Goodbye my lover

"Hey..." I heard someone say from a distance as he snapped his fingers in my face.

I blinked as my spirit was called back into my body.

"Oh!... Dave it's you!." I smiled sadly.

"Nice performance, out there Dee!" He smirked.

"Huh! Thanks Dave, but your grand entrance spiced things up don't you think?."

"Thanks...by the way ...Um... We have a lot to talk about, but first I'm sorry...!"

"Say what?!"

"... And at the same time I'm not..." He paused watching my expression.

I looked puzzled but didn't say anything, I just sat there absurd.

He adjusted uneasily on the bench. My heart tore within me.

"... I mean it's complicated, I don't owe you an apology though..."

A tear drapped down my cheek. He noticed, he looked at me and I could see the pain in his eyes. He didn't mean to hurt me with his words but they hit really hard and deep.

"I didn't mean it that way."

Tears kept coming, I didn't say anything still. The garden was so quiet, as the evening came with it's coolness, the party was over by now but students definitely hung around with boyfriends and girlfriends. It was gradually getting dark.

"I like you Dami, I really do..." He rubbed his temples like the words he had just spoken caused him pain.

"..." No words still. The silence was so sickening that you could hear the sounds of crickets and tiny insects in the garden, even the chirps from several birds was almost annoying.

"My life is complicated, there's more to me, than everyone at school knows, I've got my insecurities and all..."

I sniffed.

"Say something please... Dami?." He reached out and held my hand in his. His hands were cool and soft, and his touch was smooth. I quivered, he felt it. The weather was changing, I could sense rain in distance.

"I forgave you already Dave." I finally found my tongue.

He smiled painfully.

"Thanks... B- I dunno what to say right now... I'm just-"

"I like you too Dave..." I sniffed again, tears filling my eyes.

He's grey crystal eyes filled with more pain at my words, I was almost sorry I let them outta my mouth.

"The girl you saw me with that night was Jamie Smith, the famous daughter of Demetrius Smith. It's all very complicated, she's my ex, I've got to keep a good relationship with her, because of her Dad, my parents are doing a partnership with The Smiths."

"Go on.."

I felt his grip tighten around my hand.

"My Dad needs me to be on good terms with Jamie at least until the deal is drawn..." He paused and let his breath out slowly. "...about our date night she wasn't supposed to be there, she just showed up at the venue, all dressed up, My Dad had told her I went out and sent her the address. When she mentioned that part I couldn't escape it, I just keyed in, I glanced at my watch, it was already getting late so I figured you'd change your mind maybe." He breath out again.

"Oh!..." Was the only word I could utter.

"So I didn't call, and then minutes later, I saw you, you came!, My heart sank, because you seeing me like that, with her was the last thing I'd want, and honestly I'm sorry you had to watch that awful act."

I smiled sadly in understanding.

"There's more to me than anyone realises, all my life I've leaved in a shadow of my real personality. I decided this public school after summer last year thinking it'd help, it did though, I'd been able to live a normal life, enjoy high school, and all it could offer, then I met Cam, and heard about the gang, I've always loved music, but my Dad would kill me if he found out I actually wanted to be a singer, outside all the glits and glamour of being a rich kid, and having girls trip over me and all... being a superstar, I just want a normal life like everyone else."

"Oh Dave... I-I didn't Know... I'm so sorry."

"Sorry?... It's not your fault Dami, it's the life I choose, being ra..." He started to say something, he seemed he realized something and then he just varred off.

I squeezed his hand lightly to reassure him. He just gave a bleak laugh, he's face held no expression at all, he's eyes looked pain striken, the moonlight made the tears glistening in his eyes seem like a storm struck ocean.

"There are many things, I wanna tell you Dami, so many... But I can't, at least not now."

"I understand..."

I averted my gaze, the wind blew again this time intensifying, it would start raining any time soon. I shivered. He removed his black jacket and drapped it over my shoulders, it brought a sense a warmth immediately. I sniffed again.

"Thanks."

"Sure, by the way, you looked beautiful that night."

He noticed.... A blush tipped my lips as I felt heat rush into my face.

"Thanks Dami..." He said, smiling genuinely.

"For what?" I gave a short laugh.

