Second Chance- COMPLETED

Chapter 4

Sam pulled on her fingers nervous to have asked. Tiff and Paul sat up curious to hear what I was going to say. Letting out a deep breathe I began.

"I guess it's story time." Pulling down the sleeves to my hoodie I covered my hands to hide the slight tremble that began. "The reason I take anti-depressants is because I was recently released from Spring Valley Rehab Center where they treat teens who have done self harm or actually tried to commit suicide, yet failed. I am one of the ones who failed. At my old high school I wasn't what you considered popular, but I wasn't a loner either.

"There was this guy who I had a crush on and when he started to show interest in me I was over the moon. But on our first date when he began to get too handsy I told him no and that I wanted to go home. He called me a tease and left me on the side of the street where I walked a mile back home alone. From that day on he kept harassing me at school calling me a whore, a tease, and a waste of space. Then it got worse. He would text me and leave notes in my locker saying I should just die, that no one will ever want me, and that I'm useless. And I didn't have much friends at the time, so being a loner what he said felt true."

Paul rubbed his hand over his face clearly stressed about my story. Tiff looked as though she was about to cry. Kohl clenched his fist in order to control his temper.

"I wasn't stable anymore. Not mentally, emotionally, or physically. I wanted the pain to stop, to not have to deal with him anymore, to actually disappear. So one night my parents were both working late and I was home alone. The door bell rang and I went to open the door but no one was there only an envelope taped to the door. In the envelope was a note and a box cutter that said 'Do it. Put us all out of our misery.'

"That was my breaking point. I went through all the medicine cabinets and got any and every pill I can find and just swallowed them all at once. I was lucky when my mom came home early from her shift and found me. I was rushed to the hospital and put into the rehab center a week later. I've been in there for about 3 months. I was released because I am finally feeling better and finally feel like I have control over my life again. I know I can't let other people's opinions effect me so much."

The tension in the room could be cut with a knife. Kohl wrapped his arm around me and hugged me tight. Sam placed her hand on me knee for sympathy.

"I'm better now guys. You don't have to worry." I reassured them.

"We're here for you whenever you need us Ivy." Tiffany choked out to prevent her tears from falling. After a few minutes Paul decided it was best that they should leave. After helping me clean up the mess I walked everyone to the door. Kohl stayed back while the others climbed into his car.

"Ivy even though we just met I will always be here for you whenever you need me. Okay?"

"Thank you Kohl, I appreciate that." I said sincerely.

"I won't let anything like that happen to you again." He said sternly then gave me a tight hug. With a soft peck on the cheek he left. I leaned against the closed door and a released a shaky breathe. That was the first time I actually said what happened to me to anyone other than Dr. Finn and my parents. It feels good to let it out and come to terms with it. I have made tremendous progress and I will not let Jake Pierce take me down again.

"So what'd I miss yesterday?" Jake asked. It was lunch time and we all sat at the table on a nice sunny day. The vibe that I got from the group after our talk yesterday felt like I was brought into their little family. It's comforting.

"Ivy told us everything that happened in her old high school." Paul told him. Jake spurted out the orange juice he was in the midst of swallowing. Sam started patting his back to help him breathe. I let out a fake cough to cover my laugh.

"You good man?" Sam asked.

"Wrong pipe." He wheezed. "So what exactly did she tell you?" Tiffany filled Jake in on my story in full detail. "So none of you know who the guy is." Jake stated.

"I didn't tell them his name. I highly doubt you know who it is. Or maybe you do?" I tilt my head slightly while staring Jake in the eye. I can see him trembling in his seat from across the table.

The rest of the day I went on feeling a sense of relief. For once I'm not the scared one, but Jake is. Deeply inside I waited for this moment to know that I wasn't scared about the thought of Jake anymore. When in fact he's scared of me because he thinks I'm going to out him to his new friends and girlfriend. But I won't do that. I will not let myself stoop to his level.

After saying goodbye to Sam once we left Mr. Ginner's class I head towards the front since mom was already waiting to take me home.

"Ivy! Yo Ivy!" I turn around and see Kohl rushing past a kids in the hallway to get to me.

"What's up Kohl?"

"I was wondering if you'd like to go out with me sometime. Well Friday- I mean tomorrow." He stuttered. He's getting all red! Oh god do I make him nervous?

"I'd love to Kohl. What time?" I beam at him. I was actually excited to go on a date with Kohl. Since I met him he seemed very different compared to any other guy I've met.

"After school tomorrow. I can pick you up at your house around five if that's okay with you?" Kohl raised his eyebrows in reassurance.

"That's perfect. Five it is. I'll see you tomorrow."

The smile that is planted on my face must've been so wide as I felt my cheeks begin to ache. Climbing into mom's car I try to hide my smile, but mom caught me.

"What's got you all cheesy?" She teased.

"I'm going on a date with Kohl tomorrow after school." I mumbled. Mom found the news so exciting she released a squeal.

"Oh my god! Sweetie that's amazing! Wait Kohl's the really tall cute one right?"

"Mom!" Surprised at the fact that she thought Kohl was cute, which I don't blame her.

"Can we just go home?"

"Yes, then I can help you pick out an outfit for your date!" Mom does a little happy dance in her seat while turning on the car. She checks the review mirror before baking up, but freezes.

"Mom? Everything alright?" Mom shakes her head a little.

"Um.. yea I thought I saw something." She said, clearly lying. She pulled out of the parking spot. I look back before she can fully drive off and I catch a glimpse of Jake getting into Kohl's car. Oh crap! Looking back at mom she seemed un-phased.

Maybe she didn't seem him?

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