Black & White

Chapter 1

*Tristan's POV*

I walked silently out of the hotel room. It was almost three in the morning so the halls had an eerie silence to them. I ran my fingers through my hair while I waited for the elevator. When the doors opened with a ding, I nearly jumped out of my skin.

Once in the lobby I aimlessly roamed around. I'm not sure why I came down here. I guess I just needed a place to think, somewhere away from the horrible news I just received about my "boyfriend". That's in quotes because as of right now, I'm not sure how much longer he would be.

After what feels like an eternity of walking I decide to do something to take my mind off of everything. I noticed a piano in a small room by the pool.

The room looks like it may have a sound-proof barrier but, I'll play quietly just to be sure.

I let my fingers take over. The soft music begins to fill the room. My foot is gently pressing down and lifting up the pedal every so often.

Eventually I finish the song. I put my head in my hands as my thoughts immediately go back to my dilemma.

*FLASHBACK (5 Hours Earlier)*

I laid down on the hotel bed and put my laptop on my stomach. I was scrolling down Facebook and as I guessed all the latest post were about my best friend, Anna-lee. Well not about her personally but her party. Her and I have been planning it for weeks. It

wouldn't be our first party, but it was our first time hosting one.

I hated being sick.

I continued scrolling down until a particular picture caught my eye. My worst enemy, Kayla, was locking lips with some guy. It definitely wasn't her boyfriend, Nathan. This guy was more...cheekier. I got curious so I clicked on it. As soon as the picture got a bit bigger my heart sunk.

I knew those eyes even if they were closed. I knew that jaw line.

It was my boyfriend, Jacob.

I immediately called Anna-lee.

"Hello? Tristan! I can't believe you aren't here! Stupid flu!" she cheerfully said.

"Ann.." I started but I had no clue what to say. Tears were already steadily running down my cheeks.

"Tristan, what's wrong? Are you ok? Are you crying?" Ann always asked way too many questions. She talked way more than me by far and much more outgoing.

"I..is Jake th-there?" I finally managed to stammer out.

"Um, yeah he's out in the backyard I think..why?"

"Who..who's he with?" I asked between sobs.

"Hold on" I could hear her walking around. "Um, he's with...Kayla?" the last word came out as a question.

As soon as she said that I cried even harder. I mean I had seen the picture so I knew, but something about her telling me made me lose it again.

"Tristan..I could go talk to him if you want..get him away from her.." she says encouragingly.

"I-it's too late.." I say and by her silence I can tell she doesn't understand so I tell her about the picture.

"Oh, my god. What a-" the rest gets cut off because a loud popping noise fills the speaker.

"What the hell was that for?" I heard someone say angrily in the background. That someone I recognize as Jake.

It finally hits me what happened. Anna just slapped Jake. Oh, my god!

"Get out! Now!" Anna demands and I assume she's talking to Jake.

"I'm so sorry Tristan. I can break this party up now and come over. Do you wanna talk?"

"No. I..I'm fine..I just..I wanna be alone right now, Ann," I told her quietly.

"Ok..then I'll let you go but remember I'm always here.."

"Thanks" I then hung up the phone and cry like I never have before.

*END OF FLASHBACK*

I found a stray tear find its way down my cheek. I can't cry. Not now. Even if it is three in the morning I'm not in the protective shield of my hotel room. I wiped the tear away with the back of my hand and stood up. I should be getting some sleep.

The elevator ride and walk back to the room seems faster then before which doesn't bother me. I think I'm finally cried out. My eyes itch and my face just looks..weird..I'm not the prettiest girl anyway (Anna is so much prettier) but this is different. I don't feel like myself nor do I look like myself.

I climb back into bed and close my eyes. Once the air conditioner kicks on I drift off to sleep. Finally.