Elastic Heart:

47: Apology

Savannah:
I sat in the my bedroom waiting for Colton to get back from a meeting that he was having with a scout from Brown University. The meeting was so unexpected but I wasn't surprised since he was really good. I decided to apply to a few colleges to kill some time. I really wanted to go to the New York Art Academy University. But I applied to other schools as my back ups. Including Brown. I mentally curse when someone knocks on my bedroom door. "Come in." I mumble assuming it was one of my parents. As far as I knew Brandon had left early this morning. I sit up when the door opens and Brandon walks in. I close my laptop sitting it down beside me. He stands near the door. We haven't talk much in the last week. Not that I've given him much of a choice. When I wasn't with Colton I stayed locked in my room and when he was home we were usually gone. "Where's mom and dad?" He speaks up. I shrug my shoulders. "Don't know." I reply. His eyes meet mine for a moment before they travel to my stitches on my forehead. I look down so he can no longer see it. I know he felt guilty for hurting but I couldn't forgive him for fighting with Colton. "Savannah," Brandon pleaded stepping further into my room. "I'm sorry." He said sitting on the edge of my bed. "For what?" I say looking at him. "Everything...I guess. For being an ass. For not supporting your relationship with Colton. I realize now that I over reacted. Will you please forgive me?" He asks. I stare at him in surprise. He was giving me puppy dog eyes. "You're forgiven." I say. He smiles happily. I sigh. It felt like a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders. "So, how much trouble where you in for fighting with Colton?" I ask. He chuckles. "A lot. I was grounded for a week. No phone. Extra chores." He explains. I chuckle a little. "I'm sorry." I apologize. He shrugs his shoulders at me. "Where's Colton?" He asks after a moment of silence. "He's meeting with a scout from Brown." I reply. "He's meeting with him too?" Brandon asks. I nod my head. "Wait, you met with the scout?" I ask. "Yesterday after school. I'll be hearing from them after Nationals. Fingers crossed that I got in." He smiled. "Colton wants to go there too. It'd be great if you both got in." I say. He nods his head in agreement. After a moment he climbs to his feet. "Uh, I promised May that I would hang out with her when I was done being grounded so I'm gonna head other there for a while." He explained. I nod my head. "Tell her I said hi." I say. He gives me a reassuring nod then turns to leave. I decide to get out of bed and actually change into some human clothes since I've been living in my pj's all day. After I was dressed I pull my hair away from my face in a messy bun. I leave my bedroom heading downstairs. I wander into the kitchen looking for something to snack on. I wonder if May with try to go to Brown with Brandon this coming fall after we graduate? If I got into New York Academy I would be alone. "Babe?" I hear Colton call. "Kitchen." I call back. A few moments later he stepped into the kitchen. My heart swelled at the sight of him. God, I loved this boy. He smiles giving me a quick kiss. "How was it?" I ask. "It went really well." He smiled proudly. "Did you know Brandon met with the scout too?" I ask. He gives me a small nod. "Yeah, he told me." He replied. "You guys okay?" I ask after a moment. Colton nods his head. "Yes, we're fine. Are you?" He said. I nod. He smiles. "Good. That's good." He said. I smile. "What's wrong?" He asks after a moment. I shake my head. "Sav," He pleads. I shake my head again. "It's nothing. Silly actually. I still haven't decided where I'm going to school." I say. "Well you're going to Brown, obviously." He joked. I stare at him. "Or maybe not." He added. "I could go to Brown but I applied to the Art Academy in New York. I want to keep my options open." I inform him. "Art school?" He asks in surprise. I watch him intently. I knew he was going to disagree but I didn't want to argue with him. At least not now. "Yes, do you think I could get in? " I ask. "I don't doubt you would." He replies with a smile. "Whatever happens we'll make it work." He states pulling me into a hug. I smile wrapping my arms around him. After a moment I pull back. "So, do you wanna go grab something to eat. I'm hungry." I say. Reluctantly he agrees. We head towards the front door. "What do you want?" He asks. "I'm in the mood for Chinese food." I reply. He chuckles at me. "Okay, sounds good." He agrees opening the front door. After a while of pleading he allows me to drive his car. I loved his car. We drive in a comfortable silence. He holds my hand tightly tracing small circles on the back of my hand with his thumb. "Hey, Savannah, will you go to prom with me?" He asks. I glance at him. "What?" I say. He smiles. "You heard me." He said. "Well you are my boyfriend so it would be weird to go to prom with someone else."
"That's true but I just wanted to make sure." He admits. I laugh at him. "You're a dork."
"But you love me." He states. I shrug my shoulders. "It's debatable." I say. He fakes a gasp looking at me. I glance at him not able to stop myself from laughing. "I'm so hurt." He jokes. I roll my eyes. "You know I love you. Get over yourself." I say. He grins at me. We fall back into silence until we reach the Chinese restaurant. "I have a bad craving for their noodles." I state. "You always crave their noodles." He replied calmly. I shrug. "I'd marry them if I could."
"No, you're marrying me." He stated. I felt my heart jump. I glance at him but he doesn't seem to realize what he said. I'd never thought about it before. Marrying Colton? I tried to imagine myself as his wife. The thought made me smile. He grabs my hand leading the way inside. He'd make a good husband. Don't get me wrong he's a pain in my ass but I love him.