The next day I went to my classes leaving Bell in my room. Last night's events had been suppressed in my memory; I couldn't let myself become weak. Personally I don't see why Reid was upset about the kiss, he cheated on me god knows how many times! I shut him out again last night and told to leave me alone. Now here I was walking down the long hallway to the swimming pool for today's Physical Education lesson.
I walked into the changing rooms and stripped down to my swimming costume. All the other girls were sharing whispers and staring at my neck. Situated in the centre of my back at the base of my neck is a small tattoo of a leopard with the word 'Garwin' in fancy lettering below it. It was clearly visible with the low backed swimming costume and my hair tied up in a bun. I had the tattoo done the week before I left Ipswich and Reid never got the chance to see it.
I looked in the mirror before I left, trying to gain some confidence. I know I looked hot in my costume, as my body was flawless and my breasts still looked big, but this would be the first time everyone would see the tattoo. Including him, and I was nervous.
I walked out to the pool area. I could still hear the bitchy whispers people were having when I walked past them. I saw the sons were in the opposite corner engrossed in their own conversation, so I stayed put.
"Elizabeth Jenkins, Kira Snider, Beth Long field, Jenna Kelly. You're up next, each take a lane. This race will be breast stroke, the winner makes the team." I looked over to the coach who was pointing to the opposite side of the pool, where we would start. I walked around the pool and my lane was right in front of the blonde bombshell and his brothers. I took a deep breath as their attention turned to me when I turned around. I heard a gasp that was most likely from Reid.
You got a tattoo! When?
Right before I left here.
Does that say Garwin?
Yup. It was a symbol of my love. It was a present for him, for our anniversary.
Did he know?
Nope.
I closed my eyes as I readied myself for the race. I was always good at swimming, though I didn't swim whilst in England.
The whistle blew and I dove in to the water. I finished the race first place and a group of mildly attractive men helped me out of the pool. One of them, I think his name was Bordy, was obviously checking me out in a creepy way.
"Well, looks like the Virgin Mary knows how to spread 'em." Bordy said suggestively with a sick, perverted tone lacing his words.
"Virgin? P-LEASE! I've probably has sex more times than everybody here put together."
"Well, that must be quite a lot. Garwin's done most of the female population here." He looked at my neck, "guess he got you too!" the guys around started laughing at me.
"I haven't had sex with him."
"Well, why did you get his name tattooed on your neck?"
I turned my head slightly and immediately found Reid's gaze locked on me.
"Because I was in love with him." I answered so quiet I was almost whispering.
"Well, if I remember correctly, he slept with half of the female dorm when you two were an item."
Tears threatening to fall Tyler's voice rang through my head.
Don't start a fight babe. Ignore him, he's an asshole.
"Yeah, looks like you weren't enough for him. He had to come to my bed to get satisfaction." Kira's scratchy voice ran through the pool area. I honestly don't know why I wanted to tap that a couple of nights ago, I forgot how much I hated her.
I glared at Reid then turned to look at the group forming to insult me.
"What is fucking wrong with you people? I said 'was' which mean I'm not anymore. Gosh." I could feel the power pulsating through my veins, wanting to be used.
Lizzy just walk away. Be the better... woman.
"You know what. Fuck this. Thanks Ty." I walked over to him, kissed him and walked to the changing rooms. I could see he anger and jealousy in Reid's eyes.
What the hell was that?
Don't worry. It's part of my payback to Reid.
Ok, but if he beats me, I hold you responsible.
Thanks Baby Boy.
No problemo.
After changing I went back to my dorm to relax. I found a note on my bed from Bell telling me she had to leave early and that she will text me soon.
I launched myself face first onto my bed and stayed like that for half an hour. It was twelve thirty when I left to go get lunch. Unfortunately the events from swimming had been thrown around school and now everybody knew. Great, more gossip. I decided to eat my lunch outside to avoid complications today.
It was time for media which I shared with all sons, Kate and Sarah. I sat at the back of the room, furthest away from Blondie and the gang.
Why don't you sit with us?
Why aren't you freaked out about this mind reading thing?
I should ask you that.
It's complicated.
Tell me about it!
"Alright class settle down. Today I will set your assignments. You will have till net lesson to complete them. They will be shown in class, no buts." He walked to his desk and got a pile of papers and started handing them out.
"You will each produce a short movie that represents the past year of your life. You may start now."
My head hit the table in a sorry attempt to knock myself out. This must be the WORST assignment ever. How the hell was I expected to put the worst year of my life into a short movie that will be shown to everyone here. Well, I suppose I better start, no use complaining, might as well make it good.
The next couple of days went by uneventful; I was concentrating on finishing the media work.
It was my turn to show my work. As I slowly walked up to the front of the room to put the DVD in the laptop, I could feel the stares in my back. My video came up on the projector screen and I stood to the side and watched my work of art as it played.
It started with the screen showing:
Elizabeth Jenkins
Broken
Pictures of me and Reid filled the screen while a recording of me singing was in the background. The beginning represented our relationship, and how happy we were.
