Teacher's Girl (Aflyingwhale)

Chapter 80: Bubble Burst 

EMMA’s POV : 

"Is that her? What did she say?"

Sophie gasped when we heard Tristan's phone buzzed.

"Nothing… it wasn’t her..."

Tristan sighed as he scanned his screen, "And she left me on read..."

"See! I knew it!" Sophie exclaimed.

Tristan rolled his eyes and threw his phone on the bed.

He looked upset and defeated.

He rolled over to his side, avoiding eye contact with us.

"Soph, don’t gloat," I nudged her elbow because she was being insensitive.

"But we're right about her, Emmie. She's a bitch!"

Sophie announced.

"She is a bitch, but Tristan’'s still getting his heart broken," I hissed.

Sophie’s eyes softened as she realized that her brother was hurting because of this.

Even though it was the truth and it was what he needed to hear.

"I'm sorry, I.."

Sophie said as she brushed Tristan’s arm lightly.

"Whatever. It's whatever," Tristan waved his hand carelessly.

"You'll find someone better, I promise.You deserve someone so much better than her," Sophie cooed.

"Whatever.Just leave me alone,"

Sophie and I shared a look and we knew we had to get out of there.

Once we stepped away from his room, I turned to Sophie and asked, "Is he gonna be okay?"

"I hope so.He's been in love with this girl for years.But I guess it's better that he knows now than later," she sighed.

"Yeah..."

"Are you going to the station? I'm going out for a club meeting, I can drop you off?"

Sophie said when she noticed I was dressed up and ready to go.

I thought about saying yes, but then I took another glimpse at Tristan who was lying on his bed and I felt bad for him.

When I was having problems with Ian, he stayed up all night with me and listened to my sob stories.

"Actually...on second thought, I think I’m gonna stay here today,"I said.

"You're not going to the city?"

"I'll stay with Tristan.I think he could use a friend,"

"You're such a good friend, Emmie," Sophie smiled appreciatively.

"You two will do the same for me if the situation was reversed,"I shrugged.

"Thanks.Please take care of my brother for me,"

"Will do,"

I walked back into the apartment carrying a shopping bag full of stuff.I was struggling to carry everything while holding a phone to my ear.

"Hello?"I heard Ian’s voice on the other line.

"Emma? Are you on your way?"

"Ian, hey, I'm sorry I'm gonna have to bail on today.Tristan’s having a rough time and I think I should stay with him for a bit," I said apologetically.

"Tristan? Your roommate?"

"Yeah, he’s having girl problem and I feel bad for him,"

"So you can’t come today because you stay with him?" I could hear the note of disdain on his voice.

"Ian, he really needs a friend right now,"I pleaded, 

"..Yeah, sure, I guess..."Ian sounded disappointed, "

But no drinking and you stay five feet apart from each other at alltimes,"

 "Alright, alright, you possessive man,"I laughed.

"I’m not kidding, Emma.I don’t know him.I don't trust him,"

"But you trust me, right?"

"Of course,"

nothing to worry about.Tristan’s

deep sigh

it up to

"Looking forward to it,"

my phone away.I walked over to Tristan’s room

in one hand, my other

I come in?" I said as I peered

here?" Tristan said

still in the same

decided I’m gonna stay

"Why?"

look what I just

the edge of the bed and pulled out two

we're twins, but I’m not Sophie,"

Sophie's favorite things,

are the first step to

smiled victoriously as he took the bubble tea from me.Tristan took a sip of the bubble tea and said, "And what's the

pulled

"What?"

as I tugged on his arm,

out.Scream it all out.And if nothing works, Sophie’s got some soju stashed in her room," I

Tristan to agree with me,

lungs out

from Adele to Sam Smith, to old school rock

somewhere that singing was actually good

a good outlet to release stress.I could see it was working for Tristan too.At first, he was reluctant to sing.But after a while, he got right

like you~ I wish nothing but the best for you too~ Don’t forget me! I beg! I remember you said sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it

not singers by any means, but screaming our lungs out was very

know what it’s like.Baby, you don’t know what it’s like to

our karaoke session, our voices were coarse and our throats were

when I

a truck driver because

it

karaoke, we got super hungry so we went and got some chicken and beer.Ian didn’t want me to drink, so I wasn't drinking, but Tristan

third glass of beer, Tristan started slurring his words and he spilled his heart out, talking about his unrequited love for Monique and how he was

find someone who'll make you

I said to him.

was a cliché,

case for Ian

my life and he showed me that we were only meant to be for each

Tristan was about to go to sleep in the

called an Uber and managed to get him inside the

still half awake and I was just praying he wouldn't

carry him all by myself up three flights

be

managed to bring him into his room and lay him

and he was humming songs from karaoke

car ride had sobered him up

he called out as I was about

"Yeah?"

keeping me

eyes closed, pausing for a moment before saying, "It was sucky day, but it

light in

went back to my room for a quick

rent so I could

I wrapped a towel around my

to pull my PJs

was a call

quickly picked up

you," he

too," I said, smiling

"How's your friend doing?"

so understanding.You really are

I am," he said smugly

little bit of

feel like he was about to say something, so

"So..." he trailed.

"So?"

"What are you wearing?"

question caught me off

down at my body, still wet from the shower, and I had nothing but a white towel wrapped around

wearing anything at all," I chose

naughty smile, I pulled the towel until it fell

room and not with your friend," he

"Of course!"

pausing for a moment before asking, "And

a laugh and he

"Of course,"

switched the voice

little

seconds and he was beaming

you're gorgeous,"

"Oh, stop," I blushed.

was showing my face all the way down to

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