Kamron Iris

I roll over to hear my damn alarm go off. I sigh and hit it to shut it up, getting up to get ready for school… I hate school even more now than my ex best friend; Jason Skies turned on me two years ago now going on three of being my bully. I look through my dresser not knowing what I want to wear.

I grabbed a pair of black skinny jeans and a dark grey striped long sleeve shirt and changed. I glance at my phone and see I got a text from someone. I sigh, picking it up and seeing it was Jason; no surprise it was always him; he never dropped my number like I told him to. I would change my number, but the stupid company doesn’t allow anyone to change it.

I grabbed my backpack and walked out of my room into the hallway, shutting my door. I looked across the hall to my parents room. I look down remembering what had happened to them... The flames... The screams... The sirens and the ash... I rub my eyes and start down the stairs.

As I walk into the kitchen I swing my one shoulder bag into a chair before blasting music on and slid over to the fridge in my socks grabbing a water, I sip the cold frosty water glancing around for my black and red striped sweatshirt. I pushed the kitchen door open with my foot and glanced around the living room and spotted it. Smiling slightly at the special striped sweatshirt I walk over and put it on skipping back into the kitchen putting a full water bottle into my bag. I climbed on the counter to see if there were still any more poptarts; luckily when I opened the cupboard there was one more on the way to the top shelf, “Grrr... How dare my shortness..” I chuckled knowing I’m talking to myself like a freak. Reaching up for it my leg slides from under me and I slam into the hard cement floor hitting my head off the table.

Grabbing my head as I stand up I shut off the music, I glance at the clock seeing that I’m late for school, “Shit!” I grabbed the poptart off the floor, shoved it into my bag and ran out into the living room slipping my black converse on. Running outside I locked the door and ran down the sidewalk to the school which was about two miles away.

Thinking to myself as I run to the prison of hell, I thought it was pretty good running away from Jason because when I’m late I get to places at the last minute.

As I run up the stairs of the prison I quickly make my way to my locker grabbing everything I need for the first two periods and walk into english class; right on time, right when the bell rings.

I take a seat in the back row in the corner by the window looking out into the cloudy warm day... ‘It’s going to rain good.’ I thought to myself until the english teacher, Mrs. Johnson started to talk about a new kid. I look at her as I put my headphones in knowing I have no chance of knowing this kid whatsoever.

I went to go look down when Jason pushes my stuff on the floor and takes his seat in front of me. I glare at him and pick everything up, once I looked up to give a really? - look to Jason I saw this kid walk in... I turned down the music to see if Mrs. Johnson had anything to say about the new kid; but instead the class turned dead quiet. The boy was dressed in all black. As he glanced around for a seat he spotted one next me, his grey sparkly but deadly eyes met my green sad, depressed, dead eyes for a moment as he walked this way. Once he sat down Mrs. Johnson broke the silence, “Good morning Alexzander, won’t you stand up and tell us about yourself?” Alexzander groaned as he flipped his black hair out of his face. Jason made a comment about giving Alexzander a haircut, but all that did was make Alexzander glare at him, “I’m Alexzander... Call me Alex or Zander.” He sat down sinking into his seat crossing his arms.

Jason looked back at me and sent me a smirk that gave me goosebumps, “See you after class... Princess.” He winked and turned away. I could tell it was going to get worse...

Jason Skies

I was waiting for Kamron in front of the school this morning wanting to talk to her and try to clear everything up and see if we can start over, but then I heard people talking about a new kid and thought that now there’s a new kid in town the princess would become friends with this guy.

I look at my phone and sigh... It’s almost time for me to get to class. I started up the stairs and headed to Mrs. Johnson’s class; English class I believe it is. As I walked into the school I saw one of the guys punch someone I walked over, “Dude, leave him... He’s not worth throwing punches on.” I HATED when people got physical. I would NEVER hit or kick or anything to Kamron just say mean things... A part of me wanted to stop and try to become her friend again, but another part of me doesn’t want to have anything to do with her, “You should've heard what this twerp was sayin’ to me.” I looked at the kid who was holding his cheek then back to the guy, “So... Come up with a come back, don’t be dumb and hurt the kid because you didn’t know what to say.” I saw the guy’s eyes flicker and next thing I knew his fist came right in front of my face... I stepped to the side and watched him fall, “Nice try... Ok kid, go before I let him on you.” The kid picked up his neon orange and green backpack and ran down the hallway.

