beating scared heart. I didn't know if it was the air but the room got thicker filled with unwanted tension. He turn to look at with his eyes that showed regret and some unsheded tears. But why?

"You're probably gonna hate me after this but I'll always be there for you when you need me.."

"Hate is a strong word and I will never use it against you", I said squeezing his hand. To which he shook his head like he disagrees with me.

"I...I'm..", he again look away from me. "It was me behind bu..."

We were interrupted by the doorbell and I nearly cursed the person for interfering. Ignoring it I told him to go on but he shook his head again and told me to get it first. I huffed out and stood up before making my way to the door.

I opened only to get crushed in a tight hug.

"I've missed you so much baby girl. Did you miss me too?", he cried out enthusiastically.

I wriggle out of his hold to catch my breath. "Kevin I saw you like five hours ago", I said calculating the time in my mind. Yes, five hours exactly. Then I remember our plan to go out for dinner together.

"I know hun that's long enough", he shrugged before barging inside my house. I closed the door and followed him like its his house not mine. I looked at my house clock and it showed, 8:05 pm.

"Who do you have here?", he asked once he saw Sal on the couch of the living room.

"Oh this is Kevin and this is Sarah's twin...", I started to introduce them.

"...Salvor Adams", Kevin finished with a smirk face. I've never seen him making that face before like a sly fox he watched Sal. Am I missing something? "So what are you two doing?", he asked looking around.

Before he gets any wrong idea I decided to answer. "We were just watching some series."

"Why are you not ready yet?", he asked but never once tearing his gaze away from Salvor. He was staring him down while Sal shifted on his feet uncomfortably rubbing the back of his neck. Poor guy.

"I think I should leave now. See you later Ser and happy birthday in advance I've always been and always be the first one to wish you", with that he quickly hugged me for the last time and ready to leave but not before he shoot a slight glare towards Kevin.

After I heard the front door lock, I turned to face Kevin with my hands on my hips. "What is going on?"

"You should stay away from him", he said in reply, making me frown.