Savannah:
One more day, then Spring Break would officially start. Just three hours and I would be back home to the safety of my bed. It was on an endless loop in my mind. Yet, dread filled me when I started making my way down the hall towards the cafeteria. Thankfully, I hadn't run into Mason today, but in the back of my mind, this nagging voice always asked me. What happens if I do see Mason? Will he approach me? What will I do if he does? What will I do if he doesn't? Do people know we're not together anymore? How long will it take for them to find out?
I was starting to think that staying home would just be a whole lot easier. Except when I turn around Melanie is standing there. She raises her eyes brows. "You're not thinking about skipping out are you?" She asks. I glance around as a few people walk past us. "I was thinking about it." I admit. She sighs deeply and takes a step forward. "Look, I know that this is hard but you can't leave. You can't give him the satisfaction of knowing that he drove you away. Besides, it's just one more day, and then we're on break." She explains. I nod knowingly. "That's what I keep telling myself." I mumble. She glances over my shoulder then looks at me. "How's the hand?" She asks looking down at it. I pull it up into my view. It was just an ugly, painful reminder of last night.
"It's better," I say pulling my hand back. Her eyes meet mine again. "What are you doing for spring break?" She asks. "I'm not sure. I had originally planned on spending it with May, but I haven't told them what is happening." I answer. She looks at me thoughtfully then sighs. "Well my parents beach house is going to be open for Spring Break. I figured it would be a good get away." She offers. "You're inviting me to your beach house?" I ask with a smile. She nods. "Yes, you. You can invite whoever you want," She remarks. I consider it for a moment. "I'll let you know." I agree. She smiles softly at me. "Alright, well text me. You have my number." She states. She squeezes my arm reassuringly then walks away.
You can do this. Just three more hours. I pause outside of the cafeteria doors mustering up all the courage I had before stepping through the doors. I step towards the line and grab my trey. "Vanna," Mason's voice fills me with dread. I clench onto my trey. It was on the only thing stopping me from hitting him with it. "I said stay away." I whispered. "I broke it off with her." He mumbled so only I could hear. I look up at him. His eyes were pleading. "Did you expect me to welcome you back with open arms? What part of we're done don't you get?" I grit under my breath. I was trying really hard not to lose my temper. I move through the line getting random food items. "Baby-" He pleads. I turn around to face him. "Dont. You don't get to call me that anymore. Just..stay away from me." I breathe out. My temper was starting to wear down. I hated seeming him all torn up but he's the reason that we're done. He's the one who cheated not me. "I'll do whatever it takes to get you back." He promised, then walked away.
I force myself to blink back the tears. I didn't need to melt down in the middle of lunch. I pay for my food and head towards the table. How could he promise such a thing? Why did he have to screw with my head even more? He lied to me. He betrayed me. And I was stupid enough to believe him. Fall for his trap. A promise is a promise. "Hey," May greets me. I sit down across from her. "How are you?" She asks. I shrug. I knew I could tell her what happened and that she would understand. I was there for her when Blake broke her heart. She knew the pain that I was feeling, yet I couldn't bring myself to say the words. Maybe it's because I am embarrassed or don't want anyone else to know.
"Hey, guys." I'm drawn out of my thoughts when Brandon sits beside her. His eyes meet mine. They are warm and welcoming. I look down at my tray. I don't even know why I came to lunch. I'm not hungry. A moment later, Colton joined us. His arm brushes mine as he sits down beside me. I glance at him, then look away when we make eye contact. I mess with the food on my tray with my fork. "What happened to your hand?" Brandon asks. I look down at my hand. The ugly bruises are a reminder of what I did. Everyone looks at me. I draw my hand to my lap and shake my head. "I fell."
"You fell?" Brandon asks. "Yeah?" I say. He opens his mouth to speak, but Colton comes to my defense. "Yeah, she landed on her hand. She tripped and tried to catch herself but hit her hand." He said. Brandon doesn't seem to buy it, but he nods his head. "So, Savannah, I told Brandon that my uncle decided not to go to the cottage. So we're going there for Spring Break." May begin. I nod. "And I came up with the idea that we should all go. It's a three-bedroom. We could all couple up. You'll have to invite Mason, of course." She oh-so-stupidly gleams at me. It felt like a stab at my heart. Think again, sweetheart, that douchebag ripped my heart or and stomped on it. Now he's toying with me. Trying to play mind games. Why couldn't he leave me alone? Why did he have to make more promises? "So, Melanie invited me to her beach house, and she said I could invite anyone if you guys want to come," I say. A look of surprise flashes across May's face.
"Since when are you and Melanie friends?" she asks. "Uh, three days ago," I say, shrugging my shoulders. She turns, looking at Brandon. "It's up to you," she retorts. I can tell by the tone of her voice that she is slightly annoyed. Brandon shifts uncomfortably in his seat. His eyes meet mine. "I think the beach house could be fun," he starts. May nods but doesn't say anything else. "Is Mason going to be okay going to Mel's?" May asks. No, because we are no longer together, he broke my heart, my trust, and his promise. Maybe it's because you're not good enough. A snarky voice reminds me.
"We uh.." I couldn't say it. I couldn't say the words. "He's..staying with his family. It was last minute." I lied. Before May can get the chance to say anything, I stand up. I grab the tray off the table. "I'm gonna go, but I'll see you at home," I mumble. I turn, walking away from the table. I couldn't stop the tears from escaping. I toss my trash in the bin and then leave the cafeteria. Hastily, I wipe my eyes. "Hey," A voice calls. I turn around to see Mel jogging towards me. A concerned look plays on her face. "Are you okay? I saw Mason approach you." She mutters. I nod meekly. "Yeah, just wanted to tell me he broke it off with Olivia," I say. She frowns at my statement. "But I'll take you up on that offer for the beach house," I add. This makes her smile. "Great, so stop by my place after school. I'll give you the directions and keys."
"Won't your parents care?" I ask. She shakes her head. "No. Besides, they won't be home to notice." She pauses. "Alright, well, I'd better head back to lunch, but I'll see you in a few." She says. I nod knowingly. I turn, walking back towards my locker. I don't make it around the corner when I see Mason leaning against the wall with Olivia attached to his lips. I turn back around. It felt like another piece of my heart shattered. A small part of me hoped that maybe he would change. I knew they were sleeping together, but seeing them together was like icing on the cake. Even after he said, they broke up.
I turn on my heel to walk back in the opposite direction when I nearly run into Colton. His eyes scanned over my face. I could only imagine how I looked. "Hey," I greet him awkwardly. "Hey," He replies. We stand silently for a moment before his arms wrap securely around me. His arms held me tightly against his chest, keeping me in his warm embrace. I tried to hold back the tears, but the moment his arms wrapped around me, it was too late. "I don't know what you're going through, but I am here for you, Vannah Banana. I will always be here for you," His voice is low. I nod, allowing myself to step out of his embrace. However, he doesn't hesitate to wipe my tears away with the pads of his thumbs. "Thank you," I mutter. "Any time," He reassures me. He gives me a warm smile before walking away.