The bell rang as I was walking to English class. Once I walked in I saw Kamron sitting down and putting her headphones in. I started to walk to my seat when my foot got stuck on a desk chair making me stumble and push her stuff off the table. I sat down mumbling the words, “Sorry Kam...” Once I sat down Mrs. J started to talk about the new kid that was coming in as she was talking about a kid that was about the same height as me walking in wearing all black. It went dead in the classroom. The kid looked around then looked back at Kamron, those dead eyes looked at my best- my old best friend like she was something to eat.... I glanced back at her and saw her eyes brighten up a little as he walked back and sat next to her.

Mrs. J asked for him to stand and state his name or whatever as he flipped his puffy ass long hair out of his face. I commented on his hair and actually the kid did need a haircut.

I glanced around and saw all the girl’s eyes on him. I rolled my brown puppy dog eyes... as Kamron would describe them and started to draw in my notebook.

As I started to think I realized I really did kinda miss Kamron Iris.... My best friend that I had three years ago... The only reason I bully her now is if I don’t... Then Tray Lawrence is going to hurt her bad...

I looked back at her and smirked seeing how she looked pretty today and how she looked like she liked this kid, “See you after class Princess.” I turned around and noticed I said her old nickname that I came up with and that killed me.. She didn’t act like a princess, but she looked like one; everything about her was so perfect. I look down feeling guilty... I needed my best friend back...

Lunch

During English it was hard not to glance at Alexzander; I mean someone actually looked at me giving a small smile and sat next to me.... I sigh as I take my seat at the back of the cafeteria in the left corner.

I fixed my headphones that kept falling out as Jason started slowly walking over to the table. What was wrong with him he never moved that slow unless something was bothering him and he wasn’t looking at me, he was looking at the white tiled floor. As he got closer I could see his eyes were red? Why were they red what was wrong? Is he ok? I sighed looking down, why would I care? I mean he was my bully after all he made fun of me pushed me and made me bleed last week... He sat down across from me interrupting my thoughts, “Hey... Princess.” He shook his head, “Kam... Hey, Kam.” I looked at him taking one of my headphones out. The music wasn’t loud enough so I couldn’t hear him... Why is he doing this?, “What do you want?” He looked at me with his brown puppy dog eyes... They were always soft and happy back then, but now they were always angry and confused; but as I looked at him as he stared back they were really sad, hopeful and full of sorrow, “Can I talk to you?” I wanted to laugh, “Run your mouth.” I always said that to him whenever he wanted to say something. I only said that this time because he didn’t give a sly remark or say something hateful. He gave a small sad smile but it faded away quickly, “I’m... I’m so... so... so sorry Kamron.” I looked at him shocked, “Wh-what?” He continued, “The only reason I started to bully you is because, if I didn’t someone else will and I’m sorry about saying stuff about your family and your parents; everything.” Jason didn’t swear as bad as he did if he was angry at me, “I do it only to protect you...” I could tell by his voice he was going to cry, “Jason, I-” He got up, “I’ll text you later...” I watched as Jason Skies left the table upset and troubled.

I looked down thinking, ‘Was this for real?... Did he actually mean it?... Or was he just lying threw his teeth and acting like he did in the play where he had to cry about his father falling off a gunshot.’

I was in a deep thought until I felt the table move. The movement of the table made me jump and look up, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you like that.” The voice had something in it that soothed me and calmed me down. When I looked it was Alexzander, “Was he bothering you?” I shook my head, “N-No... Thanks though.” Alexzander shook his head, “Anytime. I’m Alexzander... Don’t really know why I’m telling you since you know my name from class.” That made me actually smile slightly, “Kamron.” He smiled at me, “Don’t think I’d be able to forget you.” I gave a really? - look, “And why’s that?” He smirked, “Those pretty eyes of yours.” I could feel heat rise to my pale cheeks, “Don’t think I’ll be able to forget you either.” He looked at me, “And why’s that?” I smirked, “Your really long fluffy,” I reached over and messed up his hair, “Really soft hair.” He laughed, “HEY! You better run girl!” He grinned and I smirked, “If you can catch me Zan-” I got caught off by a redhead, “Hey, you’re Alexzander right? I’m Sandy Miller.” That twinkle in his eye disappeared and he nodded fixing his hair, “Well... Maybe we can hang out sometime? Maybe show you around school?” Sandy Miller always got what she wanted, but I could tell this wasn’t one of those times where she did. Alexzander shook his head, “Can’t have to unpack...” He looked at me, “Plus, Kammy is showing me around the school after lunch...” He gave me a please - help - look, “Sandy or may I say Dirty... Why don’t you run home and go flirt with your boyfriend.” She glared at me, “Shut up Mute.” I looked down, Sandy got that from Jason when I started to not talk anymore when the fire happened, “You have a boyfriend Sandy... Stop being a whore...” Alexzander turned from her and to me lifting my head with his fingers, “You ok?” I just nodded as I heard Sandy growl walking away.

