Accidents Happen

Chapter 25

(Emery's P.O.V)
My time with Skylar was cut short when she got a phone call from him. I mentally kick myself for all the mistakes I made when I first met her. I wish I would've got to know her before he did. I walk down the street, stuffing my hands in my jean pockets, making my way to the outskirts of Hollywood. I walk as far as I can until a beach comes into view. I get to the edge of the sand and take my shoes off, carrying them as I walk towards the large pile of rocks against the water. I climb on top and put my shoes down, sitting on the edge of the largest rock, looking out over the water. I sigh and pull my knees to my chest, laying my head on top of my arms. The sun slowly starts to sink in the sky, reminding me that another lonely night is upon me. I quietly groan, laying back on the rock, staring up at the sky.

(Skylar's P.O.V)
I laugh as Ricky stumbles while jumping into the pool. He resurfaces and I start laughing again, covering my face with my hands.
"That wasn't funny." He says swimming to the side and pushing himself up on the wall, making me look at him.
"Yes it was." I giggle as he gets out, running his hand through his hair as I hand him a towel.
"I'll be back." I say standing up.
"Okay." He says, kissing my cheek gently. I walk inside and get a bottle of water.

(Ricky's P.O.V)
Skylar's phone starts ringing and I walk over to it, seeing the caller ID, instantly getting angry.
"Hello." I snap, answering the call.
"Oh, Ricky. Hi. Sorry I dialed the wrong number." Emery says quickly, making me scoff.
"Don't lie. What the hell do you think you're doing?" I ask him, making him sigh.
"I'm sorry okay? I just wanted someone to talk to and this is the first person that came to mind." He says, making me sigh angrily.
"Don't call her again." I say hanging up, tossing her phone in the pool chair and walking inside.
"You have Emery's number in your phone?" I ask her and she turns around, guilt flooding her face.
"It's not what you think it is Ricky. I swear." She says putting her water down and walking towards me. I put my hands on her shoulders, slightly pushing her away from me.
"Ricky." She says softly.
"You know how I feel about him! I can't believe you'd do this to me!" I say, raising my voice slightly.
"I'm sorry! He apologized and asked if we could forget everything. I planned on telling you. I swear!" She says, making me shake my head.
"That's not what I'm mad about, Skylar!" I yell at her and she takes a step back from me.
"Then tell me, I want to fix it." She says quietly, practically standing on the other side of the kitchen now.
"I don't know if you can." I say to her, her mood completely changing.
"Ricky please don't do this. I didn't want you to find out like this. I was thinking of a way to tell you so this wouldn't happen. If you'd let me explain." She says, stepping towards me.
"What else have you done?" I ask glaring at her.
"Did you just ask that?" She asks, raising her voice slightly.
"Yes, I did! I want the truth!" I snap at her, crossing my arms.
"We didn't do anything. We walked around LA just talking. I swear, Ricky." She says, sounding honest.
"Yeah right. Like I believe that." I say rolling my eyes.
"It's the truth, I swear I didn't let him do anything." She says, tears filling her eyes.
"Then why were you with him?" I ask coldly.
"Because he wanted to apologize! He admitted to all of his mistakes! He told me he was sorry! Why are you accusing me of cheating? Don't you trust me?" She asks, sounding hurt.
"I trust you! It's him I don't trust! And you know how he is! You admitted you were scared of him! Then you go and do this! I don't even know if I can trust you anymore!" I yell at her, walking into the living room.
"Ricky you're being unreasonable! We just talked! That's it!" She says walking behind me. I shake my head and turn around.
"How can I know that for sure?" I ask her curiously.
"I'm YOUR girlfriend. I promised you I'd never do anything to hurt you. This time is no different. I swear to you that we didn't do anything. All we did was walk around and talk. I promise. I'd never hurt you." She says, her voice soft.
"But it's okay for you to go behind my back and talk to him?!" I yell at her, making her flinch slightly.
"I told you I was trying to tell you! You just jump to conclusions and get mad over everything!" She yells back at me.
"If I just jump to conclusions why don't you just leave?!" I ask her, her body language changing again.
"Please don't say that. You know I love you. And you should know I'd never hurt you." She says softly.
"Just get out. I need time. I want space." I tell her.

(Skylar's P.O.V)
"Just get out. I need time. I want space." He says to me. My heart feels like it's shattered but I just nod, going outside and getting my stuff, walking through the hous, wiping the tears from my eyes, hoping he won't see me cry.
"I'm sorry, Ricky." I say opening the door. He doesn't move from his spot and I look down, walking out and closing the door behind me. I walk down the sidewalk, putting my bag on my shoulder and crossing my arms. I didn't know where I was going, but it seemed like a good idea to get as far away as possible. I reach some park by the time the sun sets and I go to a bench, going through my bag and pulling out my shorts, putting them on before sitting down and getting my phone out. I go to my contacts and scroll through them, trying to figure out who I should call. I eventually give in and dial the number I knew would change everything...