Cupcake Boy

Chapter 14

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AJ's POV

"In the UK." He said solemnly, with his cast downwards. "I was beyond ecstatic when I received the scholarship. It was the most exciting news in all my life. I was picked among so many others. I thought leaving this place would be the easiest thing to do. But that was all before I met you." He said sadly.

I could feel my eyes burn but I forcefully blinked back the tears that threatened to pour out.

I'm fine. I'm okay. I will be okay.

I kept chanting in my head.

"When?" I forced the word out.

"Next week." I gasped and looked toward the field. I observed the cheerleaders practicing. They were so energetic and full of life. Mine was slowly crumbling.

All over again.

I never expected this to happen. I thought I would never go through something like this ever again.

"Please don't be dissapointed." Eli mumbled taking my hand in his.

"Is this why you stopped spending so much time with me?"

"Yes. I knew if I spent more time with you, I would fall for you. And saying goodbye would be harder than ever." He said softly.

I slowly turned to look at a dejected Eli. "I'm not dissapointed. I'm happy for you Eli." I said in a shaky breath. He gripped my hand tighter.

"You are?" There it was. A hint of excitement in his voice. The need to hear someone say 'good job' or 'you did it.' I understood that feeling all too well. So that's why I made my smile bigger.

"Of course I am happy for you, dummy. This is huge. Full scholarship and all. Your parents must be so proud." I said.

"Yeah they are. I am proud of myself too. I worked hard for this."

"You should be proud." I tried to match his excitement.

"I..I am going to miss you. More than anyone." He said seriously. I forced a shrug and gave him a small smile.

"We can meet during the holidays." I forced the words out.

"It won't be the same AJ. Here, I looked forward to talking with you. Every single day. You made me feel a lot of different things and I thank you for that. You were the only girl who was ever interested in someone like me." It was so hard to just sit there and listen to everything he said. I wanted to run away.

Far away from him and everything else.

I wanted to be alone.

"You made me feel, Eli. Well, at least you thought me how to want and fall for someone." I muttered under my breath.

"AJ why didn't you say anything sooner. I didn't either but...."

"I was scared." I played with my fingers and looked away from him.

"I.....I was your crush." He whispered after a long pause. Slowly, I found the courage to turn and face him. A simple nod.

"Funny huh?" I chuckled more to myself. "I just didn't know how to say it you know. I've never had a crush on someone before you. No I'm not kidding." I mumbled the last part. He looked at his sandals at a lost for words. He didn't know how to react.