Started with a babe

Wilder's POV:

I stare at her in shock. After a solid minute or at least that's what it felt like I finally said something.

"Wh-whay?"

"huh?" she asks confused.

Fuck I was gonna say what but then I said why and I- wait what. I shake my head. "I don't understand babe?"

She sighs sadly, "The past few days have given me some time to think about everything that's happened and currently I don't have the time or the dedication to be in a relationship. I want to work on myself and I can't do both."

"But I'm supposed to help you through that. Being in a relationship isn't an added responsibility, it's supposed to lighten your responsibilities by sharing them. I can help, I want to." I say.

"I understand what you're saying Wilder but maintaining a relationship still does requires a certain amount of time and responsibility which I can't provide right now. It isn't fair to you." she says with her hand on mine.

I didn't know what to say. I had to be supportive, I wanted her to work on herself she's been through absolute hell. "I understand." I say, my voice cracking a little bit. Shit I had to get out of here before I cry in front of her.

"Bye Skylar." I say and quickly walk out of the hospital and turn to a narrow alleyway. I lean against the wall with my eyes closed and let out a choked sob.

Your POV:

"Bye Skylar."

Skylar. He called me Skylar. Not Skye. It's fine. We're broken up. Fuck this is hard but I had to do it. It was the right thing to do.

-

It's been a month since I started my therapy sessions with Mira and I feel so much better. She's been such an amazing therapist and she's helped so much. Yesterday was my last session with her and I'm currently driving to my school. Why? Because after everyone heard about what happened the school decided to postpone the graduation ceremony until I was well enough to come back and give my valedictorian speech. OH did I forget to mention? I'm valedictorian! It's a small town so everyone agreed that graduation could be postponed. My mom got the call while I was in prom so I knew it wasn't a pity role.

"Hello Skylar! Are you feeling better now?" My principal asks, when I walk into the auditorium.

"Yes Mr. Johnson thank you for asking." I respond chirpily.

"Wonderful, the graduation starts in about an hour so you have plenty of time to set things up! If you need any help don't hesitate to ask any one of the teachers." He says.

"Will do and thank you for postponing graduation for me, you really didn't have to." I say with a smile.

"My pleasure Skylar." He returns the smile. 

-

"H-hi everyone." I stutter in front of the entire grade. Shit okay calm down Skylar. I take a deep breath, "Hi. Umm so first off, congratulations to everyone for getting through this year and uhh.."

Breathe.

"This year has been difficult for me. For all of us actually. The change from being a child to becoming an adult was a nightmare. Being a high-schooler isn't as perfect and dreamy as movies or books make it seem. I'm sure all of you know that by now." I say letting out a laugh and feel a wave of relief wash over me when I hear chuckles from the crowd.

"But. But the relationships, platonic or romantic, that we have formed these past few years are stronger than any other bond we will ever make in our lives. It is a bond formed out of one of the most vulnerable times in our lives. And...." I trail off, realization hitting me like a truck. "And letting any of these non-toxic relationships go is just about the stupidest mistake you could make." I scan the audience until my eyes land on the emerald green ones that I've fallen in love with. Yes, I just said love. I see everyone turn to look at him but his eyes are fixed on mine with a glint of curiosity. He cocks head. "  " The memories you make with these people, whether it be watching meteor showers, dancing in the rain or going on the ferris wheel together, will be the memories you cherish the most." I say and break eye contact with him to look over at the entire audience. "These past few months have honestly been the best few months of my life excluding the whole kidnapping thing that is." I pause while I hear some laughter.  I hear the principal clear his throat and I try and wrap it up, "We're done now. Each of us will go on our own paths, on our own journeys and I wish each and every one of you the best for your futures. Congratulations NightView '22!!" I say as everyone bursts into cheers and applause. I walk off stage nervously searching for Wilder. Holy shit I love him so much. Will he want me back. I finally spot him in the crowd and walk towards him. I stop  in front of him and look him right in the eye, "I love you." 

I see his eyes widen. He doesn't say anything so I take it as my cue to keep talking, "I am so sorry for breaking up with you then. I realize now that it was the wrong thing to do and I was just so overwhelmed and it felt like the right thing to do and-"

He cuts me off, "Wait, nonononono don't apologize for that Skye. You had to work on yourself and I completely understand that and I'm so glad you're better now but also WHY DID YOU TAKE SO FUCKING LONG." he yells with a twinkle in his eye so I knew he was joking and crashes his lips into mine. The kiss was filled with all the need and want that built up this past month.

We finally break apart for air, "Also, I love you too." he says, grinning. I laugh and pull him in again.

Everything was perfect. For real this time.

-

"We have charges against Jason Greene for abduction and assault. Anything else miss?" the police officer asks me.

It was a week after graduation and I was finally ready. Ready to put all of this behind me and move on.

I tighten my grip around Wilder's hand and he squeezed mine back, reassuring me.

 "Yes." I take a deep breath.

"Rape."

A/N

IT'S OVER. Okay so we thought this was a good way to end the book because yk skylar finally files the report and what happens next is up to you! Well obviously he goes to jail and gets what he deserves which is literal hell but I meant regarding Skylar and Wilder's relationship. 

Also when I wrote the Wilder cocking his head and the emerald green eyes I realized I was kinda subconsciously projecting some Loki on there LMAO but it's fine we love Loki.  

ANYWAYS so that's the end of this wattpad story, this was fun to write. So yes take care everyone hope everyone's doing okay, stay hydrated and yes have a great rest of your life!<3