I knew she was going to explore eventually, but I didn't think it would happen like this.
I can still feel the weight of her shove, the anger in her voice, the heartbreak in her eyes.
I should've just let her yell. I should've just taken it. But instead, I made it worse, because I told her the truth. The truth hurts.
I close my eyes, my hand clenched, hoping what I'm experiencing right now, will go away. I want to get out of here.
I feel all the chatter around me, all the voices blended into one, I feel like I'm going to collapse, suddenly I feel a strong grip around my shoulders, a grip very possible of a man's.
I open my eyes to see who it is, Roman.
" Julianna, are you okay?" He has pure worry in his eyes, I can't bring myself to speak, instead I just sob.
He quickly pulls me into his arms, my sobs just grow louder, my hands tighten around his triceps. My face sighed into his shoulder, my tears drenched his black T shirt.
My sobs slowly turned into softer gasped breaths. I could feel the warmth of his body against mine, the way he caressed my my head to calm me down.
He softly pulls back a hair strand of mine, and tugs it to the back of my ears, and whispers into my ears " do you want to get out of here?" I could feel the heat of his breath, brush against my ear, which sends tingles down my spine.
His voice, so calm and gentle. It's bring peace in to my system.
Though, my voice is still choked up inside me from the sobs, I give him a slight nod in agreement.
He then, pulls away from our embrace, his hands stay on my shoulder. He gets a clear look at my, ever so distorted face, and gives me a smile, that has everything will be okay, written all over it.
He cups my face into his hands, and bring his lips close, giving me a small peck on the forehead. I look up at him, and frown, eyes still full of tears. He tilts his head to the side, and smiles again.
Before putting an arm on my shoulder, and walking me to the nurse's office.
I sit myself down on the treatment bed, while Roman pulls a chair to sit across from me. The nurse isn't here yet, but students are allowed to enter to treat themselves, or others.
Roman rests his arms on his knees, and leans forward, making his eyes meet with mine.
I slump forward. My hands grabbed at the ends of the bed.
" So, you alright?" You aren't hurt or anything right?" He asks. We are the only ones in the nurses office, it somewhat make me uncomfortable, and nervous.
Me and Roman, in a room together, alone?
I shrug it off, realizing he's still waiting for me to answer, " N-no" I stutter, I touch the back of my head in shyness.
He tilts his head, raising his eyebrows, " you sure?" He asks one last time. " Yeah, don't worry about it" I wave a hand.
" Why did she do that?" Now the atmosphere is getting more tense.
" I don't know.." I say, I look down to my feet, I feel embarrassed to look him in the eyes.
" Yeah, wel she shouldn't have" he rises up from his chair, I could tell he's mad about what happened.
" Roman, please-", " look, I get she's mad and all, but she had no right to do that, right in front of everyone" he points a hand out. I can't help but return to looking at my feet, knowing he's not wrong.
Sarina could have confronted me privately. She humiliated both of us in front of the entire school.
There is silence for a few seconds between us, until he decides to break it. " Sorry" he mumbles under his breath, and seats himself down in his chair.
" It's alright" I say, I then grab his chin, lifting his head up to face me, and give him a peck on his lips.
He looks at me surprised, at my sudden action, I purse my lips, cheeks red. Before I know it, he kisses me back.
He puts this hands on my waist, pulling me closer to his warm body, I throw my arms around his neck.
I can't help but note, how soft his lips are, is this really how it feels to be kissing Roman Carter?
Unfortunately it only last a few seconds, he pulls away first, using the back of his hand to wipe away the evidence. We just stare at each other.
" Sorry" he murmurs, I don't say anything, I just bite my lower lip in embarrassment.
" You know what, I'll leave you alone" he says, rubbing the back of his neck. I keep my eyes faced down, at the loss of words.
He starts walking towards the dirt, that's when I rise up and blurt out, " Roman, wait."
He stops, and turns his head to look back, waiting for me to say what I have to say.
" I like you" I finally admit, I start to fidget my fingers in awkwardness of what I just said.
He snorts, " I like you too, Wilmsley" he smirks, he then turns his head, and walks out of the office.
I sit back down, and bring my knees to my chest, wrapping my arms around my knees. I then rest my head, and close my eyes, hoping to forget everything that has happened.