With You [Sequel to Alone]

1.4

I heard worry in the boy's voice as he peered in through the door.

???: "Please tell me she's here, I've looked everywhere for her. I-I can't lose her..."- My aunt welcomed him inside and sent him to my room, where he proceeded to pounce on me and kiss my forehead. My eyes were closed, and I didn't want to see anyone right now.

???: "Ari, please open your eyes it's just me..."- I heard the deepness in his voice and automatically recognized it.

Arianna: "V!!! YOU'RE HERE!!!"- He nodded and flashed me a box-like smile. I missed him so much.

V: "Of course I am! I would never leave you alone like this! I was at Park's house like 20 minutes ago and saw that you had called him, so I listened to the voice message. I remember seeing you at your grandma's grave once, so I figured you might be at her old house. Thank god you're okay."- I hugged him, and he hugged me back.

Arianna: "Why didn't Park answer my calls?"- His happiness dropped at the question.

V: "I don't know. He just didn't, and I saw there were thousands of unread messages from you too. Look, from now on, if you need someone, call him, not me. I'm stronger anyways."- His smile returned and we talked for hours and hours until I fell asleep. I felt warm and safe when he was there. It was like how I felt with Park until he left me alone.

I woke up to the smell of a delicious breakfast, so I went downstairs, still haunted by the dreams I had the previous night about V. While eating and cleaning up the dishes I couldn't stop thinking about V. I decided to call him.

Arianna: "V?"

V: "Hello, Ari! Are you okay? Do I need to beat someone up? I'LL DO IT I SWEAR!"- I chuckled at his childishness.

Arianna: "I'm fine. I was just wondering if you wanted to get some ice cr-"- Before I finished my sentence, I heard him squeal with happiness.

V: "YES YES YES!!!"- He hung up, and 5 minutes later, he was at the door, bouncing up and down like a small child. I laughed at him before he grabbed my arm and started running to the ice cream parlor close to the park.

Arianna: "DUDE CAN YOU SLOW DOWN TO HUMAN SPEED PLEASE!!!"- He stopped running, and looked at me as I bent down and held my knees.

V: "Awww, I'm sorry... Here."- He pointed towards my back, implying that I jump on. Normally, I would say no, but I was exhausted. So I hopped on. He started walking calmly and I found myself resting my head on his shoulder.

Arianna: "Sorry if I weigh too much..."- He turned his head so our faces were only centimeters away. I could feel his breath on my upper lip.

V: "You are perfect. Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise."- He spoke with all seriousness until his childish smile appeared back on his face. "The ice cream is right there! Let's go!"- He started running and I almost screamed. He slowed down once we reached the shop, only to see a certain someone sitting there. With Lin.

I guess V didn't notice because he put me down and we went into the shop. Even though I was hesitant, I felt like V was too much of a kid to go in there by himself. So I followed, hiding my face with my hair as we walked by Park's table. I heard their entire conversation while we were in line.

Lin: "Oh my god, that's horrible, Park. I'll be there for you if you need me. Remember that."

Park: "I wish I had the courage to admit this earlier, but I really care about you, Lin. I really love you."- My heart broke into millions of pieces with every word as he continued talking to her. Screw V. Screw this place. I hated it. I hated everyone here, and everything that they stood for. I hated my parents. I hated Park. I hated Lin. I couldn't stand it anymore, so I went to the only place that I knew I could find sanctuary. The graveyard.

I sobbed as I ran to the familiar tombstone that I loved more than anything.

Arianna: "Hey, Grandma. It's me. I know you're probably enjoying yourself up in heaven with Grandpa, but I need to talk to you."- My voice cracked and broke periodically as I spoke in between my scattered sobs. "Remember ChimChim? I thought he loved me, but he loves the girl who has bullied me my entire life. He said the exact same words he said to her today to me a couple of weeks ago. If I could do this all again, I wouldn't have met any of them. I would have just pulled away from Park and jumped off the ledge."- I cried more when I thought of seeing her in heaven. "Then we'd be together, Grandma. We wouldn't be apart and we would finally be happy. The world would be better off without me anyways."- I collapsed onto the ground on her grave, hugging the grass and dead flowers. "I know you always loved it when I sang, so I guess I'll sing your favorite song."- I sat up straight and cleared my throat.

Hold me close and hold me fast

This magic spell you cast,

This is La Vie En Rose.

When you kiss me,

Heaven sighs

And though I close my eyes,

I see La Vie En Rose.

And when you speak

Angels sing from above.

Give your heart and soul to me,

And you'll forever be,

La Vie En Rose.

At the last line, I felt my voice giving out. My entire body felt numb and useless.

Arianna: "Maybe if I was gone, no one would care, and the pain would go away..."- I whispered to myself. I felt a hand stroking my hair.

???: "Don't think that way. We all need you more than you know, Ari."

Arianna: "Don't touch me, Park. I've seen the vermin your hands have touched."- I sat up, wiping the tears from my face to see Park sitting across from me. "How did you even know where I was?"

Park: "I saw V in the ice cream shop when you ran out. He was complaining and said you'd probably be in the graveyard. Apparently he was gonna buy you ice cream."- I was done being sad. I was done being a victim. I was angry.

Arianna: "Look Park, ChimChim, whatever you want to call yourself. I'm done with you. You stabbed me in the back, and I can't forgive that. You ignored me all summer while I was being beaten and battered just for one of your girl toys, which I didn't even know you had until I saw you at the ice cream shop with Lin. I'm done caring who you love and your stupid excuses for why you seem to ignore me when it's convenient for you. All school year after your mother died I was with you, supporting you. In the process, I saw the darkest parts of you. I still loved you more than anything. You were my savior, and I was yours. I thought that your sweet was enough to overpower the bitterness that always came with us being together, I was wrong. You can lie to V. You can lie to BUlletproof, but from this day forward, you will never lie to me."

Park: "I would never lie to you."- I cut him off.

Arianna: "You didn't let me finish. You can't lie to me anymore because I won't be talking to you anymore. I don't want or need your support. If I hang out with Bulletproof, then you won't, and vice versa. I never want to see you again. Have fun with Lin, ChimChim."- I stood up and walked away. That felt really good while it was happening. Until I realized that I would never feel the touch of Park's hands again. I would never smell his eucalyptus mint scent any more. He would never kiss me again. I would never see his hair fall in his loving eyes. I was safe now, living with my aunt. I didn't want or need his protection. At that moment I recieved a text.

ChimChimExcuseMe: "Ari, please forgive me. It honestly wasn't what it looked like."

Message was delivered and read.

ChimChimExcuseMe: "I know that you are reading these."

Message was delivered and read.

ChimChimExcuseMe: "Fine. Meet me on the roof of the school building tomorrow if you want an explanation."

Message was delivered and read.

AriannaIsAFreakingGod has blocked ChimChimExcuseMe.