Another one.

I sighed as I looked at the picture frame on my bedside table. We were so happy back then. I guess not all relationships will always be rainbows and butterflies. There will always be a problem that would turn your perfect relationship upside down.

I have never felt so... I don't know what's the right word... lost? In my life until now. I don't even know if I was just clueless or just so plain in denial. I may have noticed the little changes but I don't want to admit them to myself. I just can't. I can't for the life of me admit that we're starting to grow apart. This was maybe the reason why I chose to be clueless. I mean the changes were right there but I chose not to see them. People have started questioning about how we were doing but I chose not to hear them. I felt something wrong but I chose not to feel them.

Changes were there but I chose to ignore them and be clueless and be in denial.

x x x

I took a deep breath and closed the notebook that I have been scribbling as I heard my mom in the kitchen. "Hi, mom."

"Hello, honey." She looked at me curiously. "Is everything okay?" She asked while putting some of the groceries she had brought in the fridge.

"Yeah." I sat at one of the stools by the counter.

"Is everything okay between you and Mitchie?" I raised an eyebrow at her.

"Yeah. Why?"

"Nothing. I was just wondering since I haven't seen her in a while."

"She's busy with a lot of things, mom." I answered, a little defensively. She eyed me for a moment. "What?"

She shrugged, "If you say so." She mumbled but I still heard it and it kind of got me annoyed.

"What's that supposed to mean?" I stood up.

She sighed, "Nothing, nothing. I was just worried about you since you've been so quiet lately. I was just thinking that maybe there's something wrong happened between you and Mitchie since she's not been around too." I furrowed my eyebrows at her. "Honey, I didn't mean to upset you, I was just concerned. Okay? And if you say that everything is fine then I believe you."

I returned to my seat, "Everything is fine, mom." I insisted.

"Okay." She folded her arms and rested them on the counter looking at me with a smile. "Why don't you call Mitchie and try to invite her for dinner? Tell her we missed having her here around."

I nodded as I took my phone out from my pocket, made my way to the living room and called Mitchie. She picked up after the fourth ring. "Hello?" My throat suddenly went dry. "Alex?"

I sat on the couch, "Uh, hi Mitch. Um, do... do you have plans for tonight?" I don't even know why I was so nervous talking to my girlfriend.

"Uh..."

"Mom wants to invite you for dinner. She said it's been a while since the last time you came over." I let out an awkward chuckle. "I think she missed you."

"Oh..." She paused before clearing her throat. "Um, Lex I would love to but..." She sighed. "...there are things I need to finish now here at home."

"Oh, okay." I took a deep breath. "I understand. I'll just explain it to mom."

"Okay, thanks. Tell Theresa though that I'm sorry I can't make it tonight. Maybe next time?"

"Yeah." There was a pause again. "Mitch?"

"Yeah?"

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. "I... I miss you."

"I miss you too." I smiled at her answer that warmed my heart a little bit. "I love you, Alex." She added. And that just made my heart flutter. "You know that right? I'm just a little pre-occupied at the moment. But when things get better, I promise, I'll be yours without distractions."

"I understand, Mitch. I know you've been working hard to obtain your dream. And I told you before, I will support you all the way, no matter what it takes. I love you too much to stop you from doing what you love."

"Thank you, Alex. For being so understanding, supportive and loving."

"I wouldn't do it just for anybody, Mitch."

"I know. That's why I'm thankful for having someone like you."

"Hey, you're gonna inflate my ego now." She chuckled. A genuine chuckle. And that made me feel like we're okay. That everything is fine. "Now, go ahead and finish what needs to be done so I can have you all to myself without any distractions." She released a chuckle again. "What? That's what you promised." I pouted like she could see me. "I'm pouting now, Mitch. You know you couldn't resist this." And I can imagine her shaking her head, smiling.

But to my surprise, she laughed. Like really laughed, "Oh Alex, you just made me miss you even more." I furiously blushed at that confession. Then her tone became serious, "But I promise, Lex, I'll be yours alone when things get better, okay?"

"Okay. And don't worry about mom, I'll explain to her why you couldn't make it tonight."

