Townsville High

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Chapter 31 - Happy never after.

Last Chapter - Buttercup and Butch grew even closer. Maxine and Brody's relationship is fading. Blossom's insecurities got worse. &Sky was actually nice to Tyler.


(Don't get confused, what you're about to read isn't actually happening yet.)

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They walked out of Butch's house, with Buttercup literally dragging him. Once they were outside, Buttercup spun around and kissed him lightly before smirking. This was the last kiss they could share until the end of the night, and the party was over. So, she decided to make the most of this moment.

Butch's arms snaked around her waist, pulling her into him. She rested both of her hands directly in front of him, placed on his chest. Their lips met again in a kiss that left them both breathless. Buttercup pulled away and grinned at him.

"You look good too, by the way." Was all she said before turning around and walking over to his car. Butch was wearing black jeans and a dark green shirt, and his black hoodie was wrapped around his waist. Buttercup always thought he looked nice, but today he just looked hot. Which she seemed to like, a lot.

Butch grinned before following her over to his car and jumping in. For the next few hours, they had to pretend that they were just best friends, which wasn't going to be easy.

"What on earth just happened?" Oh dear, caught in the act.

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"I need to ask you something." Brody's voice oozed seriousness, making Maxine tense up.

"Yeah?" She asked nervously.

Brody looked away. "Look, I know for the past few weeks we've been avoiding how our relationship is fading, and I just wanted to say that if this is getting too hard for you, please don't hold on for me."

Maxine's whole world shattered in that moment. A million thoughts and questions ran through her mind. He actually thought that she didn't love him anymore, or like, whatever. He was doubting all feelings she had for him. How could he think like that?

"Brody..I'll admit this hasn't been easy, but I'm still in love with you." Maxine spoke carefully.

He nodded. "I know. I'm sorry, it's just..it's getting harder to understand why we fight all the time. It's started to get harder to be us, but I still love you too, and I want to fight for us, but-"

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Blossom's eyes shot over to Brick's. "I told you that I am fine, so why are you still here?" She didn't even look angry, she just looked like she was hiding frustration. Her eyes were big and her lips curved into a pleading smile. Brick didn't even recognise her.

"I'm not leaving you. You need to admit it, Bloss, you have insecurity issues." Brick spoke softly.

Blossom scoffed. "Coming from you? At least I don't have commitment issues! Or maybe you don't, maybe that was an excuse so you didn't have to be with a girl like me."

Growing tired of his voice, she rose to her feet. Brick did the same. Her eyes narrowed dangerously at him, as if daring him to follow. He blocked her path, obviously not wanting her to just walk away from an argument.

"You're not leaving." Brick spoke in determination.

Blossom's face twisted in anger. "Brick, step aside."

"No."

"I'm warning you."

"No."

"Brick, seriously!"

"No."

"LEAVE ME ALONE!" In a second, Brick was on the ground and all eyes were on them. Blossom had pushed him at full force, sending him to the ground. He was looking up at her with his mouth held wide open, shocked at what she had just done.

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4 Hours Earlier..

(Maxine and Brody.)

"Happy birthday." Maxine grinned in excitement as she stood at Brody's bedroom door. Today he was seventeen, officially the oldest of the group, and the most mature by far. Of course, Brody knew that this day meant that Maxine was planning an off-the-hook party as always. She loved birthdays, especially his.

He smiled. "Thanks, Max." She walked over to him and sat beside him on his bed. Maxine placed a light kiss on his lips and her arm found it's way around his shoulders. She beamed happily at him, far too excited for this day.

"Look, I know we've been on the edge lately, but tonight is your night. I'm going to make sure it's perfect, okay?" She asked sweetly. Brody loved her for this. She always made a big deal about his birthday, even when they were just friends, she would always make it amazing, and this time would be.

"Yeah, sounds good." He smiled. "I love you, Max."

Maxine giggled. "I know. I love you too."

They kissed passionately, their arms wrapping around each other and pulling one another closer together. Their body's and lips collided like it would be their last. It felt just like when they were living together. Sitting on this bed, in each other's arms, just happy.

