I sat next to Elaine in our homeroom the next day waiting for the carnations to be delivered. When they finally came I got six different ones; 3 balloon ones and 3 regular ones. Two of the balloons were from Elaine and Danni, while the third was from a secret admirer. The three regular ones were from Vanessa Bender, my boyfriend's younger brother's girlfriend, Chet Morton, and my cousin Zak. I saw Elaine get delivered 3 and I smiled. The bell rang and I headed to my morning classes.
***FF***
I was now in Theatre and held two stuffed bears, chocolate and the carnations.
"Someone's loved" sang Danni as she saw me.
I blushed and set my stuff down on our table. 30 minutes into class, someone knocked on the door. Mr. Holcomb, our teacher, yelled come on and in walked some dude with a BIG bouquet of roses.
"Gabrielle Martinez?" he asked.
Everyone turned to me as I raised my hand. He handed me the roses and snapped his fingers. In walked another dude with a balloon and a big stuffed dog. He handed me a card the left.
"Alright everyone back to work!" Mr. Holcomb said as my friends giggled at me, probably knowing who sent this to me. I put the candy and two bears in my bag and put the carnations with the roses. I opened the card, propping my feet on the table and read it.
"Dear Gabrielle,
I know I can't be with you on this special day, but I hope this helps. We're trying to wrap this case up as fast as possible, so I can get back home to you, my love. You hold my heart forever and always
Frank Hardy"
I felt tears in my eyes as I saw the dog was holding a Jared box. My friend's jaws dropped. I opened it and gasped. Inside was Frank's class ring, a diamond bracelet, and a note. I unfolded the note and furrowed my eyebrows.
"Go to the car" it read.
I packed up and told Mr. Holcomb. I smiled and walked outside, avoiding the puddles. I froze a couple feet from the car, nearly dropping the keys.
Sitting in the driver's seat, door open, was Frank. He smiled as I looked at him.
"Happy Valentine's Day baby girl" he said.
I sprinted to his open arms. He wrapped his arms around my tiny waist and I kissed his lips. He kissed back before pulling away slightly.
"So did you like your gift?" he asked, worry in his eyes.
I showed him my ring finger which held his class ring.
"I love it Frank. It's really sweet." I told him.
"Well you always say that you want something that you can keep forever" he said, trailing off.
I gave him a confused look. He turned us around and sat me on the driver's seat.
"What I'm saying is that I know we're young, and I know we're just about to get out of high school but-" he was cut-off by Joe's voice.
"Frank! Aunt Trudy was in an accident with mom!" he exclaimed running over to us.
My eyes widened, and I jumped from the driver's seat to the passenger's and Frank got in, while Joe got the back with my stuff. I held Frank's hand as he silently drove to the hospital. I followed silently behind them as they rushed into the waiting room where they met their father. He hugged his sons then me.
I sat in between the brothers, holding both their hands.