How To Save A Life

Chapter 18

When I get home I find Mavis in her room staring at the wall. This isn't the first time she's started aimlessly at the wall, but it is pretty concerning. She hasn't stared at the wall like this since her first break down.

After her first break down she spent weeks in her room doing nothing but staring at the wall. My mom could hardly get her to eat anything, but she must have eaten enough to survive because she's here now. I guess I wouldn't really know, as I was not allowed to see her for a month after the break down. My mom didn't  want her to "rub off" on me. Needless to say, my mom is an idiot.

Although I was concerned about Mavis's well being, I was too excited about my date to dwell on it. And if I know Mavis, which I do, a date story will cheer her up in an instant. So I run over to her bed and hop on it.

"Mavis! I have to tell you about my date! It went so well!" I say excitedly.

Mavis sits up in her bed, but doesn't say a word.

"So he took me to Bounce World, which is just a building full of bouncy castles. And you know how much I've always wanted to have a bouncy castle at my birthday party. And you know who he asked for the idea? Mom. He actually asked mom. Isn't that so chivalrous? I think it is. And of course I kissed him good night like you said, and it was even better than the last time we kissed. It was amazing. I totally understand your mindset all through high school now." I blab.

"You and Sean have kissed before?" Mavis asks, now curious. To be honest I'm a little disappointed that that's all she got out of the story, but she's not in a great place right now so it's excusable.

"Well yeah, one morning about a month ago we went out to breakfast and he kissed me. Then he asked me out, but of course I said no. I didn't want to give up my time with you." I answer.

"Why didn't you ever tell me?" Mavis questions.

"I'm not really sure. I guess there just wasn't any need to. It didn't lead anywhere and I didn't want you to think to much into it. It wasn't personal though. You would have been the first person o would have told had I told anybody." I say sincerely.

"But you didn't tell me. It's okay. I understand, you have a lot going on and it probably didn't cross your mind. So tell me more about this date." Mavis says, a bit more cheerful now.

"Well like I said, we went to Bounce World. Mavis, you and I have to go to Bounce World together sometime. So we spent the whole afternoon there. We were gonna go out for supper after, but I wanted to get home and tell you about everything as soon as possible. Then I drove him home, we kissed, and now I'm here. Wow, it's been a long day." I tell her, getting more exhausted as I speak.

"That is a long day. I'm really happy for you Juniper. You deserve all the good that is coming to you, especially for putting up with me for all these years. I just wish I could make your life a little easier." Mavis says warily.

"I don't mind Mavis. You're my sister, that's what sisters do for each other."

"June, I have to tell you something. But you have to promise not to freak out." Mavis says tentatively.

"Of course. You can't tell me anything." I assure her.

"Scott texted me tonight. He apologized. He said he knew he acted terrible, but wanted me to give him a second chance. I agreed to give him a second chance, and then he asked to come over. I should have said no, you weren't home and I shouldn't have trusted him for a minute. But I was desperate, so agreed. I really shouldn't have. He didn't do anything horrible, he didn't try to assault me or anything like that, but his words were enough. If I thought what he said that the movie that night was bad, this was ten times worse. He kept going on about how I'm a tease and I should put out for him cause I'm lucky he even wants me. I know it isn't true June, but the way he said it...it made it hard not to believe." Mavis told me, then promptly broke down crying.

"I'm going to kill that kid. Nobody hurts my sister like this. Mavis you are a hundred times better than him, you have to know that. You're a good person, any guy would be lucky to date you. You can't let him get to you. He's a disgusting pig and he certainly isn't worth your time. Sean said if Scott did anything like this again he would go to Scott's parents. This will be taken care of Mavis, you can rest assured." I promise, while rubbing her back.

She cries in my arms for another hour. I feel terrible for her and I feel terrible that she has to have me there to comfort her. I've never been great at comforting people and this situation is a prime example.

Mavis falls asleep eventually. I can imagine she's exhausted after the day she's had. I slowly lift her off me and lay her on her bed. I tuck her and smooth down her hair, hopefully soothing her in her sleep. Then I slip out of the room as quietly as I can.

I don't want to call Sean and give him the impression that I'm going to be one of those girlfriends. The type that calls after spending the entire day with him. Not that those type are bad, but I'm just not that type and don't want him to get used to that.

I send him a text giving him a quick explanation of what went down. I don't expect a reply for a while, but get one instantly. He's pretty upset, his text message contained at least five words I prefer not to use in everyday language. I don't know what his plan is this time, but surely it is more extreme that whatever he did before.

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Hey guys!! Heh so I'm terrible at updates. Sorry. I kept thinking I would write a lot over break, then I spent the whole break sleeping. So that didn't turn out. Well anyway, I hope you liked this chapter. This wasn't an easy chapter to write, especially after the last chapter which was a supper happy one. But it was needed to get the story where it's supposed to go, so it had to be done. Anyway, vote and comment to let me know what you think of the chapter. Thanks for reading!