Sorry for the late update. I was having doubts if I should go on with Folly J or Fimogen. Enjoy reading. And please leave a comment. :P

IMOGEN's pov

Eli insisted to walk me home. I told him that it won't be necessary but he insisted. We were quiet along the way. No one wants to say something about the kiss. What was he thinking kissing me? Maybe he forgot to take his meds? I looked at him. Hands on his pockets and head slightly bowed down. I stopped walking.

"So I assume, you don't want to talk about it." I said.

He stop then faced me.

"Do you want to talk about it?" he said smiling

"Well you can't just kiss me anytime you want, Eli." I said with a smile while shaking my head.

"I know and I'm sorry. It's just you won't stop talking about how Fi and Holly J would be perfect together." his expression is serious now. "I had to stop you. You were hurting yourself back there Imo."

I sigh. He's right. It hurts so much.

He moved closer to me. He held my hand. "Imo, I'm your friend. You don't have to pretend in front of me. You can tell me anything. Even your biggest darkest secret if you like." said with a grin.

I know he was just trying to make me smile and I appreciate his concern.

"In your dreams, mister!" I said smiling.

"Sorry about the kiss Imo." he said.

"Yah, but next time you can just tell me to shut up." I replied with a huge smile. Then I started to walk ahead of him. I heard him laugh then a moment later he's now walking beside me.

Eli and I are great as friends. And I intend to keep it that way. Without Eli, I don't think I could make it until graduation. Especially now that Fi and I are not talking.

The thought of Fi brought pain into my chest. But I keep reminding myself that it's for the best. I love her but I also love my dad. He's all I've got.

Then Eli stopped walking.

FIONA's pov

For the first time in months I feel the strong urge to drink. The pain is too much. At least with the help of an alcohol, it would ease the pain even for a bit. But Holly J is home so I can't drink. She's probably waiting for me and very worried.

It's already six and I'm an hour late. I had to stay here at the park to calm myself but then after a few minutes I saw a couple walking going my direction.

They stopped for a minute to talk. When he reached out for her hand then they started to walk again. I felt like a thousand rocks were thrown at me. More tears fell down on my cheeks. I wanted to get up and leave but it's too late.

After a few seconds Eli saw me. Imo looked at him wondering why he stopped. When she saw me too, she froze. I dried my cheeks then stood up. I was about to leave when Eli stopped me by the arm.

"Fiona." he said. "Stay, the three of us needs to talk."

"There's nothing to talk about Eli. And let go of my arm." I said irritated and hurt.

"Let her go Eli." Imogen pleaded. I looked at her.

"Listen to your girlfriend." I said bitterly.

Eli looked at me confused then he let go of my arm.

"Whoa, she's not my girlfriend Fi." he looks confused. Same as Imogen.

"I saw you two at the clinic." I said without looking at her.

Eli laughed. Imogen lowered her head. I got more confused. Eli shook his head while laughing.

"Wel, wel, well, look who's jealous." he said teasing me.

"I am not!" I replied instantly.

"You two need to talk." he made me and Imogen sit on the bench nearby. "I'll call your dad Imo and tell him you'll be late and same for Holly J."

We're both going to object but Eli became serious.

"I'm getting sick of the two of you not talking. We can't spend this sem like this. So please, talk to each other. Talk!"

He said almost shouting at both of us. We were quiet the whole time even when he turned around and leave.

We both knew well not to mess with him. Being bipolar really gives him advantages. Imogen lowered her head again while I watched Eli leave.

After a few minutes of silence, I finally got the courage to talk to Imo.

"Why did you stop answering my calls?" I asked looking at her eyes.

She raised her head and looked back at me.

"I was afraid of us. I'm not you Fi. I can't tell my dad about us, I mean, I tried but homosexuality is a big no for him." then tears keep rushing on her cheeks.

I want to comfort her on that instant but I didn't. Then she continued explaining.

"I thought that if I don't answer your calls you would eventually find someone else." her face hardened. "Which I know you did." she said accusing me.

"Wait a minute. I came back here very excited to pick up where we left off." I said defending myself. I know she's talking about Holly j. Eli must've told her this morning when he called.

I cupped her face using both of my hands and looked in her eyes.

"I love you Imo and I would never cheat on you." when she look away I held her chin gently towards me.

"Holly j followed me from Yale. I was so depressed about what happened to us the first day so I called her. She arrived this morning and told me her feelings for me." she sigh.

I know it's hard for her to believe. She knew that Holly J is straight. Even I thought that way.

"Believe me Imo. I only entertained HJ's feelings because I thought we could never be together." She looked at me.

"I'm crazy about you Fi. In fact, I don't think I could ever love someone else like I love you now." she held my hand tight.

"Then what's the problem? We're madly in love, I don't see why we have to be this way." I said as if I'm begging her to fight for us.

Imogen let go of my hand and stood up. I can see how she tries to calm herself.

"Fi, the world is not just about us. There are people that will get hurt if we continue this." she looked straight to my eyes while she was saying those words.

"So it's better us than them?" I said angrily. How can she be so selfless, for her dad, and selfish, for me.

"Fi, we still have each other, as friends, like me and Eli."

"Ha, yah right. You and Eli?" I said sarcastically. We both know we could never be 'just' friends.

"We're just friends Fi. Please, promise me we'll try?" she said begging me.

"Is this what you want?" I asked her hoping she would change her mind. "If you chose for us to be just friends, there is no going back. Are you sure about this?" Please say no.

"Yes. It's better that way." she said softly. Then she extended a hand to me, "Friends?" she hesitated.

I looked into her eyes. I can't help myself to show her how much I disagree with her decision. My tears kept on falling.

I need to do something before I agree with her. I grab her hand then pulled her close to me. I put one of my hands behind her back and the other on the back of her neck then gave her a very cruel kiss. When she kissed back I decided to be gentle until both of us lose ourselves. We were breathless when it ended.

Before she could say anything, I walked away. That would be the last time that our lips will touch because from now on, Imogen Moreno is just a friend. Nothing more, nothing less.

I'm currently rewriting the final chapter. If you have suggestions or comments, just tell me, okay..? :P

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