Parker's POV
I couldn't sleep that night, I just scrolled through photos on my phone of Arabella and I, reminiscing all of our memories. She was completely blocking me out and I hated it. I stared at my phone defeated, I have left too many voicemails to count and Arabella hasn't texted me or called me at all. I just need to explain to her what happened.
She wasn't in the restaurant when I went to pick her up and one of her co-workers said she ran out crying, my heart ached when I heard that. I drove around for two hours around the town trying to find her. It felt like I was stuck in a nightmare, I don't want to lose her, the only person who can make me so happy.
I was hoping to see her today at school and explain to her what happened, explain how Amanda set me up and tricked me. Part of me was angry that she didn't trust me and wouldn't let me explain my side of the story, but I was mostly sad. I felt empty as I drove to school, I usually looked forward to school because I got to see Arabella everyday, but now I'm dreading it.
I called again but it went straight to voicemail, by now I was just calling to her her voice, pretty pathetic right?
I walked through the busy corridors with a cold glare on my face. I was determined to find her, my eyes lit up when I saw Sam standing by her locker, but Arabella wasn't anywhere to be seen.
'Sam, I need your help.' I said and she looked at me disgusted.
'You're an asshole.' She spits and I furrow my eyebrows, she starts to walk away but I block her path.
'It wasn't my fault!' I say desperately and she laughs.
'I really thought you were good for her.' She says and my face falters. Why won't anyone hear me out?
'Sam please. You need to trust me, it was a set up.' I say as my voice cracks and she looks at me blankly.
'I need to explain to her what happened.' I say and her eyes soften.
'Tell me what happened.' She crosses her arms, I tell her the whole story and she lets out a shaky breath.
'Oh god, she's at the library. She wanted to avoid you.' She says and I give her a hug and rush off to the library building. I search the library for her and I find her immediately, she sticks out like an angel. Her blonde hair is cascaded down her back, and she is using her hand to prop herself up, I smile when I see she is doing an assignment that isn't due for another four weeks.
'Arabella baby.' I say as I walk over to her, she snaps her head up. Her eyes are watery and dark bags line her eyes she looks like beautifully broken and I so desperately want to fix her.
'I don't want to talk to you.' She says in a soft voice and looks away, tears welling in her eyes.
'Please, I need to tell you what happened.' I say and she rolls her eyes.
'What that I wasn't good enough for you? You needed someone else?' She spits and a sudden anger rises over me.
'Would you let me explain my side of the story?! How could you say that Arabella. You have my heart, you only. I love you so much, you need to hear me out!' I yell and she shakes her head, does she not see how this is affecting me? She abruptly grabs her books and walks away.
'Please.' I say but she doesn't reply, she just walks out of the library. My anger is through the roof by this point. All through first period I remain silent, my fists bunched up at my sides. Amanda walks in and shoots me a flirty smile, I look away, not even wanting to acknowledge her presence. She sits down next to me deliberately, just to piss me off.
I ignore her the whole lesson and when the bell goes off, I'm the first out of the classroom. The day flies by and before I know it it's lunch time and I find myself in the crowded cafeteria. Connor, Jackson, Sam and Arabella are sitting down in the far corner and jealousy washes over me. I watch as Arabella laughs at something Jackson says and I feel as if I'm about to snap.
If she's not going to hear me out, I'm going to have to find another way to explain it to her. I march over to a younger kids table and stand on top of it, they give me nasty glares and I give one back. I don't have time to deal with their 12 year old bullshit.
'Excuse me.' I yell and soon enough the whole school body is staring at me, it's kind of intimidating really. The whole cafeteria hushes and Arabella's piercing blue eyes are on me.
'I love you Arabella. I love everything about you, I love the way your blonde hair always looks stunning, I love the way you pick your nails when you're nervous. I love the way you flutter your eyelashes, I love how passionate you are about your favourite subjects. I love how your eyes crinkle when you laugh, I love when you ramble. I love how your eyes light up when you see something you love. I love the way you dress and present yourself. I love how kind and confident you are. I love everything about you, I don't want to lose you. You're my everything.' I say as I watch Arabella gasp and place her hand over her mouth.
A collective 'Aww' sounds through the cafeteria and I smile and look down hopping off the table. Jackson smirks at me and mouths 'Whipped' and I flip him off with a cheeky smile.
Arabella walks over to me and immediately engulfs me in a hug, her familiar vanilla perfume washes over me and my heart swells. She's back in my arms. I lead her out of the cafeteria to the courtyard where we had out first actual conversation.
'I'm so sorry, I should've listened to you.' She hiccups and I shake my head, wiping her tears with my thumb.
'Sh baby, it's okay. Don't cry.' I say gently.
'I can't believe she did that.' She says and I nod my head angrily.
'I know. As soon as she did that I pushed her off. I don't want anyone except you, you know that right?' I ask her and she nods her head yes.
'I'm so sorry I shouldn't have even doubted you like that.' She says.
'It's okay.' I rub her back and smile.
'We're good, no more problems.' I say entertaining her hands with mine. We walk hand in hand to our next class.
'You're speech was touching Parker, but pretty pathetic. I can't believe you went back to her.' Amanda says looking at Arabella with disgust.
'Shut up Amanda.' Connor says and I raise my eyebrows in surprise, Arabella does the same.
'Excuse me?' Amanda asks shocked and Connor smirks.
'Has the bleach affected your hearing? I said shut up. Don't you have anything better to do?' He taunts and she huffs and walks away. A small smile tugs on my lips and Connor smirks and walks down the hallway.
'Wow, I wasn't expecting that.' Arabella shakes her head in confusion and I nod.
'What are you doing this afternoon?' I ask her.
'Nothing.' She replies and I smile.
'Do you and Sam wanna come over to mine? Jackson and Connor will be there too, we can all hang out.' He suggests.
'Sure, that sounds great.' She says genuinely. I've missed her smile so much.
'Hey Connor!' I yell down the hallway and he turns around and makes his way back to us.
'We're all hanging at mine tonight, you in?' I ask and he shakes his head interested.
'Sure I'll be there.' He smiles at us as we walk down the hallway.
Arabella's POV
I kept replying what Parker said, it was the most sweetest and romantic thing anyone has said to me before. I was wrong about ignoring him, I should have let him explain what happened. But it's okay now, we're okay.
I remember as soon as I woke up this morning I rang Sam and cried my heart out over the phone, she was furious. Like any best friend would be if she heard that information. I wanted to stay home but I didn't want my parents to find out Parker hurt me so I obliged.
I went to the library, I thought that was the safest place where Parker wouldn't find me. I was getting started on my Biology assignment but nothing could get my mind off Parker, no matter how hard I tried. When I glanced up I saw him and my heart leaped, he looked broken. I turned him away, I didn't want to talk to him, he pleaded but I stormed out.
I regretted it. As soon as I got to the cafeteria I found everyone else, I told them I was fine but they're not stupid, they could easily see through me. I looked around confused when I saw Parker standing on the table, he was looking right at me. And he said those words I would never ever forget. The kindest things someone could say, the most thoughtful poem.
I couldn't help the sense of happiness washing over me, I leaped into his arms and instantly he smiled. I was back, in the safest place in the world, in his arms.