"Thanks, baby. I love you." She gushed.

"Baby?" I chuckled. "I missed you calling me that." She giggled. "I love you to the moon and back, baby." She kept on giggling. "Bye, Mitch."

"Okay. Bye, Lex."

x x x

After that phone call, I patiently waited for that day to come, for that day to have Mitchie all to myself with an undivided attention. Days turned to weeks and I still patiently waited for it and I was getting worried that it would turn it to months. Granted, we still text or talk over the phone but it was never enough for me. I wanted more. The anxiety that I was feeling week after week is getting worse. My main worry that keeps me anxious is that: what if we are starting to grow apart? I can't help but feel like Mitchie doesn't want me anymore. And I can't take that. The thought of going over to her house was very tempting since it's only a 30-minute drive but I don't want Mitchie to think that I was too clingy and she may get mad, I don't wanna risk that. I know she's very busy and I would only distract her if I would pay her a visit.

"Alex!" I heard my mom called out as I snapped out of my thoughts. She snapped her fingers in front of me. "Are you okay?" She asked worriedly.

"I'm fine, mom." I sighed and wiped the already cleaned counter.

"Why don't you take a walk for a while? To the park maybe? Just to clear out all your thoughts?" My mom suggested knowingly.

I sighed then nodded. So I walked to the park where Mitchie and I usually go to and went to a specific area. I sat under the shadow of the tree and leaned to its big bark. I closed my eyes as I thought about being with Mitchie.

"Alex?" I inwardly cringed as I heard the voice of the most irritating person I ever met. I opened my eyes and looked up at him.

"What do you want Shane?" He is full aware that I hated his guts. He smirked. This guy is just so fucking irritating, I don't even know why Mitchie's friends with him. Let alone one her best friends.

"You're here alone, so Mitchie did finally told you. She finally had the guts huh?"

"What the fuck are you talking about?" I stood up and narrowed my eyes at him.

He snorted, "Please, like you don't know."

"What?"

"Mitchie. She already has a deal with a recording company in LA. At last, her hardwork has finally paid off." I looked at him puzzled. He grinned, it finally hit him that I had no idea what he was talking about. "You didn't know." He chuckled, "She still hasn't told you." He crossed his arms over his chest clearly amused of having me pissed off. "Oh well, let me tell you what I know since Mitchie doesn't have the guts to tell you herself." He unfolded his right arm and brought his hand over his chin. "Well, since I already blurted out to you about the deal, here's another one. She's scheduled to fly to LA in two weeks to have her contracts signed." I clenched my fists, ready to punch this asshole at any moment.

"Shut the fuck up, Shane." He eyed at my fists. He raised his arms like he was defeated.

"Alright." He started to back-off. Taking a few steps backward but before he completely walked-off he called out, "You do know that you're making her unhappy right?" I took steps toward him ready to wipe his fucking smirk off his face but he stepped backwards too. "You're holding her back. Let her go, Alex. Let her do something she loves without worrying about you. She always holds back because she's afraid of hurting you. Even though she has already fallen out of love from you, she still cares about you a lot." And that was the time I lost my temper, I ran to him and punched him square at his nose. Hard. He laughed as he held his bleeding nose. "It hurts right? Knowing all those things?" This guy just knows how to push my buttons and he was enjoying it.

I held the collar of his shirt tightly, "You asshole!" I hissed at his face. "I'm not holding her back. I have supported her with all the things she wanted to do." I released his shirt and push him hard. "And she loves me." I walked off before I could do something that I would regret.

"Yeah right! Keep lying to yourself, Alex!" He shouted.

x x x

I started to walk home breathing heavily. I tried forgetting the things that Shane had told me but I can't seem to do it. The thought of making Mitchie unhappy was making me angry. Angry at myself of being so clueless. Especially if Mitchie has already fallen out of love from me.

I made it home, ignored my mom calling me and walked directly in my room. I slammed the door close then locked it. I rested my palms against it, closed my eyes and took a deep breath to calm my nerves. It didn't work at all. I felt the need to release the tension that ran through me. I pulled back from the door and punched it as hard as I could. I heard a gasp behind me and I immediately turned around.

