Part 4

(Ludwig's POV)

Sunday

I sat on my bed, deep in thought .I couldn't go to school tomorrow and face her. I just couldn't. I was such a coward, as well as a prideful fool. How on earth could I face her? I didn't stand up for her, I didn't protect her like a man. Instead I let her be ridiculed by the school. I still couldn't get the scene out of my head. My brother reaching down her dress to pull out the tissues, his high pitched laugh ringing in my ear.

I shuddered as I thought of the situation from her perspective. One moment happy and smiling on stage, the next moment, my brother; Breath foul from the cheap liquor, hands cold as he reached down with long bony fingers to claw the tissues out of hiding.

I thought of what I should have done. I should have punched my brother , I should have wrapped her up in my arms and tell her that I didn't care; That I loved her body. I should have stayed with her. I shook my head. Sitting here and thinking about what I should have done would not fix the situation I had managed to place myself in.

I stood up and grabbed my keys off my desk. A nice drive would help me think more clearly. I might pass by the flower shop and send (name) flowers. Maybe it would help her forgive me? No, it wouldn't, but I have to try. I am willing to try almost anything to win her back, to have her forgive me. At the very least be merciful enough to break up with me in the least heart wrenching way possible.

(Reader POV)

You were sitting in the park, underneath a willow tree, trying to forget about what happened. Trying to forget how you ran off stage crying, trying to forget how Kat drove you home with comforting words, how you ended up at her house to spend the night watching bad TV and eating cookie dough. She tried all she could to make you forget, and now you had to try to make yourself let go of him. Ludwig obviously hated you now. You embarrassed him in front of the whole school. Now everyone was going to tease you and Ludwig for you stuffing your bra.

You stood up and collected willow branches to make a wreath. Your fingers guided the supple limbs, as your mind still raced with the memories of what happened. How could you just forget about him? The past month had been amazing! He made you feel wanted and safe with those darling blue eyes and strong arms that made you feel safe.

You sighed and stood up, looking at the wreath you had made. You tossed it aside and checked your phone. Still no text from Ludwig. You hated this, the waiting . You already knew what was going to happen. He was going to break up with you. You were just hoping at the very least he would be merciful enough to break up with you in the least heart wrenching way possible.

You sighed and started walking back into tow, remembering that the flower shop was hiring. Maybe a job would help you get your mind off of him. His beautiful eyes, When he called you pretty things in German, his strong arms to keep you safe, His rare smiles . You shook your head to rid the needed to forget about him ! He was going to break up with you!

You walked into the flower shop and looked up to Ludwigs surprised face. He held a bouquet of flowers in his hands "L-Ludwig?" He gave a nervous smile, like he had to talk about something unpleasant. "H-Hello, Liebe." The saleswoman smiled "Oh, was that who you were buying flowers for? Oh you silly little love birds!" She walked around the counter as she spoke, guiding you both to the door."Go on, dears! Go walk in the park while you chat! Its a beautiful day and I have to close shop for the day!"

You turned to Ludwig as the shop door closed. He looked in the direction of the park awkwardly. "She is right, it is quite a nice day. Shall we?" You nodded and he gave a small smile, handing you the flowers. You looked up and gave a small smile , unknowingly making his stomach flip.