Alone Together // Pete Wentz

Better Off As Lovers

Friday Evening
~Pete's POV~
I make sure there are no cars in the driveway, and no lights on in the house. Then, I climb up the branches of the tree, piece of paper and rock in my hand. I set it on the window sill, put the rock on top i it so it doesn't blow away, and climb down. I look up at the window one last time before getting out of there so nobody sees me.

~Anna's POV~
"Goodbye, bunny. Love you." Tom hugs me tightly. Im sad to see him go, but I know he has to get back to Blink. As much as I need him, his fans need him too. And saying goodbye this time will only be for another couple of weeks, consider Christmas is soon.
"Bye Tom. I love you too." I hug him tightly.

~Pete's POV~
I sit on the blanket with my back to the tree, acoustic guitar in hand. It'll be getting dark in about 30 minutes, so I put up white Christmas lights. I just hope she doesn't decide to ignore me again.

~Anna's POV~
"Im ordering pizza." Becca declares and dials the number.
"Fine by me." My dad smiles. I climb up the stairs to isolate myself in my room, just like every Friday night. I put on my headphones and collapse onto my bed, not bothering to change out of my dress. We went out for dinner before Tom left, and it was this nice restaurant by the airport. You might ask why my sister wants to order pizza then, but there's really no logical answer besides we like to eat a lot. I find myself staring out the window, like I often do. Except this time, something catches my eye. A piece of paper, weighted down by a rock. What the heck? I open my window, and a rush of cool air greets my face. I grab the rock and paper and close the window again. I set the rock on my dresser, sit on my bed and unfold the piece of paper.

Anna,
I just want you to know how sorry I am. I never ever should have cheated on you. I can't imagine how hard it must be for you to even look at me anymore. I know this is a longshot, but please continue reading. Since I'm not good at heartfelt letters, I figured you might enjoy a collection of lyrics from different songs. Please know that when I think about any of these, you are the only thing that comes to my mind.

1. You don't know how lovely you are.

2. If I could be with you tonight, I would sing you to sleep, never let them take the light behind your eyes.

3. When you smile, I melt inside. Im not worthy for a minute of your time.

4. I don't mind spending every day, out on the corner in the pouring rain. Look for the girl with the broken smile, ask her if she wants to stay awhile. She will be loved.

5. You are my sunshine, my only
sunshine, you make me happy when skies are grey. You'll never know dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away.
Well, as cheesy as that might sound, all of its true. If you're still reading this, I have one more favor to ask.
I made a scavenger hunt for you. All I ask is that you follow it. By the end, if you haven't smiled, I promise you I'll get out of your life forever. Just please, for all the good times we've had, follow this.
You're first clue is where we first met.
Love Always,
Pete

I get a tissue to wipe off all of the tears on my cheeks. I pretty much started sobbing at You Are My Sunshine. It was then when I realized how much I missed him. I slip on my black boots, black leggings, and a random black shirt. Still crying, I open up the window and climb out just like the good old days. I climb down the tree, and dash across my front lawn. It's dark now, I figure it's around 8, so I guide myself to Jack's with the street lights. I fling open the door and look around.
"Anna?" Jack asks, surprised. I turn around and face him.
"Woah, woah are you okay? You're crying!" Jack jumped over the counter and rushed to me.
"Im good, I'm just looking for-" I stop when I see a piece of paper between the red bass's strings. There's also a white rose. I run over to it, Jack closely following behind.
Hey Anna, and probably Jack too. Next, go to the place where we had our first date.
Love,
Pete

"What the-" Jack starts.
"Gotta go, I'll text you later." I say.
"Anna, whatever it is, please stay safe." Jack looks a bit worried. I pick up the rose and note, hug him and run out of the shop. About 10 minutes later I get to the Pizza Place. I open the doors and am greeted by no other than Anthony.
"Hey Anna!" Anthony says through his thick Italian accent. "What can I do for you?"
"Uh.. Can you help me?" I ask.
"Well Of course! With what?" Anthony smiles.
"Do you remember where Pete and I sat on our first date?" I asked him, knowing its a weird request but also knowing that Anthony is super nice and won't care.
"Right over here." He guides me to a table.
"Thank you a lot! I smile at him.
There's no slip of paper on the table, though. I lift up a menu, and another, and another. Under the final Menu I finally find it. Along with... a Fall Out Boy concert ticket. I can't help but grin.
Hi Anna. The final place is where we had our first kiss. See you very soon.
Love,
Pete
I pick up the note and ticket, thank Anthony again, and run out. I speed walk down the sidewalk, but this time it's not because im running from my problems. I love the sound my feet make as they hit the sidewalk. I feel energy surge through me as I reach the park. Once I reach the tree, I put a hand over my mouth and drop everything that's in my hands.

~Pete's POV~
I look at my phone. 9:00. Anna, please come. Please come. I look around me and make out a figure, moving fast in my direction. I smile once she comes into the light.

~Anna's POV~
Pete stands up, with a guitar in his hands.
"Hi Anna." He grins at me.
"Hi." I whisper.
"Im going to play you a song now, okay?" He asks, starting to strum. I nod, hands still over my mouth.

~Pete's POV~
She nods and I start to sing, softly.
"I wrote a goodbye note in lipstick on your arm
When you passed out
I couldn't bring myself to call
Except to call it quits

Best friends
Ex-friends till the end
Better off as lovers
And not the other way around
Racing through the city
Windows down
In the back of yellow checkered cars.."
She starts to cry. I stop playing, drop my guitar, and put my hands on her shoulders.
"Hey, hey, don't cry! Please don't cry." I say. She takes in a deep breath, and stops crying. But she still hasn't smiled.
"Can you smile for me?" I ask her, looking into her beautiful green eyes.

~Anna's POV~
A smile would mean I forgive him. Just one tiny smile, would mean I was ready to love him all over again, through thick and thin. One smile could change my life all over again. So you know what I did? I smiled.

~Pete's POV~
She smiles, the most gorgeous and emotional smile I've ever seen.
"Does this mean you forgive me?" I ask softly.
"Yes." She whispers. I love her. Im filled with this over joyed excitement, that I haven't felt in awhile. I wrap my arms around her and she places her hands on my back.

~Anna's POV~
I hug him tightly. He brushes back my hair, leans in, and closes the space between out lips. I break the kiss.
"I love you." I stare into his bright eyes.

~Pete's POV~
"I love you more." I say, staring right back at her. I know that tonight, for the first night in awhile, I will be sleeping just fine. All because I am finally happy again. All because Anna and I, are alone together.