"Alex!" Mitchie exclaimed before running to me, wrapping her arms around my neck, hugging me tightly. I limply leaned onto her and released the tears I was holding back. "What happened?" She whispered.

"Nothing." I pulled back and wiped my tears away. "I just got a little exchange of words with some jerk at the park."

"That's nothing, Alex! You were furious!" Mitchie pulled up my hand and studied it. It was the same hand that I used upon punching Shane. "It's already bruising. Let me take care of it. Sit on the bed." She instructed then walked to my bathroom and got the first aid kit. She sat beside me and started taking care of my hand. I hissed when she started putting some medicine on it. She looked up at me and raised an eyebrow, "Don't try to whine on me. It's your fault you are on this fix. What were you thinking? Just punching the door like that, huh?" She scolded.

I didn't answer. I just studied her and thought, 'Am I really making her unhappy? Am I really holding her back? Does she love me still?'

I snapped out of my thoughts when she put her hand on my cheek and gently caressed it with her thumb. "Lex?"

"What are you doing here? Are you done with the things you need to do?" I asked remembering what Shane said. She sighed and went back on treating my hand.

"Not yet, but I missed you and I needed a break. So I thought maybe I could give you that thing I promised you." She smiled a little at me. "A day with an undivided attention?"

I returned the smile. "Really?" She nodded. "And you missed me?"

"A lot, actually." She wrapped my hand with a bandage. "It was supposed to be a surprise but it seemed you beat me to it." She chuckled this time.

I leaned into her, wrapped my arms around her waist before kissing the top of her head. "I missed you too."

"Did you really?" She pulled back and playfully raised an eyebrow at me.

I gasped and put my injured hand over my heart. "You don't believe me?" She shook her head while giggling. "Why?" She shrugged. "Oh well, Mitchie, I don't only miss you but I miss everything about you too."

"Uh-huh..." She pinched my nose lightly.

"What? It's true."

"Okay, I believe you." She kissed my cheek.

"So... About the thing you promised?" I held her hands. She nodded, urging me to continue. "Can I take you out? Like on a date? Have dinner and a movie? It's been a while since the last time we had a date."

"Yeah. Sounds good to me."

"Perfect!" I exclaimed and clapped my hands forgetting my injured hand. "Ow." I hissed and tried to relax it.

"Whoa. Easy there, Lex. You don't want it to hurt more."

x x x

"Did you enjoy it?" I asked as we walked at the park, hand in hand. She pulled her head from my shoulder and looked at me. "The dinner and the movie, did you enjoy it?"

"Of course, and you were right, it's been a while since the last time we did this." She replied as she motioned for us to take a seat in our favorite spot, under a specific big old tree, where my encounter with Shane happened earlier.

"Maybe we could do this some other time." I suggested and she quietly agreed.

We sat and leaned back against the tree, with her resting her head back on my shoulder and held my good hand before intertwining our fingers. We sat in silence as we enjoyed each other's company. I closed my eyes then turned my head a little and kissed her hair.

A moment later, I felt her completely pulled back, but before I could question her what was wrong, she sat on my outstretched legs, putting her hands on each side of my face and just looked at me. "Mitch?" She looked into my eyes, then to my lips, then back to my eyes. "Is there som-" she quickly leaned in and placed her lips on mine catching me off guard but nevertheless, I responded to the kiss and wrapped my arms around her. Butterflies quickly erupted in my stomach.

Pulling back from the kiss, she leaned her forehead on mine still eyes closed.

I took a deep breath and whispered, "Is there something wrong, Mitch?" I asked and opened my eyes.

She pulled back a little and looked at me again. I stayed still and studied her, trying to figure out what she was thinking, not until I noticed the tears starting to form in her eyes.

Realizing it, she shook her head a little and wrapped her arms around my neck, nuzzling her head in my neck.

"You know you can tell me anything." I hugged her a little tighter. "Anything. Is there something bothering you? Is there anything you wanted to tell me?" I asked, remembering again what Shane had told me.