Protector A.K.A New Best Friend

The lunch bell rung for everyone to get to class. I picked up my bag getting up, “So... Where’re we going first?” I jumped forgetting he was there, “What?” Alexzander put his hands in the pockets of his jeans, “You’re showing me the school remember? Where’re we going first?” I chuckled, “Thought that was a lie?” His grey eyes wandered over to me where he stood, “It was... But that doesn’t mean I can’t hang out with a new friend does it?” He smirked, “Plus, I need to get in trouble at least once today.” I grinned, “Wanna get in trouble?” He looked at me curiously, “Do tell.” I shook my head, “We have to go to our lockers first, what’s your number?” He took out a pen and wrote his cell number on my hand then said, “Locker number is 348.” Looking at him as I rose an eyebrow, “Why’d you?” He laughed, “You have to be specific.” I laughed, “Let’s go Fluffy.” We walked out and down the hall, “You know your locker is right next to mine...” He looked down at me as he flipped his hair out of his face, “Oh really?” I nodded and he grinned evilly, “Waah?” “Oh, nothing.” I squinted at him at I pulled over to my locker with him doing the same. I opened my locker and stuck everything in it, but my Ipod. As I shut my locker I stuck my Ipod into my back pocket.

Alexzander sighed and looked down dropping his hands from the lock on his locker, “You ok?” I looked at him. He shook his head, “I feel stupid... We never had these locks on our lockers where I’m from.” I put a hand on his back, “Hey, don’t worry... WE got this.” Alexzander looked at me and gave a small smile, “I’ll teach you.” I gave him a reassuring smile back, “Move ova boy.” He chuckled as he moved over, “I’m sorry you got stuck with me...” I looked at him, “Don’t be stealing my lines now.” I grinned as he looked up, “Ok, can I see your combination please.” He handed me a yellow sticky note, “Watch,” He got behind me and put his chin on my shoulder watching through my black straight hair; I could feel his even breathe on my neck. I glanced at him then back at his locker biting my bottom lip, “So, clear it three times always on zero,” I counted quietly as I cleared the lock, “Then you turn it left to your first number which is 30,” I turned it to the left, “Then you go to the right which is 12, but you miss it once then you select it,” I showed him what he had to do for the second number, “Then you go straight to your last number which is 25.” I pushed up on the little tab that unlocks the locker and swung it open, “S-see?” He nodded and stood up stuffing his stuff into his locker and shut it. I randomly put the lock on 35. He looked at me as I looked down at the yellow sticky note, “You know... If your combination was backwards it would be mine.” I covered my mouth, “YES! I’m gonna get into yours!” I chuckled, “Once you get the hang of opening your own.” He gave a pouty look, “Oh, stop it! You’re killing me kid!” He laughed, “How are we going have fun?” I shrugged, “If you can catch me,” I started to walk backwards as I put the sticky note in his hair, “You’ll find out.” He took the note out of his hair and shoved it into his pocket and smirked and started to run after me; I did a backflip and ran for my life, “Catch up slow poke!” Glancing back I saw he was catching up, running faster a teacher came out and shouted, “Stop running!” I laughed as Alexzander screamed, “NEVER!!” I went around a corner losing him, so I started to slow down and walk.

As I turned around to look back to see if he was following me I got grabbed from behind, whoever it was made me scream and jump as they put their hand over my mouth, “Hey it’s ok, it’s me.” Alexzander turned me around and saw fear in my eyes, “Kammy, it’s ok I promise nothing is going to hurt you.” I didn’t realize I ended up having tears slide down my face. Alexzander sat down in a corner bringing me down onto his lap as he wrapped his arms around me, I couldn’t help but blush slightly as he hugged me, “Shhh... Kammy.” He wiped the tears off my face with his thumb, “I-I’m sorry...” He shook his head, “Don’t... I scared the shit out of you. I didn’t know you were so jumpy...” I looked down at my hands, “It’s my fault...” Alexzander started to play with a piece of my hair, “Don’t say it’s your fault... But I do want to know who or what made you like that.” I looked up at him as the end of the day bell rung, I didn’t think we’ve been out in the hallway for two hours, it must’ve taken him at least an half hour to calm me down. He sighed, “You take a bus?” I shook my head, “Me neither, can... I walk you home...” He looked away turning a slight shade of pink and his finger still in my hair, “Only if you want to...” His face sparked up and smiled, “Sweet.” We stood up and headed back to our lockers to get out stuff.

