I watched as Mathabo’s eyes got glassy and stained with tears. My heart shattered, as she looked straight into my eyes. I looked down at her, at a loss for words.

I didn’t know they knew each other. Relebogile must have been the friend Mathabo was telling me about, then how come I’ve never seen her with Relebogile? Of course Relebogile was new, and damn! How had I missed it!

Of course Relebogile looked familiar, I just hadn’t paid any attention to her at the bash, she had too much make up on, I couldn’t really..and I was drunk. I messed up.

I glanced at them both, they had both done their hairstyles the same, they had lipgloss on, and their tunics were short. They both had pink Nike bags.

“Babe?” Relebogile called me.

“He..ey.” I stuttered, my eyes on Mathabo.

“This is my friend, Mathabo. She’s shy.” Relebogile smiled and pecked my lips. “Chomie, this is my baby. My first kisser.” Relebogile boasted.

“I know her.” Mathabo squeaked. “Let me not disturb you.” She walked to class.

Mathabo was a calm girl, she never fought nor shouted. I was worried about her, I wanted to run after her. Why hadn’t she confronted me? I wanted her to say something.

“Earth to you!” Relebogile shouted and laughed.

“Hey babe. I need to get to class. I’ll see you.” I kissed her and left.