My Ex is my Bestfriend

** Ooooh-oh, ooooh-woh, Ooooh-oh, ooooh-woh

You say you love me, I say you crazy

We're nothing more than friends

You're not my lover, more like a brother

I known you since we were like ten, yeah**

"Oh you shut up!" I turned off my phone alarm. "Ugh, monday again!"

I dragged my body to the shower. Hate Mondays.

I should file for a leave these days. I'm mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually drained. I wished for days like yesterday to happen to my life frequently. But for now, got to work, or I'll starve to death. Poor me. I'm

***

Today is quiz day for the kids. Parents insisted on having quizzes to see if their children have learned anything. But I'm against this since I believe that children around this age should just be learning while playing, no pressure on studying. So, I made their quizzes super easy. Haha

Ash and I sat at the back. No point on checking if they're cheating, they have different test papers haha.

I poked Ash.

"What?"

"You! Why didn't you tell me you have a girlfriend? I was always fantasizing of a romance at work, that we'd fall in love and be mommy and daddy to the kids! I am so blind!"

Ash was laughing so hard I believe he'll have a stomachache later.

"Really Cass? So I was right. You were really flirting with me!"

"Shut up!" I was laughing hard too. We just stopped laughing when Bianca glared at us.

"Oops. So Ash, are you not going to tell me? How long have you been in a relationship?"

"Two years. And I didn't tell you because I wanted to surprise you. But I didn't know you're having wet dreams for me."

"No I did not!"

"Haha. Okay okay Cass chill. Really, Gina asked me to keep our relationship a secret until she graduates so that's that. But I didn't know about you Cass. I thought you have a boyfriend."

"Heh. I wish."

"But you were in a relationship before right?"

"Of course I had! What do you think of me?"

"Alright. So who was it?"

I bit my lips. Should I tell Ash about my past? I'm scared.

"Okay Cass sorry. But, is he the one causing you sadness for the past few days?"

"Eh, sort of."

"You haven't moved on?"

"I don't know. Maybe, I still haven't."

Do you still love him?"

I looked down. "Ash, how do you know if a guy still loves you?"

"Me? I'm not into that."

"Haha funny Ash. But as a man, how do you show you still love your ex?"

"Well, if I still love my ex, I have to never stop talking to her, reminding her constantly that I exist, that I love him. And I have to prove to her that I will never do wrong again for whatever reason the breakup maybe." He paused and gazed at me for a little while. "Why? Is your ex still talking to you?"

"Yeah. We decided to remain as friends when we broke up. But, I don't know anymore. He talks to me more than his current girlfriend. But I don't want to stop talking to him. Ash, what should I do?"

Ash frowned. "Why do you like talking to him?"

"I think I just grew comfortable talking to him. Because I can always speak my mind, no censor and all. And I think he understands me more, so he could give me insights on what to do."

"And does he feel the same way too?"

"I think so."

"I believe his girlfriend is a bit too clingy."

"How do you know that?"

"Because you aren't. And don't ask me anymore because I just know. I'm a genius that way."

I rolled my eyes. "So, what now Ash?"

"Hmm, have you tried asking him about your status?"

"I did. But he won't give me a straight answer."

"Now that's a headache." He thought for awhile. "Cass, I think it's up to you. You just have to decide what you want to happen to the both of you. Be firm and never ever waver. Sort out your feelings."

"How do I do that?"

"I can't answer that. It's really up to you. But I don't get your guy. Such a wimp. If I were he, and I still really love you, I will definitely tell you my feelings. And not go around flirting with others."

I sighed. Ash is right. I have to choose and decide. I am a strong woman, I can do this.

"Oh by the way Cass, how was your date yesterday?"

"I won't consider it a date, but it was the best moments of my life."

"Really? Maybe you should give Minho a try."

"Who? What should I give a try?"

"Well, some people told me that in order to move on easily, you have to put your focus and time elsewhere. And I think Minho is a good way."

"I don't want to use him for such selfish reasons."

"No. I don't mean to use him like a rebound or what. You just have to place your focus on your friendship with him."

"I don't think we're going to talk again."

"Why what do you mean?"

"I sort of gave him a fright yesterday. I convinced him to go to the Amusement park?"

His eyes widened. "You don't say! But how was it?"

"Well he tried so hard, and somehow he did it. He accompanied me through all the rides."

"I can't believe it. How did you that?"

"I don't know. I think he just put up with it. Why are you so amazed?"

"No one has ever persuaded Minho to step foot inside an Amusement Park. That is such a feat."

"Eh - " *Kriiiiiiing* that's our alarm signalling the end of today's quiz.

I glanced quickly at Ash. The story would just have to wait, I guess. I stood up. "Okay kids, test over. Pass your papers to me."

The kids immediately stood up and one by one passed their papers. Ash ushered the kids out and to talked to the parents outside.

I filed the test papers and divided it to two. Ash and I would check them.

***

We were both checking on their test papers, the song 'So Sick' by Ne-Yo on the background. I was so focused that I jumped at the sight of a huge thing flying towards my desk.

I looked first at Ash, my hands gripping the pen so hard. I noticed he was looking at something at my back. I gulped, slowly looking towards my back.

"Minho! What are you doing here?" I nearly died of fright. It was just Minho. And the bully Ash is laughing so hard.

"Cassidy. I didn't know you were such a scaredy cat."

"Do you want me to chop you to a million pieces, huh Ash?"

"Hey Cass relax. Sorry I frightened you." Minho consoled me.

"Yeah. You might be crying for my funeral right now."

He scratched his head, an awkward expression showing off his face. Just then I noticed a Cadbury Dark Chocolate on my desk.

"Uh what's this?"

It was Minho who answered. "For you Cass."

"For me? Really?" My eyes are shining now.

"Yes. Do you like it?"

"Oh no no no. I don't like it. I super super love it! This is my favorite! But why are you giving it to me?"

"As a thank you for yesterday."

"Oh Minho you shouldn't have. But thank you for this. Thank you so much!" I held the bar close to my cheek, rubbing it tenderly.

"I didn't know dark chocolates are your favorite. Do you want to come to my house? I have a lot of them there."

"Really? Come on, let's go!" I was literally jumping from excitement.

"Oi Cassidy! I didn't know you are so easy to kidnap! Someone just offered you food and you're willing to go everywhere. " I totally forgot Ash is here.

"So what? You're just jealous you don't have chocolate." I stuck my tongue out to him.

Ash ignored me. "So Minho, what brought you here?"

"Oh, I wanted to show the both of you something. And Gina's already there."