Scarlett’s POV:Anthony sat beside me, and I kept ignoring him. “I know I screwed up, real bad” he started, yeah you did!“But it sucks, to know you won’t need me like you always do, or the fact that someone else is going to taking away all your pain…instead of me” he confessed, I frowned, giving him a surprised look. He seemed honest and sad.Our eyes locked for a few moments, before he looked away, “but I shouldn’t have said those things. I hate it when you’re hurt, let alone when I’m the one causing you pain” he said, his eyes holding mine. I took a deep breath, looking away from him.“Does your girlfriend know you’re here? With me?” I asked, he smirked, “yep, she’s cool with that, finally” he answered, seemed happy knowing well I forgave him for our argument, “can we please not fight again?” he said, looking at the bottle of beer in his hand.“I don’t like it…” he said, I smiled at him, feeling the butterflies dancing inside my stomach. “well, I hope not, this time it’ll be eterna
Anthony’s POV:I was with Megan, we left the party early, and came straight to her house. We were in the middle of something, she grinned at me, gasping for some air, “I bet this is more fun than the fun you usually have with that…”she said making me pull away from her, we were on the sofa, inside her house, I rolled my eyes at her, “you had to bring this up, didn’t you? It’s not the perfect time to bring this up, Megan!” I said furiously, standing from the sofa.I ran my fingers through my hair, not even able to look into her eyes at the moment. I hated it when she was talking about Scarlett, she seemed so obsessed with her, and that made me feel sick of this relationship already.“When are you gonna start growing up and notice that she’s looking at you more than a friend?” she asked, my eyes widened. And that was it! I was done with her madness, and I couldn’t take it anymore. “I can’t believe we’re arguing about this again? This doesn’t make any sense, she’s my best friend…” I start
Scarlett’s POV:Lucas didn’t even look me in the eye, so it was true! “Why?” I asked, my voice barely audible. Jake was approaching me, and I stiffened, still not looking into his devilish face. I watched as Lucas left, not saying a word.I could feel my tears starting to prick at the corner of my eyes, the pain was different. Remembering Anthony’s warnings, he knew something wasn’t right, and he was right.My knees were so weak, I could barely stand, still paralyzed of shock. “What does all of this mean?” I finally managed to ask, “it means that everything you shared with Lucas was fake” Jake said, my eyes widened, it’s not like I was in love with Lucas, but I was so shocked that someone could be so sneaky and fake towards someone.“Really, Scarlett? My cousin Lucas?” he asked, I frowned, “your cousin?” I asked, he nodded, making another closer step towards me. And I took a step back, noticing the playful smirk on his face.“Everything was part of my big plan, the punch was real thou
Anthony’s POV:“You have to choose, Anthony!” she said, I gave her a serious look, still surprised of what she was asking me to do, “I already choose you to be my girlfriend, and I choose her to be my best friend” I answered her, but she wasn’t satisfied. The look on her face made me realize it was nearly impossible to convince her that she’s wrong, and that she’s asking for something that wasn’t possible.“When you decide whom you want in your life, call me” she said, planting a kiss on my right cheek, then left my room. I frowned, feeling confused, feeling tired of all the drama that’s been going on for a while.I remembered the fact that the person we were arguing about was in the next room. I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath, it was time to go and talk to Scarlett. It wasn’t her fault, and I can never let go of her, not after I got her back in my life…The moment I stepped inside her room, I froze… staring at her, she was sitting on the floor crying. My heart was tearing to pi
Scarlett’s POV:I convinced myself that it wasn’t necessary to give Anthony his gift right away, everyone said it was okay, but I wasn’t feeling okay that he was gone without me giving it to him.“Maybe you’re just feeling bad because he left with her instead of staying” Nat said, I was surprised by her words, but deep down, I realized she was right. “yeah, I mean he was supposed to spend his birthday with us” Anna added, I looked away from them.“Scar, Look, we know you had bad times lately, starting from the accident at the winter trip” Anna started, “yeah, and we know how it was hard for you to deal with all the jealousy and all your new feelings for Anthony” Nat said, I frowned, waiting for them to continue.“But we’ve been feeling lately that…” Anna started saying, “that you had surrounded yourself inside a bubble, as if your whole world revolves around Anthony!” Nat finished for Anna. I gave them a serious glare, “all you’re thinking about lately is Anthony, and his issues with h
Scarlett’s POV:Before they go outside the bathroom, Megan stopped, then turned to look at me, "Actually, there's something else, Anthony is moving to his new apartment, you know, the one I bought for him as a gift for his birthday" she added...I blinked once then twice, not believing what she just said. And with that they giggled before leaving me standing right there, suffocating from shock, and pain.All I kept thinking about whether her words were true or not. But suddenly I remembered when Anthony talked about an apartment as a gift!And just then, everything became clear, that’s why he was so sad that night! It’s because he knew he was moving to his new apartment!I could feel the tears streaming down my cheeks, and it was so hard for me to take. It was the hardest thing I had to deal without, I didn’t just lost my best friend, I was also living with the idea that I won’t see him every night, and every morning! And he didn’t even tell me…As soon as I got inside the class, I cou
