soulmates ; calum au

please

November 1, 2015

17:00

"Well here's the end of our ride together Azure," Delaney said. She parked the car in front of my house and turned to hug me from the driver's seat.

I pulled away and thanked her. I couldn't be happier with the way she took care of me this weekend. From the ride to my house to the trip to the hospital, I was thankful for her.

I got off the car and said goodbye.

However, I saw a girl sitting on the dining table from the window. It wasn't my mom or any relative. It was a girl with bright colored hair. It started out blue but slowly went greener and finished to a dark emerald color. Her hair was long. It ended at her lower back.

I made my way towards the door and slowly open it in efforts to be quiet but it was no use. My mom turned my way and so did the mystery girl. It was Emerald. My mom didn't give me any time to reply though. She ran towards me to give me a big hug.

"I'm so happy you're okay Azure," Mom tells me. I could feel the weight of her shoulders disappear. She had been worried but she knew I would come back safe and sound.

"I know mom. I'm glad to be home," I pull away and look towards Emerald's way. I had no idea why she was here. I also had no intentions of seeing her because of the way she treated Delaney.

Emerald stands up and asks my mom if she could have some alone time with me.

We go outside and sit on the porch quietly. For a couple of minutes, we didn't say anything. It was tense silence. I didn't want to talk to her but if I didn't say anything she wouldn't leave.

Suddenly the door opened. It was my mom

"I hope I'm not interrupting anything," Mom said

I looked back at her and said, "You're fine mom"

"I just wanted to get you guys some tea," She says and hands it over to us. She kisses my head and quickly leaves.

"Why are you here?" I ask Emerald.

Emerald turns my way. Her eyes were red and brimming with tears. Her mascara was running down her pale face. She looked anguished.

She slowly opens her mouth and a small whimper comes out but she can't get the words out of her mouth. She closes her eyes and exhales deeply.

"I know you don't want to talk to me," She says in between heavy sobs, "and I know I messed up"

I look towards her and let out a deep sigh.

"It's okay Emerald. I don't understand why you did it but nobody is perfect," I tell her

"No, please listen to me. I messed up really bad and there's no excuse for my actions but let me tell you my side of the story" She begs, shifting closer to me and grabbing my hand

"Okay" I respond, but I pull away my hand from hers

"Maybe people have told you how Delaney and I are related. There's a lot more to the story than they say. They just take Delaney's side because she has convinced everyone that I'm the bad guy. But please listen to me. I never had a father and since I could remember I was always mad about it. Not at my mom or at anyone, just the world. I was mad that I couldn't have what other people had. It sounds silly but that's what you think as a child. Delaney always had this picture perfect family. She still does. Disney world, trips to expensive places, her parents were your couple goals, they had two beautiful dogs and a beautiful 3 story home. Not to mention she was perfect. Straight A student, lots of friends and a best friend who deeply loved her. It was so different from the life I lived. The outcast, loser, girl with no dad. I always got bullied. Delaney took pity on me. She became my only friend. Her family was always nice to me. Extremely nice. Especially her dad. When I was 14, he calls my mom and explains who he is. My mom tells me my dad wants to meet me. I was the happiest girl on earth. I wanted my dad. But when he comes in, it's him. Delaney's dad. I couldn't help it think, 'If he just stayed with us, we would of had it good. I wouldn't have gone through what I have. If he just sta-'"

She glanced up and her tears rolled down her cheeks. Harsh sobs came out of her mouth. She squeezed her eyes shut to hold back the tears but it was too painful for her to say.

"I went through hell. I got beat up everyday at school for being the only girl with no dad. Imagine walking from school with bruises and blood on your face. You get home and you think your mom is going to be there to comfort you. On the contrary, your mom is passed out on the floor. You're not even sure if she's drunk or high. At this point, who cares? You're crying in the corner of the room crying out to anybody to help you out. But the help never comes. So you just sit there and cry yourself to sleep. Everyday, for 10 years straight," She sighs and wipes her tears away, "I don't expect you to understand. But at least you know the why behind everything. I'm sorry,"

Emerald stood up and grabbed her bag but I grasped her hand. Nothing excused what she did. Although, what she needed right now was someone to care and love her. Like always, she needed a friend. I was going to be her friend.

She turned back surprised and gave me a small smile.

The start of something new....

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a/n:

well this is crap but aight

it's been 84 years (literally). i'm hoping to be writing more often now

-m