Soulmates | Stranger Things Trio

14. Scoop's Ahoy

The weekend flies by and it's Monday now. I wake up and begin to get ready for school. I wear a pink dress, curl the end of my hair, and do natural makeup with a slight shimmer on my lids. I go downstairs and eat breakfast with my parents. 

I say, "After school I have a meeting with the science club." "I thought your meetings would be later on?" my mom asked. I say, "Our advisor told us we need to have another meeting right after school to discuss a science project mural kind of thing." My dad says, "Mural?" 

"We're making a science project to display at the next school assembly," I lied. I'm just making things up. My mom says, "Ok, what time will you be back then?" I shrug, "Not sure yet, but I won't be home too late. No later than 6 for sure." She says, "Ok, see you later then." 

I put my dish into the dishwasher then wait in front of my house for Nancy to pick me up. She arrives with Robin a few minutes later and we go to school. I see El and Max walking past Nancy's car so I say bye to the girls and get out. 

I walk beside El and Max. "Hi," I said. Max says, "Hey." El looks at me and it looks like she's been crying a lot. I ask, "What's wrong El?" She frowns, "Mike and I- We..." Max whispers, "They broke up." I say, "Oh, really?" I should act like I don't know so hopefully she doesn't feel bad or something. Max says, "We can talk about it in the restroom, let's go." 

We went to a nearby restroom and no one was here. I hug El asking, "Are you feeling alright?" She shakes her head, "Mike, h-he broke up with me." She starts crying into my shoulder and I say, "Why'd he do that? I thought things were good between you two." 

As El cries, Max says, "He broke up with her because he said he doesn't love her." I gasp, "Really?" Max nods, "He's a fucking asshole." I say, "El, do you love him?" She nods, "I love Mike. I should've known because I always tell him I love him. But he never said it to me." 

I say, "You should find someone who loves you El. You are so sweet, caring, pretty, and you're great. You need to find someone better than him." El says, "Ilayda, my heart hurts so much. I want him back. What should I do?" 

I say, "The only advice I can give to you is to move on El. It sounds like he doesn't love you, and you deserve better than that. Don't hang on to someone who doesn't want you to. Moving on is the best thing you can do. And maybe finding someone who's worthy of your love. But you don't need to be in a relationship to be happy. Remember that." 

I wipe her tears, "Just try making it through this school day. And the next, and the next. It's one step after another till you feel alright." She hugs me tighter, "Ok, I'll try." Max says, "We're going to be late to class, we should go soon." I say, "Right. I'll walk with you two to class then go to mine." I walk the girls to their class and then go to math. 

After class, Robin says, "Are the girls ok? I saw El crying. I was going to ask if she's alright, but we're not close." I say, "Oh yeah she's fine, just going through a breakup." "Aw, I hope she'll feel better," Robin frowns. I say, "Yeah, it sucks." 

Robin says, "So how is it going with you and Eddie?" I sigh, "You see how sad she is right now? I don't want to go through that. I'm just going to graduate and move on." "Just because their relationship didn't work out, doesn't mean yours won't. But whatever, maybe you should go on a date with Steve," she replied. 

I responded, "Steve is cute and nice, but I don't know." She says, "Whatever happens in the future, I know he'll stick with you." I shrug, "I'm not looking for a relationship though. So I'm going to remain single." She says, "Ok, ok, yeah do that. Maybe in college you'll find someone, your soulmate." 

"Is Vickie your soulmate?" I ask. Robin smiles, "I believe so." I say, "I'm happy for you Robin, glad you found someone who makes you this happy." She says, "Aw thanks. I'm sure you will too. Maybe you already have." "Yeah right," I laughed. I say bye to her and go to history.