Tainted Love (A Marilyn Manson Love Story)

12th Grade (April POV)

I sat in the science room all the way in the back. We had just finished making braclets that had different colors symbolizing our heredity. Mine was quite cute I must admit, but I couldnt seem to get it tie around my wrist by myself. My classmate must have seen my struggle, because she came over to help. "What a pain, right?" I smiled. "Here, hold out your wrist." I didn't think twice about pulling back my sleeve until I saw what was underneath. White small scars criscrossed my wrist. "You know the pain." She shyly smiled and tied the band around my wrist. The rest of the hour past and I left the second the bell rang. I walked out the front doors and ran across the parking lot to my car. I slammed the door and screamed. I screamed as loud as I could and for as long as I wanted. Too much has been going on latley. My grades are slipping and I haven't been sleeping. Brian has been stressing me out and now with his apparent interest in drugs, I'm simply overwhelmed. I need to focus on my school work this last semester if I want to get into any colleges. I need to tell Brian I need a break. I shifted the car into drive and did just that. I drove all through the town and into the outskirts of it. I let my thought fill my head. In the end, I found myself in front of Brian's house. I took out my phone and texted him "Come outside I need to talk." I took a deep breath and opened the car door. Brian emerged from his house and walked down the driveway to meet me. He pulled me into a hug and began to speak. "Listen, I'm really sorry about what happened after the show. It was a one time thing I won't -" I cut him off. "Brian, listen I didn't come here for an apology." I knew the words he has just spoken were lies due to the dilation of his pupils. "I came here to tell you one thing. Latley I've been overwhelmed and just stressed out. I really need to focus on my school work. I think we should take a break until this semester is done, and I get my grades back up." His face fell so quickly, it took my heart down with it. "April..." He started. I look at my feet and then the the right. Anything to avoid looking at his face. His voice was trembling. "I really care about you. I am so sorry for whatever I did wrong. Just.. Is there anyway we can work this out?" He grabbed my arms but I pushed him away. "No Brian my decision is final." I got into my car and turned on the engine. I slowly began to drive away. I watched Brian in the mirror until I turned the corner. He didn't move.