I'm very sorry for not updating In MONTHS. I have lost so much Inspirtation In this story

;( but last night I came and looked at the many reviews. YOU ALL Inspired me, and here Is a short chapter. I'm sorry for it being small but I have a test tomorrow. I will update more often, every week or 2 :)

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I slowly closed my locker, gripping my notebooks tightly letting my fist turn a dead like white. I heard the laughter of the students around me and turned my head to the ground.

I entered the school parking lot, remembering to walk behind the building so that no one would see me near him. I took step by step, and looked up directly Into teal eyes. I shuddered and continued my way to the passenger side of the small black car.

Opening the door, I found myself In fear, fear of what he was going to say...

~X~

"Courtney...", Duncan said as he stopped the car In front of a park where many kids ran happily and In enjoyment of the youth they have.

Looking from the park I turned my head towards him, looking at the white skull on his black shirt, not reaching his eyes.

I released a gasp from my clenched mouth as a hand tilted my chin upwards, Duncan's hand.

I stared In the majestic ocean like eyes of his, wanting to be his boat a he be my sea. Though only knowing he would sail west, leaving me far east. I sniffled a sob that would surely come out In time.

I couldn't handle the pain anymore.

"Courtney, I'm sorry". I looked away from the begging eyes.

"Please... listen to me."

I shook my head, I wanted to leave.

I felt a tear roll down my cheek onto his hand that still held my chin.

Then his hand released me, and as he did I was locked up into warm arms. I melted against him, and let myself be absorbed in his muscular form.

"Courtney, I want to be your friend."

It was mumbled, a whisper behind a raspy voice that seemed to be holding back emotions I knew oh too well.

I nodded, not wanting to let go.

"I want to be your REAL friend, not a secret one. I want people to know that we share a bond. I won't feel embarrassed by you. Can't you see that? Your the only one that understands anything." He continued gripping my shirt and pulling me more Into him.

I tapped his shoulder to get his attention, as we had been In the same moment for about 10 minutes. He looked to me, with questioning eyes.

I pointed to a smile, a smile that was on my face. Not a fake one, but a genuinely true one. Then to my heart, that felt like It was being surrounded by unknown emotions and feelings. It tingled but I Ignored it.

He understood, he then pointed to his smile and looked Into my eyes. Two happy souls, together and happy for one another company.

We separated eyes and drove to my dead house In silence, that was surprisingly comfortable.

"Tomorrow, I'll be here on time promise." He smiled as he spoke as to are earlier fight.

I did a sweet smile back and nodded waving a bye as he did so too.

I walked Into the dark house and Into my room laying onto the soft bed, swearing I could have heard a whisper of words against my ear but tore my thoughts away and closed my eyes...

~X~

"If you'll be my star
I'll be your sky
you can hide underneath me
and come out at night,"'

I've heard that song before...

"And you can sky rocket away from me
and never come back if you find another galaxy far from here with more room to fly
just leave me your stardust to remember you by."

"Mommy!" It was her, I screamed my voice being carried by the winds.

It was her, She sung that to me every night!

"Courtney"

I turned to face a demon, a demon with the beautiful voice of my mother.

"...," Startled I stepped away from the beast, It wasn't my mother.

"Don't be afraid, It's me."

I took a step back once more Until I felt cold bricks against my back that had not been there a moment ago.

"Courtney, wake up!" It was her voice again but not from the demon but somewhere In an unknown galaxy.

I ran, looking for her. She was close but I had not sensed the crimson red demon behind me as I fell Into a land of darkness.

"When I turn jet black and you show off your light
I live to let you shine
I live to let you shine."

I heard whispered Into my ear as a hand gently held me, I looked up Into the eyes of my mother who was crying red tears. Tears of blood and sadness.

I cried too, I needed her.

"Courtney, Your beginning to shine..." She said as she moved a strand of hair covering my face and neatly tucked It behind my ear.

"I love you Courtney", and I faded away...

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Thank you so much to all of you that have supported me through this! I'm sorry If my writing skills are not as good as before!

I have a story In mind, tell me your thoughts...

Courtney was a top Lawyer, but after a night of regrets she Is forced by her boss and also known as her teacher to help a green haired delinquent get his life back on track, easy right? Well one problem though, she will be living In the same house with him.