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You burst into your apartment crying. tears running down your cheek. As you headed towards your room you couldn’t stop thinking about the event that happened moments before. You were looking forward to this day, as you and your now Ex- Boyfriend were planning to go out on a dinner date together tonight. Earlier, you found him and another girl kissing on the park. This devastated you, but the worst was yet to come. you confronted him about it only for him to deny it and blame you for everything that was wrong in the relationship. It was clear that he wanted to leave you, so he simply said, “it’s over.”
After changing your clothes, You walked to the bathroom and looked into the mirror. I’m such a mess, am I really not good enough? you thought to yourself, bursting into tears.
Your thoughts were interrupted with a knock on the door, so you walk towards the entrance and gaze at the peephole, to reveal that it was Mario, your longtime friend holding a notebook in his hands. He visited your apartment very often to hang out since he felt that you were a good friend. You found it cute that out of all the people he knew, he enjoyed being around you the most. You took in a deep breath as you opened the door.
“Hey, Mario.”
“(Y/N), I’m so glad to see you.” He smiled. “I wanted to get your opinion on song lyrics that we-“
His smile fades as he sees your eyes, red, swollen, filled to the brim with tears. Something he’s never seen before.
“What happened?”
“Nothing, I’m fine Mario. It’s just allergies.” You gave him a weak smile.
He wasn’t convinced. “I don’t think it’s the allergies, (Y/N). You’re hardly ever like this. Whatever it is, I’m here for you.” He said with a worried look on his face. He hated seeing you hurt.
“I-I’m sorry, I can’t. I don’t want to bother you with this.” You felt your throat tense up, followed by more tears and ran to your room, and shut the door, forgetting to lock it.
A few minutes later, Mario opens the door and sits on the bed next to you. He then hugs you for a few minutes, until he lets you go. You really needed a hug from him.
“It’s no bother, (Y/N). Everything is going to be okay, I want to help.”
You wiped your tears from your eyes with a sleeve and paused for a few minutes until you found the courage to say it. “My boyfriend, cheated on me. I caught him kissing another girl before we were supposed to have our dinner. I confronted him about it and he denied it, said it was my fault because I wasn’t there enough, wasn’t pretty enough, or smart enough for him, so he left me.” You sniffle.
“It hurts so much, I thought everything was fine. And do you know what? He’s right. All of this is my fault, I should’ve paid more attention to our relationship.” You trembled.
“No. It isn’t your fault. He didn’t deserve you in the first place.”
“What do you mean?”
He places his hand on your cheek, his brown eyes staring directly at yours. “Those things he said to you are not true, you’re really hardworking, smart, and talented. There’s so many things about you that make you a better person than he is.”
“Really? You think so?”
“Of course. You deserve someone way better than that guy. You’re a really pretty girl.”
“Oh. Umm…” Your face turned red. You couldn’t figure out what words to say, so you smile. He smiles back and gets closer to you.
You had never been this close before with Mario, you felt a bit nervous but at the same time you were comfortable around him. The room was filled with an awkward silence.
You blushed even harder and started to feel butterflies in your stomach as the space between the two of you was reduced to a few inches. All of a sudden you came to a realization, you were attracted to him. It all made sense now. You felt more comfortable being yourself with him more than anyone you have ever been with in a relationship, he was understanding, kind, and playful personality, something that you loved so much about him.
“Thank you so much Mario. I’m glad you’re here. You smiled.
“No worries, I didn’t want to see you unhappy. I’m sorry all of this happened to you.”
“It’s alright.”
“Also (Y/N)? Can I tell you something?”
You nod. He suddenly leaned in close, both of his hands cupping your face and kissed you, much to your surprise. It was the most meaningful kiss you ever received before, revealing all his feelings for you after many years, you kiss him back, reciprocating his feelings. “Ah…” the kiss grew more intense as you feel his tongue in your mouth, causing you to release a soft moan. You stopped and said “I love you, Mario.” He kissed you again. “Love you too princesse.” There was no one else you’d rather be with.