Complicated

Chapter 52

I walked out of the bedroom and went out into the hallway.

I looked up to find Mia looking back at me.

She walked over to where I was. (Is she okay.?) Mia asked. Her voice and the look on her face full of concern.

(Yeah you know Jenny she always finds her way back to us. These guys know what happened and they still use her like she has no feelings as long as they get what they want from her. I hate it. Eugene said.

Mia 's face softened she took Eugene 's hand in hers.

(I do too. All we can do is be there for her. Anything else that happens isn't up to us.) Mia said.

I took a breath and looked to her. (I know. But that doesn't mean I have to like it. I'm over this party and everyone here. I'm ready to leave what about you ?) He asked.

(I'll tag along. It's getting late anyway.) Mia said. Linking arms with him as they made their way through the crowd and walked out the front door together.

They walked along the sidewalk. Their homes only steps away from each other.

(So are you happy you came out tonight.?) I asked. Looking to her.

(Yeah I am it was fun. Especially being able to spend time with you.) She said.

(I feel the same way. These parties are usually uninteresting and uneventful. But tonight was far from that. ) I said. Looking back at her.

(Are we going to talk about the kiss or ignore it leaving it hovering between us like a pink elephant in the corner.?) Mia asked. Gazing up at me.

I smiled back at her. (I've never seen a pink elephant. Then again. I'm not as worldly as you are who knows what interesting creatures are out there.) Eugene said. Looking to her.

Mia looked out at the various houses in front of them then back at him.

(Okay we're ignoring it then. I get it.) Mia said.

As she glanced down at her phone scanning text messages.

(Mia I don't want to ignore it I just don't want to lead you on or hurt you.) I said. Putting my hand in hers.

She looked back at me.

(We're not 12 anymore trying to figure out how to kiss behind the bleachers at school you don't like me like that it's fine we're friends it'll stay that way. I just need you not make this a joke and actually be honest with me. About how you feel because I like you. I have these feelings for you. That I need to figure out. Or work through. Then move on or we can explore what this means.) Mia said. Looking to him.

(I care about you alot and you should have a guy who is able to give you his heart and not care what people think who would proudly show you off as their girlfriend I wouldn't be able to do that. If we were together. Nobody could know.) I said. Looking to her.

Watching the look of hurt come across her face.

(Now I understand. I'm too much of an embarrassment for you to be seen with in public. This whole thing makes alot of sense. Okay. I am not someone you need to be concerned for. As far as I'm concerned that kiss between us never happened.) Mia said. Her voice rittled with pain.

As she began to pick up her speed.

(Mia I'm sorry.) I said. Catching up to her.

(Don't be I'll see around alright.) Mia said. She said. Turning away from me. As she walked up her stairs and quickly walked into her home.

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Mia put her back to the door and wiped her eyes.

She raced up the stairs and went through the hallway. Once she got into her bedroom. She closed the door behind her. The sound of her parents arguing echoed through the walls.

Mia put her headphones into her ears and laid down on her bed and closed her eyes.

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