Chapter 146 - Take a leap

I sit there for what feels like an eternity, staring at the empty chair across from me. The coffee shop is alive with chatter and the clinking of cups, but all I hear is the echo of Trevor’s voice and the faint slam of the door as he left.

The weight of my own self-loathing settles on my chest, pressing me deeper into the seat. I glance across the room at Celeste and Nathan. They’re still there, still laughing, still oblivious to the pit I’ve dug myself into.

I can't take it anymore.

Before I realize what I’m doing, I’m up and moving, weaving through tables and chairs, dodging baristas with trays. The bell above the door jingles as I push it open, stepping into the bright afternoon sunlight.

He’s halfway down the block, walking with his head down and his hands shoved into his pockets.

"Trevor!" I call out, my voice cracking slightly.

He stops but doesn’t turn around immediately. For a second, I think