If By Chance

7

"You can tell everybody, this is your song.
It may be quite simple but, now that it's done.
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind that I put it down in words.
How wonderful life is now that you're in the world."
-your song by Elton john

Bailey's P.O.V.

"Jordan?" My eyes seemed to be playing tricks on me. This beautiful woman stands before me making my heart pound. Sadness is written on her face. She does nothing but stare. Probably so consumed in her thoughts. Just like me.

"H-hi." With that said I run to her. I drop my bag as she jumps into my arms. She wraps her tiny legs around my waist burrowing her face into my neck.

"What's wrong love?" I ask. I can feel tears start at my neck going down my shirt hem. Sniffles filled my ears. Instead of saying anything I set her down. I grab my bag and we head inside. I poured us each a glass of wine knowing she isn't a drinker I feel like she needs it.

Silence fills the air and I start to worry. What if this is goodbye?

"I have a showing tomorrow of an apartment. I packed my necessities and just left."

"You left? But why?" I respond to her. She can't just walk away from her family. She looks in my eyes and just then I knew the answer. Me. She left because of me.

"Jorda-"

"No! I left because it wasn't until now that I saw how cruel and judgmental my father is. He's always been this way. But seeing how he spoke to you just because of what he saw you as made me realize. You're a good guy Bails. He just couldn't and didn't want to get to know you."  If only she knew what I actually was. Guilt has risen in me. She deserves so much better. So much better. So why did she choose me? Why do I matter so much to her. Once she saw the demons living behind me and inside my head she'd definitely leave. She'd have nothing.

The night started slowly and quietly. Then it went to anger. Now I have this girl in my arms. Three wine glasses gone from each of us, we stay here in my living room rocking back and forth to some music she has in her phone.

Her small hands placed on both sides of my head. Holding onto me so tightly. I just can't believe this is happening. She actually came back. After I did nothing but drink my life away for the last six days.

"Bailey?"

"Yes love?"

"You really like me right? I mean I didn't just pick up and leave for no reason right? Do you want this? You could have anyone so why me?"

"I really do like you Jordan. A lot. I've never met a girl that has made me feel this way so fast before. I hold my guard up strong but that day you split your large hazelnut iced coffee with liquid sugar and almond milk on me was the day I found you. The day that my world flipped for the better. I'm going to be a great man for you." A smile trails along her lips. A small tear is visible in the corner of her eye.

"You're already a great man Bailey."

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Jordan's P.O.V.

Just like that the caps were thrown into the air. That's it. I'm officially done. No more school. No more nasty lunches. Now I can start my life. My parents are nowhere to be seen. Neither is Ben but Tyler stands clapping in the audience. Will, Lena and of course the one and only Bailey also clap. Will screams loudly to get my attention making me laugh. Where did we find this geek?

I find my cap before leaving the stage with my diploma in my hand. I run to him. He grabs me and spins me in a circle then sets me down. A hand in my shoulder makes me jump. I turn to see Tyler.

"Can we talk?" I could see Bailey get all flustered but I turned to him and told him I'd be right back.

"So what's up?" He sighs lightly.

"Jordan you gotta go home. You just have to. Bens losing it. Truly lost his shit."

"And why should I?"

"Because he's no good for you! How stupid and naive do you have to be to not see that! He's going to bring you down with him! You deserve so much better! He's not good!" He grabs my arm tightly making me shutter. "I just want you to see how bad this guy is Jordan! You need a man that's going to treat you good! Not a guy who only cares about himself! How can you not fucking see that?!"

"Let go! You're just like them! Just like my family!"

"No! Fucking listen to me god damn it! He's not fucking good for you! You're just some fucking naive little girl but this fucking shit won't last." Each word his hand tightens. By the end my eyes a clenched shut from the pain. The pain on my arm decreases and the sight in front of me makes my heart race. Baileys practically on top of Tyler while Will holds onto his arms so he can't hit. Bailey screams at will to let him go but each time will denies. Oh man.

"Bailey." My words make him stop and he just looks me in the eye. "Please stop." Tears start pouring from my eyes. Sobs leave my mouth like shivers. Slowly he gets up. Each step closer to me I can see the sadness in his eyes for what he has done.

His arms wrap around me tightly making my heart pound and the tears come faster.

"I just want to keep you safe."

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