Chapter 5: Knight in Shinning Armor

Ok, I died. Jumped off a cliff, whatever. So this is my zombie who is writting this.

Elizabeth's POV

The bus ride home was one of the best rides ever. Or so I heard. After getting into my new seat, Nikki kicked me out to make purple with Ian, I put my headphone in, selected a Beethoven symphony, and went out like a light. Waking up right as the bus pulled in, I saw that Ian abandoned my old seat and Nikki was using the entire seat to sleep. Walking around like a zombie, I grabbed my bus stuff and my flute and went to go find my mom's blue Acura in the sea of band parents. Thankfully she managed to grab a spot in the front row and we zoomed out of BCHS.

Today, Sunday, meant freedom. Even in my old life at (preforming arts) because Saturday was either orchestra or concerts. But today meant another thing too, my day with Casey. I spent the entire morning making sure my hair was perfect, my nails sparkled in the light and my vanilla perfume was applied enough so there was that hint of warmness. Yes, today was going to be perfect.

At 2, I thought he was going to text me where he was and as I was waiting, I watched the clock tick the minutes away. Slowly 2:30 passed, 3 crawled past like a turtle, and I didn't see 3:30 since I fell asleep. When my phone finally did ring, it was 4:30 and a text from Casey himself.

hey sorry, I had a prior engagement, couldn't get out of it. still want to hang?

Yes! Man of the hour! Or day, but he finally texted back. I quickly sent a reply back.

Yah! Wanna hang this park? It has swings :)

I started to jump and skip around my house because of swings, and Casey. Who doesn't love swings? My brother game me a look of "wow-she's-gone-crazy-and-I'll-be-the-only-sane-child-around-here" something I get quite often. Figures, seeing as though he is one of those dumb-ass football players. Still skipping, and stumbling, into the kitchen, I grabbed a can of Mountian Dew. Diet of course, because "Do the dew! Diet dew!"

Quickly chugging it, I grabbed a bag of skittles and took a peek out the window. There was Casey in his mom's green minivan here to pick me up. Sprinting to the door, and saying a quick goodbye to my parents, I left the house eager to be in his arms.

"Woah, watch the knee. Nice to see you too." he said in his thick Irish droll.

"That explains the cane. Oh, I'm so happy to see you! I've been waiting since 2 for you to come."

"Yeah sorry about that, I was with Hann-family and couldn't really get out of it." Was he trying to say Hannah? Whatever, I knew they were friends.

" and with Hannah? Don't worry, she texted me and said you were helping her in music theory. I totally understand." Adding a smile.

"Ok, I thought you might have gotten mad if I told you I was with her. But why are we still talking here? Hop in and I'll give you a ride to the park."

Sitting? I was bouncing off the walls right now, so why would sitting even be an option. The ride to the park was polite chatter. How was your week, yesterday's competition, who's blonder than who. I won the last one more. But when we got to the park, I noticed it wasn't empty.

"Hey do you know those people? They're wearing the same sweatshirt as you."

"Yeah, it's our band sweatshirt. The guy is Ian and the girl is Nikki, they both play trumpet. And surprisingly they're my friends. Let me introduce you!"

Not waiting for a reply, I jumped out of the car, went over to the driver side and pretty much dragged Casey to them. Still bouncing off the walls, outside, I walked impatiently with casey as we finally walked the last few steps towards Ian and Nikki.

"Hey didn't expect to see you guys here." I said happily.

"Me either I thought no one knew about this place." Nikki said coldly but I ignored that.

"Oh I scoped out all the parks around here and this one had the best swings. Oh! I am completely and utterly rude! Sorry Casey, this is Ian and this is Nikki. They're both sophomores like us and more surprisingly, they're my friends." The friendly and awarkward introductions followed. I noticed that both Ian and Nikki were giving Casey quite a glare and Casey matched that. Before I managed to say anything Ian spoke up.

"Nice to see you, again. I'll leave you with your other girl." Laced in sarcasm.

Huh?

"Lovely to see you too. Elizabeth, the swings." Casey said quickly.

"Wait, that why your familiar. You brought another girl here earlier today. I don't ever recall a break in that make-out session." Nikki spoke up.

"Now really, Elizabeth, let's go on the swings." Casey said urgently.

"Wait. Again? Other girl? No break in that make-out session? Who did you bring earlier today? Who?"

"Hannah."

"Seriously? I guess you really weren't helping her with music theory. I knew I should have trusted my instint when you two were alone at the competition. Or before I left when you two always were alone and didn't include me. You have until I mentally count to ten. After that whatever I do to you is permeant."

"But really, we were just friends and she was giving me tips for now."

"Oh my gawd, is that a hickey?" Nikki pointed out.

I held up three fingers to show where I was at in counting.

"Oh crap. Ok then the truth. Yes I was with Hannah. Yes we were making out." in a quiet voice, "and yes we are together."

"Casey, you succum bag. Once she reaches ten, if you're not gone, I will personally pound your skull into that empty thing you unfortantly call a brain."

I opened my eyes what was happening in reality. Nikki was in disgust and looked like she would find something in her bag to help pound Casey. Casey was looking like the true coward he is and had deer-in-headlights look on his face. But the most surprising of all was Ian. He seemed to look like a giant staring down at some foul creature in his way. I have never seen such a look nor seen it on such a peaceful person like Ian.

"Leaving now and don't ever come back." I said firmly.

Casey ran back to his car as fast as his cane could take him.

"I hope I never have to see his face again." Nikki said attempting to lighten the mood.

"I nearly went back to a place I haven't been in years. So much darkness surrounding it." Ian said stunned and in pain.

Me? I walked to the nearest swing and sat down.

In a small voice, "I was foolish to trust him. I knew what he was like. God, I am so stupid." start the tears.

"Oh darling, we all have that first jerk experience. We just need to figure out who is what in the real world. Ian I'm ready to go."

I forgot he was here and I forgot I needed a ride home. Walking for a half hour did not sound appealing.

"Do you need a ride, Eliz? I can take you." my knight in shining armor.

I nodded my as I couldn't speak with the water works. Nikki helped me up and walked me an old red truck. I sat in the middle between Nikki and Ian. The was an awardwark silence but I knew there was a conversion going on above my head.

When the truck finally stopped I didn't recognize the house.

"This is my house and here's my email, Facebook, phone number and aim for you. Please, please, please, call me if you need a friend. I'll let Jenny know what went on. Don't worry we've been through the same things. Bye Ian." And she left. Leaving me and Ian in the car alone.

I tried to move over to the empty seat but Ian's free arm kept me where I was. Giving in, I nussled into his shoulder and enjoyed the contact. Five minutes later, Ian pulled up in my driveway next to a simple two-store tan house. Ian turned the truck off and pulled me out of the drivers side. Being a gentleman, he walked me to the door and waited.

"Elizabeth, I've been waiting to do this for a long time." be bent down.

And kissed me.

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