"Believe me, this is going to be a night to remember." Maxine grinned.

If only she knew how right she was.


(Butch and Buttercup.)

"You look beautiful." Butch said slowly, taking her in. Buttercup was dressed in a gorgeous black corset with green lace, something that Maxine had bought her for the occasion. Her creamy long legs were showing as she wore a pair of black shorts, with a silver chain attached. On her feet where small heels, not giving much adjustment to her medium height. The heels were the darkest shade of green you could get.

Buttercup gave him a look. "We don't say stuff like that, Butch."

"Okay..you look hot." He smirked at her. Buttercup grinned and walked over to him, trying not to stumble in the heels she was wearing. It was a rare occasion to see Buttercup dressed like this, but she promised Maxine she would make an effort for Brody's party.

Her arms wrapped protectively around him as she almost fell over her own foot. Butch grabbed her waist, propping her up and making sure she wouldn't fall at his feet. Buttercup leaned in seductively and her lips brushed against his cheek before resting against his ear.

"That's better." She whispered. Her hand made it's way to his face before giving him a small kiss on the pale skin underneath his ear. She felt his hand take hold of hers, and she laced her fingers with his own. Buttercup pulled her face away from his, teasing him almost, and dragged him along.

They walked out of Butch's house, with Buttercup literally dragging him. Once they were outside, Buttercup spun around and kissed him lightly before smirking. This was the last kiss they could share until the end of the night, and the party was over. So, she decided to make the most of this moment.

Butch's arms snaked around her waist, pulling her into him. She rested both of her hands directly in front of him, placed on his chest. Their lips met again in a kiss that left them both breathless. Buttercup pulled away and grinned at him.

"You look good too, by the way." Was all she said before turning around and walking over to his car. Butch was wearing black jeans and a dark green shirt, and his black hoodie was wrapped around his waist. Buttercup always thought he looked nice, but today he just looked hot. Which she seemed to like, a lot.

Butch grinned before following her over to his car and jumping in. For the next few hours, they had to pretend that they were just best friends, which wasn't going to be easy.

"What on earth just happened?" Oh dear, caught in the act. Blossom's eyes grew as she stood not that far from Brick's house. She had went over to see what was taking so long on him picking her up, only to see Butch kissing Buttercup.

Blossom's face twisted in shock.


(Boomer and Bubbles.)

Boomer's POV

Me and Bubbles walked side by side as we neared the clearing of the forest. My breathing caught quick in my chest as I felt her hand touch mine. Even after weeks of dating and being happily in love, I still got shivers and butterflies every time she touched my hand. Childish? No. It was love.

I looked over to her, and took a moment to take in what she was wearing. Unlike what most girls wear to a party, Bubbles was dressed in a classy outfit. Rather than the tight red dress that Maxine was planning to wear or the bearly noticable outfit that most girls in our year would wear, Bubbles was wearing a not-too-tight baby blue staples dress with a white belt reaching around her stomach.

Her feet were covered by light blue boots, which was a very wise choice considering where this party was being held. Maxine had managed to make Buttercup dress as amazing as she could, but even Buttercup was smart enough to pack her usual combat boots so she wasn't tripping over her own feet all night.

My eyes drifted from Bubbles' outfit to her face. A very pretty smile beckoned as her eyes met mine, and in an instant, her arm was linked with mine and her head was against my shoulder. Just moments like these were enough to light up my day.

"Hey, blondies." Came Tyler's voice. Beside him was the alluring blue haired girl called Sky. I hadn't had the chance to talk to her yet, but from the many..many stories that Bubbles has told me about her, I know I'll like her. It did feel good to be friends with Tyler again, and still be able to flaunt the love of my life without feeling guilty or ashamed.

Skylar was dragging Tyler by the arm, which confused me. She hadn't seemed to like him earlier. I guess she changed her mind. I smiled at her and looked at her outfit. It was similar to Bubbles' clothes, but this dress had thick traps and was shorter than Bubbles' dress.

