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(Switch of POV)

The day the ex couple were prolonging had finally arrived. Both were scared on the outcome but they knew it had to happen.

Neither of them really ever enjoyed being vulnerable, especially over relationships. Both the boy and girl had reputations to uphold and that would not be ruined by a silly little fling. No way. Absolutely not.

They both took their time getting ready, making sure not to rush. Perhaps to get out of it for an extra five minutes or maybe to make sure they can cover up how they truly feel about the situation.

As Felix was tying his tie, Carla waited anxiously and looked out of her window. A light layer of snow covered the cobbled streets like a cozy blanket and a flush of peace ran through her body. Confidently, she picked up her phone and went to message Felix.

Carla: hey, i'm about ready. meet u in 5?

Felix jumped at the noise the vibration on his desk and went to pick his phone up, hands suddenly trembling ever so slightly.

Felix: Hey yes i am as well. Shall we meet at our spot?

"Our spot." The words felt like Carla had just been stabbed and removed the blade and poured alcohol over the wound and forcefully rubbed it in, getting it in every crevice. The sudden boost of confidence came crashing down with a heavy thud as she slumped on her bed. She stared at the ceiling, eyes stinging with tears.

"Our spot~" She mocked, pulling a contorted face "Wouldn't shock me if it's now his and Cindy's hookup place." Her eye twitched with anger at the mere thought of them kissing on that bench that was once unofficially declared theirs. She picked up a pillow and launched it across the room, landing with a poof before getting jammed in the corner.

Carla sighed and dragged herself off of the bed and stared and Felix's message once more.

Carla: yeah okay

She groaned and whined before chucking a coat on and heading out the door of her family home.

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The walk to the park was cold and bitter, just how the past few weeks of their relationship had been. Endless arguments, constant disagreements and an abundance of cancelling plans and avoiding each other at all costs. Both of them knew it was going to end, it was inevitable. But neither were ready.

As Felix creaked open the rusty gate leading into the park, he couldn't help but wince at the mere sight of the desolate bench. The amount of laughs, tears and kisses that were shared over a year was unforgettable and nothing would ever be able to compete.

He walked over and sat down on his designated side and crossed his leg over the other, clasping his hands and looking around for his ex-girlfriend.

Finally, when Carla arrived. Felix's guilt flooded back and hit him hard. Why did he go to the party? Why did he take that shot? Why did he hook up with Cindy Cyprus? Because he's stupid, that's why. He's lost his drop dead gorgeous girlfriend to some stupid one time bimbo.

"Hello." Felix said, breaking the awkward silence between the two ex partners.

"Hi." Carla mumbled back. Why did she agree to this? It's pointless.

"I can't begin to explain how sorry I am, Carla." Felix sighed deeply with regret and stared longingly into the Latinas eyes.

"Well then why did you do it Felix?" Carla shook her head in disapproval at the blondes careless actions.

"I don't know, I was stupid, reckless even-"

"If you're gonna just keep apologising we're going to get nowhere." Carla butted in, getting sick of Felix's sob story.

"Right, okay." Felix nodded in agreement.

They talked for a while, trying to fix the unfixable and hoping it would magically repair their broken hearts, but alas, it didn't work. This was how life was now. No more telling each other everything, no more 11pm walks when one house got too noisy or too chaotic, no more sleeping together for comfort. None of that. Just friends.

Friends.

"Thank you for this, really, I want the best for you." Felix forced a smile and looked up to the girl in front of him.

"Anytime, you know that. I still care for you." The brunette responded with a grin.

"Could we still be friends?" The boy requests.

"I'd like that." Carla agreed and the boys eyes lit up.

"Okay."

"Goodbye Felix."

"Goodbye Carla."

"I'm sorry it had to end this way." Felix whispered as he turned away, not loud enough for Carla to hear but loud enough so she'd know he said something.

The two walked off in separate directions, off for a new start and to take a new path in life. Without each other for the first time in a year.

It was strange. But before Carla could even think about it her phone buzzed.

1 notification

Monty:
swear i just saw u at the park w felix

Carla stopped in her tracks and giggled before responding.

Carla:
yeah we were just sorting things out, where r u?

Monty:
r u back together? im at the corner shop

Carla:
omw, i'll tell u when i get there

Carla decided a detour would be good for her, she still had a couple hours before curfew so what a good way to spend her extra time with Monty Montgomery.

"Well, fancy seeing you here." Monty smirked, leaning on the outside of the doorframe that lead into the small shop.

"Thought i'd come surprise you." Carla rolled her eyes playfully before taking a cigarette out of her coat pocket.

"So, tell me when happened then!" He egged her on.

"Well, i got there late- shit."

"What?"

"I've lost my lighter." The latina whines before burying her face in her hands.

"Don't stress, I got you." Monty reaches his hand into his pocket and pulls out a minuscule, translucent green lighter and hands it to the brunette.

"You're a lifesaver." She thanks him and holds the cigarette up to her mouth and flicks the lighter on, its flame bold and bright.

"I know. Now tell me!"

"Okay okay!" Carla giggled and told the story.

"Oh wow." Monty looked extremely puzzled.

"Yeah." Carla shrugged.

"Are you alright?" Monty asked, fiddling with his hands that longed to grasp something firm.

"I will be, i'm not too bad though," She said "I should probably get going."

"Ah, yeah, it's getting late." Monty got off of the doorframe and took his lighter back and slotted it back into his left pocket of his leather jacket.

"Text me when you're home yeah?" He said.

"Aww you care?" Carla mocked.

"That is the last time I try to be nice to you Dominguez." The ginger relaxes his eyes and shoots a death glare at Carla, who's chuckling at her comment.

"I will. Goodbye Monty." The latina walks home and Monty does the same. Both of them think about the little meet up they just had.

"He's still annoying." Carla thought to herself, shrugging it off and putting an airpod in.

"Maybe she's not so bad." Monty thought before pushing off to start skating back to his two bedroom apartment he shares with his mum.

The snow eventually came to a haul, seemingly as the two of them got home. The streetlights turned on and the roads fell silent, as if they were the only ones to be alive at this time. The peace and quiet was nice and it gave the pair some time to think.

To think about them,
To think about eachother.

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hello!!! i am so so sorry this is 2 weeks late omg so much has kicked off i can't even write it all here but this is quite a long one so i hope you enjoy!!