She shook her head against me and whispered, "Nothing. Nothing's wrong. I just realized how much I missed you. How I missed being this close to you."

"Well, I'm just here. I'm not going anywhere." I smiled against her head. "Do you want to have a sleepover?"

She nodded, "I'd like that."

"Alright. Let's get going then."

x x x

I ran my fingers through her hair then tucked some loose strands behind her ear as I watched her sleep. She shifted a little closer to me and draped her arm around my waist tightly. Her breathing was even, indicating she had already fallen asleep.

"I love you so much, Mitch." I whispered. "But if I'm making you unhappy...if you don't love me anymore..." My heart clenched when it crossed my mind, "...even if it's hard... I'm gonna let you go." I took a deep breath to hold back my tears. "I'm not gonna hold you back." I wrapped my arms tightly around her and pulled her closer to me. Just then, my tears started to fall no matter how hard I try to hold them back.

"Lex?" She whispered, attempting to pull away from the hug. My eyes widen when I realized that she might have heard me. I quickly wiped my tears away with one hand while my other arm held her still so she couldn't pull back. "Are you crying?" She attempted to pull back again, but I didn't let her.

"No. I just had a bad dream." I sniffed. "Go back to sleep." Thankfully she didn't ask any further and went back to sleep.

x x x

I blinked a few times to adjust my eyes with the bright light. As I did so, I heard Mitchie whispered, "Hey sleepyhead. Good morning."

I completely opened my eyes and looked at her. "Morning." She had a sad smile. "What's wrong?" She shook her head slightly then nuzzled her head into my neck. I sighed, "Alright."

"Were you crying last night?"

"I just had a bad dream. No need for you to worry."

"How bad was it that it made you cry?"

"Just bad."

She sighed. "I'm going home today."

"I know." I pulled her closer. "But can I pay you a visit sometime next week? If that's alright."

"Just let me know when in advance."

"Can't I surprise you?"

"Alex, you know I hate surprise visits." She pulled back a little and looked up at me. "Give me a heads up when you stop by."

I sighed, "Fine."

"I'm serious, Lex."

"I know."

x x x

I smiled widely as I buzzed the door bell. The door was opened by Mr. Torres.

"Hello Mr. Torres, is Mitchie around?" He looked down at the flowers I brought.

"Don't you think it's a little too early for your visit, young lady?" He narrowed his eyes at me.

I gulped, "Oh, I was just in the neighborhood so I decided to stop by. Don't worry Sir, I won't take long."

"Uh-huh..." He trailed off. I know he didn't believe me when I said I was in the neighborhood. I started to fidget the stems of the flowers in my hands. He sighed. "Alright. Come in. You're lucky I like you." He laughed.

I sighed in relief. "Thank you, Sir."

He nodded. "She's in her room with her mom."

"Alright. Thanks." I started to walk to Mitchie's room.

As I neared her room, I heard a faint crying. I furrowed my brows and peeked at the half-opened door. There I saw her, tears falling from her eyes with Connie rubbing her hand on her daughter's back trying to soothe her. I was about to knock when Connie asked, "Did you tell her already?"

I pulled back down my hand and listened. "No. I can't seem to do it."

"You have to, sweetie. Alex has the right to know." So they're talking about me.

"I know, I'm just scared to tell her because it will surely lead us to an argument and I don't want to fight with her. I don't wanna hurt her." She sniffed.

"But you have to eventually tell her sooner because you're leaving in a few days."

"I can't mom, especially after I heard her telling me what she's been feeling." I furrowed my brows.

"What did she say? And when did this happen?" Her mom seemed lost. Well so am I.

"When I spent the night at their house. She thought that I was already sleeping, so she said some things to me. She's already thinking that I don't love her anymore mom and then she cried. She cried mom. You know Alex, she doesn't cry easily. She only cries when she can't bare the pain that she's feeling anymore." She sobbed, and then I realized she was talking about that night she slept over. I hit my forehead with my hand. Stupid Alex.

"But you still love her, right?"

She froze then looked up at her mom, eyes widened. Then she cried even harder.

