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It's Always Been You 13
I was folding some of my clothes and cleaning the room, keeping it tidy instead of enlarging the mess that would eventually be too much of a hassle to clean.I was interrupted when a knock sounded on the door.Opening the door, I was genuinely taken by surprise when I saw Nate."Hey?" My eyebrows pulled together in confusion as I wondered what he was doing here since at this point it was strange for my own boyfriend to come see me, with the way he had been acting over the past two months.He hadn't called or texted before either so it was no longer normal for him to randomly drop by.Yes, I am aware how sad that is."Hi," Nate rubbed the back of his neck, shifting on feet. I could easily tell he was bothered and uncomfortable.I let him into my room, following him as we sat down on my bed."What's up?" I tried to keep my tone casual but I could tell something was wrong. "Is everything okay? You didn't tell me you were going to drop by."Nate nodded his head slowly like he was carefull
It's Always Been You 14
Nate had let me know when he had class so I could help myself into his dorm and collect my things that were left there. We both knew it was best if I gathered my things while he was out because we didn't need the unnecessary awkwardness of having to be stuck with each other for no important reason.It had been a few days since the breakup and I was starting to feel a little better, keeping myself busy with assignments and studying for exams. The last thing I needed was to dwell on all the memories and moments we shared.It may have gone downhill towards the end, but the rest of the three years we spent together were too good for me to move on so quickly without being affected whatsoever.I knew Nate and I were no longer working so part of me felt relieved. It was a flame that had died out a long time ago. It was rational for us to break up. We probably should have sooner.However, there was still a big part of me that had to get used to this change.Spending three years with someone,
It's Always Been You 15
I scrambled into the cafe, dropping down the numerous books I carried onto the table."Woah," Michelle mused, looking up at me. "Someone's got a lot of work.""I hate chemistry," I gritted out tiredly, plopping down into the booth beside Wes, with Michelle and Chris sitting across from us. "Sorry. I am late? Class ran a little longer than it was supposed to."Chris shook his head, "You're all good. We've just been chilling.""Here," Wes pushed the coffee in front of him towards me. "Looks like you need it more than me."I looked at him in awe. "My prince charming. You sure?"Wes nodded, giving me an odd look but his eyes remained lit up and carefree. "Is that even a question? Of course, take it."I smiled gratefully as I helped myself to his coffee because I was exhausted and already had such a long day of classes. My brain was tired.I moved my books out of the way and then folded my hands on the table, looking between my friends. "So, what'd I miss?""Not much," Chris shrugged, sipp
It's Always Been You 16
A few days later, exams very finally done with and now Wes and I were settling in the car to get ready for a six hour car ride back home.Wes turned to look at me as he put the keys in the ignition. He raised an eyebrow, "You ready for this?"I let out a small laugh, mustering some courage. "Ready as I can be.""So..." he drawled, looking straight ahead at the empty road. It seemed like he was hesitant to meet my gaze. "Should we make a backstory? So we're on the same page incase we get asked any questions."I nodded slowly. "Yes. That's actually a good idea." I paused for a moment, exhaling deeply. "How did we meet?""I ran into you at the local cafe," Wes turned to smile at me. "We spend so much time there anyways. It seems fitting.""Okay," I nodded and started to mentally brainstorm more details. Knowing my family, they would juice us for all the details. "I bumped into you, spilled my coffee all over the place and you insisted on buying me another one."Wes laughed, his eyes warm
It's Always Been You 17
I felt my anxiety build up when my parents house started to come into view. "At last we have arrived." I sighed deeply, trying to mentally prepare myself as we pulled into the driveway.Wes turned off the car and turned to look at me, a game face on. "You ready for this?""Nope," I mumbled dully. "But we might as well get it over with."Wes and I got out of the car and started heading up the driveway but not before Wes took my hand in his.He smiled down at me, "You got this. It'll be okay."I nodded, trying to have his confidence in me bring me some courage. I rang the door bell, anxiously waiting for the door to open so the hell could start."Fia," my mother exhaled slowly, a small smile resting on her lips. She took a long look at me, eyeing me up and down."Hi, mom."She pulled me into a hug. "You look... well.""Thanks," I muttered out, keeping a forced smile plastered on my face."Who's this?" My mom narrowed her eyes at Wes, seeming confused."Weston Hamilton, ma'am." Wes reach
It's Always Been You 18
I rubbed my hands together anxiously, looking at Wes. "Ready for this?"He quirked an eyebrow, seeming amused. Somehow. I don't know how he could be amused. I was on the verge of having an anxiety attack. "Don't worry about me, Fia. Are you ready?"I let out a shaky breath, laughing uncomfortably. I thought trying to laugh would make me feel less tense. "It's ridiculous that I am losing my shit over seeing my own family, right?"Wes shrugged, walking over to me. He placed his hands on my upper-arms, grounding me. His touch instantly made me relax. "You got this. This is why I'm here. Think of me as your personal peacekeeper.""Peacekeeper?" I quirked an eyebrow, intrigued.He nodded firmly. "Squeeze my hand when you feel like you're going to snap. I'll change the subject if things start to get tense, okay?" He narrowed his eyes slightly, a smirk growing on his face. "If an argument breaks out, I could even kiss you to stop you."My mouth fell slightly agape. I scoffed, trying to ignor
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I stepped out onto the balcony, a mug of hot cocoa in my hands. A moment later, the sliding door opened and Wes stepped out onto the balcony, shutting the door behind him.He slipped off his jacket, placing it on top of my shoulders before standing beside me. "It's cold.""Thanks," I sniffled slightly, the cold air pricking my skin."I would say we did well. One night down." He looked at me from the corner of his eyes, grinning proudly.I nodded my head, exhaling deeply. "We did. You did... really amazing, Wes."He shrugged nonchalantly. "Maybe I should have done a drama major."I rolled my eyes playfully, laughing at his comment. I turned to look at him, narrowing my eyes slightly. "You remembered all the things I said about med school and my goals." I shook my head, stunned and in disbelief. "I briefly mentioned all that ages ago."Wes shrugged, giving me a soft smile. "What can I say, Fi? I'm a good listener."I gave him a dull look.He laughed, putting his hands up in defence. "Co
It's Always Been You 20
When I woke up in the morning, Wes was nowhere to be found in my room or bathroom. After a long time I had actually gotten to sleep in with no worries about classes, assignments or exams.After brushing my teeth and throwing on his hoodie I found lying on the recliner, I made my way downstairs.Wes was standing in the kitchen, his back facing me. I didn't know what he was cooking but I could see him flipping things on the stove while the smell of coffee hit me like a fresh breath of air.Wes turned around to grab a plate, nearly jumping when he saw me. "Morning to you too," he smiled. "Way to sneak up on a guy."I laughed as I walked over to him. "What are you doing?"He grinned, placing freshly made eggs and bacon into plates. "Making breakfast for my beautiful girlfriend, of course."My eyebrows pulled together as I glanced around and noted that nobody was around so there was no need to keep the charade going. For now at least."Coffee with a little cream and way too much sugar," he
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