Ivory walked down the halls searching for his face in the crowd, slipping through groups of people, and anxiously wondering if he was sick or just didn't want to see her. She told herself not to think that way, to focus on the positive things, If he's sick maybe I should call him. She debated. But, if he isn't, where could he be?
Aidan walked through the halls. He needed to tell Ivory the news even though it would break her heart.
Ivory pushed through the last crowd before she spotted Aidan.
"Aidan!" Her face lit up, he was okay. But where had he been?
"I've been looking for you everywhere. Where were you?" She jogged up to face him, holding the strap of her shoulder bag steadily.
“Sorry, i-it doesn’t matter where I’ve been.” He stuttered a little.
Ivory noticed his slightly nervous tone. "Well, are you okay?" She asked.
“Fine, umm… but there’s umm, something I have to tell you.” He said, his tone becoming quieter.
(My friend says hello btw lol)
(oh hello)
Ivory nodded, chewing the corner of her lip nervously. "You can tell me anything." She replied,
“I um,” He felt tears start to form, “I can’t talk to you anymore.” He said, quietly.
"What? What does that mean?" Her heart sunk.
"Did I do something?" She searched his teary eyes for meaning, pleading silently for an explanation.
“No, never. You’ve done nothing wrong…this one is one me.” He let a tear slide down his face, “I’m so sorry, believe me I don’t want this at all, but…I-I have to.”
(i gtg be back later tomorrow)
(Okay, seeya)
(Aye I'm backk)
"Aidan, what's wrong?" She asked quietly, feeling her eyes beginning to burn and the boa constrictor around her heart tightening its grasp."Tell me, I'll help you. Just please don't leave me."
He shook his head, “No, Ivory. You can’t help me this time, no one can help me this time,” He started to back away, his parents were in the car, waiting for him, “I’m sorry, I-I love you…” He said quietly before turning his back and walking towards the car park.
"Wait-" Ivory pleaded, voice quivering. She reached out her hand to touch him, but he had already backed away and started walking. The boa constrictor finished what it started as she watched his silhouette walking away, getting smaller and smaller.
Aidan got in the back seat of the car, wiping his eyes as the car slowly drove off, “Stop crying or you’ll earn another beating.” He father said. “Sorry, Sir.” Was his only reply as they drove to the airport, ready to board the next flight to Australia.
(i was thinking somewhere hot but idk)
(Maybe he moves back or he could move to Australia? hehe)
(hehe sorry i was gone sure)
(Should we time skip to when they are at a beach?)
(Yeah Im surfing rn )
~~ *Present day* ~~
Aidan was walking along the beach, enjoying the hot weather he had learned to enjoy over his years in Australia. The waves were amazing and there were many surfers out on the sea. Seagulls were nipping at peoples chips, there were others fishing on the jetty. Even though he’d wanted to live on the Gold Coast, South Australia wasn’t as bad, this area he’d learned to enjoy because of the particularly good bakery just a few meters up the main road.
Ivory smiled as she spotted a small but growing wave roughly a hundred feet away. I'll catch this one She promised herself as she tucked back a loose strand of her wet hair. She began to paddle when she suddenly felt a huge burst of dizziness spread through her body.
It's nothing. But it wasn't. Ivory was determined to catch this wave, the openings for the championship cup would be taking place in less than six months.
Aidan stopped to watched a girl paddle out to catch the next wave. He frowned when it looked like she wobbled a little on the board. He moved closer and joined the group watching her, cheering her on.