POV: Darleen
Ever look back on your life and wonder how the hell you got into this situation? Like really, how did I get here?
"This is grounds for expulsion Ms. Grayson." The dean said.
"I told you, it wasn't mine."
"Then who's?"
"I'm not going to snitch," I get defensive.
"Then you can kiss your scholarship, your internship, and your diploma goodbye."
"Wait..."
People surprise you. You never really realize just what exactly people are capable of. You think you know someone. You think you trust someone. You would die for that person. But would they die for you?
What if none of it is worth it?
What if she's not worth it?
"Well?"
"It's... my girlfriends." I look down in shame.
There was a moment of silence.
"Please don't expel her, please. She was doing so good, it's just a slip. I can help her." I plead.
He sighs.
"Please."
"Darleen, I'm going to tell you something I wish someone told me when I was your age."
"What?"
"Don't back the wrong horse."
"No, she—"
"If you keep putting yourself on the line for her you'll end up in a worse place than where she is. When is enough, enough? You can try and change someone all you want but if they don't want to change then you are just wasting your effort. Do you understand what I'm saying?"
"Please, just give her a chance. She's been to rehab; she's done the classes. It was just a mistake. Don't do this, please."
"Look me in the eyes and tell me with your full heart she won't do this again."
When I look him in the eyes, I see myself staring back at me.
How did I get here?
Why have I let it get this bad?
Why do people do stupid things for love?
Lexi, she's everything to me. I love her maybe even more than I've loved any girl before her. She's come so far from that broken girl I first met. She's really pulled herself together. Or so I thought.
What if it was all an act?
"She won't, I won't let her," I say sternly.
He sighs and shakes his head.
"Don't ruin her life, if you do this, she might just go back to all that she was before. Please. I can handle this."
"Do you honestly believe that?"
"Yes," I say.
He sighs in defeat.
"Okay, fine. I'll sweep this under the rug. But you can expect more drug tests and searches. I'll give her two months to clean up her act. If she's not clean by then, she's out of here. Am I clear?"
"Yes sir." I get up to leave.
"And Darleen,"
"Sir?"
"Try not to take your girlfriend's bag to school anymore."
"Yes sir, and... thank you."
"Don't make me regret it."
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Attention What If
RomanceWhat if your happy ending wasn't as happy as you thought it would be? What if you fell in love but didn't realize you were supposed to end up with someone else? What if life found a way to give you a second chance, would you take it? Skylar Clifton...