I never thought I'd be in love like this I never thought I'd fall for you as hard as I did Sometimes love comes around
When I look at you my mind goes on a trip
Then you came in, and knocked me on my face
Feels like in I'm a race
But I already won first place
(As hard as I did, yeah)
You got me thinkin' bout our life our house and kids, yeah
Every mornin' I look at you and smile
'Cause boy you came around and you knocked me down
Knocked me down
(Love comes around love comes around)
And it knocks you down
Just get back up
When it knocks you down
Then the song Bust your windows started. This represented the day I left. The day he broke my heart.
I bust the windows out your car
And though it didn't mend my broken heart
Ill probably always have these ugly scars
but right now I don't care about that part.
The video showed me smashing Tyler's hummer windows then fixing them using my powers, over and over again. To everyone else this would just be a representation of how upset I was, yet I knew it wasn't. I risked a glance towards my classmates. I saw the sons' face crease with worry and shock as they saw my powers which were so similar to theirs, but the rest of the class thought it was special effects.
I bust the windows out your car
After I saw you laying next to her
I didn't wanna but I took my turn
I'm glad I did it cuz you had to learn
Now, there was footage of Reid at Nicky's with a crowd of girls I had paid to let me film them. Of course he didn't know.
I must admit it helped a little bit
To think of how you'd feel when you saw it
I didn't know that I had that much strength
But I'm glad you see what happens when
You see you cant just play with peoples feelings
Tell them you love them and don't mean it
you'll probably say that it was juvenile
But I think that I deserve to smile ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Images of me in England with men and alcohol fluttered across the screen. I even had pictures of her. Though, nobody except me knew who she was.
La Roux, In for the Kill, was now sounding through the speakers while a recording of me doing drugs and sending electricity bolts from finger to finger was showing.
Now, panic at the disco, it's time to dance, was playing with pictures and video clips of the sons.
She didn't choose this role
To play it and make it sincere so
You cry, you cry
(Give me a break!)
But they believe it from the tears
And the teeth right down to the blood
At her feet
Boys will be boys
Hiding in estrogen and wearing aubergine dreams.
Then to end the movie, there was a little homemade music video clip of me performing another panic at the disco song (changing the words to fit). By this time, my eyes were filling up and I could see Reid had a look of regret and shock.
Is it still me that makes you sweat? Let's get these teen hearts beating. Faster, faster So I guess we're back to us, oh cameraman, swing the focus
Am I who you think about in bed?
When the lights are dim and your hands are shaking as you're sliding off your dress?
Then think of what you did
And how I hope to God he was worth it.
When the lights are dim and your heart is racing as your fingers touch his skin.
I've got more wit, a better kiss, a hotter touch, a better fuck
Than any boy you'll ever meet, sweetie you had me
Girl I was it, look past the sweat, a better love deserving of
Exchanging body heat in the passenger seat?
No, no, no, you know it will always just be me
So testosterone boys and harlequin girls,
Will you dance to this beat, and hold a lover close?
So testosterone boys and harlequin girls,
Will you dance to this beat, and hold a lover close
In case I lost my train of thought, where was it that we last left off?
(Let's pick up, pick up)
The music faded and the lights in the room switched back on. I could feel the tears leaking down my cheeks as I got the DVD and went back to my seat, avoiding the sons' gaze.
"well, that was...interesting. very good use of special effects..." the teacher droned on as Reid looked back at me and held my gaze for a while.
Wow, that was something.
Yeah, I've had a bitchin' year!
We need to talk Lizzy, I'm coming to your room later, and I expect answers.
Fine.
The bell rang and I was the first one out of the room, making my way outside to my car.
When I reached my car a hand slammed against the door so I couldn't open it. turning round my glare fixated onto those stormy blue eyes that have been plaguing my mind for so many years.
"I'm sorry ok?" Practically shouting, Reid put his other arm on the car so I was trapped and unable to run away, "I was young, I was stupid. I didn't know how much I was in love with you! I'm still in love with you. I need you! you're the one Lizzy, you're the one."
"I don't understand how you cheat on someone you love."
"I didn't know I was in love with you."
"so you lied to me." What a prick. An attractive prick at that.
"I'm sorry, I'll do anything if you just give me another chance. Please!"
Wow, anything. This could work in my favour
What?
Oh sorry Tyler. Nothing. Reid is just begging for my forgiveness.
Oh, really? Ok, I will let you get back to him.
"it's just not that simple anymore Reid. I'm not who I used to be. I can't do this. However much I want to. I can't."
"I know I hurt you. I'm sorry." He moved closer so that our bodies were almost touching, his face so close I could feel his minty fresh breath on my face, "tell me that you don't love me. Tell me you don't want me."
He leaned in and brushed his soft lips against mine, he added more pressure and moved his hands so one rested on my hip and the other held my head. The sensation of our kiss sent the power crazy, like it needed to touch his heart. I moved my hand to grab his hair whilst I lifted my leg so it wrapped around him pulling him closer to me. Reid Garwin was erotic, and I loved him.
Shame I have to kill him soon.
Kill who? What are you talking about?
Crap. I'll explain later.
No explain now.
I can't at the moment. This situation is already disturbing.
Why?
I'm kind of making out with Reid.
Oh, that's disgusting. I'm in your room. Don't be bringing him here to shag. I will hate you forever.
Ok, I'm coming.
I broke apart from the kiss and got in my car and drove away without a single word or look at Reid.
