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Oliver sat on the couch in Gabriel's dorm, they were hanging out as always—nothing too exciting, just enjoying each others presence. Then, as Oliver scrolled through Instagram, a post passed by: Kimi's Instagram post.
It's been well over 2 months since they broke up, they've been trying to stop talking to each other for a few weeks to try and move on, and maybe also because Oliver is scared Kimi is still mad at him because of their argument that led them to break up.
But now seeing Kimi posted something recently, he needs to know what's up, he's a curious guy after all.
It started off normal, photos Kimi took as he went on a walk, animals he saw along the way, foods, etc. Then the last photo. A man holding out a bouquet to Kimi, though Oliver couldn't see the man's face, perhaps Kimi cropped it out.
Was that supposed to be some kind of launch or something?
He already found someone new?
He really should care; they're exes after all.
But..
“Dude, Kimi already found another guy?” Oliver thought aloud.
Gabriel looked up from his phone, he was about to deny Oliver's words, but a thought passed by and he thought, 'why not play around with him?'
“Yeah it was like.. 3 weeks ago. What? Jealous?” he said, in a matter-of-factly tone.
Oliver scoffed, but the lack of a response gave it all away. And unconsciously—or maybe out of reflex—he liked Kimi's post. It took him a second to realize his actions and he immediately panicked.
“Shitshitshit—dude I accidentally liked his post!”
Gabriel grinned, amused. “'Accidentally' huh? Sure. Just say you miss him man.”
Oliver made hand gestures that he himself doesn't understand, as if it could explain the situation. “What? No! What're you talking about?”
Gabriel laughed—a real, hysterical laugh. “Dude, chill. I'm sure Kimi hasn't seen the notification.”
Oliver shot Gabriel a glare, “Yeah, right. I doubt that. That guy is online 24/7, I'd be surprised if he doesn't—”
Ting!
Fuck, Oliver screamed internally.
He quickly fumbled to check his phone; praying, hoping that it was anything but Kimi's notif—or is he? Isn't this a chance to talk to him again? Perhaps make things right again?—snap out of it, Oliver Bearman! he mentally scold himself, he has another guy now. (um)fortunately for him, it really is Kimi's notif.
Kimi was thoroughly enjoying his tortellini as his friends gossip about someone whom he didn't know and care about, he's just here for the food. Kimi, Jack, Liam, and Isaack had decided to go to dinner together—a just because type of thing. A bouquet of flowers sat beside him, a gift from Isaack for George who was currently sick at the moment. Just a mild fever and flu, nothing serious. But George—using his top tier acting skills—managed to convince Isaack that his sickness was worse that that, typical George.
Ting!
Notification?
Kimi picked up his phone, waking up the screen. His heart dropped instantly as he read the notif.
Ollie Bearman liked your post on Instagram.
Was this a mistake? Maybe the latter had accidentally clicked on it? Nevertheless, Kimi has to know. So, he did the most reasonable thing,
Texting his ex.
Ollie
[screenshot]
Was this a mistake? lol
Omg I'm so sorry, I swear I can explain
Call me
?
You said you wanted to explain? Easier on call
Yeah, okay
On call
—“So?”
—“Yeah, um, I accidentally liked your post, sorry.”
—“Oh Kimi's voice dropped a bit, disappointment? “It's fine.”
—“So, uhm.. I heard you got a new boyfriend?”
—“What?”
—“Oh, sorry I didn't mean to pry into your life it anything! He looks like a nice guy, I'm glad you found someone you've been looking for,” I wish I would've known that wasn't me, a part he left out.
—“Woah woah—Ollie what are you saying?”
—“Huh?” Oliver looked at the Italian like he's talking in a foreign language. “I'm.. congratulating you for finding a new boyfriend?”
—“What boyfriend?”
—“The one in your post? The one who's holding out a bouquet to you?”
—“That's Isaack. He's giving me flowers so I could give it to George 'cause he's sick.”
—“Oh.. so no boyfriend?”
—“Are you mocking me?”
—“No! No.. That's.. a relief.”
—“Relief?” Kimi scoffed, a bitter tone starting to surface. “You've got a pretty girlfriend, Oliver. The one on your story? She looks pretty in that dress though I guess. Say hi to her for me.”
—“Girlfriend—Kimi that's my friend.”
—“Oh.”
Silence.
—“So.. We're both idiots. A jealous one, at that.” A huff of laughter came from Kimi.
—A laugh from Oliver, “Yeah, guess we are.” A pause. “Is this a good time to say I missed you?”
—“…This is stupid.We're stupid. yes I missed you too, I couldn't count how many times I wanted to come to your dorm and knock on the door.”
— Oliver groaned, “God, Kimi—Andrea. Where are you right now? I want to see your face, hear your voice, I want to make it up to you. Please, give me a chance, Andrea.”
— Kimi let out a stuttered breath. “Don't. Don't call me that.. I'm at *****.”
— Oliver quickly got up and grabbed his keys, rushing out the door (leaving Gabriel confused and alone in his dorm). “Stay right there. I'm picking you up.”
Kimi only nodded and a faint smile started to show on his face.