Second Chance- COMPLETED

Chapter 7

It's Sunday night and I was working on my homework that I seemed to leave for last minute. I still couldn't shake off what happened last night at the club with Jake. That moment when he grabbed my arm and looked at me with such intensity I could've sworn I saw a flash of hatred in his eyes. Taking a deep breathe I try to put my focus on my history paper. Midway through a sentence a FaceTime call appears on my MacBook.

Incoming Call from Boogie

I immediately answer it and am greeted by my brother's cheesey smile.

"Boogie!" I yell with excitement at the screen. He laughs at my nickname for him.

"Hey munchkin, how's it going?"

"Oh you know same old same old."

"That's good. How you liking your new school?" Mom and dad had informed him of my change of scenery.

"It's great I made some cool new friends I really think you'd like them." I saw with all honesty. Well everyone but him...

"That's great. But umm that's kinda the reason why I'm calling." He rubs the back of his neck nervously.

"What's wrong Cody?" Worried at what he might say.

"You know how I was suppose to come home for Thanksgiving?" I nod. Cody goes to college out of state, like 4 states away. So he was suppose to catch a flight back for Thanksgiving break which is this upcoming weekend. "Well I can't. I am so sorry Ivy, but with finals coming up I really need to cram big time." He looked as if he accidently kicked a puppy.

"Oh. Okay. That's fine don't worry about it. I understand just focus on your finals okay?" I give him a half smile.

"I will. Thanks for understanding. I'll make sure to call though don't worry." I nod again afraid to speak as I feel the tears beginning to form.

"And Ivy?"

"Hmm?"

"Keep your head up kiddo. It's all going to be okay." With that he ended the call. I know that last comment was a double meaning to everything. Cody was probably more heart broken than my parents when he found out about my attempt suicide. Ever since we were little we were inseparable and when he didn't know I was going through everything at my old high school he felt like he was to blame. Like he should've seen the signs or something. I continue to remind him it was never his fault.

It sucks that Cody can't come to Thanksgiving I really miss him. With him being away so far it's hard being alone in the house sometimes when mom and dad are working so much.

I felt a tear slide down my cheek and I quickly wipe it away. I dig in my bag and take the little orange bottle and swallow the anti-depressant before getting back to working on my paper.

It is the day before Thanksgiving and Sam, Kohl, Paul, Tiff and I were all hanging out in the school lobby at the end of the day. I didn't know where Jake was. Sam was telling us on how her family is taking a trip to Florida for the mini break to see her grandmother.

"So Ivy, what are you doing for Thanksgiving?" Kohl asked me.

"Well it's just going to be me, mom and my dad since my broth-" I shrieked in surprised as I felt a pair of arms wrap around me hugging me tight. They finally let me go and I turned around and OH MY GOD!

"Cody?!" I say shocked.

"Hey baby sister." He says calmly. I let out another shriek before jumping to hug him. He wrapped his arms around me and held me tight like before. I closed my eyes and dug my nose into his neck. He smelled of vanilla and coconut mixed together. It smelt like home. Cody finally set me back down after our little moment.

"How are you here?" I asked.

"Well I kind of lied about the whole finals thing. You really thought I wasn't going to come see my little munchkin. Plus come on I can't miss mom's amazing turkey." He rubbed his belly for emphasizes. I smack his chest when he told me he lied. I'm a bit upset that he did but I'm also glad he didn't it made the surpise soooo much better.

"I want you to meet my friends. This is Paul, Sam, Tiffany and Kohl." I pointed to everyone in the group. They all exchanged handshakes and hellos. Just as Cody was going to say something someone appeared behind up.

"Hey guys ya ready to go?" I froze. Oh no. Cody turns around and his body goes rigid. His jaw and fist clench when he sees Jake.

"You." Cody's growl had me take a small step back. "What the fuck are you doing here?"

Jake looks at Cody then at me like a deer in headlights. I grab Cody's arm and start pulling him towards the exit.

"Cody let's go please!" With much struggle I finally got him out the door leaving all of my friends standing there confused at what just happened.

"What the fuck Ivy! Why is he here? Does he go here?" Cody asked in frustration.

"Yes he does but you need to calm down!" I beg.

"Do mom and dad know that he's at you school?"

"No! And you're not going to tell them either! You have to trust me Cody." He still seemed on edge about everything but agreed to let it go for now.

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