Joe laughed, shaking his head, "Tell me one thing that isn't a lie". I felt myself becoming angry, "I have never lied to you". "These past two months have been a lie! I saw how he looked at you….how you looked at him. Please tell me there's nothing going on" he replied, his voice softening."
I knew if I denied it, I'd be lying. Standing here was not only my boyfriend of a year and a half, but my best friend. How could I lie to him? "Joe, not only are you my boyfriend, but you're my best friend". I could see his eyes softening, his posture relaxing.
"And I can't lie to you". His mouth opened, as if to question me, but I interrupted, "And I can't deny my feelings for him". The silence was heavy and my heart hurt with every second he didn't say anything. Finally, he turned to me, "I love you Demi, but I can't be with knowing you like another guy. Knowing he makes you smile and laugh like I do".
He paused and sighed, "It's over ". I felt like I got the wind knocked out of me, "Joe" I whispered. He grabbed me in his arms as I cried. After a few minutes he put me at arm's length, his hands hot on my bare skin, "I love you so much, but I can't be your second choice".
I nodded, tears sliding down my cheeks, "So it's really over?" Joe wiped a tear off my cheek, "Take care Dems".