13 reasons Why Not

chapter 35 - Ridgeview: part one

Hannah's POV

Looking at the new Hannah Baker in the mirror, I can't stop thinking about what lay ahead for me. It's been so long since I've been there, so long since I've seen Sarah.
Would she understand that it wasn't me, the cruel rumous that were spread, that awful photo. As we all know, me more than anyone, a picture can say a thousand words.

Saying this It made me happy, looking at the pictures that now surround my room, my future. Gazing at my partner in crime, the pictures of me and Clay, I thought of how much he completes me.

This being true, a part of me was still worried...

Justin's POV

Game day, I should be pumped up.

The Justin I once knew would be thinking about winning, his reputation. Instead I found my mind repeating the recent events, the things that I now see as important in my life.

As I packed my bag, all I could think about is Clay and Hannah, what today brings for them, how I hope it goes well. The only thing on my mind more than this is Jess, all I've done is hope she's there today, I miss her so much...

Jess's POV

Ever since my Monet's moment I can't stop thinking about Hannah, everything I've done to her and even more importantly how things have turned out.

she's got so much going on, I wish I could help her somehow, make it right.

A part of me would love nothing more than building that bridge, to have my friend back. At the same time I'm scared, the not knowing how to gain her trust again is killing me.

Getting ready, I felt a feeling I've not felt for a long time. I felt excited to go to the game, to see Justin. Although I still completely understand what's happened, I now realise we are both changing...

Lainies POV

Watching Clay, he makes me feel so proud as his mom. knowing everything he's been through, seeing how much he loves Hannah.

"Clay, are you okay honey?"

As Clay prepared to leave I realised how much he's recently changed, the reasons why. It brought a tear to my eye thinking of how much he's grown up.

"I'm okay thanks mom, how are You?"

Clay asking me how I am, I'd not heard those words for what felt like forever. Knowing what him and Hannah faced today, I wanted to make sure he was ok.

"I'm good honey, as long as you are! Im here for you both Clay."

Watching Clay smile, seeing him happy, that's all I've wanted for so long. As he got ready to leave, feeling him hug me, a part of me didn't want to let go. At the same time I knew why he was doing it, who he was doing it for.

"Take care honey, let me know how it goes, tell Hannah I asked after her."

As he left, watching him drive away. I knew the reason why he's changed, that someone special that completes him

His reason... Hannah.

Olivias POV

Drinking my coffee, watching Hannah walk down the stairs. It still amazes me how every day she looks more beautiful. Looking at her, she makes me realise what life's about, what's important.

"Hey mom, you okay?"

Seeing her smile, with everything going on between Andy and me, it suddenly felt like nothing else mattered.