Out There

Jesse

“Say it, “ Jesse urged, sobering up at the reality of what was coming. “Come on. “

“I can’t do this. “

“There, see! “ Jesse exclaimed, “It wasn't so difficult. can't do this too, thanks. Bye, Edward. “

Jesse felt his eyes sting so he quickly turned his back on Edward. He wanted to break into a run, but he had to make himself walk for a bit longer before he did so.

“You are doing this again. “

Edward called after him.

“You are always running. I can’t do this. I told you I like you, and I really don’t expect you to return to my feelings. But I can’t also be there when you call me at 4 in the morning and do not tell me what’s happening. Don’t think I don’t know something’s going on.“

Jesse spun on his heel. He didn't stagger this time and that gave him some courage.

“I am not telling you what’s happening? “ he said in a raised voice, “You are apparently seeing someone and I am the one who’s at fault. “

“You think I am seeing someone?” Edward raised his voice too,