Author's Note
This is my first story and feedback is welcome. Themes focus on ex's and cheating. If that's a sensitive topic for you, I suggest you find something else to read.
Hey
"Hey" the text said. My heart stopped for a second. I closed my eyes and breathed before looking at the phone again.
"Hey." I wrote back.
"How are you?"
Is this really a rabbit hole I want to go down again? It's been 4 months, just long enough for me to stop thinking about checking up on her Instagram daily. "I'm okay, how are you."
"Okay, am I bothering you?"
Another breath before I respond "No, I was just watching TV."
"I miss you..." Now my heart really stops.
"I miss you too... I heard you went on a date with Richie."
"Oh yeah, sorry..."
"Why should you be sorry?" I hated having to hear about it. I hated that it wasn't me. I hated that she could move on already.
"Well he was kinda a dick. I just wanted to get out you of my head, you know?"
"Yeah I get that. My friends keep trying to cheer me up and set me up on blind dates."
"Did you have any luck?"
I started to write "No" but then paused. Might as well tease her back for Richie. "Lacy was nice but she wasn't you."
I waited. I put my phone on my chest and took a big breath. I should just put my phone away and have a drink I thought.
"In what way?" Okay, now she's playing with fire. I should stop this before both of us get hurt...
"Well your have a nice smile and a better laugh."
"That's it?" She asked
"You kiss better than she does."
"Oh really? I forgot how you kissed... Maybe you should remind me."
Oh shit I thought. This is bad I thought as my cock twitched. Come on Joey
"You really want to do this Maude?"
"Please baby, I need you." Then came a google maps to an apartment building.
"Okay, on my way."
Her Apartment
I sat outside in the parking lot for a minute. Thoughts flashing through my mind. My friends will kill me if I do this. But then I thought of how good she sucked my cock. How I used to hold her face as she looked up into my eyes.
"I'm here" I texted
"On my way down."
Okay man, I can still just drive away. I could even pretend I had never come and that I was just getting revenge for her cheating on me. Playing with her. I took another big breath and opened my eyes.
I saw her come out, looking down the road for my car. She was dressed casually, in leggings and a sweater. It was low effort but she looked good. Her brown hair was in a ponytail, and she only had a bit of makeup on. She was athletetic and tall, with the grace of a dancer.
She looked a bit sad, like she'd been crying.
I stepped out the car and her face flashed in recognition before changing to a concerned smile. She half ran, half walked over before pausing a couple of feet away
"You look good." I said
"I look like shit, I'm sorry."
"No you don't, I always liked the casual look." It was true, there was something about a girl who was confident enough to dress comfortably. I opened my arms to hug her.
She dived into my arms and shoved her face into my chest. I paused, looking around before smelling her hair. Memories flashed back. Memories of dates, romance, and love.
"Let's go up before someone recognizes us." I said
I followed behind her quietly as she led me into the lobby and to the elevator. The ride up was quiet until I broke the silence "So this is your new place? Must be nice not living with your family anymore."
"Yeah, it's not cheap but my dad is paying for it. The commute to school is so much quicker now. Plus I could never bring you around my house anymore."
I gave her a sad smile. Her family had always liked me, even though I was quiet. They never pried but we had always made polite conversation. Her sister found me funny when we were in a small group. I don't think I could deal with the sympathetic smiles covering up their judgmental thoughts if they knew I was seeing Maude after she cheated on me.
The elevator dinged and she looked at me, pausing before taking my hand and leading me left, down the hall.
"This is me." She said as she unlocked the door. I stepped inside and looked around.
In front of me was a kitchen, leading to a large window and what appeared to be the living room. On the left there was a curtain and a half wall. On the right was a hallway with two doors. I looked back at the curtain and then back at Maude.
"That's Alia's room. I guess I forgot to mention we live here."
I always thought Alia was hot. They were best friends since they met in dance class together. Honestly Alia looked much better than Maude and I often had to deal with Maude asking me who I thought looked better. Like any sane man, I always choose the white lie.
"She's not here?" I asked, praying the answer was no. I really shouldn't be here. What the fuck am I doing at my cheating ex-girlfriend's place? I began to imagine Alia and all of Maude's other friends jumping out and laughing at me for being tricked into coming.
"Nope, she's at her house for the weekend, back tomorrow." Maude smiled at me. "Do you want a drink? I've got vodka, peach Schnapps, and mixers."
"I'll have whatever you're having." We used to share drinks all the times. Some of her guy friends would laugh at me as they had their beers. Whoever decided that anything with a hint of fruit in it was girly was an idiot.
She opened the fridge and leaned forward, looking for her prey. I checked out her ass, straining in his leggings. It was well shaped, athletic for a dancer. Not giant but that wasn't what I was after.
She turned to face me, peach schnapps in hand, and gave me a knowing smile. "Like what you saw stranger?" She uncapped the bottle and took a long swig, before passing it to me. I followed her lead, enjoying the overly sweet drink.
"So, it's good to see you again Joey. I'm happy you came."
"Why did you text me?"
She took back the bottle, took another swig and walked to the window. She looked outside and said "I missed you, I'm sorry for what I did. I feel bad, it's all my fault that we broke up. You were an amazing boyfriend and I was an idiot."
I looked at her figure, outline against the night sky of the city. She's right, it is all her fault. I hated her for doing what she did and yet... I still loved her. I should yell at her and call her a whore. "No, I was a bad boyfriend, I wasn't good enough. We both made mistakes."
She turned and gave me a sad smile. "You always were so sweet." She moved towards me, looking up at me. She put a hand on my cheek. "I missed you." She whispered.