Round and Round- Selena Gomez
Emilio's POV
Everything has changed. Ever since the moment everyone woke up in the car things have been different. I know that when we were driving back to the gang house no one said a single word.
About and hour later we arrived at the gang house. We all just sat down in the car no one got out. I turn towards everyone and told them to forget everything.
I told them to forget Dallas. I told them to forget everything that happened last night. I told them to forget everything ever since Dallas came into our lives. I needed to keep this deal with Keith because I didn't want to risk anything happening with anyone.
That day was probably one of the biggest regrets I made.
I let Keith make me make that deal. I didn't even try to put up a fight. I did nothing to prevent it from happening. I just let it all happen. Which was a big mistake.
The next day was Monday and we all had school. I saw Dallas come up towards us. I had to pretend I had no idea who she was. This was the hardest part.
The whole time she looked at all of us like she was heart broken. Especially me. I almost kissed her and now it looks like I'm ignoring her. I feel like a dick.
She runs off with a heart broken look on her face. Ivan and Ryder just give me disappointing looks and walk away. I was more mad at myself than anything.
I was really falling for her. She was always in my head. She acts like she hates me and that's what attracts me more to her. I beat myself up over it.
After that day she completely ignored us too. I noticed she took the long ways to class just to avoid us as much as possible. In class she would usually have her head down or have her hood over her head.
It was all an act. I needed to keep that deal with Keith. I don't even understand why I have to stay away from her. Like does Keith know who she is? It's not like she did anything wrong on her part. I mean she does know that I fight but other than that there wasn't any valid reason.
Ever since that day I haven't gotten any threats against me or the gang which is a good thing. I guess they just kind of forgot about us hopefully. Everyone has been hanging around since there wasn't really anything to do.
Which brings us to today. Halloween. Ivan and I had nothing better to do so we decided to throw a huge Halloween party. Throughout the week the word got out and everyone heard about it. Everyone was basically invited. I didn't really care who came, I mean the more the merrier right?
I was currently in the backyard talking to James when someone grips my shoulder and forcefully turns me around.
"What the hell?" I yelled. I turn face to face with Dallas, the last person I want to talk to.
"Look I need to tell you something important." She says quickly.
"Who are you?" I say.
I know who you are
"Emilio don't play this game right now. You know who I am!" She yells at me
"No I really don't. Get out of here before I have to kick you out myself." I demanded.
I do know who you are. Don't leave.
"Dallas Scott. The girl who punched you in the face over a meatball sandwich on the first day of school, the girl that you put slime in her locker just to get back at her, the girl you did a cooking project with because we caused a fire in the kitchen, and the girl who spray painted your car and put glitter al over it. You can't stand here and tell me you have no idea who I am." She screamed.
"I'm sorry but I don't remember any of that." I tell her.
That's the thing. I do remember every single thing. I have to push you away. I need to protect my family and protect you.
I watch as tears form in her eyes. Just looking at her makes my chest hurt. I didn't want to do this. I want to tell her the real reason but I just can't. I don't want to risk anything.
Take a risk
That phrase keeps repeating in my head. I want to take it but I don't know if it's really worth it.
"Can everyone please leave. This is a private conversation!" She yelled for everyone to hear.
Once everyone left she turns her attention back towards me and I stare into her eyes.
"Look I don't care anymore. You don't care about me and I won't care about you. But I am about to tell you something that is important to me whether you want to believe me or not." She stares back into my eyes.
I do care about you
"I'm L-" she starts
"Hey baby." A voice cuts her off.
I look over and see Cadence coming up to me. She decided at the wrong time to come up to me is she serious. She starts coming closer and then all of a sudden she pulls me into a kiss. I hear Dallas say something and she starts to walk away.
I didn't comprehend anything that was happening. Cadence kept kissing me but I didn't kiss back. Once everything registered I pushed her off of me.
"What the hell Cadence." I said staring at her.
"Well it looked like you wanted to get away from her so I thought I would come and save the day." she says twirling her hair.
"Are you serious right now." I gave her a flat look and rolled my eyes.
"It's not like she's important. I mean you can always have me." Cadence comes closer to me and puts her hand on my chest.
"Get off of me." I grab her wrist and take it off of my chest. I begin walking away.
"Where are you going?" She shouts at me.
I pause for a minute and turn my head towards her.
"To take a risk." I simply says and start heading into the house.
I begin looking around for her. I needed to talk to her. She needed to talk to me but then Cadence blew it all. She was about to tell me something that seemed really important to her but I messed it all up.
I rush inside the house and look all over. I start asking people around if they have seen her and they all say the same thing. I need to find Dallas. I need to talk to her.
How could I be so stupid. Why would I even do that to her. She probably feels like she is worthless because we almost kissed and the day after I pretended like I didn't know who she was. She has every right to be angry with me right now.
I rush to the front of the house and go out into the front yard. I notice Ivan and Ryder standing there looking at the street. I quickly rush over to them.
"Please tell me you guys have seen Dallas." I say in a panic.
"Yeah, but you're too late." Ivan says weakly.
"Where is she?" I demanded.
Ryder points down the road. I assume he is pointing to her car. I bolt down the street to see if I can find her. A few seconds later I hear a car drive off and see Kennedie standing on the side walk.
"Was that Dallas?" I say coming up to her.
"Yes it was." She simply replies
"SHIT!" I yelled in frustration.
"Emilio calm down it's not a big deal." Kennedie informs me.
I snap my neck towards her and give her the dirtiest look.
"Calm down. Me, calm down? I just blew my chance and I messed everything up." I tell her.
"Emilio it's just some girl that you are going to get caught up with and she will ruin you. Get over her know or you will regret it later." Kennedie shrugs.
I can't believe that she really just said that out loud to me. She doesn't understand my life. She doesn't understand anything. Yeah, she knows that she is not suppose to be talking to Dallas either but she doesn't realize how much it has been hurting me.
"I can't believe you right now." I huff out.
"Emilio just listen to me and let her go!" Kennedie yelled.
"No I can't Kennedie. It's not that easy!" I yell and start walking back to the house.
I decided I've had enough of her and I need to go talk to Ivan and Ryder. I jog back to the house and see that Ivan and Ryder are still in the same spots as they were when I first saw them.
"She's gone." I tell them.
"We know." Ryder's voice cracks a little bit.
"What do we do?" Ryder asks.
"I don't really know. There's nothing that we can really do now. I blew it." I sigh putting my head down.
"Hey." Ivan puts his hand on my shoulder causing me to look at him.
"You are a Martinez and the last time I checked Martinez men don't just give up." he states.
"Ivan where are you trying to go with this?" I say.
"Look, I know that you messed up. Heck we all messed up but deep down I know that she still wants us in her life especially you. You can't just give up Emilio." Ivan says.
"There's nothing I can do. She probably hates me right now." I groaned.
"Go after her Emilio." Ivan says.
"But what if-" I start off.
"No buts or what ifs. Go after her." He demands.
And that's what I did.
I went after Dallas Scott.
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So you got Emilio's POV on everything. Was this a good way to ignore Dallas? Why did he actually listen to Keith? How come Cadence kissed him when he was talking to Dallas? Was it planned? Kennedie knows that she is not allowed to speak to Dallas but why did she do it? Is she also apart of the gang too? Why did Ivan want Emilio to go after her? What does Kennedie have against Dallas? What will happen when Emilio goes after Dallas?
What will happen next?
Find out in...
I Punched Emilio Martinez
11/8/18