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,"

have nothing to worry about.Tristan’s just

a deep sigh before saying, "Alright,

make it up to

"Looking forward to it,"

the call and put my phone away.I walked over to Tristan’s

one hand, my other hand knocked on

I said as I peered the door open

here?" Tristan said

was still in the same position on his

decided I’m

"Why?"

look what I just

a seat on the edge of the bed and pulled out

ice cream? Emma, we're twins, but I’m not Sophie," he stifled

were Sophie's favorite things, but I figured

the first step to getting over

tea from me.Tristan took a sip of the bubble tea and said, "And

said as I pulled out

"What?"

I tugged on his arm,

go.You can sing your heart out.Scream it all out.And if nothing works, Sophie’s got some soju stashed in her room,"

got Tristan to agree with me, but we ended up going to karaoke

out for two hours

to Sam Smith, to

read somewhere that singing was

for Tristan too.At first, he was reluctant to sing.But after

wish nothing but the best for you too~ Don’t forget me! I beg!

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

what it’s like to love somebody.To love somebody the way

voices were coarse and

when I sang super off-key on

like a truck driver

it

some chicken and beer.Ian didn’t want me to drink, so I wasn't drinking,

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 gonna be alone

won't be alone forever, Tristan.One day you'll find someone who'll make you realize

I said to him.

cliché, but

the case

and he showed me that we were

fifth glass of beer, Tristan was

called an Uber and managed to get him inside

I was just praying he wouldn't pass out

him all by

be

to bring him into his room and lay

he

the car ride had sobered

Emma," he called out as I was about to leave his

"Yeah?"

keeping me company

his eyes closed, pausing for a moment before saying, "It was

him a smile before turning off the light in his room and said,

went back to

extra in rent so I could get the

towel around my body and walked towards

about to pull my PJs out when

was a

quickly picked up the

miss you," he said point

too," I said,

"How's your friend doing?"

so understanding.You really are

am," he said smugly and I

of silence after my

could feel like he was about to say something, so

"So..." he trailed.

"So?"

"What are you wearing?"

question caught

wet from the shower, and I had nothing but a white towel wrapped

not wearing anything at all," I chose to drop the PJs

it fell to the

your room and not

"Of course!"

moment before asking, "And what are you

him stifling a laugh and he said, "Do you really

"Of course,"

Ian switched the voice call

little as

popped up within seconds and he was beaming at

you're gorgeous,"

"Oh, stop," I blushed.

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