Echoes of past lovers

Avery’s POV

Later that day, after we had lunch, I shot Brianne a meaningful look. She got the message, nodded subtly, and we both stood up.

“Marie, come with us to the garden,” Brianne said casually, though I could hear the underlying tension in her voice.

Marie looked surprised by the sudden request, but followed us.

Once we got to the garden, we pulled her down to a bench and sat on either side of her.

“What’s going on, Marie?” I asked gently. “You’ve been very off with Greyson all morning. Haven’t you guys settled your fight yet?”

Marie shook her head and tried to fake a smile. “Nothing’s wrong, really.”

“Okay, you can cut the crap, Marie,” Brianne said firmly. “We know you too well to not know when you’re lying. We’re your friends, you don’t have to pretend to be tough in front of us. What’s really bothering you two?”

Marie’s façade finally crumbled then. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she broke down, sobbing into her hands.

Brianne and I panicked and we rushed closer