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2024-10-29 19:42:56The next day, I don't see Roman all day in school. Not in the hallways, and not even in any of the classes we share. I guess he has taken to missing classes whenever he pleases.
I don't care. He can quit school in its entirety if he pleases. It is not like anyone can stop him. He does whatever suits him without thoughts of the consequences. I shake my head in spite and bitterness at the thought.
I have still not recovered from our fight yesterday. We haven't spoken since then. I can recall how he looked, staring away from me with an angry frown moments before I left his room like it was mere minutes ago.
I should've known better than to think he would come after me or at least call and apologize. I'm stupid for holding on to the hope that he liked me too much to let me go that easily. How very stupid and presumptuous of me.
The day after the day we fought, Roman finally attends school. We meet in the hallways although meet is not really the most appro
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A girl holding multiple shopping bags steps out of the clothing store we are about to enter. She looks awfully familiar and as I try to recall where I’ve seen the blonde girl from before, my subconscious warns me not too. I don’t have to try too hard to tweak my memory however as someone steps out behind the girl. It is Roman, my boyfriend- sorry, I meant my ex boyfriend. I’m still getting used to the change in title. Even with the dark sunglasses covering his eyes I still recognize him with ease. Maybe it is because I spend nearly every waking moment thinking about him and when I’m asleep, memories of him calling me ‘Cookie’ in his deep, playful tone fills my dreams. Roman and the girl don’t see us as they are walking in another direction. “Isn’t that your boyfriend?” Cassie asks, coming to stand beside me with Robyn in tow as we watch the boy I broke up with merely days ago on a shopping date with another girl. A really pretty girl, might I add. Suddenly feeling bitter, I spit
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