Chapter 2

Reunions

Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. What was that annoying sound and where was it coming from. I opened my eyes to find Noelle at my bedside looking as depressed as ever. She had red brimmed eyes and a red nose.

"You're awake!?!" she shrieked. She squeezed me so tight in a hug. "We were so worried! Poppy found you and like screamed." Noelle said.

"I was pushed" I whispered out.

"We know. Poppy saw hands and like then you were in the water". Noelle said.

"Who pushed me?" I asked"

"We have no idea. I know your thinking it was Poppy but her scream and worry was just so sincere I don't think even… anyone could pull it off" Noelle said.

I knew she was going to say Ariana but she stopped herself. "She was my first guess. Where's Upton?" I asked."

"Reed The thing is with Upton well we saw him before Poppy found you and they were kissing." Noelle said."

"That's ok he cared for her more than for me anyway. He made that perfectly clear and when he ran for her he made it definite that we were over." I said. A tear slid down my cheek and Noelle wiped it away. I was never falling for a player again because you always end up broken hearted. I realized then I couldn't live without Josh and I needed him more than ever he needed to be my rock and my shoulder to cry on. My damage was permanent and was never going to go away and only he could fix my heart.

To my surprise Poppy walked in.

"I'll give you two a minute" Noelle said. She shot me a relaxing look on her way out.

"Listen Reed I swear to you that I didn't push you. I-I-I-I can't believe that happened. It's all my f-f-f-f-fault. Just trust that it's not me" Poppy whimpered.

"It's ok. By the way you can have Upton he cares for you obviously more than he does me." I managed to get out. It pained me but I didn't want Upton anymore no matter how gorgeous he was. "I love someone else and I don't think I can get over him like I thought I could" I said. Josh. Josh. Josh. That's who I meant and who I always would love.

"Reed thanks so much and not just for Upton for forgiving me and I am so sorry if I ruined your trip. I'm not very nice when I am jealous." Poppy said almost embarrassed.

"That's ok. Who is all out there anyway?" I asked.

"Well Upton, Noelle, Dash, Kiran, Taylor, Gage, Amberly, this girl Ivy, and this guy who seemed to be the most nervous and worried I think his name was like John or something-." Poppy pondered the name.

"Josh" I shrieked.

"Yeah that's it. Josh" Poppy said.

"O my god. Josh is here" I screamed. Then I instantly regretted it remembering he could probably her me.

"Oh he's the boy" Poppy said and smirked.

"Yeah but now he is with Ivy" I said. "Oh that weird because they have been ignoring each other since about an hour after they arrived they got into a fight or something" Poppy said. My face instantly lit up

Suddenly Josh flung open the door and entered the room.

"Well I have to go" Poppy said winking at me. I gave her a thanking smile and returned my focus to Josh.

"Oh my god Reed your ok" Josh said sounding relieved before he leaned in and gave me a huge bear hug.

"Reed I don't know what to say. " Josh said. I thought I saw a tear come down his eye.

"Josh I still love you. I don't want to come between you and Ivy but I needed you to know that I love you." I blurted without thinking.

"Reed we broke up. She said that I still had feelings for you and she was right but we are being cool about it. I still love you and I always loved you. I never stopped I just was mad and stupid but when Sabine confessed I was… I don't even know." Josh said. He kissed me so tenderly and sweetly and I instantly realized that I never loved Upton and I would never love anyone other than Josh.

Of course the man of great timing barged through the door.

"What the heck is going on in here" Upton screamed "Who is he" Upton finished with much venom.

"He is my well old and new boyfriend" I said matching Upton's venom. Josh then started to get in a protective position. He looked so hot.

"We are through Upton." I said.

"But why Reed I love you." Upton said starting to get desperate.

"You made the decision pretty easy when you ran after Poppy. You obviously care way more for her than you ever did for me." I said.

"Reed I wanted to clear things up with her and tell her I only loved you." Upton said getting upset.

Now he was a lying jerk. Josh was getting mad. I wonder if he took his pills today.

"Explain kissing her Upton you can't so stop lying and cheating you hurt me enough now leave me ALONE" I screamed and now I was in tears.

"Reed don't do this" Upton begged.

This time Josh spoke "Dude she said leave now leave she doesn't want to be with you anymore. You hurt her enough" he said.

"Your one to talk you haven't even tried to contact her do you know how much that hurt and broke her heart. You hurt her. You broke her." Upton said with a sneer.

That was it they were fighting Josh would punch then Upton would then Josh then Upton. I thought of who to call for help and thought the only other guy here to call that I was on ok terms with was "Dash help they are fighting" I yelled as loud as I could.

In 20 seconds Dash and Scott (who had just arrived) burst into the room.

"Guy's chill" Dash said as he and Scott pulled them off each other. Dash took Upton and Scott took Josh.

"That's fine you can have hurricane Reed" Upton said with such venom. Simultaneously Scott and Dash punched him too. Dash went to cool Josh off. He had some bruises and a scratch on his face but nothing too bad.

Scott came over and said "How are you?" he asked.

"Fine thanks for breaking up the fight." I said wiping away some tears.

"Bet you never had to guys fight over you before" Scott joked.

"Well not physically" I said.

"Aw you are quite popular I see" Scott said. I just smiled. "I have to go call mom and dad so I'll see you later." Scott said and then he left.

Josh was standing near the door trying to calm down still. Dash walked over and said

"How are you doing?"

"Fine" I replied.

"Well I am going to give a status report but mostly everyone is sleeping." Dash said.

"Bye" he finished. As Dash walked out Josh walked over.

"I'm so sorry Reed he just made me so mad." Josh said.

"I know he was a jerk but Josh, why didn't you call you did hurt me?" I said in tears. He gave me a hug.

"Reed I'm so sorry but I couldn't. I still loved you but I couldn't talk to you and not be with you." Josh said.

"It's ok." I said.

"Why did you call for Dash?" He asked.

"Well he used to break up fights and I didn't know my brother was here." I said embarrassed.

"I love you Reed now it looks like you could use some rest." Josh said.

"I love you too." I said then I drifted to sleep.