I dropped the flowers to the floor as I leaned a hand on the wall. I felt my knees went weak. I wobbled my way out, thankfully Mr. Torres was in the kitchen when I was on my way out so I don't have to face him.

When I reached my car, I placed an arm on top of it then leaned my head over it and took deep breaths.

The things that I've been so scared of happening were starting to unfold.

I finally sat in my car and dialed a number right away. I know she knows all about this. She's Mitchie's best friend after all.

"Hello?"

"Uh, hey. Umm... This may be sudden but are you free for a coffee this afternoon? I really have to talk to you." I asked right away.

"Sure. Is everything okay?"

"Yeah. I just needed to talk to you about something important. Is 4:00 at the coffee shop alright?"

"Okay. I'll be there."

"Thanks Cait. I'll see you later. Bye."

"Bye."

x x x

I cupped both of my hands around my cup as I stared at my coffee, waiting for Caitlyn. The look on Mitchie's face when her mom asked her if she still loves me kept replaying on my head. That certain look. That guilty look. It said it all. Her answer is: No, not anymore. I shook my head, clearing all of my thoughts for the sake of my sanity. I closed my eyes and put my palms over them.

"Alex? Are you alright?" I heard Caitlyn asked. I looked at her as she sat down across from me.

"I don't know what to feel anymore." She looked at me clearly confused. I sighed. "Let me get you a coffee first." I stood up.

"No. I'll get it myself." I nodded and sat back down, looked at the cars outside, passing by. "Now, tell me what's going on with you. Did something happen?"

Now it's time for me to act that I know everything so she could blurt it all out without forcing her to tell me everything.

"Mitchie's leaving." I said without looking at her.

She sighed, "So, she already told you." I didn't answer. "You guys should spend the two remaining days together before she leaves."

I looked at her right away. I gave her a sad smile. "So, she's really going to LA. And she's leaving two days from now." I looked down at my coffee again.

She sat up straight, "I thought you already knew. Didn't she tell you?"

I shook my head, "I know nothing, Cait. That is why I wanted to talk to you. I wanted confirmation, somehow." I looked at her.

"Who told you then?"

"Shane."

"That asshole." She mumbled. I smiled a little. I guess I'm not the only one who hates the guy.

"I think he actually did me a favor, Cait. I mean, do you honestly think that Mitchie will have the guts to tell me herself?"

"But still, he has no right." She gritted. "Mitchie will eventually tell you somehow."

"When? On the day she's leaving?"

"Alex." She said softly, as if trying to tell me to understand Mitchie.

"I honestly think that she wouldn't say anything to me. That she would just leave without telling me what's going on."

"Come on Alex. You don't mean that. You know Mitchie. She wouldn't do that to you." She looked directly in my eyes. "She's just scared of hurting you."

"That's what Shane said."

She furrowed her brows. "What else did that asshole told you?"

I shook my head, "Answer me honestly Cait," she nodded. "Am I making Mitchie unhappy? Am I holding her back? Does she love me the way that she used to?"

Her eyes widen and that reaction made my heart clench. I think I know the answers to all those questions. Shane was right all along.

She stood up abruptly and said, "I'm gonna kill that bastard." She made her way out the door.

I quickly followed her and wrapped my hand on her wrist, stopping her. "It's okay. I'll try to understand." I gave her a small smile.

"What? No! Listen to me Alex." She put her hands on my shoulders. "Shane doesn't know things alright? If there are things Mitch couldn't tell you, she comes to me. Only me. So I'm telling you now..." She squeezed my shoulders. "...You're not making her unhappy. I mean come on, can't you see the way her eyes light up every time she sees you? You're not holding her back, you've been so supportive all this time, right? And Mitch loves you the way that she used to." She gave me a smile. "You believe me right?" She asked hopefully and removed her hands from my shoulders. I would have believed that 100% if I hadn't heard Mitchie what she said to her mother.

I took a deep breath and looked up at the dark clouds. "I don't know what to believe anymore, Cait." I looked back at her. "But thank you for the things you said though. It made feel a little better."

She looked at me sadly. "Maybe you guys should talk. Talk about the things you needed to talk about."

I nodded. "Thank you, Cait. For being a friend."

