The Butterfly Effect by Gabby Scranton (portable ebook reader .TXT) 📕

Flash Back:

Allison flashed me one of her signature smiles. She had the perfect white teeth with lips I could kiss for hours. She was my first kiss. Hell, she was my first everything.

“Come on Landy,” giggling loudly, bringing me out of my thoughts, “I want to go on an adventure!”

“Sure thing Ally, where do want to head?”

“The beach!” she exclaimed loudly.

I shake my head. “Alls, its nine o’clock, it’s too late to go to the beach.” She just pouts and I take a strand of her hair in my hand and twirl it.

“Pweeeeaaaaaasssseeee Lanndddy, I’ll tell you I wub you.” She shows me her big puppy dog eyes. Those stupid, stupid eyes.

“Ugh, fine Ally, but I think you might need to throw in a kiss as well,” I give her a sly smile with a wink

“I wub you Landon” she whispered to me softly and then gave me a gentle kiss on the lips. I smile inwardly as I felt the warmth in her kiss.

“Come on, beautiful let’s go.”I grab her hand and pull her into my car.

The car is filled with a comfortable silence. As I was driving, I couldn’t help but sneak a glance at her. Her beautiful face was filled deep thought. I couldn't help but admire her and her beauty. How did I get so lucky?

“Hey Landy,?” she whispered.

“Yes sweet girl o’ mine?”

“Promise you’ll always stay strong even when I’m not here for you,” she whispered.

I could feel my face twist into confusion. What was she talking about? “Yeah sure,” I replied carefully.

“No, Landon, I’m serious, promise me,” her eyes where hard and her face where determined.

“Yes Allison, I promise.”

The rest of the night was tense. We played on the beach and made sand castles. The dark sand was illuminated by the moonlight. Something wasn't right and I just couldn't put my finger on it. We only stayed for a little while longer before the chilly night summer air started to get to us.

We finally got back to her house and just as she was about to hop out I grabbed her by the wrist. “I love you Ally and don't you forget it."

She smiled at me, “I love you too Landy.”

End of flash back:

I shake my head at the memory. It was one of the last ones I had before the inccident, before everything changed. I slowly slipped out of the cabin and ran to the Rec Room hopeing to get some time alone. As I got to the door my mind was racing a million miles a minute.

How could Allison do that to me? How could she go and kill herself like that not thinking about all the people who loved her? It’s been two years since the incident, two whole years and I’m still not over it! Could you imagine the wonderful birthday present that was? What it was like to wake up on your 15th birthday with a huge smile on your face, just about jumping out of your shorts with eagerness to see your girlfriend, when you find out that she overdosed and slit her wrists in her bath tub? Any idea at all? The nightmares?

But thanks to Allison, that's why i made my self into a player. I can't let anyone hurt me like that again! Thats why I put up my walls, my signature smirk and swaggered my way into a new me. It took me months just to stop thinking about Ally. Fuck it, I still think about her. No, no, no Landon! And this is why I can’t even think about that girl in the cabin. The girl that had me interested before I even knew her name. Good thing she never saw me.

After I finally calmed down, I walked back to the cabin, ready to face any road block in my way.

Jamie's ~ POV

“So there’s another kid Landon, right?”

Every since I got here a few hours I’ve been wondering about that guy. I don't even know why. I don't even remember seeing him. The guys told me that he was here earlier when they first met me, but what I want to know is where he went after that. Just as I said that Todd walked in, but everyone ignored him.

“Yeah, I mean I could have sworn he was here earlier when we first ran into you but, I haven’t seen him since. I’m worried about him.”

“Don’t worry Matt; I’m sure he’s fine.” Spencer told him, “Landon’s one strong dude.”

I must have given a confused look on my face because all the sudden Spencer got all nervous and started rambling. “Did I say strong not strong uhhh, do you want nachos? I’m totally in the mood for nachos, with the cheese and everything, nachos anyone?”

Matt cut him off before he could continue, “Dude chill, what he was trying to say was, something happened to Landon a while ago and it’s still a sore topic around here. But, if you want to know anything just ask Landon.”

“Just ask Landon what?” a voice asked just as the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen walked in. He had dark messy brown hair and deep blue eyes, that were filled with a life time of scars.