Alexzander tried to open his locker as I opened mine, “OH YEAH!” I jumped and looked over at him seeing that he got it open, I chuckled, shook my head and grabbed my stuff.

SLAM!

My locker slammed making me jump right back,almost snapping my hand into it, “Hey, Princess.” Jason turned me around and looked behind him then leaned in and whispered, “It’s Tray’s fault just go along... Please...” He backed up and put a smirk on his face, “What? Didn’t miss me?” He gave a sad look then smiled again, “Come on Princess, you know all I want is a kiss right here.” Jason tapped his cheek laughing, “No... Way in hell... The devil can kill me more than once before I kiss you.” I tried to back up but the locker was there. I felt someone grab my wrist and pull me towards them. Alexzander, “Leave her alone...” Jason looked relieved that he stood up for me, “Or what?” Alexzander punched Jason in the face and kick him, pinning him to the lockers, “Touch her again and see what’ll happen next.” I knew Jason’s past... He was abused when he was little until his parents died in a car accident, “Alexzander please...” Alexzander’s eyes looked at me then backed up giving a death stare at Jason; I started to walk past them, “Zander come on...” I pulled up my hood as I walked out of the school with Zander following me. It was silent as we walked until Zander looked down at me, “Why’d you stop me?...” I looked at him, “Because...” We both looked back into the distance, “Because isn’t an answer...” I sighed, “Because, I know his past...” “D-Did he get abused...” I nodded slightly, “Yeah...” Zander looked down with guilty engulfing his heart, “Oh... I ... Didn’t know...” I looked at him seeing the sadness in his eyes I stopped and grabbed his arm pulling him into a hug, “Just... Think next time and stop beating yourself up.” He hugged back and we started to walk again, “So... Where do you live?” Zander sighed, “Don’t really know the address, but I know what it looks like... Does that count?” I could feel his hopeful eyes on me, “Yeah it does, because I don’t know either.” He laughed and pointed to a house that was a deep grey with white shutters, that had a red sports car in the driveway, “That’s it.” I stopped in place, “Are you serious?” He stopped, “Are you saying it’s bad?...” I shook my head, “No, I’m saying I can bug you whenever I want since your house is right next to mine.” Zander’s jaw dropped, “Really?” I nodded, “Great... I’m stuck with a crazy chick.” He smirked. Punching his shoulder I hop on his back with him laughing, “Lazy.” I grinned, “Hell yes!” He laughed, “Want me to drop you off at home or can I just take you?” He wrapped his arms around my legs and started to walk, “Kidnapper!!” “I’m stealing you!!!!” He ran to his house, “Mom, I stole this girl that I had claimed as my new best friend!” He shouted as he knelt down to let me off, “Let’s hope her parents won’t get mad.” A woman a foot shorter than Zander came in; she had long sleek wavy black hair, grey sparkly eyes, the same pale but dark skin tone as Zander, and she wore a bright green tank top that you could possibly see from eight miles away, and black skinny jeans. I know what you’re thinking, a mom in a tank top and skinny jeans? That’s gross! But no, she looked amazing, she looked like she could be on a tv show for models, “Hi, I’m Amanda.” She smiled as we shook hands, “Kamron... K-a-m-r-o-n...” Her smile stayed on, “Ohh, that’s pretty. Love the way you spell it.” “Thanks a lot.” She backed up and looked at Zander, “Did you ask her parents?” He looked down then back up, “No.” Then she looked at me... My heart sank when she looked at me, I wanted to run away and curl up in a corner and cry, “Umm... They won’t mind trust me...” Amanda looked at me, “Sure?” I nodded, “Yeah... They’re fine with it...” She nodded, “Ok, well I have to run to the store I’ll be right back.” We both nodded and Amanda hugged Zander tight and walked out.

