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by Lirryd

by Lirryd

Serena POV

I put my coffee cup down onto the table and cleared my throat, "Uhm..Liza? Would you come to the bathroom with me? I need to use your lipstick." Liza looked at me, shocked for a moment before smoothly responding, "Oh! Yea no problem, I actually need the bathroom too." She slipped out of Shane's grasp and I politely smiled at Jessica, rubbing her knee reassuringly as I got up from my seat. We walked silently to the cafe's restroom area before slipping into the tight, two stall ladies room. I stood in front of the mirror and exhaled dramatically, "Liza I need to dump her." Liza laughed out loud, "WHAT? She's so sweet and cool! You guys click so well." I raised an eyebrow, "maybe THAT'S why I'm so bored." She scoffed, "oof, you're such a bitch." I laughed, "I'm just honest. Anyway...how are you liking Shane hmm?" She blushed instantly at the mention of his name, "He's really cool. I think it might work out. And thanks for this, by the way. I know it must be awkward to be on a double date with your friend and your ex boyfriend." I rolled my eyes, "Oh shut up, it isn't awkward. We're barely exes! It shouldn't even count, it was so short." and in that moment I meant those words. 100%. I had no issue with Shane dating Liza. In fact I was happy for both of them. They were perfect for each other. I reapplied my lipstick and handed the tube to Liza before holding the door open for her so we could exit the bathroom. We sat back down at the table, eyeing each other knowingly.

Alright Alright we're gonna fast forward AGAIN. You just needed some context for the end of Liza and Shane so I gave you the beginning.

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June

Serena POV

"I hate him so much Serena. How could he fucking do this to me. He told me he loved me and then he cheated on me. Are you kidding me?" Liza sobbed while I ran my fingers through her strawberry blonde locks. I sighed, picking my phone up from the cold tile bathroom floor. 12:32. We were supposed to be in English Lit but that didn't really matter to either of us at the moment. I was pissed. "I don't know Liza. What was her name? Lena? Nina? do you even know her?" Liza wiped her nose, "She was the classic 'girl he told me not to worry about'. I'm such an idiot Serena. Such a fucking idiot." My phone buzzed. My boyfriend Carter had texted to let me know that if we hurried we could still make attendance. Being the scholar I am, I helped Liza to her feet and walked her over to the sink so we could clean up and get to class. We left the bathroom and I led her down the hallway. We stood in front of our classroom door and I sighed, pushing a strand of her hair behind her ear. I examined her puffy, pain-filled eyes, "You ready?" She nodded silently and I pushed open the door. She found her seat near the front of the classroom and I stayed near the back by Carter. He saw the anger in my face and immediately questioned it, "Is everything okay babe?" I shook my head, "No. Not in the slightest bit."

The school day ended and I met up with Liza at her locker. She looked awful. She had seemingly permanent tear marks scattered across her cheeks and she looked sick. "Hey." She looked at me, lips almost curving up into a smile, "Hi." She went back to putting her books in her locker and I stood there silently waiting for her to finish. She locked her locker and motioned for me to start my journey down the stairs. I walked ahead of her, the faster we got out of there the better. We made it downstairs before most of the sophomore class and wasted no time, walking straight to the nearest train station. We swiped ourselves in and waited impatiently for the next train to come. I looked at her, "You're gonna be okay. I promise." She shook her head in disbelief, "I don't see that happening anytime soon." I had nothing else to say and as if on cue, the loud train pulled into the station and we boarded it, squeezing in between people with no chance of finding a seat. Her stop was close by and I pulled her into a warm hug before she left. "Text me if you need anything. I love you." She responded weakly, "Love you too Serena." I traveled the rest of the way home pondering the events of the day with my earbuds in.

"Mom the craziest shit happened today." My mom was sitting on the steps of our home smoking a cigarette. I told my mom everything and she was always prepared for one of my crazy stories. "Alright. Hit me." I told her about how Shane had cheated on Liza and how she was a wreck. "This is the same Shane you dated?" I nodded and she took a long, thoughtful pull of her cigarette, "Hmm. That isn't something I would've expected. You guys are still friends aren't you? Why don't you give him a call." I shrugged, I hadn't thought of that, "Well...I guess I could get his point of view." My mom smirked at me knowingly, "There are three sides to every story honey. Yours, mine, and the truth." I rolled my eyes even though I'd seen the accuracy of that quote reflected throughout my life. I pushed open the door and went up to my room to call Shane. I searched my contacts for his number and my finger hovered over the call button for a moment. I wasn't sure if I wanted to flip out on him for hurting my best friend or attempt to keep my cool. I dialed the number-whatever my response was would just have to be the right one. He picked up after 4 or 5 rings, "Hey Serena, what's up?" I stared at my phone briefly before realizing that he obviously couldn't see my face, "What do you mean 'what's up' you little slut?!" He chuckled, "Okay okay I guess that IS appropriate." I sighed loudly, "What the fuck is wrong with you you asshole. I told my friend you were a good boyfriend not a good cheater. Not EVEN A GOOD CHEATER ACTUALLY, since you got CAUGHT!" He laughed and it got me even more pissed, "WHY AREN'T YOU TAKING ME SERIOUSLY SHANE ANDREW DAVIS." He coughed, "Oh wow my whole government. I am serious! You're just so fucking cute when you're angry." I shook my head, "I hate you I hate you I fucking hate you." He chuckled again before clearing his throat, "Okay I'm done, I'm sorry. What's up? Did Liza want you to call me or something? I already explained to her what happened in great detail so I don't see why she needs other people to get the information for-" I cut him off, "No. My mom told me to call you since you're both my friends. It makes sense for me to hear both of your stories." "OH! Wait is your mom there? Can you put her on?" I sighed again, "No. Shut up. We have other things to discuss. I have so many questions." He composed himself once more, "What do you want to know?" "The whole story Shane."

Shane POV (Flashback)

I sat next to Nina on her bed. Her unopened chemistry textbook had fallen on the floor and there was not a single pen, pencil, or piece of paper anywhere in sight. She bit her lip at me and I cleared my throat awkwardly, "So uh. We should get to studying." She placed her hand on my knee and I tensed, "Yea I just have a few anatomy questions for you." She licked her pink lips at the end of her sentence and I rolled my eyes internally. That was the most corny pick up line I had ever heard and it had nothing to do with the class we were supposed to be studying for. And yet, for some reason it was still affecting me. She seductively ran her hand up my thigh and I didn't stop her. I wasn't getting it from my girlfriend and this girl was just throwing herself at me. In the moment, it was an offer I could not refuse and once I started I couldn't stop myself. Her lips met my neck and she pressed several gentle, warm kisses down my throat to my collar bone. I gripped her hips laying her back onto the bed. I wasn't thinking about Liza until later when I was buckling my belt and getting my stuff ready so I could leave. I had made a mistake and I needed to own up to it.

Serena POV (Present)

"Fuck. So you just. Fucked this girl?" He sighed, "Yea." I had run out of words, "And you just. Casually told Liza about it this morning?" He responded softly, "Yea." I shook my head, "You're an ass. Liza wasn't giving you sex so you just picked up and got it somewhere else." It was logical but he could've left without cheating. "No Serena. It wasn't really like that, I never minded that. I just sort of acted without thought and this is where it got me. I love Liza, I really do. This was a mistake and I know it's unforgivable." I felt sort of sad for him even though he did what he did. I knew he was feeling guilty but if Liza took him back what would stop him from cheating on her again. "Well thanks for talking to me dude, things are getting a little clearer." "Yea. No problem Serena. See you at school tomorrow." I hung up and waited for Liza to text or call.