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It's Always Been You 10
"Fia, we're going to be on such a tight schedule. Is there no way you can come home earlier for the dress fitting?"I was so swamped with studying, the last thing I was in the mood for right now was a conversation with my mother. However, if I had declined her call like I wanted to, she would have only found more reasons to bash on me.My mother had a way of finding a problem with just about every single thing I did. Or didn't do.I sighed and ran a hand down my face, my body feeling exhausted and worn out. "Mom, I'm going to be home for weeks. I can't just come back before the break starts. I have classes and exams are coming up."My mother sighed dramatically through the phone. "Fia, this is about your sister. You're being so selfish. It's her big day and you can't make any compromises."My jaw fell, the urge to ram my head into the table very tempting. I tried to keep a calm and quiet voice since I was sitting in the campus library but it was hard to say patient when it came to my
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It was safe to say that over the last few weeks Wes and I had become good friends. I would even consider calling him one of my best friends.Nate and I were still stuck in the same spot. Some days he would be normal, greet me with a kiss and spend some time with me while we studied together or just hung out. Most days though, he was distant and a little mean. Every time I would try to have a serious conversation with him, he would dismiss me or get annoyed."I can no longer do this!" I groaned loudly, slamming my textbook shut and sliding it across the floor."Woah," Chris mused, staring at me with wide eyes that looked slightly frightened. "That's the first time I think I've seen you bail on studying."I gave him a flat look. "It's been hours, my brain can not handle any more studying for tonight.""That is exactly why I gave up hours ago," Michelle chuckled. She laid on her stomach on her bed, carelessly scrolling through her phone."You're right, we've been at this too long," Chris
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"The pizza has arrived and I brought a guest with me."Michelle and Chris both looked up as Wes and I entered the dorm room with the box of pizza."Look who it is," Michelle smirked, looking at me in a suggestive manner. "I was wondering when Fia was going to pull you along again."Wes laughed, walking into the room and closing the door behind him. "And I was wondering when I'd be invited to one of your pizza parties.""The time has finally beckoned upon us!" Michelle fist-bumped the air, making no sense as she spoke but we all still laughed in response. She was too sleep deprived for her own good."Hey man," Chris beamed, getting up to do one of those bro-hugs with Wes. "I don't think we've met before. I'm Chris."Wes hesitated, looking at where Chris was sitting on my bed. He quickly put a smile on his face and greeted Chris, "Nice to meet you. Are you... Michelle's boyfriend?" Wes's voice was cautious.Michelle snorted loudly, "God no!"Chris looked at her, feigning a look of hurt.
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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