I'm pretty good at reading people and I could tell just by looking at him he had been going through something.

“And Jamie, this is the infamous Landon!” Matt gave me a pearly white smile.

I smiled grandly, “Hi Landon, it’s a pleasure to meet you!” I treid to be as nice as possibe.

He just gave me a blank look and a tired flat voice, “The feelings not mutual.”

“Wha-“and then the bathroom door slammed. Ok then?

“Guys I don’t think Landon likes me very much.”i said trying not to sound dissapointed.

“Jamie, just because you think you’re so cool and you think everyone likes you does not make it true.” Tood remarked snottily.

“What the hell Todd, was I talking to you? No. And like seriously, do you and your stupid girlfriend share a brain? When did the words, ‘I think I’m so cool and everyone likes me come out of my mouth?’ Oh right, never!”

That made him to shut up.

Matt stepped forward angry, “If you talk to Jamie one more time like that, you should wake up the next morning expecting your head shaved and your balls chopped off. Are we clear?” Todd just got an annoyed look on his face. “OUT, NOW!”

His voice was pissed. Let’s just hope I never end up pissing Matt off..

Before things could get out of hand I interrupted, “So back to Landon.”

Chris started explaining , “Don’t worry about him, he never likes new people. Just give him some time.”

I stepped forward and gave Chris a peck on the cheek. His cheeks flushed bright red.

“Wha- what was that for?”

“For being nice,” I gave him my genuine smile.

Matt had an unhappy look on his face, “And what am I? A monkey on a unicycle here for your entertainment?”

I shake my head no and just as I reach up and attempt to kiss his cheek he abruptly moves his head and my lips end up meeting his instead. As, I quickly pull away we both blush darkly.

“Oh god, Jamie I am so sorry!”

“No, don’t worry about it,” I assure him dazed.

His reply is a grin and then I realize the awkward stares of the surrounding guys.

“Ohhh, ummm, well…”

Chris whispers to Kirk and then Chris speaks up, “Me and Kirk are starved were going to head up to the mess hall anyone want to come with us?”

The rest of the guys murmur a yes leaving Matt and I alone.

Oh god, what have I done.

Landon’s~ POV

“She’s even more beautiful then when I first met her,” my heart tries to tell me.

 “NO! Shut up Landon, she’s probably just another whore,” says my brain.

“No, she’s beautiful, admit it.”

“BUT what about Allison and your promise to her?!”

 Before you ask any questions, yes I am having a fight with myself. My brain kept saying one thing while my heart is saying another. Just as I was about to go and take a shower Matt comes in.

“Dude what was that all about? You just met the girl, give her a chance.”

“Matt are you fucking crazy? Why should I have to give anyone anything? When she proves to me she’s actually worth my time then we’ll talk.”

But she is worth your time you stupid ass. There goes my heart again.

“Whatever Landon, but we already have Todd sleeping outside and if you don’t pick up your act you’ll be out there as well.”

“Whatever Matt, just give me some time, ok?” Matt just gave me a slight smile before leaving.

“Sure no problem dude.”

As soon as he turns around and leaves, I go to the mirror and take my shirt off. I look at my reflection and trace the scars and wounds on my chest.

Flash Back:

“Honey, can go and start dinner?” My mom called to me.

Allison just died and she thinks everything is going to just go back to normal? Hell no, but instead of yelling at her I simply ignore her and go upstairs.

“Landon?” Shit it’s my dad.

“Landon!” And he’s pissed

 “LANDON!” Fuck is there a place to hide in here?

I look around the room and realize its useless trying to hide. All of the sudden my dad bursts little son of a bitch! You do not ignore your mother in this house boy.”

All of the sudden a jolt of pain is spread through my body. He goes to take my shirt off to make the lashes more painful.

“So, your little whore of a girlfriend dies and you think you can misbehave? Hm? You think that just because something hard goes through your life it give you the right to ignore your mother? Well, you better get over it quick boy because thumbs up, life sucks and we don’t have pussy’s in our family.”

He then reaches for the belt and gives me another six lashes on my chest, twelve on my back, and a punch in the face which sends me flying into my dresser. Now I’m sobbing and just as I’m about to lose consciousness I manage to as my dad something.

“What did I do to you Dad? Why do you