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Xavier, being a teacher, was always remarkably good at keeping his emotions under wraps.
And, yes, he was able to keep the hurt down through the break-up conversation with Mint and his walk back to the car.
But, as soon as he shut his car door, he broke.
Tears came before he could stop them. God, he felt like such an idiot.
He could tell something was up with Tsurai when they'd met, but he'd given the man the benefit of the doubt. He was probably just an awkward guy.
No, no, don't blame the redhead, he told himself. After all, this really came down to Mint.
Mint had used him as a rebound.
Mint had still been having feelings for Tsurai this whole time.
Mint was...
A mess, huh?
Xavier felt... Embarrassed.
He'd felt like he'd finally found it. Like he had finally found that love he'd always craved.
Mint had been so sweet with him, was it-
Was it all just a lie?
Distress turned to anger as Xavier turned his key into the ignition and peeled out of the parking lot.
I'm never dating again.