Scarlett’s POV:The door swung open, and I was surprised of the sight of Anthony stepping inside the doctor’s office. He stopped for a moment our eyes locked for seconds, he then out of sudden rushed towards me, checking if I was okay.“It’s no big deal, I’m fine” I said, his worried eyes gave me a serious glare, “how did this happen?” he asked immediately, “it was…” Anna started, but I interrupted her intentionally, “it was just an accident” I said, he frowned, giving me a questioning look.“An accident?” he asked, “why didn’t you tell me?” he asked, his hands holding my hand gently. “because of this…because I knew you’ll act like this” I said, I was still pissed of him hiding the apartment gift from me.His eyes flickered with pain, and it took him seconds to realize what I just said. I could feel the tension raisin in the air. Anna and Nat looked away nervously, feeling the awkward moment of silence. “Excuse me, can you please wait outside meanwhile I continue my work?” the doctor
Scarlett’s POV:It’s been a long week, and it was time to start my practicing. My violin felt right between my hands, and everything was perfect.I smiled remembering that Anthony kept my broken violin with him all that long, and finally fixed it. He said it was so hard to fix it, but wasn’t possible, and he also told me that he had to send it all the way to London just to get it fixed.I was so happy knowing how much Anthony cared about the stuffs I cared about, for example, my broken phone, or my bag pack when I forgot it at high school these past few days. He cared about me so much that I’d start imagining him loving me back, just as much I do.I sighed, putting my violin on the table, and headed to look outside my window when I heard his car parking.It was so hard to keep my hands to myself, but my eyes, I couldn’t control them anymore! Can you blame me?I sighed heavily, watching as he stepped out of his car, but it seemed that he wasn’t all by himself. He opened the door for th
Scarlett’s POV:I watched as Anthony made his way towards me, I backed away, still staring at his black eyes, not smiling back. “Scar…come on, didn’t you miss me?” he asked, “I think we should text Eric to come” I started, “what? Seriously?” he said, I gave him a serious look.“Yeah, since you’re afraid to stay alone with me!” I snapped, his eyes widened, “That was nothing!! Scar, you got it wrong…” he started, I shook my head making my way pass him.“Scarlett….Please, listen to me!” his voice was louder this time. “And why should I listen to you? I mean, you didn’t even bother to tell me you were going to London…do you know how much I was hurt? Do you know that I spend the whole night looking for you everywhere?” I said, feeling my eyes watering just remembering that night.“I was supposed to party my winning, but I found myself shattered…” I added, “Scarlett listen…” he said, closing his eyes, seeming sad, and hurt.“No…you listen...can you imagine how bad I felt when I had to find
Scarlett’s POV:I was still not convinced, how could Anna ask something like that? “He’s a really nice guy…” she was still convincing me. She glared at Nat, trying to get some help from her, “You got nothing to lose, you were trying to push everyone away lately” Nat stood, and approached me. “You’re all messed up, you really need to stop making excuses like studying, or…come on, you even started cooking!” Nat shook her head, as if that was the worst thing ever.“Steffen dies!” I snapped, she gasped, placing a hand on her heart, “And so Enzo…and guess who killed him, it was Steffen!!!” I said middle fingering her, her eyes widened, I could see Anna’s arms crossed over her chest.“IS THAT TRUE!!!” Nat yelled, staring at Anna, “NO!! She’s just messing with you!!” Anna said, pulling Nat in a tight hug, and gave me a deadly glare.“If I agree to go on that blond date…can you stop all the drama?” I said, I know already that that blond date won’t work, because I was sure and certain that I w
Scarlett’s POV:“What?” I asked, my mother was talking as if she had just won the lottery, “Mom…he didn’t call, it’s just another game…” I said, she shook her head, “No! Wait, why would you say that? This is your best friend, and he didn’t leave” she added, “He just left because Megan wanted a closure” she said, I opened my mouth to say something but didn’t even bother.I started to walk upstairs, but mom grabbed my hand, “He’s not a bad boy, you think I’d let my daughter love someone like that?” she said, I sighed, “What do you want me to say mom? I can never believe Anthony, he really screwed up this time!” I said, “Even if he was back, I don’t want to talk to him, like never…” I said, she gave me a surprised look.And with that, I went upstairs, but when I was about to enter my room, I stopped, turning around slowly, looking to his empty room that was opened. I sighed, shaking my head, then stepping inside my room.Then suddenly, my phone started ringing, I didn’t bother to see who