"For understanding..." He laughed, we both laughed, the tension eased.

He pulled me into a warm embrace, the wind increased, soothing the moment, the atmosphere seemed... Romantic... We both stood up.

We hugged again long and tight, I could feel the heat from his body, his cologne was still strong, his body was firm but soft, he buried his head In the curve of my neck. He kissed my neck. Oouu!!...he did it again, and again... Butterflies now... My stomach fluttered so much, I thought I'd fly away. I laughed. I felt him smile too.

The long embrace that seemed like forever finally broke, but we still stood close, his gaze averted and rested on me, grey crystal eyes that made me melt, pink lips that looked so sweet and soft.

He's arm slid around my waist, his other hand trailed my arm, and finally came to a stop, as he used he's thumb to caress my cheek, gently, softly, slowly...

The night lights in the gazebo helped me see his face, he was as handsome as ever, he's dreamy eyes glistening, his jaw clenching to reveal more beauty, all his features chiseled to form him. Perfection. I firmly placed both my hands on his broad chest. Butterflies... again ...

I started to say something, although I my self can't say what I intended to say.

"Ssh!..." He whispered gently.

He pulled me closer and this time around... It happened... OMG!! He actually just kissed me... Whattttt??? If this was a dream, I definitely didn't wanna wake up, no way...

As his lips touched mine, my stomach fluttered, my cheeks filled with color. He kissed me again, slowly, softly, tenderly. I melted against him, he felt it, and his hands tighten holding me more firmly, but his touch was still as gentle as ever.

He tipped my chin, this time parting my lips and savouring every bit of it, our tongues touched. Filling me with a sensation, all my emotions tumbling into one, as the kiss deepened.

It began to rain. The whole event seemed magical.

And finally he kissed my forehead, held me very close and embraced me as he's hands cupped the back of head. His lips on my ears, the feeling it gave me was quite sensual.

"I love you Dami..."

I love you too... I wanted to say, but I knew better than saying anything when my emotions were running so wild. So I kept shut, stayed still, closed my eyes, breathed in his scent, and savoured every moment.

I adjusted my head, I felt him smile down at me, but somehow, I felt a pang of pain behind that smile, I didn't look at him though.

"I'm sorry for everything, I wished I could... See you... I'll miss you Dami..." The way he said my name, made me smile deep down. I still maintained my calm and waited for him to finish. "...I'm leaving... Good bye!"

My head came up sharply, immediately he said those words.

"Wait...what... why???!" I asked utterly confused as pain struck me.

He kissed my forehead again, now I could see the tears flow down his cheek, and mine came flowing effortlessly.

"I... I'm sorry Dami it didn't have to be this way, I'm leaving... Good bye."

He kissed me full on the lips and turned away almost immediately, walked briskly out of the gazebo and headed into the darkness, he was out of site. Then realisation struck me hard.

"Dave..." Came my short pained whisper, as hot tears flowed down my cheeks.

I wanted to shout, run after him, scream my uvula, but all this combined, I just wept bitterly, as the rain increased. I fell to my knees, rocked back and forth, as more tears came rushing, like a storm from inside me.

My night just became a nightmare, I wanted so desperately to wake up and be told it was all a dream, but no, it wasn't. My heart tore at such painful reality.

The breeze grew cooler, the rain was stopping gradually.

I gathered my self together took my purse and headed to my car, the school was deserted, although lights were still on in the auditorium.

I stepped into the car, I cried my eyes out, I drove slowly till I got home, headed straight to the shower, cried all through, came out, dried off, put on fresh clothes and headed to bed.

The night replayed, I couldn't sleep, more tears prickled, I picked my phone and glanced at the time, it was almost 10:00pm.

I noticed missed calls and messages, I checked it with hopes it could be Dave, it was from Cam and Lily, my Mom had also called.

I quickly replied Lily's text.

I'm okay, just got back home.

Pop!. The message went.

I closed my eyes and the night kept playing back.

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A/N: who noticed this whole chapter, was just one scene. I hope you enjoyed it though. I hope you'd agree with me though, that Dave's reasons were solid enough for his actions. Keep your comments rolling in. Ok I know now you're wandering, why was Dave leaving... I mean he just made things right, what's next???... Find out in the next chapter.