Headphones // Merome

Chapter 24: Just Give Me A Reason

\Vikk's POV/

"Aye, Vikk! Emily and I were gonna go out for breakfast, and wanted to invite you and Vic! Maybe Merome, if they can make it. Whatcha say?" Rob asked through the phone. "Oh, um, sure. I'll ask her, and text you back." I said, not exactly jumping at the offer. "Cool! Our little triple date!" He cheered. "Yeah..." I said, trying to sound enthusiastic. "Okay, I'll see you soon then?" He asked. "Yep, most likely anyway." I answered. "Bye Vikk!" "Bye Rob." We hung up, and I sighed. We needed to say something soon.

I dialed Vic's number and put the phone to my ear. "Hi Vikk!" She answered cheerfully. "Hey Vic. We've been invited on a... A triple date, with Remily and Merome. I... we might have to go." I explained. I heard her sigh. "Okay. But after today, please talk to Lachlan. I feel terrible." She said, and I could almost see the frown in her face. "I know, Vic, I'll tell him we can't hide this much longer." I said. "Vikk? Can I tell someone? Today? I need to why this off my chest, I guess." She asked. "Who? Hope, Emily, Emma?" I asked. "Emma. I'm seeing her later on today." She answered. "Yeah. Don't let her tell anyone until tomorrow, especially Mitch or Brandon." I said. "Thanks, Vikk. So see you at breakfast?" She said, back to her cheery self. "Yeah. I'll come pick you up in... I dunno when Rob said, but I'll be there in about a half hour?" I offered. "Sure, Vikk. Thanks. See you soon!" She chirped. "Bye, Victory."

I threw my phone on my bed and flopped down next to it, sighing. Vic and I didn't tell the others we'd broken up, because that would mean saying the reason. Lachlan and I weren't ready to tell it. So as far as the others knew, 'Vikktory' was still strong.

I jumped as my phone went off, my text tone ringing. I grabbed my phone and unlocked it, seeing my text from Lachlan.
L- Hey Vikky
V- Hi Lachy
L- What's up? Wanna come over?
V- Triple date with Vic. They boys don't know, remember?
L- We should tell them soon?
V- Tomorrow?
L- Yeah. Come to my place after your date?
V-Of course. See you soon love <3
L- Bye bae <3

I got ready quick, texted Rob -we were meeting at 10:30 at Rob and Emily's favorite diner- and then hopped in my car to pick up Victory.

"Hi Vikk! How are you?" Victory asked as she slid into my car. "Fine, you?" I answered, giving her a small smile. "I'm good. How's Lachlan?" She said with a smirk. "Lachlan is great, as far as I know. Thanks." I answered sarcastically. "Good. Can't have my favorite couple... Not okay!" She laughed. "I'm sure Emily and Rob or Mitch and Jerome would take offense to that." I answered, grinning. "Im sure they would. Brandon and Emma might too." I nearly slammed the breaks. "Emma and Brandon?! Why didn't he tell me!" I yelled, and Vic laughed. "They aren't official yet. They might as well be though, they're head over heels for each other as it is." She answered. "My God." I shook me head.

A few minutes later, we pulled up to the diner. Robs car was already there, and I didn't see Jerome's. I got out of my car and opened Vic's door, then took her hand and walked into the diner.

Rob immediately waved us over to a table, right by the window. He and Emily were on one side of the booth, so Vic and I slid into the other. "Hi guys!" Emily cheered. "Hey Em! Hello Rob! What's up?" Vic asked. The three of them started talking, but I zoned out. I kept thinking about how weird it felt, to be in love with Lachlan but 'dating' Victory. I knew Lachlan was okay with it being like this, because neither of us were ready right now. But some part of my still felt the twinge of guilt.

"Vikk!" I blinked a few times, and ten saw that Jerome was in front of my and Mitch was to my left. "Oh. Hey guys." I said. "You alright there Vikk? Seem a little spaced out there." Mitch asked. "Oh, I'm fine. Just tired." I answered, yawning. Right on cue, I thought. "Did you not sleep last night, Vikky?" Victory asked, leaning on my shoulder. "Not really. Test tomorrow." I said, sighing. Mitch, Jerome, and Emily groaned. "School. Ugh." Emily complained. "Don't you just hate that?" Vic laughed. "Well, all we really have left is some final tests, prom, and graduation." Rob said. Emily and Vic gasped. "Prom?!" Emily exclaimed. "How did we all forget about Prom!?" Vic added. "Can't wait to see that promposal, Rob." Jerome grinned. "What about Vikk's?" Rob asked. I faked a smile, and then glanced to Vic. I could see the sorry in her eyes. "Oi, but Mitch's -or Jerome's- oughta be good." I said, taking topic off myself. "I think Vikk's will be the best. The longest couple of the Pack, after all." Rob said. I nodded, trying not to show anything. "Yeah. I'm better than all of you." I said, over dramatically flipping my hair.

A waitress come over a minute later, taking our orders. We talked and joked throughout the whole meal, everyone sharing whatever we ordered. Vic and Rob both ordered pancakes, Mitch and I had French toast, Emily had waffles and Jerome had eggs, bacon, and toast. None of that stayed with its orderer, though.

After breakfast, Rob invited Mitch, Jerome and I to his house to play video games, because Emily was doing something with her family and Victory was going to Emma's house. Jerome and Mitch went to Rob's, but I turned them down. I was going to Lachlan's house. I drove Vic home, and she thanked me and left. So from her place I went straight to Lachlan's. I flicked on the radio and drove without the usual silence, which felt kind of nice.

Right from the start, you were a thief, you stole my heart, and I, your wii g victim. I let you see the parts of me that weren't all that pretty, and with every touch, you fixed them.

Now you've been talking in your sleep, things you never say to me, just tell me that you've had enough, of our love.

Just give me a reason just a little bits enough, just a second weren't not broken just bent, and we can learn to love again. it's in the stars, it's been written in the stars on our hearts, and we're not broken just bent, and we can learn to love again.

I turned my car off as I pulled into Lachlan's driveway. I jumped out and knocked on his door, and he opened it within seconds. "Hello, my Vikky." He said, giving me a hug and kissing the top of my head. I smiled. "Hello, my Lachy."

::A/N::
Welp. Late chapter. Another later most likely. My friend _cdceliajane_ helped me come up with a plot twist for this story later, and I'm really excited for it, so I'm probably gonna be on a grind until I can write it. Beware, people who have unstable feels. That's all I'll say. So until next chapter, ~Rosie <3

Just Give Me A Reason, By P!nk Feat. Nate Ruess