THE BLACK DIAMOND

2005 FLASHBACK

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I WAS 15 AND HE WAS 18, WHEN THREE YEARS HAS PASSED BY.

“Thank you for saving me!” I said with a funnier tone

“Why are you still staying in that bar? And at this time” He said holding the steering wheel focusing on driving.

We used his car. He actually picked me up

“I was just trying new things” I shrugged.

Fruss and Certany were already tipsy nor a lil’ bit drunk so that, they driver’s drove them home, I called Tame ‘cause I already wanted to go home. If I called Draft or Raddle instead, they will just throw lectures to me, saying don’ts and wonts, They’re just over protecting. also Tame but he was just more understandable to me

“What? did you run away and escaped from your parents?” He glanced at me and his gaze returned into the front again

I said ‘yes’ It’s because, I will not be allowed. And I’m the only one who wasn’t at my friends’ night out. besides, only once.

He didn’t judge me. Instead, amused for what I did, knowing I would get a sermon from my parents when it gets morning.

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We have arrived at my parents' mansion. He opened the car door, then I get out, he blocked his hand on the roof of the car so that It wouldn’t hit my head, when I finally get outside in his car he bumped the car door so it will closed, I faced him suddenly lost balance when he held me both of his hands so I could stand properly

When I looked upon Him our face was too close, almost touch our skin, he is just inches away from me. I blinked, unable to say anything. We paused staring each other through our eyes, his hands are still held around my back to support my weight.

I looked down at his lips. he was looking at my sight, I could feel it. I was surveying every corner of his face It’s like, we’re waiting for each other’s next move. His lips are enticing as if, he wants to kiss me. I want to kiss him but didn’t dodge to do it

He move his face on a side and our lips almost touched when he stopped. His face still not far from mine.

“What are we doing?” He asked

I stared at him. Confused, and thinking the same.

“I don’t know. you able going to kiss me?” I said while my palms are still resting on the front of his chest.

“I couldn’t.” He held my elbows, making me away from him “I—I can’t. you better go inside" He pointed out, he meant going inside the mansion. He let go of my grip, unable to look.

While I, feel bad, ‘rejecting’ That's what I feel. my eyes were narrowed through his.

“But why?” What he really thinks nor what he was thinking about right? “Is it because you like, you—you like someone-”

“Yes. I do like someone else.” He firmly said, still, can’t look straight into my eyes

“So is that really it?” I whispered. I nodded twice

“Fine. I," I paused for a moment, hoping he would take it back, but he didn’t. "I better go I’m sorry”

“I’m sorry.” He sincerely said before I go.