This Is What A Broken Heart Feels Like

Chapter Nineteen: Roman Holiday

Toni's POV:

It's been a week since everything happened and I was getting better. I didn't need the pills as much and the bruising was almost gone. I could breath a lot better and I was feeling a lot better. Ronnie and me were great. We got three weeks off for the holidays. Christmas and New Years were next week and everyone was planning a trip to New York. Ronnie was on board, excited to show me her life and where she came from. We would be leaving in later today. We all booked our rooms in advance. I booked ours before Ronnie could and let me tell you, she was not happy that I spent all that money on her. I mean it was for us both but she wanted to pay her part. 

I was currently helping her pack before heading to Alice's and packing my clothes there. I was bringing my Serpent jacket and lettermen jacket because it was supposed to be really cold. Ronnie was used to the cold but it was going to be different for me. I'm used to low thirties and high twenties, not below zero and negative degrees. 

Ronnie finished packing and we took my bike to Alice's. I wanted to bring my bike so we could get around. The girls were taking their car while Jug and Betty were taking hers. Sweet and Fangs were bringing their bikes as well. Alice and FP were staying here to celebrate the holidays together. 

When we arrived at Alice's, everyone was loading up. I hurried into my room and packed my stuff. I mean everything I owed could fit in a duffle bag and a back pack. So I packed everything and put it in Betty's car. Ronnie did the same and we said goodbye to Alice and FP. We set off. 

It was only a 8 hour drive so we left at 8 this morning and would arrive at the hotel by 4 but with traffic we'd probably arrive around 7 because we had to stop for gas, use the bath, fill up on energy and just check on each other. 

We finally arrived to the hotel at 7:30pm. Everyone was exhausted but me and Ronnie so we dropped our stuff off on the top floor ion our room. Everyone booked a room next to each other on the same floor. We all wanted a top floor view so we filled up the four rooms. The girls got a room with two queen size beds and one full size. Fangs and Sweet pea were in another as well as Betty and Jug. Ronnie and I of course had our own. 

Once we got our stuff put up, I found out that this hotel had a heated pool but it was closed now. Ronnie wanted to freshen up and I came up with a plan. I told her I'd be right back, that I need to ask Jug something. She told me ok and to be safe. 

I went all the way downstairs and found a way to get into the pool. It was warm. I could feel the heat against my cold skin. There was no security as far as I could tell so I went back upstairs and got Ronnie. 

When I told her about my plan, she was scared but agreed. I told her to follow my lead and she did. She noticed the gate, pulling me to her so she could whisper in my ear, "You expected me to jump that?" I nodded my head, whispering back "You'll be ok. I used to break into the city pool all the time. It's ok. I'll help you up." She nodded and I boosted her over the gate. I soon followed, having a much easier time than her. I guess she's never done this before. Mmm, I was her first time doing this. 

I got undressed, leaving me in my boxers and sports bra. She did the same, shivering as the cold air surrounded us. I was fine. The cold didn't bother me right now. I jumped in and the warm water felt amazing. Ronnie soon followed, diving in and swimming right up to me. She popped up right in front of me and kissed me. Both of our adrenaline popping through our veins. 

We swam around and played with each other for about an hour when we heard someone coming. I guess security heard us and were coming to kick us out. Not wanting to get caught. Me and Ronnie jumped out of the pool, grabbed our clothes and ran. 

I helped her over the gate and jumped it myself. I grabbed her hand as we ran as fast as we could to the elevator. We could hear security chasing us but we didn't look back. We made it to the elevator and the guard was too late. We saw him as the door shut and we went up. We laughed as we caught our breath. We arrived on our floor and ran to our room just in case there was a guard up here, trying to find us. I opened the door and Ronnie entered first. We both dropped our clothes and laughed again.