All four of us made our way towards the area of the party. Every so often, Tyler would break off a tree branch that threatened to whack him in the face. Every move we made, the sound of a twig snapping underneath us echoed throughout the woods. Bubbles' hand tightened around mine as she trailed behind me.

We looked towards the woods, where we saw bright lights in the darkness. There was a circular area where Maxine had decided to throw this party. I guess she thought it would be different. Most of our parties were held at Brody's house. It's alright to change things up, and what better than a party in the woods, right?

Music echoed all throughout the forest, reaching my ears. I heard the pounding beat that made me instantly feel the mood to party. After a few seconds of pushing past the tree branches, we made it right into the centre of the forest. All around was colourful lights that had been set up carefully in a circle.

I caught a strong smell of alcohol in the air, but that most likely because I was standing beside Skylar. I noticed Maxine and Buttercup, they were jumping up and down with a mix of glow sticks in their hands, all in different and vibrant colours. Brody was dancing with them, and Butch was standing with Brick. They were drinking a beer, but I knew that's all Butch would limit himself to.

There was Blossom, wearing what seemed to be hipster jeans paired with a pink shirt and pink boots. Good to see she doesn't follow the rule of having to wear a dress to a party. She looked natural. It was refreshing to see, and Brick seemed to admire it too, because he couldn't keep his eyes off of her.

I chuckled as Butch desperately tried to gain Brick's attention, but he couldn't. Brick was in a daze, where all he could see and hear was our favorite little red head. Nothing else seemed to matter. Butch eventually gave up and threw his arms in the air in frustration before wandering over to Buttercup.

"Let's go talk to Blossom." Was the last thing I heard before Bubbles dragged me away.


Butch stopped in front of Buttercup. He smirked at the sight. Buttercup, his girl, jumping around and acting like a kid. It was cute, she had so much fun at parties. She could just be herself instead of the sweet girl he had come to know. She just got to be Buttercup fucking Utonium.

Her eyes met his as a small insignificant smile set across her lips. She put her hand out, waiting for him to take it in his. Being best friend meant that they could dance together without people being suspicious. Perfect. He took her hand and then within seconds, he was in the middle of Buttercup and Maxine, dancing.

The chain on Buttercup's shorts made a jingling noise as she jumped up and down, pounding her fist in the air as the music led her every move. Butch was dancing better than he usually did, letting Buttercup lead him. He was getting closer to her and wanted nothing more than to grab her by the waist and drag her into him, pulling her into a wonderfully sinful kiss.

But he couldn't.

Maxine's eyes reached theres as her head began to get dizzy. Shouldn't have had that fourth drink. She smiled at Butch's sudden appearance before her fist was once again up in the air. The three of them bounced around in the middle of the area, treating it like a dance floor. Most of the gangs eye's where on them, admiring their spirit and dance moves.

"You're kind of sexy when you dance." Buttercup joked in a barley audible voice. He smirked at her as she was doing to him. He was just thinking the same thing about her. Funny. It took everything in him not to kiss her right there and then. But he would try to do this, try to pretend, for her.

"You're my girl." He whispered into her ear. Buttercup grinned and slyly grabbed his hand from behind his back so no one would see her do it. She nodded at him and danced in a way that made Butch want to drool.

"Good." She whispered back. "Because you're my Butchy boy."

They grinned and danced together, just like the good old times. For once the fact that they had to hide their feelings didn't even matter, because it made the time they had alone together so much more special, and it meant that in this moment, they could just be Buttercup and Butch, best friends.

Blossom watched them with narrow eyes. Now two people knew, and it was getting dangerous. It was getting harder to hide the fact that they really fell for each other. But luckily, Blossom was a good sister, and Brody was a good friend. No one would find out until they were ready.

One day they would be, and that day was getting closer by the hours.


Brody smiled as Maxine jumped around with Buttercup. They were acting like kids, which is the reason that Maxine didn't want to live with anymore. She just wanted to be a teenager, a kid, she wanted to be young while she still could.