Once she left I looked away and down, “You ok?...” I looked at him, “Yeah... Fine...” Zander glared at me, “Don’t lie.” “What makes you think I’m lying?” Zander sighed, “I can tell... Your voice is a little off and shaky...” “I’ll be fine.” “Ok...” Zander started on the stairs, “Come on.” I followed him up into his unfinished room, “Have a sit Miss. Thang.” I looked at him, “Now I’m a thing?” He laughed, “Yeah you are.” I grabbed one of his pillows from his bed and threw it at him, unfortunately he caught it with one hand then looked at me, “Ooooh noooo.” The way I said it made him smile. Zander threw the pillow at me then tackled me down onto his bed, we rolled around for a bit until he finally pinned me, “Buttfuck!” “ What?” “Ummm... Buttmunch” He chuckled and looked down at me, “You know something.” I looked at him finally getting to see his eyes fully through his hair, “You Kammy, you’re pretty.” I turned my head away, “No, I’m not.” The thought of dad saying ‘You’re pretty’ ran through my head, “Umm, yeah you are.” I laughed, “Right, sure why not.” I looked at my left arm, I needed to adjust my sleeve, “Grr, you heavy fluffy beast.” He laughed as he got off me sitting in front of me; letting me sit up, criss crossed.

As Zander looked away to find something I quickly adjusted my sleeve, “What’re you looking for?” He shrugged, “Not too sure yet.” “Typical guy.” I felt something wet under my sleeve. I stuck my finger up it and pulled it out, seeing a dark red color on it, “Hey, I gotta go.” I stood up and started for the door until Zander grabbed my left wrist, I bit my lip, “But you just got... Here...” The way he said made me know he could feel the liquid through my sweatshirt. I stayed in the doorway facing the hallway with my left arm stretched back in Zander’s hand; he started to pull up my sleeve, “Kam...” I pulled my arm away, “I’ll see you tomorrow, ok?...You can stop by if you want...” I ran out almost falling down the stairs, “Kamron wait!” I heard his voice echo through my head. I left my bag in his room and just ran home with tears flowing down my face. I slammed the front door shut and locked it as I ran to my room flying onto my bed, hiding my face under one of the pillows drifting off to sleep to the sound of heavy raindrops hitting the window.

Alexzander Snipes

I got to school today thinking it was going to be hell, but when I walked into my first class I saw this girl picking her stuff from the floor. I skimmed the room to see if there were any open seats and with my luck I got a seat right next to pretty green eyes. Once I sat down for good I heard the kid in front of the girl say, “See you after class Princess.” That sent chills down my spine, did he hurt her? I sighed sinking down into my seat crossing my arms and thought about it and decided that I wanted to be the girl’s friend and help her out with anything she needed; because treating people like that isn’t right.

During class I could feel her eyes on me once in a while, I tried not to smile but I had a half smile going on so she didn’t see it.

Once the lunch bell rang for the first lunch I got up and glanced back keeping an eye on the guy. As everyone got to the cafeteria I sat alone eating a peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich then threw out the bag it came in. I stood up against a wall up front trying to look for the girl... I rolled my eyes seeing the kid in front of her talking about something. I waited for a couple of minutes before going over. When I sat down at the table I guess I startled her, “Was he bothering you?” I felt a little bad getting in her business but I wanted to know so I could do something for her. She said no and we ended up talking; I found out her name was Kamron, K-a-m-r-o-n... I ran the spelling over and over in my head liking the way she spelt it as we talked and started to mess around until a redheaded chick came over, “Hey, you’re Alexzander right? I’m Sandy Miller.” I fixed my hair as I nodded, getting annoyed with this girl... I wanted her to disappear, “Well... Maybe we can hang out sometime? Maybe show you around school?” I sighed, why couldn’t she shut up!?, “Can’t have to unpack...” I looked over at Kamron trying to find some help, “Plus, Kammie is showing me around the school after lunch...” Giving her a pathetic helpless look she said, “Sandy or may I say Dirty... Why don’t you run home and go flirt with your boyfriend.” Sandy snapped back with, “Shut up Mute.” I was about to slap this girl for making Kammie feel bad for herself, “You have a boyfriend Sandy... Stop being a whore...” I looked over at Kammie and made her pick up her head as the ugly oef left.

