Torn up. ~Flamingeos Fanfiction

Chapter 150

Lucy's POV

I stopped in my tracks after hearing my name, and ignored Geo's inpatient whispers as he tugged the sleeve of my jumper. Should I turn around and talk to Jack? Is it worth it? 

I let out a sigh and then slowly turned around, my heart beating rapidly as Jack and I gazed into each others upset gazes. All of a sudden, the surroundings around me disappeared, and even though the world seemed to be spinning, all I could focus on was Jack as we remained staring at each other. Tears began filling his eyes which make me tremble in panic. I've never seen him cry. What is going on?

"You need to go back to England." He told me in a quiet, low voice. I could sense that he was trembling and even though I knew I shouldn't, I really wanted to embrace him in a hug. "Things... they're not the same."

"What do you mean?" I asked, slowly walking towards Jack. 

"Your mum..." Jack stared at the ground as tears began trickling down his cheeks. I instantly stopped walking and felt the world spin around me as I stared at thin air when I realised that she was homeless when I left her. "S-she...she..."

He exploded into tears and then looked back at me when I looked back at him, his face full of guilt and helplessness. "She died."

"W-w-" I stopped myself from finishing the word when the fact that I could have stayed in England to help my mum hit me. I let out a shriek and burst into tears as my heart shattered in what seemed like a million pieces. Geo ran up to me and hugged me tight, but I didn't care. At that point all I cared about was the fact that I killed her. My own mum. Her life depended on me and I threw her away. All for a boy. 

"If you want to come to England with me I'll happily go with you." Jack offered as he rubbed his hand on my back and let out a sniff. I expected Geo to protest and offer to go with me instead, but to my surprise he remained silent. I looked at Geo after calming down a little bit, even though the world was still spinning and tears still escaped from my eyes, just slower this time, and then squeezed his hand tight. 

"Is it okay if Geo comes too?" I asked Jack, and he nodded, although I could sense the annoyance he kept on trying to push away. 

"B-but what about tour?" Geo said suddenly. I had to bite my tongue to not snap back in anger, but luckily Jack did it for me.

"This is more important." He spat as he gave him a look full of disgust. I could see Geo's cheeks faintly go red as he stared back at Jack in anger, but then looked back at me, his gaze softening. 

"I know that. Of course it is." He answered back as he tucked a strand of hair behind my ear, something which always makes my stomach explode in butterflies, no matter how many times he'll do it. "We'll just have to tell them asap before booking this trip." He then grabbed my hand and made his way back towards the hospital. "We need to go."

I faintly smiled at Jack as a way of saying bye when Geo pulled me into the building, and then went towards my room to pack up as we were finally leaving this dump. No more Acacia, and no more reminders that my best friend is no longer alive. You'd think that leaving the hospital would make me feel happy, but today all I felt was grief. I'd do anything to be with my mum right now, despite the hatred I felt towards her. After all she's my mum, I've gone through a lot with her. She's family, how can I not love her?

"I can't wait to see what your old high school is like." Geo smiled as he grabbed both of our suitcases and pulled them to a taxi which was waiting outside for us. I was grateful that Geo was trying to change the subject to cheer me up, but I don't think he realised that it didn't do anything. All talking did was make me begin to choke up in tears, so I simply remained silent and nodded. 

After entering the car Geo asked the man to take us towards a hotel Jack told us he was staying at before he takes us to the airport.

"The second we meet him we're flying to see your mum, okay?" He told me as he held my cold and sweaty hand and rubbed his thumb on the back of it. I nodded and then rested my head on his shoulder, allowing my eyes to slowly close as I realised how exhausted I was. Geo ran his hands through my hair and instantly I felt myself falling asleep. 

Going back to my high school is gonna be weird, especially with Geo. God only knows what will happen...

I have so many ideas for what will happen when Lucy goes back to her high school, I'm really excited to start writing the future chapters!! :) Not sure how often I will be able to update this story though because of exams.