Chapter 22: The Distance Between Them
As the days passed, Erica found herself spending more and more time with Angel. At first, it was just a distraction—a way to push aside the things she didn't want to think about. But the more time she spent with her, the less she thought about Nicole.
She didn't notice the shift at first. But then, one afternoon at school, she saw Nicole across the hall—and instead of feeling like her chest was caving in, she just… felt distant.
It wasn't that the feelings had disappeared entirely. But they weren't as sharp anymore. They weren't consuming her.
"Hey, Erica."
She turned to see Angel waiting for her near the lockers, smiling like she always did.
And just like that, Erica walked away from Nicole without looking back.
"I saw you"
"Saw what?"
"I saw you weren't looking at her like you used to"Angel asked with a smile on her face
"Nahh.."
Before Erica can say more words Angel hugged her,and everyone can see the shock at Erica's face...but a same time she looks so happy with Angel hugging her,she closed her eyes and hugged angel back.
And when she opens her eyes she saw Nicole looking at them and Nicole's eyes wasn't lying it says that she still loves Erica but they can't be together.
Then Nicole just walked away and avoid Erica even more...