He watched as her eyes met his, and she grinned at him before running over. He laughed as she stumbled almost. Boy, was she drunk. So was Brody, he was enjoying being a kid too, because in exactly one year from this date, he would eighteen and he would be a young adult, then maybe it would be time to take his relationship to the next level.

"So, how did I do?" Maxine asked nervously. "You like it, right?"

Brody smiled happily. "Like it? Max, I love it. This is the best birthday I've ever had. It's been an hour and there been no drama or anything to ruin it. It's perfect."

Maxine was ecstatic. She pulled him into a light yet passionate kiss. Brody didn't want to let her go, because even he knew that they were treading on thin ice. He was trying so hard to keep what they had, but it was getting harder and harder each day. Still, they fought for what they had and still have, and it was working.

"Thank god! I'm so glad you like it, and I think everyone else does too." Maxine said with a grin as she looked around at all of her friends. They all looked so happy and alive. It really was the perfect night, and neither Brody nor Maxine thought anything could ruin this night, boy were they wrong.

"I need to ask you something." Brody's voice oozed seriousness, making Maxine tense up.

"Yeah?" She asked nervously.

Brody looked away. "Look, I know for the past few weeks we've been avoiding how our relationship is fading, and I just wanted to say that if this is getting too hard for you, please don't hold on for me."

Maxine's whole world shattered in that moment. A million thoughts and questions ran through her mind. He actually thought that she didn't love him anymore, or like, whatever. He was doubting all feelings she had for him. How could he think like that?

"Brody..I'll admit this hasn't been easy, but I'm still in love with you." Maxine spoke carefully.

He nodded. "I know. I'm sorry, it's just..it's getting harder to understand why we fight all the time. It's started to get harder to be us, but I still love you too, and I want to fight for us, but-"

But.

Harder to understand.

Fight all the time.

Harder to be us.

Fight for us.

Maxine sighed, the words unable to leave her mind. They were so close to this all being over, and everything being ruined, all that mattered was what was about to happen.

The fate of their whole relationship fell on what he was about to say..


(Brick and Blossom.)

Blossom's POV

The colours are yellow and green. The glow sticks, I mean. Right now they are all I can see. The brightness of them should hurt my eyes, but it's dark out, so they don't. I held two of them in my hands, waving them about to amuse myself. One drink was good, the second was better, then the third was enough to make glow sticks amusing.

Brick's over there with Bubbles, talking about lord knows what. I always ended up alone at party's. Maybe I could go talk to Sky? Nah, she's too drunk to even remember who I am right now. Still, I looked over to her. She really is beautiful. It's not fair, around all of these girls and my sisters, I feel like a dog.

All of them are out in dresses, with the exception of Buttercup, and here I am in jeans and a shirt. I still feel ugly even though I'm dressed normally. Stupid clothes. Always make me look fat and regular.

"Hey, beautiful." I hadn't even noticed Brick walk over to me. I had been in a wonderful trance, watching the sticks of vibrant yellow and green cloud my sight. He sat down beside me on the ground and grabbed the yellow glow stick from my hand, and started waving it around in my face.

I laughed. "Hello."

He obviously noticed how amused these little sticks made me, because he was literally putting on a show, waving them about my face, making me laugh. He's such a great guy, but he's a liar. He called me beautiful. Lie. Lie. Lie.

"Are you okay? You've been quiet most of the night." Brick's voice was comforting. It reminded me of when I was upset as a child, my father would ask me if I was okay, and he wouldn't stop until I replied with a reasonable and truthful answer. I miss him a lot. But if Brick is anything like him, he isn't going to stop until I say yes.

"Yes." Lie. Lie. Lie. "Enjoying the party?"

Brick smiled at me. I was lucky he had not caught on to the fact that I had deliberately tried to change the conversation. I took a look at him, and noticed he was wearing the snap back hat I got him for our anniversary. Sweet. I'm wearing the bracelet he got me, it says 'Love, Brick.' on it. Love? Wonderful. Looks? Not wonderful. I don't see why he likes me, I'm not nearly as beautiful as his ex girlfriend Cordelia or that girl he brought to the Halloween party, Carly.