Scarlett’s POV:The shock left me breathless, “Are you okay?” Sophie asked me, “Are you sure?” I asked her, my knees trembling, “Positive, she told me this morning!” she said, seeming honest.My eyes widened, he left? Was that his plan from the beginning? To be everywhere around me, to create this whole new world of caring, loving and protecting, and then disappear? Just like that? And take everything with him to London, with Megan…I nodded, “Thank you for telling me” I said my voice cold, Sophie gave me a concerned look. It was the first time that I couldn’t react, or show I was in pain, maybe because I was getting used to it, I mean it wasn’t the first time. He had done this before!It was so hard to focus inside the class, it was literally the worst day of my life, never felt so needy, or weak before now. Staring at the void, spacing out, and not having any idea what was going on around me.*****************“I had no idea…I swear!” Eric said on lunch, I was still staring at the vo
Scarlett’s POV:I had a horrible pain in my stomach, I felt like I want to puke from the shock, I was completely shocked, shattered and confused…Was he pretending all the time? Our friendship was just a game? Why would he do that? Why would he offer to go somewhere and then he ask for backup, saying he doesn’t want to be left alone with me…I could feel my knees weakening, and I couldn’t find him anywhere… but I knew who to talk to, I knew who had the answer.“ERIC!!!” I yelled, walking towards him, feeling frustration, madness and almost ready to throw up my heart from pain.“What is it?” he asked, seeming worried, “what is this?” I asked him, showing him the messages. He narrowed his eyes reading, suddenly his eyes widened, “is that Jason’s phone?” he asked, changing the subject.“Answer the damn question…” I said, opened his mouth to explain, “It’s not what you think…” he started, I shook my head, “okay then…tell me what am I supposed to think?” I asked, “Listen, you really have to
Scarlett’s POV:He placed the necklace around my neck, his breaths tickling my neck, I couldn’t believe he was so close to me. My heartbeats accelerated wildly, as if my heart could never beat faster than that. But I realized I was wrong, my heart could beat faster than that, because Anthony’s words made me lose my mind…“You’re so fucking beautiful, Scar” he whispered, and I was so messed up, I closed my eyes, but suddenly, I opened them to notice he had already pulled back, his eyes still staring at me.“Thanks…” I looked away from him nervously, feeling myself blushing, “how do you feel?” he asked, like I’m about to lose my mind?“I honestly don’t know…I just know that I want to do this” I said, he smirked, “I know you’ll nail it there! I heard you playing, and it makes me feel so good Scar…” he finished, his eyes looking deep into my eyes.“Thanks for everything…” I said, opening the door, and step outside his car.*****************I was holding my violin, heading to the back sta
Scarlett’s POV:I froze, Anthony’s hands on my waist. Our eyes locked for what looked like ages, but suddenly…“Anthony!!” it was a familiar girl’s voice, Anthony and I both looked at the girl, who wasn’t alone, she was with Lucas.“Emilie?” we both said, a wide smile on her face, “yeah!” she said happily, walking towards us, I glanced at Anthony who cleared his throat, and let go of my waist nervously.“What are you doing here?” Anthony asked her, “Just hanging out with my brother, before tomorrow’s competition” she explained, “you’re one of the competitors?” I asked, she nodded, I looked at Lucas, why the hell didn’t he mention that before?“I swear I had no idea…” Lucas said when he saw the confused annoying look on my face, “Yeah, I didn’t think it was a big deal…” she said, I glanced at Anthony who was still glancing at me, but he looked away nervously when our eyes met.“It’s good you’re here…” Emilie said, looking at Anthony, who shrugged, “do you want to split up? And go have
Scarlett’s POV:Anthony’s face was inches away from mine, his hands cupping my cheeks, and his eyes were roaming my over my face, “and there’s something else that you should know…” he said, his face so serious, and I can tell how nervous he was.“I knew it!!! I knew you left me for her!” Megan’s voice interrupted us, Anthony’s eyes widened, and I couldn’t believe she got the nerve to come inside my house after she asked him to move out, and choose her over me.“What the hell are you doing inside my house?” I said, walking towards her, she raised an eyebrow, “I came to apologize, because I was leaving tomorrow, and because I thought I was wrong about you and Anthony since I confirmed that there was nothing going on between the two of you…oh well, I guess I was right!” Megan said, approaching me, “is it her weird hair? Or her ugly face?” she said, pointing to my face, looking at Anthony.“MEGAN!!” he yelled, walking closer to me, he stepped in between us. I was shocked, I had no idea wha
Scarlett’s POV:I couldn’t believe that the competition is tomorrow. I was all stressed out, the winner would have a chance to go to Oxford the college of art, and it was my big dream!But I was having a bad issue, I had a lot to do lately, that I forgot to pick the dress I was wearing for my performance. Not just that, I was really worried and not having any idea what to play.I put my violin on my desk, it was getting annoying, and it was getting late, but the same issue kept popping on my head, what should I play? I wanted something unique, something to guarantee me winning.And there was something else, Anthony was avoiding me lately, and I missed him so much. Eric said that he didn’t want to distract me from practicing, but I was so sad thinking he wouldn’t even call to ask if I was doing well, or if I wasn’t stressing. Didn’t he miss me like I missed him?I could feel a tear falling down my cheek, but I shook my head, I won’t think about him! not anymore, but I thought to myself