A glass of salt water sat beside me,

begging me to chug it down my throat.

If I didn't have ipecac to save me,

then I had to drink this.

I just had to.

My hands clutched the sink as I

stared at the tiny crystals of white

swimming in the clear fluid.

My mind was turning,

and time was running out.

I gripped the glass with my fingers.

My hands began to shake

and before I could take a sip,

my dad pounded on the door

making me drop the glass.

Shards flew everywhere

and I was quite surprised when none of them

punctured my skin.

But now what was I suppose to drink?

I was too weak

and too tired

to force the food inside of me up

and out of my system.

"elliot. are you okay"

Dad asked,

and throwing away the broken pieces,

I nodded before opening the door.

He stared at me for a while

but then I looked away.

Swinging my book bag onto my back,

I made my way out of the house

and to the cruelty of high school.

It was my first day back,

and after entering through the main doors,

my eyes landed on you

before Mackenzie came into view,

trailing after you,

weeping.

"you can't do this to me. i had to stop it"

"she was getting between us"

You were angry.

Flames glistened in your eyes.

Ones so fierce

that had Mackenzie flinching back.

But then something snapped within you.

You were beyond angry.

You were livid.

"what you did was wrong on so many levels"

you said harshly

"no one deserves that. not even her"

Mackenzie was yelling now

"why are you protecting that bitch. i thought you hated her"

Silence washed over the entire hallway

as a bitter disappointment clouded over you.

Your new found ex was an ugly sight.

Everyone was staring at you guys.

But no one saw me yet.

"just fuck off mackenzie. i'm done with you and your shit"

Your voice was a deadly quiet.

It was then that our eyes connected.

Before you said anything,

I turned away from you

and made my way to first period.

Questions spiked inside me,

moving me to dizziness.

Why are you sticking up for me?

Why'd you break up with her

for me?

I just don't understand.

I'm fine

I'm fine

so stop acting like you care.

I'll be fine.

| Don't leave. Don't go. Things will not get better that way. If you leave, you'll miss out on the day when things are finally okay. If you leave, you'll only end the chances that one day, they will get better - even you. @EphemeralFirefly

This comment was posted after my last update, and I just had to write this in my author's note. Because in order for there to be a rainbow, you need to put up with a little rain.

A shout out to @Bandjunky2001 for providing me the idea of this chapter's beginning (of salt mixed with water).

And also, I am extremely interested in this year. I tried doing so last year, but wasn't so lucky. I wanted to let you all know in advance, because by the time the voting actually starts, this story is more than likely going to be complete. Just think about it guys. Your support would be great.

So for all of you wondering, my favorite number is 25. So this is dedicated to @MandaPanda_33 for being the first person to guess that. A lot of you were close, but not close enough ;) Now for our next dedication, lets see some |