Chapter 2.2

I rearranged my pillows and pulled my blanket up neatly and tidy. I've noticed the picture frame I put down last night and sadness once again surged through me. I then reached for it and removed the picture inside the frame. I stared at the photo a bit and a sad smile have escaped through my lips.

I remember Charlie's chivalry during our acquaintance party. He was so sweet and so proud of having me as his girlfriend.

"You're so pretty, Fawn. I can't still believe you're mine now," He said while smiling at me.

We are slow dancing in the middle of the dance floor and all I could see was him. It's like there were no other people around us, no other students, no faculty members, it's like we are our own universe.

I smiled back at him and wrapped my arms around his neck. He then tightened his arms around my waist, pulling me closer to him.

"Tell your admirers to stop dreaming about you now because you're mine and mine alone," He playfully smiled and I laughed at him. "Stop being possessive," I laughed more and he chuckled as well.

We continued dancing until the song ended. He intertwined our fingers while we walked out the dance floor.

"Why do I smell perfection?" Kayle exclaimed as we approached where they are.

Charlie and I laughed at her, amused by her giddiness.

"Ohhh, I wish I'll find someone like Charlie. I mean dude, someone who'll match my vibe," Jess added and again, Charlie and I laughed at them.

"You guys will soon find yours," I said, winking.

"Boys will be boys but Charlie, prove me wrong," Chandler said, winking at Charlie. "Count on me, Chandler," He said and then we all laughed.

I shook my head upon remembering that night. See how supportive my friends were? Even Chandler have trusted him, they were all happy for me, for us. But Charlie left me with no other explanation than his absurd "I fell out of love with you" reason.

I sighed before shrugging. I walked towards the corner of my room and reached for a book in my bookshelf. I hook the photo in between the pages of the book The Choice by Nicholas Sparks. I went to my study table and pulled the last drawer. I searched for an album, chose a photo and put it inside the picture frame. After placing the picture frame in a good angle, I got my phone and went outside.

The living room was quiet because the girls were in their rooms, doing their things and preparing to go out. I slouched in the sofa while opening my phone. I opened my messages and saw texts from my mom, other friends, and Charlie's friends so I opened each one of them.

From: Mom [Sat, 8:15 pm]

Fawn, I already transferred money to your account for your monthly allowance and to pay the rent in your apartment. Call me when you've finally missed us. xoxo

My mom's really sensitive sometimes. I forgot to call her last night because I was hanging out with the girls and now, she talks like I neglected them.

To: Mom [Sun, 8:13 am]

Hey mom, I'm sorry I wasn't able to call last night, school stuff. Anyways, thank you for giving me my life ($$) love you, call you later! xoxo

I don't expect my mom to reply ASAP because she's at work. She works at a company as a secretary and at this time of the day, she's very busy. My dad died when I was three because of a terminal disease. Travis, my brother is on his 10th grade in junior high school. So basically, my mom is our bread winner.

I was planning on having a part time job to help my mom because you know, college is expensive. But my mom told me, as long as she could still work, we don't have to work our asses out. But I feel bad for her, so sometimes, I tutor friends of my friends to earn money. I'm in a different city so my mom wants me to call them as frequent as possible.

I exited the conversation with my mom and I opened few more messages.

From: Andrei [Sat, 5:45 pm]

Is it true that Charlie broke up with you? I can't believe it, don't worry I'll talk to him. I hope you're okay.

Andrei Hernandez is Charlie's best friend. Sometimes, Andrei's nice with me but sometimes, he's not so I can't decipher if he's really concerned or not. I closed the conversation without replying.

The last message I read was from Gabby Salvador, the bad bitch who's obsessed with Charlie.

From: Gabby Salvador [Sat, 10:27 pm]

Hey Fawn, I heard about what happened between you and Charlie. Aww, poor Fawnie. But I hope your heart will be healed. See you at school! xx

I rolled my eyes and whispered a cuss. Hello Gabby, we're already second year college, could you please grow up? You're so High school!

I closed the conversation and have decided to leave it that way.

