The Fallout

Chapter 19: The Fallout

Since the fight, Erica and Cloud had stopped talking completely.

Although they used to be close, the tension between them had made their friendship feel irreparable. Because of this, they avoided each other in the hallways and pretended the other didn't exist.

Since Nicole must have noticed, she eventually approached Erica after class one day.

"Are you okay?" Nicole asked, her voice full of concern.

Even though Erica wanted to tell her the truth, she forced a smile. "I'm fine."

Nicole frowned, clearly unconvinced. "You and Cloud aren't talking. Did something happen?"

Although Erica hesitated, she couldn't bring herself to tell Nicole everything. Instead, she shook her head. "It's nothing."

Although Nicole studied her for a long moment, she eventually nodded. "Okay," she said softly. "But if you ever want to talk… I'm here."

Even though Erica forced another smile, she felt like her heart was cracking all over again.

Because no matter how much she tried to bury her feelings…

She still loved Nicole.

And she didn't know how to stop.

But...

As soon as Nicole walked away Angel came and comfort Erica.

"You okay kiddo?,"Angel ask with an annoying smirk on her face

Erica stayed quiet for a moment and answered "what do you want?,"

"Nothing,just a kiss"

After Angel said that Erica was stayed in shock...

"Are you flirting me again?"

"No I'm not I'm just cheering you"Angel just wanted to tell her the truth that she really likes Erica but she didn't admit it because she know that this was not the right time to tell Erica how much she likes her.

They stay quiet for a while

Angel breaks the quiet moment"You still like her don't you"

"What was that question for?"

"Just admit that you still like her,I won't scold at you, promise"

Erica stay quiet,she don't want to admit to anyone that she still likes Nicole because for her every time that the topic was about Nicole she feel the pain in her heart