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Chloe: I think we should mix the story up abit.

Me: How so?

Chloe: You know. Kill people, new romances.

Me: Kill people? But...I don't want to kill anyone off! I love them all.

Chloe: See, this is why I should write the story. You're too close to them.

Me: No one's dying!...Can't kill them...Your crazy.

Chloe's POV.

Derek held my hand as we walked up to my house. My home. I'd been so nervous to see dad again. To tell him everything. Would he believe me? Would he accept the truth? More importantly, would he let me continue to see Derek?

"Chloe, calm down," Derek hugged me. "Your dad will be happy to see you."

"Y-yeah. You're right," I smiled. "You're right."

I took a deep breath, knocked then waited. I gripped Derek's hand hard. When dad answered he looked tired. Really tired. He needed a shave too and something to eat. His eyes were bloodshot.

He saw me and froze. I gave him a small smile.

"H-hey dad," I stepped forward. "I-I-I'm...home."

"Chloe?" He stared. "Is it really you?"

"Yes, dad."

"Oh thank goodness!" He pulled me into a tight hug. "Oh god! I've been so worried! Come in!"

I pulled back from him and waved to Derek.

"Dad, this is Derek. He's my, um, friend," I glanced at Derek who was trying not to smile.

They shook hands then we went inside. I smiled as I looked around. Everything was the same. The wall paper, the tiles, the chairs and tables. I sat down on the sofa, feeling for once, totally safe. Derek sat beside me taking my hand. I kissed his cheek when dad wasn't looking. He sat across us.

"D-dad. I know you have lot's of questions but they'll have to wait," I began. "A f-few friends are coming over in a few minutes and w-we'll explain everything. I-I promise."

"I'm just glad your back Chloe," he sighed. "I've missed you."

Maybe he'll be okay with the truth.

"I just can't believe that group home! Allowing you to escape! Not doing their job! God only knows what they told you in that place," Dad grumbled. "Don't worry. Next time we see the doctor we'll get a better place."

Or maybe not.

"D-doctor? Dad, just wait. Once they get here, we'll talk," I said.

"Chloe..." He looked away then glanced back sadly, "Your...ill. You need help with this."

"Mr. Saunders, I think you should wait until my dad get's here. He will tell you everything you need to know," Derek said.

"You aren't making much sense," Dad said to us. "How-How did you meet?"

"I'll explain later!" I sighed frustrated.

"Tell me what is going on," he demanded.

A knock at the door saved us. I called for them to come in. Simon came in, grinning. Tori was next followed by Aunt Lauren and Kit. Derek and I got up to greet them all. I turned to face dad who was staring wide eyed at us.

"Dad, this is Tori, Simon and Kit," I waved to them all. "We've got something to tell you."

We all sat down. I began telling him everything. Aunt Lauren and Kit chimed in. Dad just sat there and listened to it all. I was worried that he was going to start screaming or something. Derek held my hand throughout the whole story. I was grateful he was here. I told Dad that Derek and I were in love. He blinked hard but otherwise said nothing.

"And that's everything," I finished.

"You...You can see ghosts?" Dad asked.

"Y-yes."

"I...Well...I...," he exhaled. "Well, um...."

"I know it's a lot to take in," Simon spoke up. "But it's who Chloe is. It's who we all are."

"Yeah. For better or for worst," Tori mumbled.

"She's not married to it," Simon shot back.

"D-dad?" I asked. "Are you okay?"

"Yep," his voice sounded stained. "I, just...Wow."

"You believe me?" This was my deepest fear. That dad wouldn't believe me, he'd send me back to a hospital. But when he whispered "Yes," I jumped up and hugged him. He held me tight then let me go.

"So...You and Derek, eh?" He said looking from me to derek.

I laughed. "Yeah," I smiled at Derek who smiled back. "Very yeah."

"Oh please stop with the lovey-dovey eyes," Tori said. "I might hurl."

For once everything was going okay.

Then the door shot open. The window's all smashed. We were corned by a bunch of witches, soccerers and werewolfs. Derek pulled me against him.

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