Chapter 5

Maira's P.O.V

It's been weeks since I slept in Katie's bed. She thought I was sick, but I really just passed out because of how I puked. I was trying not to make any noise so she wouldn't come running to the bathroom, but I took too many pauses and passed out.

Katie hasn't been the same since those two days. She has been distant from me and whenever I'm just getting home from school, she is always leaving. Her workout schedule is nonexistent.

I got home and worked on my homework straight away. A few hours passed by and Katie still isn't home yet. I watched the clock tick by waiting, then I heard the lock click open.

I rushed to the door and was about to jump into her arms saying how I love her. My whole body froze, she wasn't alone. There was Katie, holding hands with this guy.

"Hi, Maria!"

I said nothing.

They walked inside and Katie placed her bags on the ground. My feet felt like they are glued to the floor.

"Maria, this is Oliver, my boyfriend."

He reached his boney little hand out. I didn't take it.

Why would she get a boyfriend just now! We were getting along so well.

I stormed off to my room and slammed the door. How could she do that? She was supposed to be mine...

I slid down my wall and plopped onto the ground. Tears were slowly sliding down my face. I tried stopping them but there is no use.

She looked so happy with him. It's more custom for girls to be with guys. It's probably it for the best.

*knock*

I quickly wiped my eyes and made sure I looked fine. I opened the door and saw Katie standing there.

"Have you been crying?!"

"What? Oh, I just stubbed my toe...you know how it is."

She didn't look convinced.

"How come you were so rude to Oliver?"

"Sorry. I'm just in a mood."

"Oh...ok."

I walked past her and into the living room. Oliver is sitting on the couch, looking around awkwardly. I swallowed my pride and forced my hand out towards him.

"Hi, Oliver. It's very nice to meet you."

I emphasized the very.

"Oh! Hi!"

He smiled at me and returned the handshake. I sighed and was ready to back to my room and cry. He grabbed my arm and pulled me into a hug.

"Just to let you know I am a big hugger."

"Your going to be a great boyfriend for Katie."

In the corner of my eye, I saw Katie smiling and when I said Oliver would be a good boyfriend, the smile dropped like a dead fly.

He let me go and rushed over to Katie. He also hugged her. I could tell by the way she hugged him, she was upset and hated the hug.

"Katie, can we talk in my room for a minute? We'll be back Oliver. The remote for the tv is on the coffee table."

"Thank you, but I don't use electronics that have to do with the internet."

I almost laughed out loud, but I held it in for Katie's sake.

We were in my room and I shut the door.

"Katie, are you ok?"

"What?! Yeah, of course, I love him. Does he not know that? Do you think he knows?"

"Why are you dating him if you don't like him?"

"I do like him. You wouldn't know about liking someone!"

I crossed my arms and sat down on my desk chair.

"Katie...nevermind. Just leave me alone."

"But you called me in here."

"Yeah, because I thought you wanted to talk, not get mad at me and say rude things!"

"YOU'RE THE ONE SAYING RUDE THINGS. YOU DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT TO JUDE WHO I DATE!"

"FINE! DON'T TALK TO ME. JUST GET OUT AND DON'T COME BACK UNTIL YOUR READY TO APOLOGIZE!"

She swung open the door, stormed out and slammed it shut. A couple of things fell off my self and my favourite picture of Katie and I laying in the leaves.

I could hear a muffled voice talking from outside the door.

"WHO CARES ABOUT HER. LET'S GO OLIVER, WE ARE OBVIOUSLY NOT WELCOME HERE."

I shut my eyes and flinched when the door slammed shut. I burst into tears and curled into a ball on my bed.

I don't how long I've been crying for but the tears are dry now and my throat is sore from screaming how it's not fair that she can love someone who loves her back.