"I'm leaving!" Chandler shouted.

I turned around to see her walking towards the door so I called out and said, "take care, bish!"

Jess and Kayle went out their rooms and dart flying kisses at her. Chandler winked before finally leaving. I glanced at my friends and they smiled at me as well before going back inside their rooms.

I walked towards the kitchen to get a glass of water. I opened the refrigerator to get the pitcher and poured water on the glass then drank it all afterwards. After a moment, I went back to the sofa.

My phone buzzed. Travis was calling so I immediately answered his call.

"Hey, Trav. What's up?" I asked, pulling my knees up.

"Well, I heard what happened," he said and I can imagine his you should've told me face.

"I'm still alive, Trav. Don't worry," I said, chuckling a little to convince him that I'm okay. "You're still alive but you're not okay," he said matter of factly.

"I'm so okay, Trav," I insisted. "You aren't. You can't fool me, Fawn," he sounds like an older brother. I rolled my eyes at the idea. "Fine, I'm not okay but it's okay. I'll get over him," I said and I could picture his I knew it face.

"Wish I was there," Travis said with a hint of sadness in his voice. "Hope you and mom were here," I looked down, sighing. "Speaking of mom, did you already tell her?" He asked. "Not yet. I can't tell her, she got attached with Charlie and I can't let her feel sad because of me," I said and a short moment of silence occurred.

"I'll tell her," he insisted. "Okay, and please tell her that I'm okay and I'm getting over him, okay?" I pleaded. "Yea, no problemo. Okay, have to get going, I'll be going out," he said and my eyebrow arched, "and where are you going? It's Sunday, you kid!" I exclaimed.

I heard a sigh and I laughed at him. "I'm meeting my friends. Also, I'm not a kid anymore!" He exclaimed as well. "Okay fine!" I laughed. "Okay, bye! And oh, stop crying, okay? You're not that pretty when you cry," he said laughing. "Asshole!" I laughed and I heard him laughed back before he ended the call.

I miss them so much.

I heard an opening door and so I looked at Jessica who's now shutting his door.

"Going already?" I asked, leaning my head on my arm under my knees. "Yea, I'll see you tomorrow. Please don't cry yourself to death," she said, walking towards me.

She hugged me and I hugged her back. "I won't. And I hope you'll be okay. I'll see you tomorrow. Take care," I said, smiling.

She then winked at me and walked towards Kayle's door. She knocked twice and exclaimed, "Kayle, I'll head out first. See you tomorrow! Take care later, okay?"

Kayle opened her door and hugged Jess wishing her a good luck. "See you tomorrow!" She said once more. Jess walked towards the main door and said "I love you, girls!" before finally leaving.

When she's gone, I looked at Kayle and she looked at me as well. "Your mom's waiting for you, move fast!" I shouted, laughing. She winked at me as a response and went inside her room.

I on the other hand opened my phone and scrolled through my social media accounts. I visited Charlie's feed on I*******m and I saw his posts from last night. A pang of pain was striking my heart but I still scrolled down and saw that our pictures are still there. Isn't he going to delete our pictures? Whatever, not my biz anymore.

I closed my I* and then I opened my F******k. I heart reacted the posts of my people and while scrolling, I saw a post of my young instructor. He's just 3 years older than us and he's no doubt, hot and handsome that's why a lot of girls in school are drooling over him. But I'm not one of them. I mentally shrugged and clicked heart to react. It won't hurt tho.

After a little while, Kayle walked in and called me out, "I'll go ahead, Fawnie," she said, smiling at me. "Take good care, Kay. Tell tita Lou I'm saying hello, okay?" I laughed while standing up.

I walked her to the main door and before she could finally leave, she said, "please don't burn the apartment down, okay? Love you!"

I poked her forehead and laughed at her foolishness. "I won't burn the apartment! Go ahead!" I exclaimed, laughing at her. She laughed back and finally left.

I locked the door and went inside my room.

"So, what am I gonna do?" I whispered to myself, looking in the four corner of my room.

Write. My mind exclaimed.