"Of course."

x x x

After the talk I had with Caitlyn, I had to rethink things through. But there's certain question that's been floating in my mind. How did our true love became a lie?

I looked up at the night sky filled with bright stars. I smiled as I remembered Mitchie's eyes. They shine brightly the same with the stars.

I pulled my eyes away from the stars when I felt my phone vibrated in my pocket. I took it out and saw Mitchie's calling again. I know she already knows that I went to her house early this morning without letting her know. And I'm sure Caitlyn already let her know that I have had talked to her about the things Mitchie couldn't tell me. I sighed and declined the call.

I called my mom instead. She picked up at the third ring.

"Where are you honey? Mitchie called here a little while ago, looking for you."

"Don't worry mom, I'm gonna call her later. And I'm here at the park." I looked around. "Though I'm gonna be home a little late. Is that alright? I just need to clear things out of my mind."

"Is everything okay, honey? You know you could talk to me." She said worriedly.

"I know mom. Don't worry, I'm fine."

"Okay. Just don't stay out too late. Stay safe, honey."

"I will mom. Thanks. Bye."

"Bye." I hung up, closing my eyes and leaned my head back against the tree.

"I knew I'd find you here." My heart skipped a beat when I heard her, though I didn't looked at her nor I opened my eyes to acknowledge her presence. "This is our favorite place after all."

I felt her sat beside me, leaned her head on my shoulder then grabbed my hand wrapping it in between her hands.

I wanted to pull away from her but I didn't. I didn't move. I didn't say anything. Not because I don't want to say anything or I don't want to move. But because I don't know what to say and I don't know how to react.

"You didn't answer my calls and texts." She said softly.

"Because I don't know what to say to you."

"Even letting me know where you are? Or if you're okay?"

"I have a lot of things going on in my mind that I don't even have answers for those questions." My reply seemed came out as harsh. And she noticed.

"Lex."

"Actually, the things that are running around in my mind are just questions. I don't know if I'm just blind, deaf, clueless or just so in denial." She squeezed my hand a little upon hearing my tone. "Maybe you have answers for these questions and help me figure things out."

She ignored what I said. "Dad told me you stopped by at the house." I remained silent. "Caitlyn called me too and said that you two talked. And that you already knew."

"Knew about what?"

"About me leaving on Friday."

"So, you are?"

She sighed. "Yes."

"And you don't have plans on telling me?"

"Lex."

"Can you please stop saying my name like that?" I looked at her.

She removed her head from my shoulder. "Can you stop with all the questions?" She countered.

"What do you want me to say?" My voice raised a little and it made her flinch. I took a deep breath and lowered my voice, "Please tell me what you want to hear from me because I told you, the things running around in my mind are just questions. The only thing that isn't a question is something I don't want to do. I just..." My voice cracked and I looked away. "I can't be selfish. I don't wanna do that to you. So please tell me, what do you want from me?" I asked desperately, staring back at her sad eyes. "Tell me and I'll do it."

She didn't answer. She just stared at me. Tears started to fall from her eyes.

"Am I still making you happy? Are you still happy of being with me?"

Still no answer.

I pulled my hand from hers and covered my face in my hands. "Do you love me still, Mitch?" I mumbled in my hands.

She answered me with a whispered, "What?" And that's when my heart broke into pieces.

I pulled my hands from my face and turned to her. "It was a yes or no question, Mitch but you answered me with a what." I smiled sadly at her. "I'll take your answer as a no." I stood up slowly. "I think I have my answers now. I was right. You do have the answers to my questions."

She snapped out of her thoughts when she noticed I stood up. She stood up as well then wrapped her arms around my neck. I sighed and just returned the hug. Savoring the moment since this could be the last time I could hold her close, wrapped in my arms. "Of course I still love you." She whispered.

I closed my eyes and let my tears fall. "But not the way that you used to."

She cried harder. "I'm sorry Lex. I'm so sorry. I never meant for this to happen. I never meant to hurt you."

