"Why am I always the one to go get food." I huffed, puffing my cheeks out lightly as I awaited at the bus stop.
It was almost 8:00 pm and he wanted me to go out and get food now? Theres times I really question my boyfriends needs.

I had been waiting for almost 15 minutes, playing endless games on my iPhone, until a loud halt was heard, the bus was here.

-{}- Time Skip -{}-

I slightly jogged into the large grocery store, looking for the many things he 'needed'.
This guy man, his list was so weird, like salmon? Really? I didn't even know he liked fish and we've been together for a year now!

My eyes wandered down the isle of produce when I accidentally bumped into a body, "Oh my gosh I am so sorry!" I said, somewhat embarrassed.

"Ah it's fine." I looked down to see it was a girl, about my age. She was smiling brightly, I knew her from somewhere.
"Are you okay?" She asked, noticing my confused expression.

"I-I'm fine, I just- where have I seen you before..?" 

"You don't remember?" I shake my head slowly. "I was in a lot of your classes last year." She answered. 

"Oh... yeah! I remember you, Pandora right?" I rubbed the back of my neck awkwardly.

"That's me." She replied, the smile not leaving her face. "So how have things with you and Mr heartthrob been?" Pandora randomly blurts.

"Heartthrob.. Oh! You mean Drew?" 

"Yeah, him"

"We're good, we've been dating for a year and a bit I'm pretty sure." I respond, blushing slightly.
I glance over to see her shaking her head lightly. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion, she looked disappointed?
"What's wrong?" I ask.

"It's nothing... I just don't really trust Drew. I never have to be honest. Just his past experiences with people, I don't know" Pandora explained, shrugging her shoulders.

"Well... we've been together for a while, and I do trust him.... so.." My voice trails, trying not to make things anymore awkward.

"Oh I'm so sorry! I just basically insulted your relationship! I bet Drew is treating you amazing, I just don't know him that well anymore, he has most likely changed." She speaks apologetically.

"It's fine really. You're just inferring from what he use to be like. I get it" 

"Right, well I bet you two are the cutest. I better be going now, I have to get back to people that I left, but here's my number. We should catch up" She exclaims, handing me a piece of paper.
"Don't worry, I'm not going to flirt with you." I chuckle and grab the paper.

"Alright, it was nice seeing you again Pandora" 

"Same to you Kent. See you around" She smiled and walked off. 

Once she left, I resumed to check things off the list Drew had made. 

Salmon, check
Chocolate, check
Napkins? check
Honey, check
Chips, check
Raspberries, check

I grasped the basket in my hand and proceded to the check-out line. As I was waiting in line I received a call from an unknown number, I reluctantly answered the call, sightly confused.

Hello?

Kent! Hi, it's Pandora

Oh, hi...? We just talked, what's up?

I think you should get home quick

She sounded panicked, my mind started to wonder.

What?

Just go, I'm not going to explain to you!

O-Okay..? I'll be home soon...

Goodbye Kent, good luck
I heard her whisper the last part before the call ended, leaving me baffled and uneasily worried.

Quickly I paid for the items and thanked the cashier, before rushing out the building and sprinting to the bus stop. Luckily the bus was just arriving, I jumped on and nervously sat, waiting till I could leave.

-{}- Another Time Skip -{}-

The bus pulled to my stop and I leaped off, thanking the driver swiftly. Pandora and I's conversation had me extremely anxious.

Did something happen to Drew? Oh god, I wouldn't be able to live with myself if something happened to Drew while I was gone.

I ran into the lobby of our apartment and launched myself towards the elevator. Curse you Drew for wanting to live on the highest floor.

When I eventually reached the top floor, I slowly unlocked the door and stepped into the house. 
"Drew" I called, my voice boomed throughout the apartment. "Are you here?" I called once again.

I checked all the rooms, lastly the bedroom. My hand was about to grab the door handle when I heard a crash noise coming from inside, my eyes widened as I head a light moan. 
This can not be happening.

Gradually I push the door open to see my boyfriend, lying in the bed, with a female. My heart shattered into a million pieces. A lump formed in my throat as tears threatened to spill from my eyes.

Drew looked up to see me standing there, his eyes filled with guilt and sorrow. I couldn't stand the sight, so I left, I ran out into the main room. His voice was muffled, he was calling my name.
"Kent! Please! Let me explain!" He yelled. I shook my head and paced around the main room.

He was sleeping with another person! And it was a fucking girl! I can't believe I actually trusted him!