"It's pretty awesome." Brick grinned in a cute way. "I mean, Max throws a lot of parties, but in the woods? Banging idea."

One side of my lip rose into a half-smile. This was true, Maxine threw far too many parties, this one though? It seemed more original. It seems like something that Maxine would come up with. It's fun, it's new and different, but all of her parties seem to end horribly. Who knows what drama will cause this party it's end.

"I'm glad you're having fun." My voice was quiet, but he heard it any way. His arm found it's way around my shoulders, and suddenly everything was still. All I could see was Brick's face, but my eyes were still prone to the bright light, and every time I blinked I could see shots of green and yellow.

Brick kissed me twice on the lips. "I love you, Blossom. Just the way you are."

What the hell does that mean?

"What?" I asked in confusion. How would he even know about my insecurity..issue. Seriously, what does he know? My eyes darted to him, fixed on his piercing red orbs. Then my heart raced, thinking of all the possibilities of what he would say next.

"I know about your timidity. How recently you've been lacking self-confidence, and I just want you to know that there's nothing to be anxious about. I love you, just the way you are. No matter what, I love you, Blossom Utonium."

If I wasn't so upset about how he knew, I'd be touched by his words. But words and just words, it doesn't help the fact that his last girlfriend was a goddess in heels, and I'm just..me. I'll never be like her, I'll never be naturally beautiful like her.

"I find that hard to believe, and who even are you? My therapist? You don't know anything about me, Brick. How would you even know if I was insecure, you've never asked." I spat in anger at him, but he didn't cower away. His face remained the same, with the smallest hint of worry.

He sighed deeply. "I know you more than you think, Blossy, that's why I didn't need to ask."

"No, you obviously know nothing. Now drop it or go away." Wow, I sound harsh. Oh well. He does deserve it. How dare he come over to me and lecture me about my own problems? He doesn't even know the half of it.

"Bloss..please just let me help you, before this gets out of hand." Brick's soothing voice ran circles around my head. I looked down to the ground, where I saw tons of glow sticks. I was sitting in a circle of them, and the light made me the centre of everything. I was sitting in a circle of glow, surrounded by my insecurities.

I shot my eyes over to meet his. "I told you that I am fine, so why are you still here?" The look on my face didn't even show anger, more hidden frustration. My eyes were big and my lips were curved into a pleading smile. He looked like he didn't even recognise me.

"I'm not leaving you. You need to admit it, Bloss, you have insecurity issues."

I scoffed. "Coming from you? At least I don't have commitment issues! Or maybe you don't, maybe that was an excuse so you didn't have to be with a girl like me."

Growing tired of his voice, I rose to my feet. Brick done the same. My eyes narrowed dangerously at him, as if daring him to follow. He blocked my path, obviously not wanting me to just walk away from an argument.

"You're not leaving." Brick spoke in determination.

My face twisted in anger. "Brick, step aside."

"No."

"I'm warning you."

"No."

"Brick, seriously!"

"No."

"LEAVE ME ALONE!" In a second, Brick was on the ground and all eyes were on me. I had pushed him at full force, sending him to the ground. He was looking up at me with his mouth held wide open, shocked at what I had just done. What's the matter Brick, never seen someone have a melt down before?

Within seconds, I was off. Running as fast as I could to just get out of that forest. My vision was blinded by the sharp colours of yellow and green lights that still stuck in my mind. I could hear someone running after me, most likely Brick. Oh, well, he can run after me all he wants.

"Bloss!" I stopped dead in my tracks.

I spun around to see my sister, Buttercup, she looked mortified. Her eyes were wide and unblinking, and she looked hurt. Seeing me like this, it hurt her. Let me guess, she knows too? Brick must have informed everyone that I had insecurity issues. Where does he get off? I hate him. No. I don't hate Brick. I hate myself.

"What was that? Did Brick upset you?" She asked, surprised. Buttercup knew that I wouldn't have done that if I didn't have a rational reason. She knows me too well.

I walked over to her, slowly. "He didn't upset me, he just annoyed me. I'm sorry I created a scene, but he really shouldn't be accusing me of things."

