"According to You" A Jelena One-Shot
Part 1
"Oh my gosh, WHERE is Selena? She's late for the stillionth time," I heard Joe mutter. I guess he had a right to be annoyed, but he always acted like it was such a big deal that I couldn't show up on time even if it would save my life. Well, nobody's perfect! I walked up behind him. I forced a smile. "Sorry I'm late. I-"
Joe waved the apology away, "Yeah, yeah. Selena…" He looked like he was struggling to find the right words. "We just can't go on like this anymore."
I frowned. What was he talking about; me being late all the time? "Yeah, I know. I promise next time I'll-"
Joe shook his head. "There won't be a next time."
I looked at him blankly. I know he's embarrassed to take me out and I know I'm a mess in a dress unlike most girls, but, come on, he's going to stop taking me out on dates? And you thought YOU'RE boyfriend was bonkers. "I…don't…get it."
"That's the point. You never understand. I know we all have our little flaws here and there, but Selena, this is getting to be too much. We have to call it quits. It's best for both of us." My heartbeat screeched to a stop. "Y-you're dumping me?"
"Nooo, I'm breaking up with you," he said slowly.
"Yeah cuz that makes it a whole lot better, now doesn't it?" I said coldly. So much for thinking he loved me as much as I loved him. "I'm sorry I can't be perfect like all the other girls you've dated. I'm sorry I ever thought this would work out. And I'm sorry you had to go through so much suffering. Good-bye, Joe. It was great while it lasted." My voice cracked on the last sentence. I sharply turned around. No, I couldn't –wouldn't– let him see me like this. Tears filled my eyes, and they stung. They've never stung before. Actually, I couldn't even remember the last time I cried. It was before Joe came into my life; I knew that. I bit my lip and quickly walked away. I guessed the forever he'd had in mind back then was over. I couldn't stop my shoulders from shaking and sobs from escaping my lips. I ran the rest of the way home and up the stairs, and then I collapsed onto my bedroom floor, sobbing. That night, I cried myself to sleep.