Good or Bad?

Chapter 19: Changed?

As if the day wasnt going great already, Sara wasnt at lunch. The only other place she would be is either her house or the park.

So I decided to try the park first.

As I drive into the parking lot, I can see Sara sitting with someone on a park bench. I can tell its a guy by the way he is built, but who is he.

As I approach closer I see Sara is carrying flowers, and she is holding hands with the mysterious boy.

I can hear them both laughing, and I can see a side view of Sara's smile. She looks so happy.

"Sara?" I ask. Her face turns shocked as she sees me. She jumps off the bench as soon as she sees me. As if she didnt want to be seen by anyone.

Then the mysterious boy turns around to face me.

Mark.

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I drag Sara to my car and throw her inside the passenger seat, slamming the door.

I yank my door open and slam it closed.

She doesnt dare move or talk on the way to my house.

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"WHY SARA?! WHY?!" I yell at her.

Why is she back with him? WHY ISNT HE IN FREAKING JAIL?!

"Look I know you are mad-"

"Mad?! Mad doesnt even cover it Sara. Have you forgot what he has done to both of us?" I cant even stand to look at her right now.

"Just let me explain." Sara says calmly.

I take a deep breath and try my best to remain cool. I slowly nod.

"Okay. So Mark cant be in jail because we never even filed charges." Sara said.

Yeah thats true. Only our close friends know about it.

"Mark and I didnt break up. We just stayed on the low. He apologized about hurting me and you. He hasnt done anything bad in a month and counting. I truely believe he is changing. He's sweeter and kinder than he ever was. We actually have normal conversations now and he is actually very funny. I believe its different now. He's even transferring back to our school in a few months." Sara explained.

That doesnt change anything for me though.

"You are so naive Sara." Is the only thing I can say. I look up to see Sara crying.

"How can it be fair for you to tell me that I cant be with Mark? Jb has a past to you know? Im actually the one that knows about Jb's past, not you. You were too busy fucking Chanyeol and Luhan to ask him." Sara spat.

"Get the fuck out of my house." I demand.

Sara looks at me coldly before walking to the door, stopping midway.

"You know I actually thought you would be the understanding one. I thought you said past was the past. Just like how our true friendship is in the past now." Sara says before slamming the door behind her.

Did I just lose my best friend?

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Looking out my window, I can see Jb and Madison in his living room.
I know it sounds stalkerish, but he left the window open. Something I seem to do all the time.

They are sitting on the couch. They always look like they are fighting. The way Jb's face is when she is talking is proof enough that he doesnt like her.

Is it wrong that it made me happy?

Then of course I spoke too soon.
I see Madison start to kiss his neck, but Jb stops her.

???

Oh shit, he is getting up.

I try to hide, as he comes to close his curtains.

There are so many hickeys on his neck.

Well great day.

I look up just as my eyes meet with Jb's. His eyes peirce into mine, until he closes the curtains...

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I cant stop thinking about Sara and Mark.

Why is she still with him? What does he have on her?

Well I cant ask Sara about it, so that leaves one option.

Looks like Mark and I are gonna have a little chat.

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Mark's parents kicked him out a year ago, so he has been living in an apartment.

I really dont want to knock but I know if I want to solve this, I must.

*knock knock*

It takes Mark a moment before he finally opens the door. He still has bedhead and is in pajamas.

I look inside a bit, and recognize some of Sara's things. How often does Sara stay over here?

"Lexi?" Mark asks suprised. "Why are you here?"

"We need to talk Mark. In private." I say with a stern expression.

"Sara is here." He says blankly, nodding his head towards his room.

Wow, so she fights with her best friend then comes and sleeps with her rapist boyfriend.

Great choice Sara.

"Then get dressed, we are going somewhere." I say, recieving a nod from Mark.

"Wait here." He says, motioning into the living room.

I dont dare to sit down. Who knows where him and Sara have done it.

Mark comes out five minutes later, looking 10× better than a couple of minutes ago.

"Where are we going?" He asked.

"Where we can finally talk." I said sternly as he follows me out of the apartment.

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I take us back to my house and usher Mark to my living room.

He plops down on the couch, but still manages to look extremely uncomfortable.

"So spill it. I know this is about Sara." Mark suddenly spits out.

"You are quite correct it is about Sara. I dont want you any where near her. You're a rapist and abusive. You dont love her-" I said before he interrupted me.

"Hold up. You cant tell me who I can and cant see. And I never actually raped either of you. Last time I remember, you were tearing my clothes off and we were both insanely drunk. And at the cabin, I had no thought of raping you. I just had to get answers from you one way or the other. But my dear best friend beat me up before I could. And Sara? I would never rape her. Nor would I hit her. Try that girl at school, Madison is it? She really hates you and your friends." He explains.

Yeah right.

"I still dont believe you."

"You dont have to. I just felt you should know that I love Sara. A lot. And you need to accept that." Mark said

Mark headed towards the door, but as soon as he opened it, a fist connected with his face.

"Get the fuck out of my girlfriend's house." Jb said, spitting on an unconcious Mark.

How did he know?

Then I turn to the kitchen window to see Madison with her arms crossed in Jb's house.

They were watching me the entire time...