Something You Want to Forget About

Niall’s POV

I threw my pillow across the room furiously. Panting, I picked it up and threw it back to the bed. I have to do something about this.

I was still wearing a white tank top so I put on my jacket and headed out. My mom is working and Greg is out somewhere.

I opened the door and headed outside. It was quite cold, since it’s autumn. The leaves were falling and the sky was a fresh blue color. I decided to walk to Ameina’s house instead of drive there.

I started to walk down the sidewalk in the direction of Ameina’s house. I stopped at the ice cream parlor we used to go to and stared at it for a little while. Then I remembered all the things we said and did there, when we were friends. She’s more of a stranger with memories now.

I thought up words to say to her when I greet her at her door. Am I supposed to buy her flowers and give it to her? Should I immediately say “I’m sorry?” I don’t know, but I have to think of something.

I continued walking until I reached Ameina’s house. Now I’m standing in front of her porch. And these are one of those times when I get real sweaty and have no idea of what the hell I’m supposed to do or say.

But I guess this is it, the one an only chance of getting our friendship back. I know I love her, but I’d at least like to be friends again, even if we’re not close. I just need to apologize and hear her forgive me.

Nervous, I walked up to her door. But I could hear yelling and shouting inside, which sounded like it came from upstairs. I couldn’t seem to tell what the people inside weretalking about, but I guess I should ring the doorbell anyway.

I pressed the red doorbell next to Ameina’s door, and the shouting immediately stopped. I heard someone go down the stairs. Could it be Ameina?

Nope. Instead, Anesha was the one who opened the door. She raised an eyebrow at me. I thought that I should explain why I’m here.

I paused for a moment. “I need to-”

She cut me off. “Yeah, yeah,” she sighed, “I know exactly why you’re here.”

She must have noticed Ameina not hanging out with me anymore and moping around. Duh, they’re sisters. They’d now what the other sister is going through.

She gave me the “wait here” face and went upstairs. I guess she was shouting at ‘Meina to let her in her room or something.

Soon, I saw Ameina go down the stairs wearing black leggings, white socks and a gray sweater. She was beautiful, but at the same time she looked really sick. Her skin was pale and there were big dark circles under her eyes. I’ve never seen her this sick before.

Her eyes widened. Those beautiful, glistening brown eyes weren’t there anymore. When Ameina widens her eyes, she’s usually doing it to express a good feeling. But now she seems to be expressing anger.

She frowned and whispered something to Anesha, which was standing next to her. Anesha went upstairs and gave me another look, which might have meant “don’t do anything stupid”.

She stared at me in anger. “Well?” she uttered, “what do you want?” I just stood where I was, not saying anything, not doing anything. I was confused. After all, I’m not used to her greeting me like this.

“If you’re just going to stand there staring at me, then you’d better just leave.” She spoke again, almost closing the door until I pulled it back open.

“Wait!” I exclaimed, my hand still on the door. “Please… give me another chance.” That wasn’t really what I practiced to say in my head earlier, but I hope it’ll work.

“I… I’m sorry,” I continued, “I didn’t mean to upset you. Please forgive me. I… I really need you to forgive me.”

She shook her head. “Get off my porch and leave me alone.” She ordered. I didn’t obey. I have to make her forgive me. I need to sound more desperate.

“Please!” I begged, “I’m not complete without you. Everything feels so different. What happened to you, Ameina? What happened to the girl I used to see everyday?”

“SHE’S GONE!” She screamed, enraged. Is she really that mad at me? I really didn’t mean to hurt her. Am I too late? Have I already wasted my chance?

“I still love you, ‘Mei.” I muttered under my breath, looking down at the wooden porch floor.

“Well, I don’t!” she yelled, “I don’t love you, I never had, and I never will! So stop trying to get any more chances, because YOU’RE NOT GETTING ANY!”

I literally felt my heart shatter to little pieces. I’m already on my knees. Without saying anything else, Ameina slammed the door shut, leaving me alone at her porch.

I guess this is how it ends, then.

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