It's Valentine's Day! Today is the day I finally go on a date with Scarlett. It's been two weeks since I asked for Skys' number and now it's Valentine's Day. I can't believe how quickly senior year is winding down. Next week it'll be spring break. Not literally of course and then, bam! Graduation. It's only a matter of time before I'm gone.

"You can take a seat on the couch, Mr Follese," Scarlett dad gestures towards the couch.

Scarlett comes down the stairs and waves briefly. She looks absolutely stunning.

"Hi, Scarlett." I smile.

"Hi Alex, I'm almost ready okay?"

"So, Alex.." His dad takes a seat across from me. " How did you meet Scarlett?"

"She's in four of my classes. Plus, I was talking about how I'm going to Carnegie for Psychology, which turned out to be that she was too."

Her dad nods. "Do you like Scarlett?"

Do I like Scarlett? I'm pretty sure I do. I mean, I find myself wanting to talk to her all the time.

"I do," I mumble nervously.

"Dad stop scaring my date." Scarlett frowns. Her dad and I stand up at the same time. This is almost as awkward as calling Sky's parents my parents. Almost.

Scarlett grabs my hand and pulls me out the front door.

"It was nice to meet you, Alex," her dad extends his hands and I shake it briefly. The front door shuts and I sigh briefly.

"I'm so bad with parents," I mumble. Scarlett shakes her head and kisses me on the cheek.

"I think you're amazing," she smiles.

"You're so nice, it hurts," I laugh nervously.

When we get in the car, Scarlett puts her seat belt on. "So where are we going?"

"The park."

"The park?" She raises an eyebrow.

"Yes."

"Do I get food?"

"Yes."

"Sounds like fun!" Thank god. Sky probably would've just wanted the food.

**

Scarlett tosses a grape and I catch it with my hand.

"Toss one to me, Alex."

"Bad idea," I laugh. I grab a grape and toss it towards her. Instead of landing in her hand, it hits her nose. I immediately move towards her and start apologizing. Scarlett just starts laughing really hard.

"Alex!" She yells.

"Oops, sorry!" I can't help but start laughing too.

"You're sorry you hit my nose with a grape?" She frowns.

"Yeah?"

"Don't apologize."

"I'm sorry, I'm just used to apologizing to Sk-" I sit back and close my eyes. I regret saying that.

"To who?"

"Sky," I sigh. She nods, but she keeps smiling.

"I know you love her, Alex. And if you end up going back to her, I won't be the least bit offended. I want you to be happy," She scoots forward and puts her arms around me.

"But I'm happy with you," I mumble. "It's just Sky is being mean to me so much and all she does is hurt me."

"Maybe you should tell her how you feel," Scarlett places her hands in her lap. "Before it's too late."

"It's already too late," I lower my head.

This was supposed to be a romantic date with Scarlett and all it is now is just me talking about Sky.

"Alex.." She frowns.

"It is. I'm happy with you, Scarlett. Sky isn't in my life anymore. It's time to move forward," I force a smile.

"Do you want some brownies I made?" Trying to change the subject so she doesn't fret about it anymore.

"I do like brownies."

"They're amazing. I'm quite the cook," I flip my hair.

"Mhm," she rolls her eyes. "Of course you are." I hand her a piece and she takes a bite. She doesn't gag, so that a good sign!

"Awful," she coughs.

"Really?" I frown.

"No," she laughs. "Amazing."

"I love yo-" I immediately cover my mouth. "I'm so sorry, I'm just used to saying that."

"It's okay, Alex. Stop apologizing." Scarlett leans forward and kisses me. And all I'm thinking is Sky.

**

I'm so stupid. I hate myself so much right now. I'm going to look like a huge idiot. I'm going to be embarrassed for the rest of my life if this doesn't go as planned. I'm sitting in my car and patiently wait across the street from his house. I really hope Scarlett wasn't with him when he comes home. I'd literally cry and looked like a blubbering idiot.

how's the date

sweggy

Hayley is sleeping beside me

she's cuter when she's sleeps

adorbz

what are you doing?

sitting in the car

why?

I'm across the street from Alex's

that's creepy af

I'm waiting for them to get home

Wait

HEADLIGHTS

THEY'RE GETTING CLOSER

IT'S ALEX

GOTTA GO BYE

I quickly put my phone down and slide out of the car. Be cool, Sky. We're trying not to look like a loser. I take a deep breath and cross the street.

"Alex." Alex turns around and his expression goes from calm to confused.

"What are you doing here? Were you waiting for me?"

"I don't know and yes."

"You don't know?" He raises an eyebrow.

