1 CHAPTER ONE
The wind softly bellows through the trees, almost as if it's dancing upon the branches. Quinn stands upon the hill top over looking the campus. Her hands fumble over her graduation gown, as if it isn't sitting correctly. A pair of hands cover her eyes,
"Guess who?" Asks the voice.
She smiles, her hands reaching over the other pair. She pulls them around her waist, and they embrace in what seems like a forever hug. Quinn turns, looking into the eyes of Skyler. He smiles at her, shaking his head, still not being able to believe, making it to graduation.
"We did it," he says.
She rests her head upon his shoulder. She grips him tightly, not wanting to ever let go. Skyler smiles. He kisses the top of her head, stretching his arms even more around her.
"Hey, what's wrong?" He asks.
"Graduation drama." She replies.
He nods, understanding today isn't the time of place for any issues to be brought to light. Quinn turns, and she steps towards the edge of the hill. Her eyes are a puffy red, almost as if she'd been caught in a whirlwind of hayfever.
"You want me to handle it?" He asks.
She looks back, only for a moment. She shakes her head before turning back. Skyler slowly approaches her. He grabs a hold of her hand,
"Whatever it is, we can get through it together," he says.
Quinn once again pulls on her gown, feeling uncomfortable. Her hand hugs her shoulder, her bending in sorrow.
"Hey, babe. You're scaring me now." He says.
She turns, tears streaming down her face. She tries desperately to wipe them away, but to no avail. Skyler's breath quickens, and his mouth becomes dry.
"What is going on, Quinn?" He asks.
"Jack," she replies
"Jack?" He continues. "What about Jack?"
Quinn shakes her head in regret. Skyler suddenly realises,
"Quinn, no. Quinn, say it isn't true, " he pleads.
"I'm so sorry, I didn't mean for this to happen." She says.
Skyler turns away from Quinn, and she grabs out for his hand. His hands reach the top of his head, and Skyler grips his hair with force. His breath quickens even more, hyperventilating, almost.
"Quinn, get away from me." He says.
"Skyler, please," as she reaches for his hand.
"QUINN, GET AWAY FROM ME!" he yells.
Quinn jumps in fright, never seeing Skyler in this state before, not even after he loses a basketball game. He reaches into his jacket pocket, pulling a box from it. He opens it, exposing a diamond ring.
"You see this?" He continues. "This was meant to be us, Quinn." He says.
Her eyes tell the whole story, a mixture of regret and guilt. Skyler and Quinn had it all, basketball captain, she was the head cheerleader, they had it made. Or so they thought.
Skyler breath shortens. He looks down at the box clasped in his hand. He looks over the campus, and with one swing, the box leaves his hand and dissappears into the trees below.
"Where is Jack?" He asks.
"Skyler, please. This won't sol-"
"Where is Jack, Quinn?" he interrupts.
"He's at the gym," she responds.