Buttercup blinked. "Bloss..he mentioned the insecurity thing, didn't he?" What? How on earth does she know this!?

"Yes..how did you know that?"

She frowned. "I was the one that told him. I was the first to notice it. You spend all day looking in the mirror, then you started throwing away all of your good clothes and I haven't seen you eat anything in a week. Blossom, you need help."

"You told him! How could you do that without even talking to me first!?" I cried out in anger, my fists tight, ready to hit anything that came in front of me. Buttercup's face grew with emotion, something I hadn't seen in a while. We all know who she shows her emotion to now, right?

"I'm sorry. Look, you can't just keep things from us, sis." Buttercup spoke. Oh the irony. My dear sister, such a hypocrite. My eyes darkened as I shot her a glance that suggested she was no better. I shook my head while coughing out a resentful laugh.

"You can't talk, I'm not the only one keeping secrets. Tell me, sis, how is Butch? How is your boyfriend." I spat. Buttercup's face twisted in utter shock, un aware that I knew all about her dirty little secret. My eyes narrowed again, waiting for her to defend herself or defend what I had seen.

She sighed. "How do you know?"

"I saw you. Today. Listen, I'm sorry, okay? I'm sorry that you have some delusion that makes you think I have a problem, because I don't. Just please don't try and act like I'm keeping something when you're keeping the biggest secret out of all of us." Was all I said before walking back to my friends, and Brick's eyes caught mine.

He ran over to me, and I braced for the worst. I waited for the yelling, the accusations and the fights, but none of it came. Brick simply hugged me, tightly. I stood perfectly still in shock, but I still felt my arms wrap around him protectively.

"I love you." Was what he said to me. I coughed out a sob at his words. I just argued with him, told him to stay out of my business, pushed him and ran, and here he was, telling me that he loved me. He didn't even care about all the things I had said.

I frowned. "I love you too, Brick."


(Skylar and Tyler.)

Skylar's POV

Thank lord all the commotion is over. I don't know what Blossom was drinking, but it must have made her mental or something. Who just attacks there own boyfriend like that? Oh well, I see they have kissed and made up, but Buttercup, she looks sad.

"You're wasted." Oh joy, Tyson is here. Wait, Thomas? No. Tyler. That's right, his name is Tyler. He's watching me with amusement in his wishful eyes. He does have a point there, I am fucking wasted. Happy birthday, Byron, right! Time to celebrate. My eyes shot at him playfully.

"You're not wasted enough." I said as I lay on the grass, my hair making a curtain around my face. Tyler bend down to sit beside me, and I felt his warm hands make contact with my face as he pushed away some strands of hair. I smirked at him before sitting up, feeling ever so small beside the giant boy. He's too tall, or maybe I'm too small. Who knows, right?

Tyler smirked back. "Good point, pass that, will ya?"

In a second the bottle of tequila was out of my hand and in his. I almost got mad enough to yell at him. I was drinking that. Bastard. Oh well, maybe if he gets drunk enough, he'll pass out and I can draw something on his face and leave him till morning.

This guy is something different. My first impression of him was, player, stuck-up, childish. Everything I don't need. Then, we spent the day together, when we were supposed to meet Max, maybe he lied. Maybe he just wanted to get to know me. Fuck that. No one needs to know me anymore. None of these people get why I won't let them in.

My eyes fixed on him as he took a long gulp out of the bottle. I smiled at him, for once this smile was genuine, it wasn't sinister or playful, it wasn't a smirk or fake grin, it was just a smile. He's a lot like me. We're the type of people who sit in the corner during a party, drinking our troubles away, until we're drunk enough to blend into the crowd.

This boy? A male version of myself. Fuck.

"So, how are you, drinky." Great, a new nickname. That's all I need. Drinky? Come on, Tyrone. Be original. Fuck, Tyler. Why can't I ever remember his name? I mean, I remember Byron's name perfectly. Stupid, Sky. Stupid girl.

"I'm fucking smashing, babe." His eyebrow seemed to raise at the word babe. "Now run along, I'm bored of you already."

