"Save Your Tears"

Sunday, September 21st. 11:30am

Luis's POV

"Nairobi, what are you doing right now?"

I wanted to go see her. I wanted to see if she was okay, but what I wanted most was to have her in my arms so she can know that I am there for her. For her to cry in my arms while I comfort her and tell her that everything is okay.

I wanted to see that beautiful smile again-

"HELLO? EARTH TO LUIS MENDOZA!"

I looked up at Guy as he and the others grab their meals from the waitress. Charlie thought it'll be a good idea to get breakfast together since we don't have practice today. Deep down, I know he did it because he didn't want me and the others to worry about Nai.

However, it didn't really seem to help. We all ate in silence, not even a joke from Goldberg or a smart remark from Lester.

"So! Have you heard about Nai yet?" Goldberg questioned me as everyone turned to him with a wide eye

This is the OPPOSITE of avoiding the problem.

"Seriously Goldberg?" Jessie sighed, disappointed at the fact that he, of all people, had to bring it up

"I'm sorry, but there is a huge elephant in the room because one, we haven't seen or heard of Nai in what? Four days? Two, God knows where Portman is at and three, WE HAVE LESS THAN TWO WEEKS TO GET OUR SHIT TOGETHER! LIKE IM SWEATING BULLETS HERE MAN!"

"Damn man, I didn't think you had it in you to go on a ranting" Fulton chuckled

"What about you? Have you heard of Portman?" Charlie asked as he shook his head

"I have no idea where or what that guy is doing, but it's usually never good"

Even hearing his name makes my blood boil. If I'm being honest, I didn't think he had it in him to do something like this. I always thought he had such a soft spot for Nai that they would date for a long time.

But I don't think I'll ever forgive him after what he did.

We continued eating our meals in silent. There was small talk here and there, but it didn't last for a good ten minutes. We paid for the meals and added the tip for the waitress that helped us.

Goldberg smiles brightly as he gently pats his stomach "That hit the spot! You know, I was thinking that we should go to the arcade for a little. What do you guys say?"

No one opposed, so we chose the arcade. Charlie stood beside me as we made small talk about the upcoming tournament. He sounded just excited as everyone else, like usual. We were all excited, but the drama only made everyone feel out of place.

"Up for a one on one Luis? We can play Marvel vs Capcom?" Ken asks as he pats my back, each of us entering the arcade

"Uh- yeah! But you better get read-"

I almost knocked Guy down as everyone came in a complete stop at the entrance, not letting neither Ken or I see the problem.

"Guys?" I call out as I squeeze between them "I know this place is pretty cool, but you guys need to seriously move your ass-"

I finally understood what the problem was. There he stood, not having a single thought in his mind as he plays Pac-Man, and aggressively moving the joystick as his eyes wondered through the screen.

"Maybe we should leave" Julie mumbles

"No! No it's alright, we can just hang out on the other side of the arcade" I spoke

Although they were surprised that I, out of all of us, chose to stay, they were convinced that there wouldn't be a problem staying here. We all did our own thing, playing games, chatting, and laughing.

"Anyone want something to drink? It's on me" Jessie questions everyone, they all agreed "You think you can help me Luis?"

I didn't mind it, so I followed him to the snack bar, standing beside him as he ordered the drinks. Jessie began talking to me about Nai. He agreed that what Portman did, was a dick move.

"I just don't understand why he pulled that shit Luis" he sighed

I shook my head "I'm worried about her Jessie. She can't stay at home forever"

"I know man. I need to take a piss, can you wait here real quick while I go the restroom?"

"Sure, just don't fall in the toilet" I joke, hearing a chuckle come out of his mouth as he walked away

I stood there awkwardly, my eyes wondering off to the games and then on the tinted windows. My eyes accidentally glance at him as I quickly look away.

"It's rude to stare" he mocked

I roll my eyes, trying not to have a conversation with him, but I couldn't help it "Well, it's rude to do a lot of things. One being cheating"

He walks up to the cashier as he buys a candy bar "It's still up your ass huh? Expected better from you Mendoza"

"Expected better" I mimicked "I can't help but laugh at that, because what I expected better was from you Portman. However, after that night, it was funny to know that Nai has bigger balls than you ever would"

By this time, I stared up at him without a care in the world. He's a nobody who got dumped in front of everyone and now he thinks he's a tough guy? This gives me second hand embarrassment.

"You think you're so tough Mendoza? Then let's see what you got! Right here and right now!" He yelled, causing a scene.

I couldn't help but burst into laughter, making him even more furious.

"And what the fuck is so funny?!" He growled

"It's because- whew! I just remembered that night, when- when she slapped you!" I wheezed, laughing harder "The look on your face was fucking hilarious!"

He grabs my collar as he drags me out the door, throwing me on the ground.

"Get up! Let's see what you got!" He fumed

I get up as I dust myself off "I've been wanting to do this for a long time"

He throws a punch, hitting me directly in the jaw. I would be a liar if I say it didn't hurt, but my adrenaline made me forget about the pain.

By this time, the team saw the commotion going on outside and tried to break us apart, but none seemed to pull me off of Portman. I knew that the cuts and bruises would hurt later on, but I wanted to let out all my anger since Nai couldn't do it, it was fair for me to do the favor.

"You think you are so high and mighty don't you Mendoza?!" He spat as he punches my side

I began to wheeze, the pain being unbearable, but the anger was still there. My fist connected his nose as he began cussing.

"Look who's fucking talking! You crushed her fucking heart for something so fucking stupid! All she ever talked about was you!" I rant "She loved you more than she loved herself and you didn't even see that!"

His eyes began to soften, as if he came to realization of what I said, but it didn't stop me from hitting him. Before I could deck him in the face, my collar was pulled and I was thrown in the ground. We both stared at her as she eyed us both in anger.

"I've had it of this bullshit! I'm fucking done with this drama!" She swore "You both are fucking embarrassing"

"Nairobi..." I whispered

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