"I know but you should have told me about what you were feeling, I could have found a way to fix it." She hugged me tightly. "But it's a little too late now, so I'm gonna do the right thing here, Mitch..." I paused when my voice shook, I pushed past the lump in my throat and continued, "I'm letting you go now." She shook her head against my shoulder. "Don't make this harder than it already is, Mitch."

I unwound her arms around me but kept her hands in mine. She looked at me. I looked down at our joined hands, pulled them up a little and kissed her knuckles. I lingered my lips on them for a little while, my tears dropped on the back of her hands. I felt her head leaned on top of mine then placed a kiss on it.

I pulled back after a little moment, released her hands before wiping her tears away, though it was useless since the fresh ones will start to pour down. "Did you bring a car with you?" She nodded. "Come on, I'll take you there." I pulled back but she grabbed my arm and wrapped both hers in mine.

We walked in silence until we reached her car. She unlocked it but before opening the door she turned to me. Her eyes were still puffy and red from crying. And so were mine. She sniffed, wiped her nose with her sleeve. I pulled out my handkerchief and wiped her face instead. She held my hand to stop from moving and looked at me again. "We don't have to do this."

I shook my head and pulled my hand. "We have to. I don't want to hold you back. And it wouldn't be fair to us if we continue to string each other along."

"I just don-" she stuttered out then sighed. "Can we hang out until I leave?"

"I don't think I could handle that Mitch." I looked away.

"Okay. Can you at least answer my calls?" She asked hopefully.

"I can't promise you that either, Mitch." She looked down. "But I'll try."

She pulled me into her and hugged me again. "I shouldn't be so broken-hearted about all this since I knew this was entirely my own fault."

I shook my head, "It's not your fault, Mitch."

She pulled back. "It is, Alex. How can you stand there and say it isn't my fault? You're insanely amazing and I'm here breaking your heart. What's wrong with me?!" She exclaimed before covering her face with her hands and cried again.

"Mitch..." I pulled her hands away from her face. "Maybe this separation will help you figure things out. Figure it out on your own."

"Will you wait for me? Until I figure things out? So I could fix this mess?" She sounded hopeful again. I looked at her brown eyes again, even though they are red from crying, they never seized to pull me in.

I put her hand on my chest, over my heart. "You have my heart, Mitch." She furrowed her eyes at me, confused. I opened the door for her. "Come back to me if you feel our love is real again." I kissed her cheek. "But for now, I have to set you free." She nodded sadly and went in her car. "Goodbye, Mitch." Then I closed her door and stepped back.

x x x

I hid behind the pillar and looked at her as she talked to her mom and dad. She gave them a sad smile before hugging them, probably to say goodbye. This is it. She's leaving. And only God knows how long she would be there and when she's coming back or that is if she ever comes back. I took a deep breath, closing my eyes and leaned my forehead against the pillar. "This is it, Alex. Take a one last look and then go home... And move on." I opened my eyes and took a one last glance. "Goodbye, Sunshine." I took a step backward as I saw her pulled back from her mom. I turned and slowly walked towards the exit.

"Lex!" I stopped quickly when I heard her. I didn't turn around. I stood still. Frozen. Letting people around me do their own things. My heart pounded against my chest. "You're just gonna leave without saying goodbye?" Her voice was much closer.

"I think I already did that the last time we talked."

She walked in front of me. I looked away. "Lex." Her voice cracked. She cupped my face in her hands to make me look at her. She's crying. "I'm gonna miss you so bad." I nodded. "I'm sorry for hurting you. I never meant for this to happen."

"I know." I removed her hands from my face but still held them. "Just do me one favor Mitch." She nodded. "Just be happy. With everything you do, just... Just be happy."

"Lex."

I released her hands and cupped her face in my hands while wiping her tears away with my thumbs. "Stop crying." She shook her head and wrapped her hands on my wrists. I leaned onto her and placed a soft kiss on her forehead. "I love you but I have to let you go." I whispered against her. "Please take care of yourself." I pulled away completely, releasing her. "Goodbye, Mitchie."

With that being said, I walked past her and towards the exit. When I got outside, I finally let them fall, the tears that I've been holding back. And as if on cue, the rain too has started to fall. Trying to mend my broken heart.

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