Sparks Fly 2

Chapter 5: an old friend

Gerard's P.O.V

she rushed out the door as i felt myself getting angry. why did I slap her? it's not even right to hit girls! I have to fix this...I just need to figure out a way.

Isabella's P.O.V

After I left the house, I went to the nearest park and sat on the play ground. I took out my phone and started looking through my contacts. I stopped when I saw the 'J' section.

Joaquin.

the guy i met at the plane two years ago. I never called him but I did save his number. well...what do I have to lose, right? I pressed on his contact and pressed the call button as I put my phone next to my ear and heard it ring. I took a deep breathe as I heard his voice on the other line.

Joaquin: "Hello?"

Isabella: "Hey"

Joaquin: "who is this?"

isabella: "i-it's Isabella. the girl you met at the plane two years ago.."

Joaquin: "oh hey, I apologize for not remembering you, it's just that-"

Isabella: "It's fine. I understand."

Joaquin: "...sooo.."

Isabella: "Listen um...I know this might be too soon but... can I come over? i-i really need someone to talk too."

Joaquin: "Of course. I'll text you my address."

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I exhaled deeply as I finished telling him everything. we were both shocked seeing each other. I was shocked to him still looking the same although he was shocked to see me...different.

he was sitting next to me on the couch. gel in his hair, a dark blue hoody and white pants with checkered converse. he stayed quiet thinking of what to say until he broke the silence.

Joaquin: "So, are you ever gonna forgive him?"

...

Isabella: "I don't know if I could. I can't look at him without getting angry...or hurt...I don't think I'll ever be ready to face him."

Joaquin: "You just need time."

Isabella: "I hope so."

quietness surrounded us and it was super awkward. Put yourself in my shoes, how would you feel if you go to a house of a person you don't really know and be completely quiet while sitting on the couch.

Isabella: "so how's your day going?"

what a good way to break the silence.

Joaquin: "My day, so far so good. my life on the other hand, not so great."

Isabella: "what's wrong with your life? it seems perfect to me."

Joaquin: "Yea, perfectly messed up."

...

Joaquin:"my brother is in prison. my father left us when we were both 8. our mother died a few years ago so I need all the help i can get to help him out."

Isabella:"what's your brother in for?"

Joaquin:"I'd rather not say."

it was pretty quiet when I feel my phone vibrate. I take it out and found the caller ID clear. the number looked familiar but I couldn't put a face to it.

joaquin:"Are you gonna answer it?"

he asks, I didn't realize I was starring at my own phone.

isabella:"should i?"

Joaquin:"I mean...I would."

I mentally sighed as I started into his eyes. he looked convincing, I looked back at my phone and pressed the answer button.

Isabella:"h-hello"

Gerard:"I need you Bella."