I need you, I need you, I need you

chapter 93-learn to fly

Rachel's p/v
Who could be knocking soooo aggressively to the point where it makes me want to get out of bed? Darry left to buy groceries so I have to open the door. Maybe I should charge my phone on the way. Nah, too much work.

I put on my black shirt and open the door.
"Surprise!" Declan and Jasmine shout at the same time.
"Awww, you guys! You came to visit me?"
"Of course! Couldn't leave my best friend alone." Declan wraps his arm around me.
"These are for you."
I grab the flowers from Jasmine. "Thank you guys so much. Come in! Darry isn't home so he won't make a scene."
Declan and Jasmine step inside my house. I quickly push Darry's cigarettes off the table. Wow, I just got nostalgia. Pushing my father's ciggies like it's a dramatic dinner scene!
"What do you guys want to do? Jasmine and I made no plans."
"We texted you asking if we could come over but you didn't answer."
"I knew I should've charged my phone. Well we can watch a movie! Darry has the best collection."
Someone knocks on the door. Is that a dog's "woof?"
"Now who let the dogs out?" Declan walks towards the door and opens it. Tyler's dog, Piper, walks in.
"Hello miss beautiful!" I go on my knees and pet her.
"She comes with a piece of paper." Declan says.
I grab the paper from her sweater pocket. Aww, I didn't even notice her little sweater! I open the letter.
"Dear Rachel Love Sandoval, I hope you like surprises because Piper won't be the only person whimpering for attention."
Tyler steps inside. "Hey, baby."
"Tyler!" I spring up and run into his arms. He kisses me on the lips.
"This is cute and all, but we kinda came first." Jasmine says.
"Yeah! We even brought flowers. What did you-"
Tyler pulls out a teddy bear from his messenger bag. "I had the teddy bear customized. The left paw has an engraved Rachel and the right has a heart. Rachel Love."
"This is so cute, Tyler. Thank you so much!" I hug him again.
"No way you got that custom made in two hours."
"You're right, it took an hour."
"At least our flowers are blue." Jasmine mumbles.
"But what's the teddy bear for? It's not our two month anniversary yet."
"I just thought you deserved a little present after today. You are so fucking strong, my love. Mads and Quinn are just jealous haters. But you, you deserve the entire world."
"At least we can agree on that." Declan says.
"I love you more every single hour, Tyler. You're the best boyfriend I can ever ask for."
"Can we do your favorite thing? Watch a movie, go to the park-"
"Visit the children at the hospital! I haven't gone in a really long time."
"Yes, of course! It's a date."
Declan clears his throat. I turn to them.
"We came here first." Jasmine crosses her arms.
"Thank you guys so much for the flowers and the surprise visit. Maybe we can turn this into a group thing!"
Jasmine frowns. She then smiles and uncrosses her arms. "Kidding. I'm not mad! You two have fun."
"What? We're not kidding?"
"I love you so much!" I wrap my arms around her. Tyler takes a picture.
"Hold on, I still need my Rachel fix-"
"Let's go before visitation hours end!"
"You're right, just let me change my clothes. I'm feeling a little fashiony with Sabrina's clothing bag."
"You still haven't unpacked?"
"Jasmine, help me pick an outfit!"
"Right on!"
We walk into my room. Oh yeah, need to charge my phone.

Mary's p/v
"Welcome to the Margo Guryan club! Isn't Wyatt's house so lovely?"
Jenna looks around. "Sure."
"Oh c'mon, I know you miss Kiker but it's time we live a little. Who said no one can compete with his parties?"
"Well for starters-"
"Mary! Jenna! Why are we standing outside! In we go!" Wyatt pushes us inside. Same people from last party with a few new faces.
"Did you say Margo Guryan club because there's a huge poster of her on the wall?"
"Wyatt's mother's decor. She is a 60s girl at heart!"
"Make yourself's at home with some chips and dip! Vicky's artichoke special."
I laugh. "I thought you were going to say make yourself useful."
"Yes, make yourself useful and dance with me!"
"In a little bit, I want to catch up with your friends. Any updates on Aqua and Aaron?"
"They're still not talking. I haven't seen Aaron at school so I'm assuming he's learned his lesson and never showing his face ever again."
"That makes two of us. Where are the drinks?"
"Uhhh, in the kitchen? I'll get you guys a coke." Wyatt walks to the kitchen. Right.
"Mary! Mary's friend!"
I turn around. "Eric! How are you?"
"Fantastic! Aqua on the other hand, she is not chilling with The Cure!"
"How come?" Jenna asks.
"The End of the World is one of Aaron's favorite songs. Good thing he isn't here. It would make Aqua even more sad."
"Where is she? We need to uplift her spirits."
"On the stairs. Is Darry with you? Dude promised he would try to make it to the party!"
"No, he's looking after his sister."
"What's wrong with Rachel?"
I frown. "You know Rachel?"
"Well no shit, she's his brother! He should've brought her, I could've given her weed to make her feel better."
"Yeah, because weed definitely makes you feel better."
"You get it, Mary's friend!"
"It's Jenna."
"Jenna's friend! Let's go talk to Aqua. She took my vape!"
"And my role. I should be the party pooper."
"True that."
We walk to the stairs. Ugh, Jonathan would be beaming with joy right now. He loves this song! It's a shame he couldn't make it. Tell me again why he got stuck with a mother who neglects her toddler?
"Aqua! Give me back my vape."
I sit next to her on the steps. "Not feeling it?
"I don't know why Wyatt convinced me to come to his party. Dude postpones his parties all the time. He couldn't of had postponed this one longer?"
"You just have to let go of your thoughts and have a good time. I'm also not in the party mood, which is rare, but it's important to distress. You don't have to be the most social, but at least dance. Get the blood flowing."
"I love to dance. Aaron hates dancing so I should be taking advantage and finding someone to dance with, but I just feel so lonely."
"How about we all dance! Why don't you join show choir? We dance and sing all the time." I say.
"Not lately though. The teacher keeps postponing and changing things."
"Sounds like Wyatt. I'll join if he joins."
"Aww, and not me?" Eric pouts.
"Fine, if you join too."
"Nah, I'm not joining."
"Aqua, this is your chance to get your mind off of Aaron. Let's go dance and have the best night of our lives." I offer her my hand.
She takes my hand. "Ok, I will! Let's go dance."