Helia closed the door as he left Flora's room. Standing by the door he heard the beautiful brunette crying as she curled up onto the bed.
Holding his head down, tears escaped Helia's eyes as his heart broke. He thought. 'I hope one day you will forgive me, my love. I want you to be happy, Flower and know that you can't be with me.'
Standing there for a while, the male teen dried his eyes before heading into the room he and Jason shared.
The Next Day
Flora was awoken by a knock on the door.
"Flora, raise and shine. School is about to start soon." Nebula spoke.
"Okay Mom." Flora replied, hoarsely.
Nebula quickly pushed the door open to reveal her with setters in her hair. She had on a red and white nightgown. "Baby, why is your voice so hoarse? Did Helia and Jason make fun of you again?"
Sitting up, Flora looked down in sadness. "No. It's just that Helia is making it very clear that he doesn't want to be with me."
Nebula took a seat beside the teen. "Sweetie that doesn't mean you should give up. Helia is smart when it comes to academics and sports but is stupid when it comes onto love. Believe me when I say you two are perfect for each other."
"Mother, maybe Helia's perfect match is someone who is just like him." Flora cried, about to admit defeat. "He didn't even give me his second button after graduation. Guys usually give that to the girl they like."
"Helia said he wanted to keep the button. I don't know why though." Nebula gently held Flora's hands as she looked into the teen's mesmerizing jade coloured eyes. "That's where your wrong, sweetie. Two persons that have similar in every way would not work. Helia needs someone that will complement him and balance him out. Flora, you are that person. Ever since you came into this house he has changed into a nicer and better person just like how he has changed you."
Flora agreed as she nodded her head. "I have started working harder in school because of him and learning to stand on my own two feet more. Not sure how I have an influence on him though."
"He is starting to show more emotions and understanding people around him better." Nebula informed her, hugging the teen. "He is also starting to laugh and open up more emotionally. Don't give up, sweetie. I know the both of you are meant to be."
Flora smiled, regaining her confidence. "Thanks mother. I needed that."
"No problem. Now hurry up and bath while I finish preparing your breakfast." The blue hair female replied, getting up.
Flora jumped to her feet and took up her pink towel before heading into the bathroom.
In The Kitchen
Flora entered the kitchen wearing a pleated pink mini skirt with a slightly loose white basketball looking shirt. The shirt had the number one on it outlined in pink at the front and back along with pink lines around the shirt. On her feet were kneel length pink high heel boots with light pink hair was in a high ponytail and had a white and pink choker on.
Looking at the table she saw Nebula in the same nightgown from earlier along with Jason in his white PJ's and Helia who wore blue jeans with a blue and white shirt and similar colour sneakers.
Jason and Nebula were eating eggs with bacon and bread. Helia's and Flora's plate had on the same thing which was tofu sandwiches with a mushroom salad.
Everyone had fruit punch in their cups to drink.
Flora took a seat beside Mrs Knightly and across from Helia.
Jason looked and commented. "You look like a pink mess."
"I think Flora looks cute in the clothes I bought her." Nebula extended her foot to kick Jason under the table.
"Oh!" He yelled. "Mom!"
"Hush up." Nebula scolded him. "Helia why didn't you wear the outfit I bought for you?"
"Why would I want to wear a pink shirt and pants?" He asked, finishing up his breakfast.
"I want you and Flora to wear matching couples outfit on the first day of school." His mother admitted. "You two really break my heart."
Helia became quiet. Flora just ate her breakfast.
After eating Helia grabbed a black one strap bag while Flora took up the same pink bag she had from high school.
Heading out of the house the male teen began walking swiftly towards Red Fountain University.
Flora tried to keep up with him. 'I can't believe we are in college now and I am still lagging behind him. This is such an awkward atmosphere. We were in a romantic relationship for a little over four months before breaking up. Despite it only being less than a day since we broke up I miss being in his arms, kissing me passionately and making love to me. He didn't give me his second button at gradation and we were in a relationship at that time. Maybe that was a sign that we weren't meant to be. No, I can't think like that. I love Helia and I won't give up on us being together.'
Flora was in deep thought when a red jeep quickly drove passed her and splash water from a puddle nearby. The water landed onto her outfit.
She gasped, stopping in her tracks.
Helia stopped and turned around. Walking towards the female, he said. "You really are foolish." Smelling something unpleasant, he continued. "Lift up your feet for a second."
Flora lifted up her right foot first and saw dog poop for the bottom. "When did I step in this?"
Helia snarled as he began walking away from the female.
Flora saw grass a few metres away and wiped poop off onto that. 'Why is he acting like such a jerk? He could have at least waited on me.'
"Hey! Are you coming or staying?!" Helia yelled.
She looked to see him waiting for her by a large oak tree.
Flora ran over to catch up with him before they headed to school.
Reaching Red Fountain University Flora became memorized by how big and amazing the school looked.
Flora was following Helia for a while till he stopped and turned around. "Why are you still following me? I am going to the Science and Technology Department and you are going to the Education Department."
"Yeah, I am studying to children's education." Flora nodded.
"Stop following me then and go to your department." Helia told her before heading to his department.
Two hands gently touched Flora's arms. She jumped.
Aisha and Stella moved so she could see then.
Aisha had on a purple mini skirt with a black shirt that had on a butterfly on it. On her feet were kneel length black high heel shoes. Her hair was in a high ponytail. She had on a two strap purple bag.
Stella wore a green and pink mini dress with pink wedge heel and a matching colour one strap bag. Her hair was let down and reached a little passed her butt.
"Hello the future Mrs Knightly." Aisha smiled, hugging Flora.
"Do we hear wedding bells in the near future?" Stella asked, hugging her also.
"No. We broke up yesterday." Flora sighed sadly.
"WHAT?!" The two females yelled causing a number of people to stop and stare.
"Helia broke up with me yesterday." Flora admitted.
As they parted from the hug, Stella said. "Well we expected this sooner or later. After all Helia is in another class from you."
Aisha nodded her head in agreement. "So true. You are better off with someone like Riven."
"You guys are just as bad as Helia." Flora sighed, checking the time. "We will be late for our first class. Let's go."
