The End is My Happy Ending

~MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE & AVRIL LAVIGNE~

It’s been two months and I’m still having dinner with Dad every week. Bill has even started coming with me. Dad eventually warmed up to him and they get along quite well now.

I thought about this as I rode home. Bill was back into the studio with the guys. They were getting really pumped yet they won’t let me hear anything. The other guys didn’t know that Bill has sung a couple of their new ones for me though.

I decided to call Josh and see if he wanted to go shopping with me. “Hello?” He answered.

“Hey Josh, guess who?”

“Umm,” I paused before listing off a bunch of names. “Sarah, Jessica, Blaze, Rebecca?” I could hear the smile in his voice.

“Nope, one more try.” I giggled.

“Ok, I’m gonna take a shot in the dark here. Is it Star?”

“Congratulations! You figured it out!”

“Well, what the hell is my favorite girl doing, calling me at this hour?”

“It’s three pm Josh! It’s time you got your lazy ass out of bed anyway.” I exclaimed and the driver looked in the mirror at me.

“But I was up late.” He complained.

“Suck it up Princess. Wanna come shopping with me or not?”

“Hell yeah!” He perked up instantly. I knew I could count on him.

“Ok. See you in a little while!” I hung up with a huge smile. It was time to spend some of that money I had put away!

We shopped for hours. I loved shopping with Josh, but I had forgotten how tiring it was. He drug me into every store we could see and would hand me random articles of clothing. By the time we were finished, I was glad I had worn my hair up. It was a giant, statically mess.

“Hun, it’s time we got you home.” He laughed, dragging my half-dead body.

“Ok.” We rode in silence and I dozed off. It was nice that Josh could afford a personal driver. When we got to mine and Bill’s place, he shook me awake. “Do you want to come in?”

“No thanks hun. You go get some rest!”

“Thanks for coming Josh, I had fun even though you did kill me!” I smiled.

His white teeth flashed in the returned smile. “Thanks for being my model.”

My shoulders shook in silent laughter as I walked to our front door. I was about ready to collapse on my feet. I almost did when I saw the sight in the living room. Bill was hugging a ver pretty blond. Her hair was even lighter than my natural color, but obviously fake. I leaned against the door but as I looked closer, I noticed more. Bill had a disgusted look on his face and was hardly touching her. I smiled to myself. He was very faithful.

He looked up and met my look. Relief washed over his face. “Star! I was wondering when you’d get home!” He ran over and kissed me. I had a feeling he was trying to give the unknown guest a hint.

“I would have been earlier, but I went shopping with Josh.” He nodded in understanding. I looked at the girl with curious eyes.

“Umm, this is Cassandra.” He introduced us. “Cass, this is my girlfriend, Star.”

“Your ex?” I whispered. He nodded. Then I spoke out loud. “Nice to meet you.”

“And you.” She replied coldly, her eyes dark.

“Would you like to stay for coffee?” I asked with polite fakeness and one of the smiles I hadn’t used in a while.

“I was actually just leaving, thanks.” With that she walked out the door.

As soon as she was gone, Bill slumped into a kitchen stool. “Oh. My. God.”

I laughed. “Was she here long?”

“No. She had actually just arrived. Thank God you came.” He smiled, but something seemed off.

“I’m always here to help.” I kissed his cheek. “But I’m exhausted so I think I’m going to go sleep.”

“Ok love. You sure you don’t want something to eat?” I was actually getting used to him cooking for me.

“No thanks. I grabbed something at the mall.”

“Ok, sleep well.”

“Thanks love.”

XXX

Since the day I met Bill’s ex, I’ve been seeing her everywhere. I’ve seen her at the mall, the spa, and even at Abandoned Corner when I went for coffee with Lace! Maybe I was just paranoid.

“Sam,” A hand was waving in front of my face. “Sammy.” I shook myself out of my stupor.

“Sorry Dad.” I smiled. “I was thinking.” Cassandra was literally sitting three tables down, with my ex, Braiden.

“No problem darling. So, how come Bill bailed?”

“He had to go fix up some vocals on the song he wrote me.” I smiled.

“Isn’t that album supposed to come out in a couple weeks?” I knew what he was thinking.

“Yeah. But Bill wanted the song to be perfect so he forced them to allow him to fix it. This was the only time he could get in.” I saw the ex’s get up and walked out together from the corner of my eye.

“Well I hope it turns out well for them.”

“Me too.” I looked at my phone. We had been talking for two hours! “Dad, I have to get home. See you next week?”

“Yeah. I’ll call you later. Love you.”

“Ok. See you. Love you too Dad.”

I was excited to get home. Bill should be waiting. It was our one year anniversary. I hummed Fate as I walked the short distance home. I remembered my grad and almost laughed. Bill was definitely the most flamboyant escort, dressing in his pin-stripped pants and suspenders and all.

I opened the door with my key, jumping on the inside of my very being. Walking into the hallway, I stayed quiet. I wanted to surprise my boyfriend. I stopped short and slumped quietly against the wall for support. In front of me was Bill. He was kissing Cassandra.

“Bill,” I whispered. “Why Bill?” No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t look away. Silent tears streamed down my cheeks. Finally I stood.

I gave them one last look and turned away. On the way out I saw the fresh flowers in a vase, waiting for me to claim them. I grabbed it and threw it against the picture of us at that first photo shoot together. I left after the satisfying crash of glass shattering.

Furiously, I pulled out my phone.

You fucker. I saw u with her. I hate you!

Shortly after I sent it, he replied.

Im sorry, u don’t understand.

Tears blurred my vision and I could hardly send a message back.

So tell me.

I was begging. He needed to tell me why he broke my heart. I was answered.

I can’t.

‘Well that’s original.’ I thought bitterly. The tears still fell and I didn’t try to stop them. I knew nobody from my family would be home, so that was the first place I went.

As soon as I got there, I went into the bathroom. I grabbed a razor and smiled ruefully. Then I searched the place for the bottle of pills I had stashed away so long ago. As I grabbed them, I caught my reflection in the mirror. I stepped closer and glared at myself. I wasn’t good enough for him. Not pretty enough, not near as pretty as her.

I shoved both of my possessions into my purse and headed off. I went to the only place I could be alone. Only a few people knew about it, and I had claimed it mine three years ago. It was an old, abandoned building three blocks away from my place.

When I got there, I was over-come with the writings I had left on the walls. In my blood and pen. It even soothed me a little. I pulled out the razor and slid it over my wrist. The warm, sticky liquid oozed between my fingers and slid down my arms. I laughed without humor and in satisfaction. I was back where I had started.

Author’s Notes:

Hey guys. THIS IS THE END!!!!! There will be a sequel. I’m thinking about making it a series. Wut do u think?

My friend lisa currently told me that Josh is one of her favorite characters. To tell you the truth, he’s one of my fav’s to write!

Ok. The shopping scene... that’s what happens when you let my friends drag you around. One day we were shopping 4 about... I dunno... 13 hours. It was exhausting!

The last couple paragraphs were quite descriptive for that. Srry if it offended anyone!

All I want 4 x-mas is Tokio Hotel, Caught on Camera! I don’t know or own the guys!

Look 4 the sequel.... BETRAYED.

~Becky~

OMG... grandma, please, please, please, please get better! It’s almost Christmas! I love you G-ma! 3

P.S. This wuz written before x-mas... on Christmas Eve... my grandma went into critical condition.... she’s slowly getting better now but it will take a long time for her to get completely better we’re told.