Grapes

I let him hold my wrist and pulled me to wherever he's heading to. I was out of my mind as I just keep on stepping, following him. My tears are like waterfalls falling endlessly. When we stopped walking that's the time I realized where we are. He opened the shotgun's seat for me. I didn't enter right away yet. Instead, I looked around to see if anyone is watching us.

"You really still care of what others may think of us, huh?" He sarcastically said but his eyes say otherwise. "Get in now. Please." He pulled his bottom lip between his teeth, looking away from me.

I get inside his car and he shut the door. After that, he also enters. I felt awkward so I busied myself looking at the window instead. I heard him locked the doors. My eyes blurred again as I felt the edges of my eyes heated. I immediately wiped the escaped tears.

From my peripheral vision, I saw him opened the glove compartment and took out something from it. I wipe my tears again using my hand but I stopped when he suddenly held my hand, causing me to look at him.

His jaw clenched as he opened the tissue and wiped it in my face guardedly. I felt his breath getting heavy. I rose my hand a bit, enough to reach his hand so I can stop him from doing it. I get the tissue from him and I wiped my tears.

"I-I can wipe my t-tears." I looked away after I saw his jaw clenching.

"I can, too. So let me." He took the tissue from me and started to wipe my tears again. I bit my lower lip, trying to fight my tears from falling again. "Why did you end up being friends with that girl?"

I didn't answer him. He continued wiping my tears the whole time. I didn't know how many minutes it took to stop them. The air between us seems awkward so I tried to strike a conversation and decided to get out of his car after.

"I... I didn't know you now know how to drive." I chuckled awkwardly. I can't remember him sharing with me he knows how to drive... and I can't deny that I felt bad for that. Half of me felt a sting in my chest, thinking that I thought I already knew the whole of him. It's because back when we're still in a relationship... he always shared every inch of how his day went on. Well, why would I still care, right? We're not even in a relationship anymore. I can't help but feel bitter.

"I was asked to choose between going home with Molly for the whole year or let myself commute." He answered which makes me stare at him. "You see, I didn't choose any of the two." He started to engine his car. "Instead, I practiced myself last night for driving. I didn't know it was easy." He glances at me proudly.

I protruded my lips, suppressing my smile. What a boastful person. "Easy, huh? How many times did the car you used in your practice get a scratch?" Easy, huh? We'll see.

"Hmm... maybe about twenty?"

"Ha!" I scoffed humorously. "I thought it was that easy?" I rose mg brows.

"You're really trying to find a hole in me, huh?" He chuckled and started to drive causing me to startle.

"H-hey, I'm getting out of your car now. I still love my life." I startled.

"Hey, I know how to drive." He calmed me.

"Still, I can't trust you yet. Now stop the car!"

"I won't. Don't worry, I'll drive you home. Please calm down now." He said softly. I sighed defeatedly. We both stayed quiet during the ride. I was about to ask him why he drove to a supermarket but he speaks first. "Stay here, okay? I'll be back. Don't go anywhere."   He said, unbuckling his seatbelt.

"Fine. But please roll down the window a bit so I can breathe. I might suffocate here."

"Don't worry, I'm not going to turn off the car. I'll stay it engine. By the way, is the AC's temperature alright with you?" He asks and I just nodded.

He then stepped out of the car. I watched his back until I didn't see it anymore. I sighed. I can't believe what just happened today. I just knew today that I was used and Atticus suddenly appeared in my classroom. I can't believe I was here with him.

"I'm back." He shut the door and buckled his seatbelt. He took out something from the paper bag and gave it to me. I scowled looking at him, giving him a look of wonder.

"What's this for?" I scowled more when I saw it was a bag of grapes.

"Just read the note inside of it later after you get home." He then started to drive.

"Atticus," I took a deep breath. "W-why are you doing these?"

"What do you mean?" He asked, not taking his eyes off the road.

"Saving me from the embarrassment earlier, wiped my tears, bought me grapes, and drive me home. What are these?" I swallowed hard.

"If it isn't obvious to you... I want you back, baby." The begging in his voice didn't go unnoticed. I looked away and felt my chest overcrowded. "What other things should I do to win your heart again, huh?" He stopped the car in front of my house. He glances at me with his eyes bloodshot.

You already did. You have and you will always do. You don't have to do anything, my love. Please, don't beg. It makes my heart ached more.

"I'm getting out of your car now. B-bye." I open the door and started to make my way to the house.

"Is that all you'll gonna say?" His voice broke.

"Take care," I shouted, not looking back.

I get inside the house and went into the kitchen. I opened the bag of grapes. I find the note and I didn't know that after reading it, I will cry in pain more.

I took research last night after I practiced driving. I research the food that helps to boost mood. I saw a lot but this fruit caught my attention more. Grape contains something called resveratrol which is an antioxidant that is proven to boost mood.

Eat this often, baby. I love you.

-Atticus-