Garroth's P.O.V

Ugh... Valentines Day... I absolutely hated today. At least.. I hated it this year. Everyone would have their dates and they'd all be lovey-dovey and crap. It would be roses everywhere and it would smell like chocolate. Then, there'd be me. All by myself with no one to celebrate the day with.

Don't get me wrong, I was dating someone. It's just... he was in college way out in Scaleswind. Yep. He. Unfortunately he just so happened to be a year older than me, which means that he graduated last year. He had wanted to go to Scaleswind University since middle school. He had been there for about a semester and a half, so I wouldn't get to see him until he's on summer break.

I sighed and ran my fingers through my messy blonde hair, staring into the mirror.

"Just get through the day without crying... It'll be okay..." I muttered to myself. I was always emotional when it came to him. Someone could do something as simple as mention his name and my heart would crack. I hated being so far away from him for so long. Not a second went by that I didn't miss him...

A ding from my phone interrupted my thoughts. I wiped my eyes and grabbed my phone off my dresser. I pressed the home button and the screen lit up.

You have one message from: Laurence 💞

I grinned at the name, and entered my pass code to read what he had sent me.

"Speaking of the devil..." I muttered.

Laurence: Good morning baby~

I'm sorry you have to go through today without me, but I hope it won't be too bad. Just remember that I love you more than anyone or anything and that you mean the absolute world to me. I miss you, so much. I can't wait to see you again. ♥️♥️♥️

My heart melted to a puddle at the message. More tears glossed over my eyes and I smiled softly. Irene, I loved this man.

I began to text back, choosing my words carefully.

Me: Why do you have to be so amazing? I love you so, so much. I miss you so much. I'd do anything to hug you and kiss you and hold you close to me... I wish I could tell you how much I love you in person. I hope I'll be able to get through today alright. I'm counting down the days until summer break. ♥️♥️♥️

I sent the message and let out a sigh. I quickly wiped away my tears and continued to get ready. Today was gonna be a long day....

I began my walk down the hall, making my way towards my locker. Everyone around me was with someone else, either flirting or just talking about random stuff. But, everyone had a date. Everyone except... me...

Tears began to sting at the corners of my eyes, so I immediately looked to the ground, avoiding any eye contact. Not that anyone would look at me today, anyways. I felt so... alone. No one was there beside me... All of my friends had decided to spend the day with their significant others today instead of as a group, and I respect the decision... It's just that, with Laurence in Scaleswind, it left me all by myself. I sighed and quickly wiped the tears that had fallen down my cheeks, lifting me head up so I could get to my locker. I was only a few feet away. But.... Someone stood in front of my locker, blocking the way. They're back was facing me, so all I saw was the back of their head, which was covered by the hood of their gray jacket. I sighed and walked up to them, tapping them on their shoulder. "Excuse me? Um.. I can't get to my locker," I said. The person turned around an flashed me a giant smile. I froze in shock, my eyes wide and my mouth agape. Tears glossed over my eyes as I brought my hands to my mouth. The boy had chocolate brown hair, only a few shades lighter than his skin. Freckles dotted his cheeks just under his gorgeous sky blue eyes. In one hand he held a bouquet of dark blue tulips. He wore black jeans, torn in several places, and a hoodie that read.... Scaleswind University.

He held the bouquet of flowers out to me with a gentle smile.

"You really think I'd leave you alone of Valentine's Day?"

I immediately threw myself into him, wrapping my arms tightly underneath, up, and around his shoulders. I buried my face into the crook of his neck, gentle cries escaping my mouth as hot tears fell down my cheeks like waterfalls. Laurence 'dawwed' and held onto me, one hand running through my hair and the other placed on my waist.

"I-I thought you said y-you weren't coming back until summer..." I whispered in between sobs. Laurence chuckled and held onto me tighter.

"I thought I'd surprise you," he responded. I pulled back slightly from the embrace and pressed my forehead to his. He flashed me his bright grin that always made my heart skip a beat before leaning forward and pressing his soft lips to mine. I shut my eyes and melted into the gentle kiss, lifting one hand and placing it on his cheek.

There's no possible way I couldn't love this man any more....