After lunch Kammie and I got to hang out; we ended up running through the halls. When I heard a teacher yell at us I screamed, “NEVER!!!” I smiled as I heard Kammie laugh as she turned a corner. I followed her and got behind her so she didn’t know it was me when I grabbed her but when I did... She freaked... I felt so bad. I told her everything was going to be ok and nothing was going to get past me to hurt her... I sat down in a corner pulling her into my lap wrapping my arms around her.

I know what you’re thinking ‘Oh he’s totally hitting on her!’ No it’s not like that... My dad walked out on us a few years ago so I had to comfort my mom... I HATED when people got sad.

I wiped the tears from her face as I watched my dad do to my mom once, “Shhh... Kamron.” After about thirty minutes she calmed down, “I-I’m sorry...” I looked at her, “Don’t... I scared the shit out of you.” She looked down as I wiped another tear off her pale cheek, “It’s my fault...” I shook my head... What hurt her so bad? I started to twirl a strand of her hair in my fingers,“Don’t say it’s your fault... But I do want to know who or what made you like that.” I could tell that both of us jumped as the bell rang. I asked her if I could walk her home and she said yes.

As we walked to our lockers and got our stuff someone slammed Kam’s locker making me jump. I looked over and it was that kid from earlier... I looked at Kam and saw the fear in her eyes just like before... When she backed up I grabbed her wrist and pulled her over behind me, “Leave her alone...” The kid looked relieved for a minute but then said, “Or what?” I snapped... I didn’t like how he was treating Kamron and it was going to stop, now. I punched him then kicked him as I grabbed his shirt pinning him to the lockers, “Touch her again and see what’ll happen next.” If Kamron didn’t stop me... I would have wrecked the kid. I followed her as she walked out.

It was quiet but we said very few words... I found out why she stopped me and it made me feel guilty. Oh, and to find out she lives next door to me! Oh, yeah!... You guys read no excitement in my statement.

Kam punched my shoulder and jumped on my back, “Lazy.” “Hell yes!” I chuckled and held her up, “Want me to drop you off at home or can I just take you?” I started walking and all of a sudden all I hear is, “Kidnapper!!” I laughed and started to run to my house, once I got into the house I shouted, “Mom, I stole this girl that I had claimed as my new best friend!” My mom walked out and introduced herself to Kam. Kam introduced herself and I had to spell along with her as she spelt her name out. My mom said her hi and goodbyes as she ran off to the store. I led Kam up to my room, “You can have a seat Miss. Thang.” She gave me a look, “Now I’m a thing?” I laughed, “Yeah you are.” She took a pillow off my bed and threw it at me. I caught it with one hand, “Ooooh noooo.” I smiled the way she said it. I threw the pillow back at her and tackled her onto the bed; we wrestled around for a bit until I pinned her to the bed, “Buttfuck!” I looked at her a little shocked, but I had to chuckle, “What?” “Buttmunch.” I laughed, “You know something.” She looked up at me with those pretty green eyes, “You Kammie, you’re pretty.” She looked away as she said, “No, I’m not.” I nodded, “Umm, yeah you are.” “Right, sure why not.”

Why did she think she wasn’t pretty? She was beautiful... “Grr, you heavy fluffy beast.” I chuckled and got off of her and started to look around, ““What’re you looking for?” I kicked my bag over onto Kam’s making sure I didn’t leave out my sketch pad, ““Not too sure yet.” “Typical guy.” Next thing I know I hear Kam say, “Hey, I gotta go.” She got up and walked to the door fast, but before she threw the door I grabbed her left wrist, “But you just got... Here...” I could feel something wet coming threw her sweatshirt. No, please tell me she didn’t do what I think she did...

I started to pull up her sleeve. As I pulled her sleeve up I saw cuts going up her arm, “Kam...” She ripped her arm away pulling down her sleeve, ““I’ll see you tomorrow, ok?...You can stop by if you want...” Then she ran out... I yelled for her, “Kamron, wait!” I started to run after her... She was gone by the time I got down the stairs. I kicked a table over and walked back upstairs and slammed my door. I sat in my window staring out over to Kam’s house and watched her fall onto her bed crying... I started to die inside even more.

I just stared up at the sky as the rain fell... I opened the window and climbed out onto the roof and laid in the rain looking up into the grey stuffy sky.

Fun Day

I sat up and looked around my room then looked down remembering what happened last night with Zander... I look down seeing the dried blood on the sheets in that one spot... I took off my sweatshirt and threw it into the white basket I had in the far corner of the room.

I got up and walked into the bathroom to take a shower.

I stared at myself in the mirror and scoffed, “Yeah... Pretty... Right Zander what a joke...”

