Fifty Shades of Way

***Gerard's POV***

My eyes widened and I felt as if my heart was going to beat right out of my chest. Mr. Hughes stared at me with questioning eyes as he waited for my response. It felt like I had broken a sweat, and I went into panic mode.

"She's a friend of my brother's." I blurted. "She has been for a long time. I know her outside of school from my brother, but ever since she enrolled here, she's been acting weird around me. I've tried to stop her countless times. I even gave her detention. I don't know what's wrong with her, but I assure you, I would never have any kind of affair with any one of my students." I felt my heart beat faster once I processed what I just said.

"Mr. Way, I'm going to let you off this time. Only because we are running short on teachers, and we can't bear to loose another one. But you are on probation. I personally will be keeping a close eye on you and Ivy. She will also be removed from your chemistry class. If I get anymore notice of this inappropriate behavior, you are both out of this school, understood?" I quickly nodded my head, and exited his office with my head down low. I entered the chem lab, and immediately sat down at my desk. I am a horrible boyfriend. Not only did I make up a terrible lie, I betrayed the woman I love. I rested my head on the edge of the desk, and let a stray tear roll down the side of my cheek.

***Ivy's POV***

I sat on the couch eating a bowl of cereal as I waited for Gee to get home. It was about 2:30, so
he should be home any minute. I decided to get up, and make him a cup of coffee. He's been lacking a lot of sleep lately, so this should keep him up until at least this evening. I heard the door unlock, followed by the sound of his tired feet dragging on the floor.

"Hey baby, how was work?" I greeted him handing him his coffee. He smiled weakly, and took the drink from my hands.

"Uh, Ivy, why don't you sit down. There's something we need to talk about." I could practically feel all the color drain from my face. I stared at him with questioning eyes before taking a seat on the couch. "I think... I-I think you and I need to take a break.." his voice was shaky and he avoided eye contact.

"W-What? G-Gerard what do you mean?" I swallowed the lump that had formed in my throat.

"I mean.. This just isn't going to work out. I'm sorry."

"Gerard, what happened at work today? Yesterday you were telling me how much you loved me, and now all of a sudden you want me out for your life?" my voice grew with anger

"I never said I wanted you out of my life, I'm just saying we- we need a break."

"Why?" my voice cracked. I could feel the my heart breaking with every word he said. It was as if a dagger was plunging through my heart with every sentence.

"The school found out, we can't do this anymore. I can't risk losing my job, I need it. I need the money, Ivy. I really do."

"So you're choosing money over me?" I yelled

"No, Ivy I need to survive, don't you understand that? You don't have a job, I'm the only one here that makes money, and I can't risk it. You need to understand that."

"So we're over?"

"For now. I'm sorry, we just need to get things settled. We can't risk getting caught. I-I can't risk getting caught. I can't loose this job, Ivy. Please understand that." at that moment, I felt my heart crack into a million pieces. Shattered.

"So where do I go? Does this mean I have to go back and live with my mother? Live out on the streets?"

"No, no. Y-You can still stay here. I'm not gonna make you go back there, I promise."

"I can't stay here with you, Gerard. It will just break my heart even more."

"Please, Ivy I still love you. We just can't be together right now, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let you suffer. You don't deserve that."

"No. I-I'll go to a hotel or something. I'll be fine."

"Ivy, please?"

"Gerard, I said no. At least give me that."

"I'll pay then. However many nights you need, okay?" I sighed, and nodded. I would decline, but I realized I had no money to my name. I dragged my feet as i walked passed him, heading up the stairs to pack up my things.

***

I came back down the stairs with a small bag with all my belongings. Gerard looked at me with sorrowful eyes as I put my bag by the door.

"So I guess this is a goodbye?" I asked, grabbing my car keys.

"No. It's not a goodbye. It's a see you later."

Notes

I'm crying. I'M FUCKING CRYING SO HARD I CAN'T BREATHE. I'm sowry though. Please remember to rate. comment, and subscribe xo<3