The Guyfriend

Chapter 20 - Shattered

Melissa glared at her sister and pulled her hand out of Lacey's grip. It looked like she was going to attack Charlie but a sharp look from Lacey pulled her up. It was obvious who was the leader in this relationship but why is she helping me? Melissa sashayed down the hall while Lacey flashed me a shy smile and walked the opposite way.

The crowd dispersed so I headed off to my class. I turned down the next hall and the sight before almost brought me to my knees. Charlie was already on him, ripping him off Melissa.

Melissa's make-up was smeared everywhere. She stamped her foot and took off toward the girl's bathroom. I stared in disbelief at the guy on the ground. The guy I trusted. The one I fell for. Elliot was being straddled by Charlie and she was holding her little fist above her head. She looked to me and I gave a small nod. I slowly backed away as Charlie's fist pounded into his face. Soon enough he was groaning and rolling in a ball with a bloody lip and a black eye was already forming.

Charlie rushed to me and began pushing me away. "We have to go. Home, I mean."

A nod was all I could manage. I let her pull me to the parking lot and sit me down at the passenger seat. We stopped at the shops on the way there. She rushed in as I sat in the passenger seat. My world was falling apart. I pressed my palms into my eyes until it hurt. My breathing got heavier as I saw Adrian's face, Elliot's blue eyes gazing into mine and also my mother cradling me.

She whispered in my ear, "Stay strong, don't give up. For mum."

My body finally gave and wave after wave of sobs racked through my body. I saw Charlie approaching the car as I looked up. Unlocking the car, she opened the door and slid in. I heard her chuck the bags in the back. She spoke up, "Are you OK?" I looked up and felt another wave of sobs coming on but I bit it down. My answer was simple, "No." She flashed a sympathetic look my way before starting the car and heading home.

....4 Hours Later....

I was in bed, my heart was still aching. I could do nothing else but lay there wondering why. Why me? I know I should move on but why do I deserve this? I heard a noise outside but ignored it and continued my self - pity. I heard shoes hit my floor. I sat up slowly. His blue eyes were filled with sorrow as he saw how much of a mess I was. He was not so good himself. Blood spotted around his black eye and his lip was an absolute mess.

Before he could utter a word I began to scream at him, "GET OUT!"

My voice quietened as pain flickered across his face. "You aren't welcome here and especially not here..." 

I pointed to my chest, indicating my heart.

Elliot opened his mouth and his voice was so emotion-filled I couldn't help but listen, "Jamie, I am so sorry. I messed up. Big time." He laughed humorlessly, "I can explain it all, just trust me. I know you probably have never hated me more or trusted me less but come to the creek at 7pm. I will explain it all. I promise."

I was speechless. He looked into my eyes and I have never experienced something more intense. He turned around and was out my window. I wanted him to explain everything. I missed his touch and his love. I had to make it to the creek. I slowly dragged myself out of my bed and headed toward the bathroom to clean myself up. As I splashed my face with water, I remembered the memories that me and Elliot made at the creek. My smile dropped as I remembered why I was going there. I turned around and slid down the wall until I felt the floor. I latched my hands together around my knees and hoped that I will be happily in Elliot's arms by tonight.

A/N - NOOO ELLIOT :c

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