Sadie's POV
"I'm so excited," Emma says. "Your beach house is my favorite place."
"I could use it," I say. "I need some time away from this school, Drew, and Walt."
"I think you should invite Anubis," Liz says.
"Why?" I ask.
"Because," Liz says. "He's been there for you this whole time. He helps you take your mind off Walt."
"Except for every time I look at him after he got beat up." I explain. "Then I think about how Walt was a horrible person."
"I don't believe Walt could harm anyone," Emma says.
"Oh my god," Liz says. "Anubis."
I turn and see Anubis walking through the hallway to his locker. Everyone stop and watch as he walks by. His eye was dark because of the bruises. I looked at the cut on his lip then the cut above his eye. He looks down to avoid eye contact with others. I shut my locker and walk over to meet him at his. He opens his locker.
"Hey Anubis," I say.
"Hey," He says. "I'm sorry about my dad. He's always been that way. He hates everyone I become friends with."
"I think he blames me for your injuries," I say. "I already feel like it's my fault."
"I told you Sadie," Anubis says. "It's not your fault. You didn't know what Walt was going to do."
"I didn't think he would be so violent. He never was like that until you came along," I explain.
"I guess he thought he had a reason to be jealous. Then he thought I was the person you had feelings for." Anubis says.
"Yesterday before your dad came in you said you had a question." I say. "What was it?"
"It wasn't anything important," Anubis says.
"I have a question," I say. "Next week, I'm going to my parent's beach house with Liz and Emma. You can come along if you'd like."
"I'll have to ask my mom," Anubis says. "But if she says yes, I'd love to go."
"Okay," I say. "Great."
I smile at Anubis. He smiles back. I feel someone walk up behind me. "Sadie," Walt says. "Can I please talk to you?"
I look at Anubis. He was glaring at Walt. I turn and look at Walt. "I gave you a chance to apologize. I almost forgave you. You ruined that chance when you tried to beat Anubis to death."
"You belong with me," Walt says. "Not him. He's just being friends with you to sleep with you."
"You're the one trying to sleep with her Walt," Anubis says. "I'm just trying to be a supportive friend."
"That's all an act. You're just leading her on. You're going to make her fall in love and then you're going to break her heart." Walt says.
"No, he's not Walt," I say. "Because you did that. I loved you. You were the first guy I loved and then you ruined my trust for you and that hurt me. Anubis was the one who came looking for me when he had no idea where I was. He's the one who followed me out of school because Drew tried to get to my head. He was the one that's been there for me. All you've done is made everything chaotic." Almost everyone in the hallway was watching.
"Sadie," Walt says. "I love you."
"I don't love you anymore," I say. "I never will love you again. I hate you." I look into his eyes. I could see that he was sad, angry, and jealous. He glares at Anubis one more time then turns around and walks away.
"You don't really mean that do you," Anubis says. "Everything you said to him?"
"Actually," I say. "I do really mean it. I'm tired of him thinking he owns me. I know my family loved him and believe he can't cause much trouble but he's a monster. That's not the Walt I knew. The Walt that I loved."
"He still thinks it's my fault that you don't love him. I could see the hate in his eyes when he looked at me," Anubis tells me.
"It doesn't matter anymore," I say. "He has no control over my feelings, or what I do, or who I date."
"You probably need a break from dating someone," Anubis says. "After all you just went through with Walt."
"I just need some time with my friends," I say. "Friends like you."
Anubis looks down then the bell rings. "Let's get to class," he says.
He heads towards class and I follow behind him.
**After School**
I get home and see Carter putting bags in his car. He's heading back to college with Zia. I get out and head over to him as he shuts the trunk of the car. He sees me then stands there and holds his arms out. I go over and hug him. He wraps his arms around my shoulders.
"I wish I could stay longer Sadie," He says. "I will if you need me."
"No," I say. "You go back. I'll be fine. I can handle myself."
"I know," Carter says. "But if you need me call me. I'll be here as soon as I can."
"I know you will," I say. "I love you Carter. You're the best brother I could ask for. Even if you're too nerdy." I look up at him to see his response to my insult.
"I love you too," He says. He lets go and goes to talk to mom.
I hug Zia, "See you later Sadie," she smiles.
I stand next to my mom as Carter take the car out of the driveway and around the corner.
Sorry this chapter is kind of short. I have ideas and I'm sure you guys are going to enjoy the next chapter.