Chapter Sixteen : She'll Be Your's...Someday
"Dude, did you see what happened to Ice today? Inferno threw him an amazing pass, and he totally bombed it!" Navy asked me, laughing at what happened at practice today.
"Uh, yeah I did. Cause I was there." I told him nonchalantly.
Navy shook his head, still joking, "I mean, does he think he'll get any passes playing like that? Sheesh some peo- check it out, Zaff!"
Black rose and radio fire, its so contagious.
Navy pointed over to a girl, but not just any girl. She was one of the best dressed ladies here in school, or at least that's what all the girls here thought. She always had a tiny clique following her. This girl's name, you ask? Her name is Lemongrass Seed and she just happens to be my
ex-girlfriend..
I just shook my head, not ready to face Lemongrass yet, "Who cares, Navy..We broke up a week ago, I'm over it." I sighed.
"I know that. But, the least you can do is talk to her. I mean, to just head over to her house and break up with her in the middle of the night? Not cool, bro."
Its just like something changing my mind, I'm gonna take what's evil.
"Yeah, yeah, I get it. Besides, how hard could it be? We both understand that we don't mesh together, so this break-up is the best for both of us." I said confidently.
"Exactly! Now head over there and talk to her!" Navy said pushing me towards her.
"Oh, uh..Hey, uh, Lemongrass...What's, um, up?" I said nervously, after a long, awkward silence.
"Zaffre Skittles, I can't
believe you have the nerve to even look at me! You have no idea what you've done to me and my reputation.."
Your cover melting inside, with wide eyes you tremble.
"...What have I done?" I said innocently, knowing the next thing she would say.
She scoffed at me, shaking her head, "Telling the school I have
bad breath would be one thing! You knew my parents fixed garlic mashed potatoes that night for dinner.."
I couldn't help but laugh out loud, making Lemongrass even angrier, "Hey, you gotta admit that was funny! I couldn't stand kissing you because your breath smelled so bad!"
"Don't speak to me again." She told me angrily, her teeth clenched tightly together.
"Fine. See ya later aligator." I said, walking back to Navy.
"Sooo, how was it?" Navy pressed.
I smiled at Navy, "Let's just say I don't think me and Lemongrass will be going out anytime soon.."
Navy shook his head, "Wow, you need to mince your words sometimes. You really hurt her.."
I just rolled my eyes, "Out of my control right now. She'll get over and be on to the next boy who whispers something sweet in her ear."
I noticed loud yelling and looked up, Navy doing the same. Over in the corner lockers I saw him..At it again.
Kissing over and over again, your God knows his faithful.
"I'm over this. I'm gonna tell him to stop." I said marching over to the corner lockers, Navy trying to hold me back.
"Are you insane, Zaff? Gosh..." He said, shaking his head madly.
"How many time do I have to tell you! Are you stupid!? You don't look at
any other guys except me! Don't even speak to them!" I heard Flash yell loudly at Shimmer, standing by his locker looking terrified.
"Don't yell at me like that, Flash..People are watching." She said softly.
"Good! They need to see how much of a horrible, worthless girlfriend you are! Count your lucky stars that I'm still with you, cause
no one will want you after this!"
You are the one, you'll never be alone again; You're more than in my head, you're more.
"Flash, you better shut your mouth." I told him coolly. "Shimmer, you don't have to put up with his abuse anymore. Your a beautiful girl that any guy would be beyond lucky to date."
"Zaffre..." She whispered at me, tears in her eyes.
"Well, well, well..If it isn't Mr. Prince Charming himself. What do you want, punk?" Flash said, glaring at me.
Spin faster, shouting out loud; You can't steal what's paid for.
"You heard me Flash, loud and clear.." I said, staring back at Flash.
"Me and my girlfriend are trying to have a conversation, so buzz off. Come on Shimmer, tell him to get lost." Flash said, egging Shimmer on.
"Flash, I...But, I don-"
"DO IT!" He yelled at her.
"Z-Zaffre, please go..."
Murdersome, she's painful.
"See? Get lost, Zaffre." Flash told me. He then looked at Shimmer, rage in his eyes, "You..We'll talk about this in my car after school."
With that, he was gone. I stared back at Shimmer, watching her shake with fear.
"Man, what's up with him?" I said, scratching my head.
"I-It's nothing. I just did something wrong.." Shimmer said sadly.
You so believe your own lies; On my skin, your fingers.
"Shimmer, you didn't do anything wrong. He's trying to put that in your head."
Shimmer smiled a little bit, chuckling, "Yeah, you're probably right.....Thanks, for, uh, having my back."
"No problem. You deserve a man who's gonna respect you."
Shimmer continued to speak, and I looked at her, finally noticing her. I'd always just seen her as a friend, nothing more..But now, I saw the beauty inside her. Yes, she was beautiful on the outside, but I saw everything else. Her intelligence, her kindness, her cute laugh that always made me happy.. As I looked at her, it disgusted me that Flash treated her like trash. She needed someone so much better...
Runaway until the last time
Soon the bell rang, signaling class for everyone. I looked up at the bell before looking back at Shimmer, "Hey, be careful, okay? If he tries to talk to you, just walk away or come find me."
Shimmer nodded, looking at the ground, "...Thank you so much Zaffre. Sometimes...I feel like you're the only one who cares."
"I'm not, Shimmer. Flash is just a rotten person, and a liar. A lot of people care about you. They care about you a lot."