"KENT LISTEN TO ME" His voice was loud and worried, why the fuck would he care.

"NO!" I screamed back, startling him. He stumbled back at my sudden outburst.
"DON'T BE SURPRISED I'M YELLING ASSHOLE. YOU WERE CHEATING ON ME!" Tears escape my eyes as I break down into sobs. 

"Kent I-I" Drew started, speaking softly.

"Save it. I don't give a shit" I cut him off, speaking with bitter and disrespect showing.

"Please!" He pleaded.

"WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO BEG ME!?" I screamed again, "YOU CHEATED ON ME, WITH A FEMALE!" My voice started breaking half way through.

"But-" 

"No buts! You. Cheated. On. Me. We're over!" I yelped, I rushed towards the door, only to be stopped by his arm grabbing my arm. Although he had a strong grip, I was pissed. Aggressively I shook his arm away and growled lightly. "Don't touch me" I said, before leaving the apartment, slamming the door on the way.

My legs ran as fast as they could, taking me somewhere different. I needed to leave. I grabbed my phone out of my pocket and looked to see I already had 3 missed calls and 40 text messages.

Does this boy not get it! We're over. I scrolled through my contacts and saw I had made Pandora one. It then hit me, she was right and she knew that I needed to get home. What the fuck?

I pressed the call button and waited for her to answer. A raspy voice answered, this wasn't her?

Uh hello, is Pandora there?

Yes.. who may this be?

I-I'm Kent.. a friend of hers.
I heard a muffled screech in the background, it sounded like "Hey give me my phone"

Sorry about that Kent. That was my idiotic friend. Are you okay..?

No! You were right! How the fuck did you know that!

I have my ways.. I'm coming to get you.

Wait what?

I assume you need a place to stay, so I can offer you that.

Really? Thank you so much.

It's no problem really. I'll be there shortly.

Thank you again, see you soon.

The call ended and I slid my back against the brick wall outside of the apartment. Warm tears rushed down my cheeks as I hid my head away in sleeves of my jacket.

-{}- Bigger time skip -{}-

"Kent... I think you should talk to him..." Pandora spoke, softly.

"What! No way, it's been a month! He's definitely moved on." I responded annoyed by the topic of my ex-boyfriend.

"Actually... he's contacted me a couple times, he sounds awful Kent. Please just try!" She pleaded.

"I-I don't know" 

"I'll wait outside with you, we can do this together." She smiled softly.

"Why are you so nice to me?" I puffed, grabbing her wrist and motioning her to come. "Let's get it over with then."

-{}- Time Skip one final time -{}-

We arrived at the familiar apartment building, my stomach turned to knots instantly remembering all the memories.

The elevator brought us up to the top floor and we wandered over to Drew's apartment door. 
"I can't do this" I said, backing away back to the elevator

"Oh you are not leaving now!" Pandora says, grabbing my wrist and force knocking the door.

Shuffles were heard from the inside and the door was opened slightly, revealing a tired and puffy eyed Drew.
"K-Kent." He gasped, looking straight into my eyes.

"U-Uh hi... look we need to talk" I said, avoiding his stare. I waved Pandora off and slowly walked into the apartment. All the memories of that night consumed my thoughts as they replied continuously.

"I'm glad you came" Drew whispered. 

"Yeah..."

"Look I-I'm really sorry" He said, looking at me.

"I know you are. I just don't think I can forgive you that easily." I respond, wiping a slowly falling tear.

"I can understand that." His head lowered, ashamed.

"I-I've realized I can't live without you." I say truthfully.

"I realized that a long while ago" Drew huffed softly.

"T-Then why'd you do it?" 

"I d-don't know, honestly." He replied, guilt showing in his tone.

"O-Okay well, I um, I don't really fully trust you right away. It's gonna take some time, we need to go slow or even start over." Drew nodded, understandingly.

"C-Can I do one thing before w-we start over..?" He choked on his words as tears filled his eyes. 

"I-I guess" I shrugged, he walked over to me and lightly grabbed my jaw with his hand. He closed the gap between us, kissing me passionately and sweetly.

I think he knew that was last time he would get to kiss me for awhile. Drew pulled away and smiled at me sadly.
He extended his hand out towards mine and said.

"Hello, I'm Drew." Tears escaped mine and his eyes as I accepted the gesture and smiled softly

"I'm Kent. It's nice to meet you."

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I'M SORRY I HAD TO.
~Emma