"If I'd known you'd react like that, I would've gotten an abortion!" Lyric yelled. She took the ring off her finger. "You can keep this until your decision has changed! Until then, we're through!" She thrusted the ring into Axl's hand and then ran off.
Shock ran through his veins stopping him in his tracks. He stood for a moment before snapping back. "Wait!" He ran up and grabbed her by the wrist, turning her back. "Look, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell at you or snap or any of that. I'm sorry. I. I really love you. I can't go without you. Or the baby now." Now that he thought about it, a baby seemed…new and exciting. "Please forgive me."
"[insert quote here]. Right now, I just need a bit of time," Lyric said, then walked away.
(I have tge quote, but it's on my laptop so I can't see it)
He could only watch as she walked away. You really screwed up this one. Once she was out of view, he spun around, eyes closed. He stopped and kicked snow up. "Idiot idiot IDIOT!"
When Lyric got around the corner and out of Axl's eyesight, she leaned against the wall. Crying, she fell to her knees and sat against the wall with her legs to her chest. Why did I do that? Why did he react like that?
"Why why why why why WHY?!?!?" He cursed to the sky. "THE ONE TIME!! JUST NOW?!" FRICK. Everything seemed to be falling to pieces after the few seconds of her leaving. I can't go without her…
Lyric wiped away her tears and stood up. She started walking away. Her apartment was in the direction of the park but she didn't want to see Axl just then, so she went the long way.
He blew out another puff of air, it becoming white in the wind. I need to think. Just beside the park was a forest. He had always gone there to think alone. His feet knew the way after going so many times. He practically flew into it, the land going down. It was steep and snowy, but he made it down safely. There was a limestone bed near a stream at the bottom. It had been frozen over. What am I supposed to do now?
Lyric unlocked her apartment and closed the door. She slumped against it, head in hands. Her kitten noticed her sadness and padded over. Lyric picked her up and placing the kitten in her lap. "Oh, Gypsy. What am I going to do?" She asked the ash grey kitten with big green eyes.
(hey I think you'd be good in my new RP. It's called don't leave and it's in limited)
(Okalee dokalee neighbor)
He followed the limestone bed until it became a ledge. He sighed. "You really messed up this time, you idiot." His hands found his jacket pockets as he stood and looked over everything.
The kitten mewled. "Don't be ridiculous, kitty," Lyric said. "That won't work. But it could… No, it wouldn't."
Maybe a romantic gesture… He stood there for a few moments before sitting down. His legs hung of the edge. Something big…
Bigger than a proposal?
Maybe if you do it right.
Lyric picked the kitten up and then stood. She walked over to the freezer and grabbed out chocolate ice cream. With the kitten over her arm, a spoon in the mouth and the ice cream in her hand, she flopped down on the couch with her favourite TV show.
Right.
He pulled out his phone and typed in some numbers before putting it up to his ears.
Ring….Ring….Ring….
"Hello?"
"Hey, I need your help."
"What for?"
"I messed up."
(I'm gonna let you know, this has only just happened
Lyric loves greatest showman)
Lyric got sick of the TV show quickly and looked for a movie. Finding The Greatest Showman, she played it and watched the musical masterpiece.
(Okalee dokalee neighbor)
A sigh came from the speaker. 'Fine.'
"Thanks a lot. See you tomorrow?"
'Yeah. Bye.'
A beep ended the call and a rush was sent through him. I can fix this.
A knock came at the door, and Lyric groaned. I forgot Cameron was coming over to study. She walked to the door and opened it, Cameron walking in like he owned the place.
(Oh, snaappleeee)
Axl began to run back up the steep hill, careful of the snow. He could do this. He rushed as fast as he could to his car and opened it. Hopping in, he put the keys in and turned them. He could do this. The door slammed shut and he was off.
Cameron looked at Lyric and immediately noticed her tear stained face.
"What happened?" He demanded.
"Nothing. It doesn't involve you."
I can do this.
Axl drove into the parking lot of a flower shop, practically slamming on the breaks and jumping out of the car. The door strung above the door jingled as he walked in.
"Hello, and welcome to-"
I can do this.
"I need a dozen roses pre-ordered for tomorrow."
He walked back out five minutes later headed to his next stop.
"Did someone hurt you?" Cameron pressed.
"Stop," Lyric said.
"Tell me."
"Just stop it."
"Come on Lyric."
"OK, fine! We broke up! He proposed, I told him I was pregnant and he freaked! So now we're over!"
He parked in a parking lot outside a the main shopping center. He reached into his pocket and took out his phone.
"Jonas, buddy, I need a favor."
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'It's fine, consider it done.'
"Thanks, man. See you tomorrow."
He put his phone away and got out. I can do this.
Cameron pulled Lyric into a hug as she burst into tears again. He had been tall since age 13, and now at age 16 he was the height of an average 20 year old male. And since Lyric was slightly short, his chin rested on the top of her head.
Everything he knew of was set up. Except for one thing. This was going to be the hardest thing to do. He had to somehow get Lyric to the park tomorrow at the right time.
Cameron.
There was a risk, but if he had any chance of getting Lyric back, he'd take it. He stood outside his car and leaned back, the phone ringing.
Please pick up, Cameron.
As Cameron let Lyric cry into his chest, his phone started ringing. Daft Punk by Pentatonix started playing from his back pocket. With his part time job as a photographer, he had to take every call seriously. He pried Lyric away from him to walk upstairs and answer the call. "What do you want?" He answered after seeing it was Axl, his voice clearing showing annoyance.
"I need your help. I really screwed up. Like, bad. And I'm trying to fix it." He sighed. "Because I can't not fix it."
"And why should I help you?" Cameron spat. "Lyric's heartbroken, Axl. She's eating chocolate ice cream and watching The Greatest Showman."
Crap.
"That's the thing: you don't have a reason to. I hurt her and I hate myself for it and you have every reason to too." He paused for a moment. "But I just. I want to fix this, Cameron. I really do. I love her a whole lot, and gosh I had the best plans for a wedding before I went and screwed up bad and I said some stuff I shouldn't have and I was stupid and confused." He could hear Cameron's breathing through the phone. "But I want to fix it. Gosh dang it, Cameron, I want to fix it."
"You were her everything for six years Axl. Six. Fucking. Years. Then she tells you she's pregnant and suddenly it's over?!" Cameron was angry. Even though Lyric was 7 years older than him, he protected her like an older brother. "At least it yours, Axl."
He was silent for a moment. His voice was quiet, barely audible. "I didn't want it to end. I wasn't angry about the kid, Cameron. I've always wanted one." His voice began to raise. "I know I overreacted and that I'm a big screw up and that I don't deserve her, but if I have one chance to fix it, I will!"