He Makes Me Upset Like Nobody Else Can / Chapter Twenty Three
The Santa Carla Boardwalk was like an escape from the ache she felt. It was just coming from the arguments but it was from the burn at the back of her throat. For one night it was a clear wish of hers to be normal again. She could easily remember the night when Cordelia dragged her here. The only bad thing about that memory was falling on her bum, being picked by some Surf Nazi and seeing him for the first time. What if she didn't bother with him? Could the pain at the moment cease to exist? Arielle knew that was false for the plans were to be put in action on her seventeenth. There was nothing good about growing up and now that would never happen. It reminded her of Peter Pan – which had a film adaption that she never saw – with never growing up. What would have growing up feel like? Though growing old hadn't been exciting for her, Arielle wanted some bit of normality in her life.
A sigh escaped her lips as she walked down the path. It had been lite up by the lamp posts up ahead and the shine of the lights from the concert. Music wasn't her top priority at the moment as if it was going through one ear and out the other. Her ride here was as normal as it could be except it wasn't the same. Seeing Star ride with David made her angry to the core. Why her? Hatred seemed to navigate its way back to that women. There was something about Star that irritated her. The locket was warm against her cold skin, Arielle ripped the chain off from her neck. It twirled around as she held it up to her eyes before it was being thrown over the railing. The locket had been a beautiful gift but now it only angered her. You clearly aren't okay, Arielle. Marko reappeared back in her mind as she fought to block all thoughts. Why couldn't her brothers leave her alone? Paul even thought something was up even though he was on cloud nine. It's not something I wish to talk about at the moment. She had answered before turning away from the beach side. The locket was gone off in the distance for someone else to have – it was being avoided by her like the plague. David wants you to return - He said before Arielle stomped her foot in protest. Why did he have to control everyone's moves? I have no interest in going home yet. That had been her final argument towards it but still found herself walking back. Why did she have to follow like a little lost puppy dog? I guess you're upset with him? What did he do now? Marko questioned. She looked down at her chipped painted nails as she walked down the boardwalk. He makes me upset like nobody else can, Marko. Arielle replied before seeing them off to the side. Star was evidently gone as was Laddie but it hadn't bothered her.
"We almost went on a search party for you, cupcake." Paul said as the girl took a spot between them. Dwayne looked over to his sister to look at her eyes that were filled with a mixture of emotions. He knew that something had to have happened since Arielle would have been next to their leader's side right away. It was strange to not see them together all the time. Arielle let the corners of her lips twitch up in a small smile before crossing her arms.
"And yet you didn't?" She teased. Her eyes trailed over to see Star walking next to the man that she warned her about. At that moment the warning hadn't even processed her mind anymore. It was like Star was becoming the enemy in her life. The line between liking her and hating her was becoming extremely thin. Usually Arielle didn't hate people but the Poodle was another case. Paul placed an arm around the girl's shoulder as her eyes fell back to the ground.
"He isn't worth the trouble." Arielle whispered. Nobody was worth the trouble in her mind if they fought back. That would go out to any boy who caused her an issue anymore. She didn't need David, did she? What if she did? How long could she go without him? It didn't matter as long as she could make it. Arielle looked over at David and his eyes were on her now. The women shook her head before turning away from him completely. Arielle had to keep repeating in her mind that he just wasn't worth the trouble; God was she wrong.
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Authors Notes: I really do apologize for this awfully short chapter but it will be moving the story along. Thanks for the amount of love for this story! My goal was to have at least 75 reviews and now I have 77! So thank you so much, dears.
To VogueCharlotteVogue - Aren't they the coolest of couples? Though they are in a bit of a rough patch - they'll work things out.
To Scarlet Has Fantasy Issues - Some chapters just have to be sad :'c I feel bad for poor little Arielle sometimes.
To Mrs Ace Merrill - David has issues - that's all I'll say (; I can see that scene being played out quite well!
To crimsonsky132 - Glad you're catching up! Thank you for all the love!
/Whispers/ Working on the next plot line for a new David/OC story ;D