It’s been about a week since he left me, I’ve returned to school trying my best to continue my normal life.
fortunately for me Kaden hasn’t returned to school so I haven’t had to encounter him yet. A part of me worries that something happened to him but another part of me hopes he never comes back.
if I have to sit next to him or see him in the halls I may just transfer to the college back home.
“saige? Are you listening” Gio says snapping me out of my thoughts
“uh- yea” I give him a nod acknowledging that I’m listening although I have no idea what he’s going on about
In the passed week Gio and I have gotten pretty close, we hang out just about everyday now. I also managed to fill out the job application he gave me a few weeks ago.
I think the job could be good for me and help me get my mind off of everything. Plus I’ll be able to work with Gio.
“do you wanna go grab some dinner you have eaten anything today” Gio asks concerned
“oh um sure” I reply with a smile
i haven’t had much of an appetite lately but between Kam and Gio they’ve been finding ways to get me to eat.
we get up from the bench we were sitting at and walk a couple of blocks to a nearby diner.
when we walk inside I smell the fresh food and my stomach rumbles. Okay, maybe I do need to eat.
the host seats us at a booth and takes our orders.
“so.. a few friends and I are going on a trip to the beach and renting out a beach house and I was wondering if maybe you wanna come with me?” Gio asks, fear of rejection fills his face
“yeah that sounds nice” I reply easing his fear which instantly goes away once I responded
“great we leave in two days” he smiles
the waitress brings out our food and we eat as we make small conversation about school and work.
everything was going great until I heard a familiar voice. I looked over seeing Jade, Kaden and a small toddler. My heart instant sank. no no no not now this can’t be happening.
kaden looks over at me and we make eye contact. a few seconds later his eyes travel to Gio. A cold look appears on his face with a hint of guilt. I notice his jaw tighten and his body tense. He can’t possibly be mad at me for being here with Gio when he’s here with her.
I break the eye contact with him, turning my attention to the table, tears form in my eyes as I try to hold back.
“come on let’s get out of here” Gio whispers softly as he gets up leaving the cash on the table for the waitress. I feel stuck. I can’t move. Gios soft hands wrap around my arm helping me move from the booth and towards the door.
I can no longer hold the tears back as memories haunt my thoughts.
the way he held me, the way he kissed me
“hey it’s okay I’m right her” Gio says trying to calm me
We walk to the parking lot where we left his car, both of us getting in the car.
we sit in silence for a few minutes.
“do you want me to take you home” he asks
“no please don’t” I beg not wanting to be left alone in the house where all the memories of him haunt me
“can I.. stay with you tonight” I ask gio as tears stain my face
he nods his head yes before pulling out of the parking lot.
it didn’t take long to get to Gios house, we pulled into a long drive way where a small house sits. It’s not huge like the beach house but it’s nice.
Gio lives alone but is sometimes accompanied by his younger sister Gianna.
we walk inside the house, it’s very clean which I expected anyway.
“uh do you wanna watch a movie or something?” Gio asks awkwardly
“sure” I smile at him
we sit on the couch and he puts on a movie. It doesn’t take long before I fall asleep, it had been a long day and I was exhausted.
…
the bright sun peaks in through the windows and wakes me. I feel something hard but yet soft beneath me.
I look around confused on where I am, then it hits me. I never went home last night. Gio.
I look next to me and see a sleeping Gio, my head resting on his chest with his arm across me. we must’ve both fallen asleep during the movie.
I try to subtly move his arm without waking him but failed.
Gios arm moves and once he opened his eyes his body did a small jump.
“Saige! I’m sorry I don’t know what happened” he embarrassingly apologizes
a small giggle escapes me “Gio it’s fine we both must’ve fell asleep during the movie” I assure him
his cheeks are flared with red, “yea- I guess so” he laughs
“are you hungry I can make some breakfast” he asks
“uhh not really but thanks for the offer I should probably get going I’m supposed to be helping Kam today” I smile
“oh yeah, okay” he responds a little dryly
I call an Uber and after about 15 minutes they arrive.
“bye Gio see ya next time” I smile and wave at him
he waves goodbye as I get in the car. The ride home was about 15 minutes long, the driver dropped me off and I walked up the steps.
I unlock the door using my key and walk inside yelling for Kam.
“Kam I’m ho..” I was immediately cut off by the presence that is now in front of me
“where have you been” he lets out in a low growl.
i know he is not questioning me about my whereabouts after what he did.
“that’s none of your business Kaden now get out of my way” I tell him
of course he doesn’t listen.
“did you stay with him” he glares at me with fire in his eyes
i can either lie, or get under his skin.
get under his skin it is.
“and if I did?, I mean aren’t you with Jade now anyways” I question
anger flashes through his eyes and I know I’ve struck a nerve.
“Saige. I had no fucking choice. And just so you know I’m not with Jade like you think I am” he shouts
wait.. what..
“then why the fuck did you leave me, you lied to me about everything.” I shouted in a fit of rage.
I never really yell, and Kadens reaction tells me he wasn’t expecting it.
he grabs my waist pulling me into a long hard kiss.
fuck I’ve missed him. he obviously feels the same because a small groan escaped his lips.
he backed me into the wall, tilting my chin up making eye contact with me
“Saige I did not lie to you about anything. I do love you and I’m sorry for hurting you but she left me no choice. Please don’t be with him” he whispers
“I’m not with him Kaden. But why did you have to leave me. None of this makes sense” I say trying to hold back tears but a few escape
he wipes my tears, pulling me into a hug. “I know baby but promise not to hate me, someday you’ll understand I did this for you” he whispers kissing my head.
at this point I’m fully crying, we’ve made it to my room somehow and he’s just holding me while I cry. As upset as I am I still don’t want him to leave.
“are you moving out..” I ask him regretting it already knowing the answer
he doesn’t look at me he just nods his head. “Just for a little while, but I only took what I needed, you can sleep in my room, wear my clothes and use whatever you want” he says softly
the pain in his eyes is clear, Kaden never really showed much emotion. For the longest I thought he was emotionless, until… we happened.
a few hours of questions and crying has passed by before he tells me it’s time for him to go.
I don’t wanna let go but I know I have to.
im so confused, so lost. Who knows when I’ll see him again. This is not how I expected my day to go.
he kisses me goodbye and makes his way back outside to wherever he came from.
i decide to take a hot shower to help my emotions relax. I needed to start getting ready since I’m supposed to be helping Kambrie with dress shopping today.
i don’t feel like going out anymore after the run in with Kaden yesterday at the diner but I can’t disappoint Kam.
I get dressed putting on some simple sweats and a crop top. I didn’t feel like putting a ton of effort into my outfit so I kept it simple.
my phone dings with a “I’m here” text from Kam and I make my way outside into her new car.
I get in the passenger seat sinking low into it
“soo what’s got you all worked up today?” She pouts
i hesitated at first but I decided to just tell her.
“you’re.. um brother came by today and scolded me for staying out with Gio last night” I tell her while looking out the window
“My brother’s a dick, but you stayed with GIO LAST NIGHT” she squealed
Kambrie has always told me to go for Gio but you know.. her brother was better.
“yeah.. it wasn’t planned it kinda just happened” I say subtly
“did you sleep with him” she whispers while laughing
“kam! It’s not like that we’re just friends!” I say exaggerating the word friend
“uh huh, sure” she smirks and I roll my eyes in response
today is gonna be a longgg day…