Shimmer smiled at me, blushing slightly, "You're a really nice guy, Zaffre. I'm surprised you don't have a girlfriend yet.."
I shrugged, "Eh, just looking for the right one. You know, that special girl you truly love."
"Well, I hope you find her. I'm sure you'll be a great boyfriend. You're really fun to hang out with and talk to." Shimmer said, giggling at the end.
We're gonna lose forever.
"Thanks." I said, flashing her a smile.
Shimmer looked up at the clock, biting her lip, "Oh, class is starting! Sorry, I gotta get my books and get in there.. See ya later, Zaffre!"
I watched her walk away, seeing her in a much different light.. I saw her for what she truly was..
A golden soul.
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I leaned my head against my locker, desperately trying to figure out what to do.
Come on Shimmer, how are you going to get out of this one.. I thought to myself. Try and talk to him when he walks by? No, not a good idea. Maybe go find him and talk to him? Hmm, probably not...
I needed to be strong. I'd had enough of his screaming and hurtful words. It was time I ended things between me and Flash.. I couldn't take this stress anymore. The fighting, the hurt, the guilt. It was all too much for me and I felt like I was just wasting away..
"You need to listen, and listen good cause this is the last time I'm gonna repeat myself. You pull another stunt like that in front of everyone, and I will make you pay for it."
When you try, don't try to say you won't
I turned my head, seeing Flash standing next to me, an ugly sneer on his face.
"Go away, Flash. I'm done with you, once and for all. I'm tired of being your little rag doll."
Flash looked skeptical, looking me in the eyes, "So, you're breaking up with me?"
"Yeah, I'm breaking up with you. So there, go find a more obedient girlfriend." I told him coolly.
Try to crawl into my head.
Flash laughed sadistically, starting to walk away, "You're gonna wish you never said that.. I bet this has something to do with Zaffre Skittles, eh?"
Fear ran through my veins, and I immediately froze when I heard Zaffre's name.
"No, no! This has nothing to do with him at all, okay? Leave him out of this.."
"Well, he sure didn't mind jumping into our little conversation...Looks like I need to teach him a lesson." Flash said angrily, cracking his knuckles.
"Flash, you better not lay a hand on him! If you, I'll.." I said trailing off, realizing I couldn't do anything to stop Flash. Once he committed to doing something, he did it.
When you cry, cause it's all built up inside.
"Ha, you got nothing. Have fun with your little boy toy while you can.." Flash said, walking away.
"Flash...Stop! I'm talking to you, so you better turn around and listen." I yelled at him, causing him to stop dead in his tracks.
"What..Did you say?" Flash said, turning around slowly.
"I said stop and listen to me right now." I said firmly, "You are not going to boss me around or threaten me into getting back with you. We are done and you shouldn't take your anger out on Zaffre, because he didn't do anything."
Your tears already said.
"First things first: Don't you dare speak to me like that. Second of all, I don't care what you say or what you think. If I want to make the little punk pay, I'll make him pay. Period, conversation over. And lastly, I hope you really aren't breaking up with me, otherwise I will make you regret it for the rest of your life.." Flash told me, looking absolutely evil. The boy was a puppeteer and knew how to pull strings like a master.
"Arrgh! I can't believe you! Stop trying to ruin my life!" I screamed at Flash, running past him towards the girl's bathrooms, the tears escaping as I ran. This was the final straw, and I couldn't take it much longer.
"Poor, poor Shimmer. Maybe next time you'll learn.." Flash said cruelly, shaking his head with a smile on his face.
Already said.
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"Bro....What the heck are you gonna do? Flash means business..Serious business." Navy said, after we had heard Shimmer and Flash's recent conversation.
I leaned my head against my locker, shaking my head.
I can't get out of this.. I thought to myself. But then I realized why I did what I did. I did it for Shimmer, because I cared about her. Even though I was gonna pay for my actions, it was worth it in the end.
You are the one.
"You know, Navy..I don't know what I'm gonna do. But Shimmer's probably in the girl's bathroom, crying her heart out in there. She needs someone to talk to, so I'm going and I don't care who sees."
You'll never be alone again.
Navy smiled at me, and nodded, "Okay, good luck Zaff...You're doing the right thing."
"Thanks, Navy. Glad you got my back." I said before I ran to the girl's bathrooms.
"Shimmer, I'm so sorry I've caused you all this trouble and pain..I just wanted to help you and I hated seeing you like that and I thou-"
"Zaffre, please stop." Shimmer told me, her eyes red around the edges from crying and her voice hoarse, "You have been the best thing I could have ever wished for. You were standing up for me when I couldn't stand at all. You've fought for me when I couldn't fight anymore. And most importantly...You've loved me when I couldn't love myself."
You're more than in my head, you're more.
I wiped the remaining tears away and gave her the biggest bear hug I could. She held on to me as tight as she could, and she wouldn't let go for some time. We stayed like that, in silence, for a couple minutes. She then spoke up, breaking the silence.
"Zaffre.." She whispered, her voice cracking, "He's..He's..He's gonna try and hurt you. He wants to make you pay.."
"It's alright, Shimmer. I'm gonna get us out of this, somehow, some way..Don't you worry at all." I said, stroking her hair softly.
"Please, be careful Zaffre.." Shimmer said, a single tear falling on to my shirt.
You'll never be alone again...
- [Lyrics from "You Are The One" by Shiny Toy Guns] -