I walked into his apartment. The familiarity was unnerving.

Me: I was wondering if I cou-
Alex: Do you like Taylor Swift?
Me: I... No?
Alex: She wrote a song called um... what was it... Oh yeah! "We are never ever ever getting back together!" Maybe you should take a hint from her.

For the first time in my life, I ignored his remark, and I told him why I was here.

Me: Where are the papers with my swimming subscription on? I need them.
Alex: I burned them.
Me: Why? What is wrong with you?
Alex: Nothing. Now get out of my apartment. I've legally appealed for it and it's legally and officially mine now.

His phone began to ring, and he answered it.

Alex: Mkay, babe. As long as you wear my faaaaaavourite outfit. Yes. Be here in a few minutes, okay? I mean, you only live on the floor above me! Wait... You're outside? Well come in! There's some one you need to meet...!

I heard a knock at the door as soon as he'd said that. Alex opened it to a girl, no older than 16, who was dressed in as little clothing that she could manage. She gave me a seductive smile, before walking over and standing next to Alex. He clapped his hands, and she knelt down, and began unbuttoning his trousers. I was mortified that he was controlling this girl in such a manor, but I had to leave, seeing as their little "show" was about to begin, and I didn't want any "audience participation".

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When I got home, Leo was anxiously waiting for me.

Leo: Cath, come here, please?
Me: No. I need to g... go do someth-

He kissed me, and I kissed back. I knew he did it to shut me up, but I could feel some of the spark we had returning.

It was perfect.

Then, he pulled me into a tight hug, and began speaking again, only loud enough so I could hear him.

Leo: Cath I know you're bummed out about your swimming but you're so much better than that tiny club and they're holding you back and I saw you at the Olympics and I know you can get better and I know you and you can be the best and-

He broke the hug off and put his hands on my shoulders.

Leo: -and I want you to be happy.
Me: Leo... you want me to be happy, right? Well don't speak of the Olympics or anything like that ever again. I left that world behind. I want to be happy, and I am. I just don't think you understand what I'm like when I'm happy.

I looked at him, with slightly teary eyes, as he stared at me, confused and lost. I smiled at him, before turning away from him and walking out his house.

I walked, without knowing where I was going.

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Me: Hi there! Can I have a... Strawberries & Cream Frappucino?
Barista: Sure! Anything else?
Me: Yeah... Can I have a Butterscotch Brulée Latte? Both to go?
Batista: Sure. Names?
Me: On the Frap can you write "the queen" and on the Latte can you write "my king"?
Batista: Yup! Your drink will be called out when it's ready.

I always ended up in Starbucks when I'm sad. I still do, but I was especially well-know in this one, seeing as it was the nearest one to Leo's house, and that it was never busy, whereas the others were packed constantly.

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I slid my receipt under the door, as per usual. He didn't open the door, so I texted him, and waited.

Me: Hey Leo ru home?
Leo: yeah why
Me: I'm outside I put my receipt under the door
Me: Leo open up it's been 10 mins
Me: I've been outside for 23 minutes now let me in
Leo: heh sorry phone was dead
Me: oh ok
Me: let me in plz?
Leo: fiiiiiiiine x
Me: finally. I'm freezing.

I was greeted with a stony gaze, and a serious face. It wasn't what I originally wanted, but it was a reasonable expression.

Me: H-
Leo: Ahh the lonely wanderer returns! How were your travels? Would you like some stew and to discuss your quest? Perhaps we could go to the local tavern and recall our glorious tales!
Me: Actually, the club sounds good.

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Why did I say that? I hate clubs, but since Leo is being horrible, I needed to prove to him that I didn't need him.

This vaguely explains why I'm flirting with a guy called... um...

Honestly I can't remember his name, so I'll just call him Sam.

Sam: Wanna go back to my place?
Me: Sure, baby. Let me just tell my friends.

I was wrapping my hair around my finger, as I stood up from the bar stool to go find Leo. I had no intention of staying with either man; I just needed an "out".

Sam: Okay, babe. I'll be waiting!

I now couldn't go into the bathroom, to the bar, or too close to the DJ, seeing that I had left guys at each location. I saw Leo, and so I left the club, seeing as that's what he was doing.

Then, Sam (?) found me again, and I knew that all I could do was:

Me: LEO! THIS GUY GRABBED ME! GET HIM OFF ME!!! EW...

Leo ran over to me, where he detached Sam from me. He linked arms with me, and we walked off.

What wonders alcohol does to Leo...

But then again, he's terrible the next day...

Oh well. I could cope with him tomorrow, and I didn't really care for my future at that moment.

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A/N:

This'll be quick I swear:

I just wanted to say thanks to mephee2003 and DarkAngel2413 for reading and for their feedback!

That's all...

Till the next chapter!!!!

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