A One Shot Book of Unfortunate Events

Valentine's Day Woes

*Violet's POV*
"So what do we have planned for tomorrow, Boo-Bear?" I asked excitedly. Tomorrow being Valentine's Day, I was so excited for what my boyfriend had planned.
"You know I don't plan and tell," James snorted, playing with his lighter. I didn't like the constant flip, fire. Flip, fire. Flip, fire. That came from him, but he was sweet and romantic. Not always the brightest of the bunch, but still a bit adorable nonetheless.
"Please?" I begged, using puppy eyes.
"Go make me a sandwich and I might just tell you."

I was confused. He'd only recently started making odd demands like "make my bed", "Go fix something to eat" , or "do my laundry" . I had no idea what got into him, or me.

"Make your own sandwich because we're done!" I spat, " I'm not some little housewife!" I was about to trudge through the door with my bag when his phone next to the door got a notification. I picked it up and slammed the door behind me.

"Hey, James. Can't wait for tomorrow 👅🍆☔☔☔👀😉" the text read. I dug deeper. James has been cheating on me for two months with Caroline! I couldn't believe him! I sank to the ground, sobbing. I tried to wipe my eyes, only covering my hands in more tears as I texted that bitch that it was over.

"Caroline,
I know that we're together and all, and it's the day before Valentine's Day, but I'm cheating on you and I'm breaking it off. Goodbye forever."

I hit send and deleted her number. Sure it was underhanded and bad, but I was emotional and needed to take out my anger. I was made a fool. How many other side-hoes did James have, you might ask. Five! He was screwing all of them behind my back! Six damn girls and me! How could I be so clueless? I shook this from my head before snapping his phone in half.

"You say you love me, I say that you're crazy because you were dating six other girls behind me. Karma is a bitch, @ James. H_" I posted on my Instagram. I sobbed into my sweater as somebody rushed by. "Violet?" The voice of Quigley Quagmire asked. I nodded softly. "Poor thing," he cooed, wrapping me into his arms. It felt rather strange, like the arms didn't belong to the person who'd show me the most comfort, "I'll make you some green tea at our dorm. Izzie claims that it's very calming." He added. I begrudgingly accepted his offer, since I knew that Isadora would also be there. I shared a room with her and Sunny while Quigley, Duncan and Klaus shared the next room.

Quigley pulled me up as I explained that James and I broke up and he's been cheating on me with six other girls. "So you don't have a Valentine?"
" No. " I sniffled. I had my inventions and ice cream...
"Well, fun fact about me, my middle name is Valentine..."
" Another fun fact about you, you're trying to pick up a girl who just got out of a relationship she thought was serious."
"Sorry. I just thought I'd-"
"That's a first! 'Quigley Quagmire thinks!' I'll tell Duncan to make that a headline in the school paper!" I yelled, trudging into Isadora's and my room and crashing onto my bed.
"I saw..." She comforted me, "We'll rally our forces."
I wrapped my arms tightly around her. "Thank you, Izzie. You're my best friend."
" I thought I was your sister?"
"We only say that when we joke about your wedding with Klaus." I reminded her as a knock appeared at the door. It opened to reveal Duncan. He was holding a container of my favorite ice cream flavor - mint chocolate and coconut - along with a spoon. "I saw what happened. I'm sorry, Violet. I can't imagine what you must be going through." I hugged him tightly.

"Thank you..." I whispered.
"What friends are for." He replied before walking away.
"Wait, Duncan!" I called before realizing I didn't have much to say. "Are you doing anything tomorrow? My plans kind of want up in smoke..."
" I am not busy tomorrow. "
I wiped a stray tear from my cheek, "How about a movie marathon? Just you, me, several containers of ice cream and some Disney movies?"
He handed me his handkerchief to dry my eyes. "Anything to cheer you up, Vi." He smiled before retreating to his room across the hall. That smile made my heart flutter. Why did it do that? I suppose I had some time to find out...

I think I might have just asked him on a date...

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