Second Chance

Chapter Seven

Now back to the birthday celebration, remember don't forget to comment and let me know what is going on inside your head! :)

**Lillies POV

"Wow, Sandy! It looks so amazing. This is totally going to be an awesome time."

I awakened early on Saturday, eager to hang out with my best friend. The day before, Mark and I had gotten into a minor fight about Sandys party. Mark was mad, because I completely blanked on our anniversary. I tried to explain that Saturday was important for Sandy, that I would be able to spend Sunday with him. He didn't see that as an option and said to forget about it. That was the first time I had seen a bad side of Mark.

"Of course its going to be a great time. Hello! You and I will be here!"

my memory of the occurrence faded away as I saw the illuminated smile on Sandy's face. Squeezing each other from the embrace, we continued talking.

"Mm. I love you. Happy birthday, San."

We released each other and went to the balloons lying on the table.

"Well, we got a good two hours, since you came earlier, want to blow up some balloons?"

I laughed, " I thought you dont blow?"

Sandy arched her eye brows and snickered,."Thats right, I dont! Which is why I said you want to."

I put her head down as if I had been punished and strolled over to the table. "So youre leaving me to blow all these bad boys up?"

Sandy stiffled a cough. " Wouldnt your own bad boy be jealous if he didnt know what we were talking about?"

I stopped smiling and grew very serious. "No, he wouldnt. He..he knows, id never cheat on him."

She crossed her arms and came over to me as I took a deep breath and tried to hold my tears from coming. "What happened, sweetie? Did he hurt you? Did you guys get into a fight? Tell me."

I lost my focus and started to sob. "Is it that noticeable?" I slammed my head into Sandys as she grabbed to hold me.

"Not for anyone, but im your sister. I can sense when youre being troubled and since I saw Mark throw his hands up and walk away from you, I just figured." Sandy kissed me on the head.

I was embarrassed, "You saw that? Who else could have seen it?!" She shrugged and waited for me to come clean.

"He didnt want me to come here," I wiped her face full of tears, "he said it was our day to spend and he couldnt believe I was spending it with you, even though its your 18th."I kept on taking deep breaths as Sandy still held me, clutched to her chest, whispering shh to calm down my cries. "I tried to tell him how its an important day for you, but he, he just wouldnt listen!"

I clutched to Sandy, because I felt like I was literally falling from beneath my feet. Sandy held me tighter, petting my hair. "Ive never seen this side of him before. Out of the two years ive known him... Ive never been so scared."

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**Just a quick Shanes POV

"This is messed up! Why would they give a dorm to someone else when its already being used?" I was extremely ticked off and embarrassed. "Look, is it just you or is someone else joined with you?" I was looking for the solving portion.

The Asian, frozen a few steps in the door, staring at Christi, "Sadly, its just me."