A/n Sorry about the break. I know the story tight now isn't very funny but allow me to tie up some loose ends and then I will work on making it funny.
The school was different. Not so much as damage but just different. It was far enough out to where there wasn't any significant damage to the buildings but the lawn and trees are another story.
"You okay max?"
"I don't know. I don't know if I even want to be back here the issue with Jefferson is still fresh in my mind as well as Nathan. Oh my god he is still dead. Chloe! He tried to warn me, he called me and Jefferson killed him!" The tears started to pour with a renewed vigor. Chloe immediately pulled me into a hug and tried to help me. I felt better but I couldn't stop the tears or pain. Chloe started to stroke my hair and started to whisper sweet nothings to me. After about 20 minutes or so the tears stopped but the emotions didn't. Chloe pulled away from the hug gave me kiss and said.
"I can't imagine what you're going through. You were literally in hell. But you're alive now, you have a chance to fix everything."
"I can't do that Chloe last time I tried to fix everything I just fucked everything up."
"Hey don't worry about the past, okay, focus on the future, you may not be able to fix everything but you can help fix anything. I am a terrible daughter to my mom, and and even worse one to my step... Father. You have no idea how hard it is for me to say that. But I can start to fix that by showing them I care. As soon as you can well leave for a better life but for right now I assume you want to graduate, and that will give me enough time to make amends with my parents."
"I love you Chloe"
"I love you too. Now let's get work on fixing our mistakes." I gave her a quick kiss and got out of her truck. The sky was still gray with a little bit of rain every now and then but that wasn't a hindrance by any means. I went to check the dorms make sure everyone was O.K and to kinda inspect any damage done. When I got to the yard I saw that the creepy totem was missing. Maybe it's a sign the worst is behind us. Since nobody was outside I decided to go in and see if I could help in any way. When I got inside my phones me went off. I looked down to see Kate had texted me.
Hey max, are you okay that was quite a storm.
Oh my god I had literally all day to check on Kate and I forgot to. I really need to work on this.
Hey Kate I'm doing fine I'm at school right now trying to help clean up or help anyone I'll talk to you soon okay?
Okay max I'll talk to you later and don't forget to feed my bunny.
I smiled. I'm so glad I remembered to feed it. I walked down the hall until I got to Victoria's room. I dropped to my knees realizing I never did save Victoria. How much worse can this day get! Nathan got killed warning me, and now Victoria! If I ever have any tears after today I'll be surprised.i curled up in a ball and just let my tears flow for I don't how long. At least I tried to show her that I cared for her. I felt a hand on my shoulder and without thinking. I reached for it and pulled the person into a hug. I don't know how I was expecting it to be. Maybe I thought it was Chloe, or Kate, even Brooke, or Juliet. But I was totally wrong. When I lied the figure in I realized they were tall, and skinny but I couldn't see their face because of the tears in my eyes. I tried to get my. Reaching under control and tried to wipe my tears so I could see them. Then there was a hankie wiping tears from my face.
"You were right max we definitely don't have to be enemies, and maybe after everything I've put you through we can be friends." No way. No way that's who I think it is. I backed up for a second and wiped my eyes as fast as I could. I saw face with short blonde hair and brown eyes.
"VICTORIA," I couldn't contain myself and jumped into her arms forcing to land kinda harshly on the rough carpet. I wasn't the only one crying anymore. I felt her tears soaking into my sweatshirt and felt her gentle sobs on my shoulder.
"I can't believe you're alive! Jefferson told me he killed you." I said inbetween sobs.
"You have no idea how sick that man was. Has going to kill me, after your photos were done. He told you that because he wanted to get as genuine a reaction from you as possible. He even drugged me during the times you were awake so I couldn't call for you.
"That sick bastard, I hope he rots in jail."
"You know he will." I held onto her for as long as she let me.
"Listen Victoria as happy as I am to see you we should check on our stuff to see if there was any damage. We should also try to find our friends and make sure they are okay, and let us never speak of that horrible place every again."
"Agreed, I'll talk to you later max. Please be safe."
"You too victoria." I can honestly say the only other times I have been that happy is when I was able to convince Kate to not jump and anytime I saved Chloe. I got up brushed myself off and entered my room and the smell of fresh paint hit my nostrils. I forgot about what Nathan had written on my wall, or could it have been Jefferson. I'm so confused. I turned to look at the wall and saw none of my pictures on the wall. Instead they were on my bed framed and organized in the same pattern. I took another look at the wall and saw that the message was gone and was replaced with a fresh coat of white paint. This is exactly what I needed. A fresh start. Thanks Samuel.