"I mean, I do know, but I'm quite nervous."

"Nervous about what?"

"Being here."

"Why?"

I shrug. "I just came here to tell you something."

Alex frowns. "Then just say it."

"I am so sorry for everything I've done to you, Alex. I'm an awful person and I don't deserve you one bit. I'm moody, unstable and hungry all the time," I pause, taking a breath. "I know you're happy with Scarlett and I'm happy that you're happy. I just want you to know that I love you so much ever since you accidently pour that milkshake on my first day of high school and I'm so pissed you didn't apologize." I take a deep breath before I continued. "This feeling remains constantly even when I try so hard to hate you but I can't. You don't have to choose me, I just wanted you to know before it's too late- I'm in love with you Alexander Follese."

The car door opens and Scarlett gets out of the car. I immediately take a step back away from the car. Scarlett smiles and walks up to Alex.

"Alex?" Scarlett whispers. Alex breaks eye contact and looks at Scarlett. He mutters something and she nods.

"I'm sorry, Scarlett. I didn't know you were here," I shake my head Of course he's with her! It's Valentine's Day. I just didn't think he'd bring her home.

"It's okay, Sky," Scarlett smiles. I'll leave you two alone for a minute."

Alex nods and Scarlett walks up towards the house. I shift my weight to my left foot. This is literally awkward.

"I'm sorry, Alex. I shouldn't of came out of the blue and dropped that on you."

"Listen, Sky.." Alex puts his hand in his pockets. "I love you so much. This is what I've wanted to hear from you so and I'm so close to breaking down and kissing you right now, but..."

"But?" There's always a but

.

"But I can't, Sky. We can't do anything together without arguing and you're so mean to me all the time. I just think it's time we move on," he shrugs. "Scarlett makes me happy, she does. And I think right now, we should go our separate ways."

"Alex," my voice comes out as a plead. I knew I shouldn't come. This was just a last second decision and I regret it. I knew he wouldn't accept my apology.

"I'm sorry, Sky. I still love you, it's just-"

"It's just I'm not perfect like Scarlett," I cut him off.

"Sky, that's not what I meant," he raises his voice.

"Then what?" I raise my voice.

"You constantly treat me like shit. You act as if everything I do is wrong. Plus, I even sent you some texts at the funeral and you didn't respond. I wanted to make sure you were okay. I mean you were crying about Kyle!"

"When I got new phone, I got a new number," I shake my head. I'm so pissed right now.

"I wasn't crying about Kyle, I was crying about you!"

"You only want me because somebody does."

"No, Alex. I want you because I'm in love with you," I mumble and I can feel the tears in the corner of my eyes. Shit, not now. I turn around and walk back towards my car.

He rejected me. I put myself out there and he rejected me. I knew he would, but I was stupid and believed that maybe I was wrong. I thought that maybe he'd see that we were meant to be.

We're meant to be, right? No, of course we're not.

I wipe the tears away from my eyes as I buckle my seatbelt in.

he rejected me

I told him

I thought it wasn't too late

but it was too late

rejected

idk anymore Dan

I can't even see right now I'm just

I'm so stupid

I messed up and idk what to do

I thought that Alex would always be there

even if I didn't want to admit it

I should've kissed him

I should've grabbed him and pulled him to my car

and told Scarlett to walk home

fuckfukfuckfuck

FUCKKKK

"Sky, wait," I sigh. She doesn't listen, she just keeps walking towards her car.

She said she was in love with me and I rejected her. I don't even know what the hell is going on. Everything in my brain is being jumbled up. I'm not sure what I feel honestly.

I want to run after her and tell her how much I love her and how much she means to me. I want to kiss her, hold her, and never let her go. But I can't. I have Scarlett waiting up by the door.

I made the right decision. Sky and I would've never worked out as a couple. We never meant to be. Everything about us is just so different.

I kick up some gravel and make my way up the driveway.

"Hey," I mumble.

"How did it go? Did you two get back together?"

"No, I told her I didn't think it was a good idea."

Scarlett furrows her eyebrows. "Why? That's stupid, Alex!"

"Sky and I will never be any different if we just jump back into some half-hatred, half-relationship mix that we're in."

"But," she frowns.

"But I like you, Scarlett. And I want to give us a chance," I wrap my arms around her waist.

"You're lucky I like you, Follese."

"Yeah?" I raise my eyebrow.

She nods. "But I want you to be sure about moving on before we get serious."

"I'm sure."

"You're not, though."

I huff." I'll prove to you that I am."

"We'll see," She folds her arms.

"We will," I folds my arms in return.