Flipped (L.T.)

Chapter 55: Friday

Louis

That last friday I was going to be done with testing; among other things. It was the day I was finally going to talk to Eliza and sort all this shit out before it was too late.

Marilyn

That last Friday I was finally going to confront Louis one last time about my feelings. And if he didn't accept me now, I'd surrender to a man who actually did want me.

Gabriel

That last friday I was packing the last of my stuff to leave. I'd managed to get ahold of my agent and demanded he get me earlier tickets to fly out of this dump. Thankfully, he succeeded.

Eliza

That last friday I had a lot of time to sit and think to myself. My nurse had let me in on a little secret that gave me the closure I needed. I wasn't afraid anymore.

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<LOUIS' POV>

The school day was terribly long and seemed to draw on every hour. I sat restlessly through most of my classes counting the minutes until the end of the period. I took the last of my tests in the morning and was now waiting for lunch to come. When the bell finally rang, I wasted no time going to the common room to break away from the academic scene.

I find a desolate spot and pull out my mobile to dial my mother. We made plans to visit Eliza today after my footy practice but I wanted to alter the plan a bit. Instead of the family going, I wanted it to be a solo trip so we'd have some privacy. Sure, they could go in the other room but I don't want to risk having an audience. I'm not sure what exactly I want to say, and they wouldn't understand what I was saying in the first place. I vented most of it yesterday, but it'll be different when shes awake. I also wanted to bring her some flowers to liven up her room. I think she'd like that.

After trying to convince my mum for about five minutes that it would be better for me to go alone, she gives in and agrees to let me use the car. I promise to bring Eliza for a visit before she leaves for London and hang up with a depressing sigh at the reminder. She only has a week left until she leaves.

I pull out the crumbled letter from my blazer to confirm this, rereading her request to see me one last time. If today goes well, hopefully it wont have to be.

Going back to the main area, I spot Ryan and Wesley in our usual seats. They seem to be sharing a joke amongst themselves with their obnoxious laughs and snickers. I join them and their eyes go wide, laughing more.

"Oh boy Lou, you've outdone ya'self this time." Ryan says between breaths. "Whatever you said to that girl, shes taken it to a whole other level."

Wesley rises from his seat, dramatically putting his hand to his head and chest. "Tell me where Louis is, I need to speak with him as soon as possible." He says in a girlish voice. "Its a matter of life and death. He needs to know that I love 'em and really want to start anew." He then rolls over on Ryan, both tearing up from their inside joke.

"What the hell are you idiots talking about?"

"You don't know?" Wesley ask, amused by this.

"Obviously not since you two wont quit laughin' like a bunch of fools." I snap. "Now what is it already!"

"Your mistress is lookin' for you." Wesley grins. "And she insists its urgent."

"Marilyn's tellin' ev'ryone how much she loves you and that you both need to talk." Ryan explains. "Its quite inspiring actually."