His eyes seemed to show hurt. What, does he think because I was nice to him for one day, that meant we were best buddys? Next joke, please. I like this guy, I might not show it, but he's fun. He's different, like me. He's charming and funny. The list does go on, but I can't let him in. No one wants to see the real Skylar Anderson. No one wants to know my secret.

"Why can't you ever just be nice to me?" Tyler asked. I smirked in the devious yet cute way I usually did before snatching the bottle out of his hand and placing it to my mouth. I took a long gulp, getting the courage to say the things I needed to say. This was probably a mistake, one bottle after another, but that didn't matter to me.

"Because you're a tosser." That's right, drive him away like all the others. Go.

Tyler frowned. "You're so hot and cold, just make up your mind already, Sky."

I felt a pain tug at me, hearing those words. If only it was that easy. Maybe I'm going about this the wrong way, trying to drive him away. I could always kill him with kindness until he's sick of me, then I won't have to deal with him any more. He'll never have to find out my secret.

"I'm sorry." I sounded genuine, mostly because I was. "Friends?"

Say no.

"Yeah." Damn.


Brody's POV

"Brody?" Dammit, how long had I been silent? I should have answered her by now. How can I say this? How can I say that I still wanted to fight to keep our relationship! How can I say I didn't this to end without telling a slight lie, or say I did without saying a huge lie.

I felt tears burn in my eyes. "Max.."

She looked down at the ground, I didn't even need to say it. Truth is, I'm not sure if I want to or not. I'm not sure if I can keep this relationship going, I want to, but it's just so hard. I just wish it was like it was last year, we were so in love and nothing could come between us.

"Brody.." Her voice was short of breaking. She looked like he might throw up. Maybe because we were so close to being over. Maybe it was thanks to the drinks..or maybe she's just realising something. Nope, probably that fact that she has drank 60 percent of all the alcohol.

I spoke softly. "I'm sorry, I just don't know what to say. How can we keep pretending that this is going to work when it clearly isn't? I fucking love you, more than anyone on this earth. I just don't want to be in a relationship that we have to fight for, it should be easy, you know?" I asked with a frown.

"We can do this, we're Brody and Maxine! The fucking world knows us!" She yelled desperately, making me want to cry right there and then.

Her eyes built up with tears before they fell down her cheeks violently, and her voice was raising at extreme measures. This really is the end. We were never supposed to end, but this was how it was to be. We were ending.

"We haven't been Brody and Maxine for a long time." I spoke calmly. She choked out a sob before her eyes met mine. In a rash moment of desperation, her arms wrapped around me before she pulled me right into the most intense kiss we had ever shared.

I was hesitant, but I was still kissing back.

"No." I whispered harshly against her lips before pushing her back, almost falling over myself. I felt the tears fall from my face, not wanting this to be real. This was all a dream..I wish it was any way.

"I fucking love you!" She cried. "This wasn't how this was supposed to end!"

"But it was always going to end, right? The moving out and all the fights, it all led up to this moment. I'm sorry, Max." My eyes met hers. "It's over."

I'm sorry.

This moment, I'm sorry.

Max.

Brody.

This is over.

Nothing was the same after that second that those words reached her ears. I stood perfectly still like a statue, watching as she stood with wide unblinking eyes. Her eyes were stuck on the spot beside me. I couldn't breathe. That feeling she gave me was gone, and now I was dying inside.

"I will always love you." Was the last thing I said to her before I started to walk away. I could hear her sobbing, and it killed me inside. I still love her, with everything in me, but this was how it had to be. She thought moving in wrecked our relationship, but what we didn't know was it was doomed to fail even before that day.

I looked at her from behind my shoulder, and there she was, as still as a statue. Even so, it looked like a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders, but she still looked devastated.

"I'm sorry." I whispered.


Drama! I'll be honest, I hate this chapter. I think it's so rushed and my worse one yet, so I'm sorry okay? I promise the next one will be better, more dramatic, more layed out. Really, sorry this chapter was so bad.

^^~Pleaaase review:)~

Allie Peirce