Every Song Tells A Story (Montgomery De La Cruz Oneshots)

Keep Me - Khalid

Roses were your favorite flower
And I couldn't stand the scent
But if it's what it takes to put a smile on your face
I guess I'll deal with it
You hung with the popular kids
And I couldn't stand them
But I sucked it up, because I wanted to be more than friends

"Alyssa! Did you know that Baker's drug store sells flowers now too? They even have roses." Monty smiled while walking out of the store with two bags and a bouquet of roses. Not those God forsaken flowers again. I hate roses. I literally hate them. Just like Hannah does. She thinks they're cliche whereas I just think they smell like literal vomit. My goofy boyfriend loves them though so I can't find it in myself to break the news to him that I do in fact, hate his favorite flowers. "I got you some." He grinned while handing the bouquet over to me. The pure joy on his face was enough to make me smile myself. I put the roses to my nose and pretended to love them while on the inside, I was gagging. "I love them, Mon. Thank you." I lied. His eyes lit up and it reminded me why I continue to pretend to like the roses that he continues to get for me. "You ready to head over to Bryce's?" He asked while lacing our fingers together and walking us towards his Jeep. I internally groaned at the thought of going to hang out with those damn jocks. I knew what I was getting into whenever I started dating Montgomery. A guy who is undoubtedly a jock and in the popular crowd. I was a nobody but he still chose me over the other girls who throw themselves at him. He loves his friends though, maybe more than he loves me. He wouldn't understand if I told him that I don't like them because he just doesn't see how awful they are like I do. I just keep pretending to like the roses he gets me and and I act like his friends are good because I want to be with him. I want to keep him happy. Being with Monty means everything to me, so I can suck it all up for him. I smiled and nodded, causing him to do the same. The whole ride there, I had to hold in my gags from the smell coming from the roses.

You should walk away with me
In your heart
Keep me in your mind
You don't have to speak
Of our past, just
Keep me in your life
Keep me alive
Keep me alive
Keep me alive
Keep me alive
Keep me alive
Keep me alive
Ohh
No
Ohh

Monty and I were together for almost another whole year. Once he graduated though and I was going to still be stuck at the hell hole for another year, I knew we probably weren't going to be able to stay together. I made the decision to break up with him the last week of summer, right before he left for college. He didn't understand why I wouldn't even give long distance a chance. Honestly, I didn't understand myself. Maybe I just wanted him to enjoy his college experience and not have to pine over me.. a girl that he'd very rarely get to see. We both cried. He begged. I refused. Him and Bryce were going to the same school, he'd have someone to lean on. I still had Hannah, Jessica, and Sherri, so I'd have people to lean on too. I looked him in the eyes and placed one last gentle kiss on his lips before reluctantly pulling away. "Promise me one thing?" I whispered and he vigorously nodded. "Don't ever forget me, please. Just.. just keep me alive in your heart somehow." I whispered again, tears spilling out again. He laced our hands together and kissed my forehead, lingering a second too long. "I couldn't forget you if I tried. You'll always be on my mind." He assured me. I nodded before removing my hands from his and walking off, trying my best to hold my tears in as I felt his eyes on me from behind. This was the right choice to make. It's what had to be done. For the both of us. For him.

We were ridin' down Dyer with my top down
Singin' our favorite songs
But the funny thing is
Every time we did, you'd always get the words wrong
And I was your biggest fan
You should never forget it
I bet your new man
Doesn't love you like I did
Does he love you like I did?
Does he love you like I did?
No