When I got out of the shower and changed I ran my finger up and down my wrist trying to think about a reason Zander would care... I mean it's not like I did it a lot... I only do it when I wanna scream. I put some ointment on and wrap it up with a white stretchy bandage.

I sigh and walk out, taking off all the blankets and pillows. I rip the sheets off my bed and roll them up, tossing them into the dirty laundry. Walking to the hallway closet I trip over nothing but air... How? You ask, well let me tell you... I don't know, I'm just that clumsy.

Once I got my bed all set up and perfect, I fell back onto it deciding to skip school today. Plus, I didn't want to face Alexzander after what happened... I stared at the ceiling for about an hour getting sick and tired of staring at a white roof of nothing. I ran to the garage and looked around for some spray paint; blue, black, orange, white, and red. I smiled, grabbed the cans and ran back upstairs to my room and laid back down looking back up at the white blank surface, trying to figure out what I was going to do to spark it up.

Grabbing a pair of sunglasses I glance around for something that can go on my face so I don't breathe in the fumes. Finally I found a black and purple handkerchief. I grab that and tie it around my head over my nose and mouth. I reached into the pockets of my jeans to see if I had anything to throw my hair up; luckily I found a rubber band... Don’t understand why I’d carry a rubber band, I shook my head and smirked looking back at my ceiling then looked around. I started to move stuff around until I heard someone knock on the door.

I took off the handkerchief and sunglasses and slid on my black sweatshirt over my orange tank top walking downstairs I glanced out the window and saw Alexzander. I looked down as I opened the door, “Yeah?...” He looked at me, “Hey... You ok?” I looked at him, “Fine...” He shook his head and pulled me into him and hugged me, “Don’t lie.” I backed up, “Aren’t you going to pick on me and start bullying me and calling me names like everyone else?...” He looked at me with the light fading out of his eyes, “Kamron I’d never do that, I’m not like that...” I looked down. Once I looked down he picked up my head just like he did just the day before, “Hey come on, you know I’d never and I mean NEVER do that to you.” I looked at him, “I promise you if I ever did that... I’d never forgive myself.” I couldn’t help but smile a tiny bit. It’s either he’s faking it or he actually means it... Sounds like he really means it, “And... I brought you your backpack.” He slipped it off his shoulder and sat it inside next to the door, “Thanks... Are you going stop over after school?” He started to laugh, “What I do?” “Girl, it’s Saturday.” I looked at him, “You did that a bit too well...” I chuckled, “Giirl, that hair with that top... Ummm no.” We both burst out laughing, “Come on in.” I moved out of the way so he could, “Thanks.” I shut the door and went to the bottom of the stairs, “Can you help me with something?” Zander smiled, “Sure Kammie, anything.” I smirked, “Sweet, follow me.” “Oh, I’m scared now haha.” Zander followed me up to my room, “I need to move my bed so I can paint my ceiling.” I smiled a little saying that, “Ok, so you want me to move your bed?” I shook my head, “Nope, you get to help me move it then you can go down to the garage to get the ladder.” He nodded, “I get to paint too, right?” I nodded, “Yes sir.” That damn smile crossed his face the one that gets every girl to melt where she is, but I had to pull myself from that and back to reality, “Ok, so help me please?” Zander nodded, “Yes ma’am.” We moved the bed, “You know... We’re missing something.” I looked at him, “Music.” I smiled and walked over to my cd player and turned it on. When I turned around I saw Zander lip singing along as he left the room, I smiled a little bit as I shook the paint. I flopped back on the bed waiting for Zander to come back. Suddenly I felt the bed shake, I let out a squeak and got crushed by Zander falling on me and hugging me making me let go of the paint, “Haha, you squeaked!” I looked at him, “You’re a buttfucker!.” He smirked as he sat up pulling me up with him so he could hug me better, “Oh, you’re starting to love me best friend.” I chuckled, “I’m not letting go until you hug me...” I smiled and hugged back as his grip got tighter. Zander laid on the bed pulling me next to him, “Nap time.” I looked at him, “We haven’t even started yet.” Zander gave his pouty face, “Pwease!? I slept on a roof in the pouring rain.” I backed up so he wasn’t holding me any more... If I didn’t move I would have cuddled up to him, “Wait... The hell you were sleeping on the roof for?!” I saw him shrug, “Star gazing... Then fell asleep.” I shook my head and got up grabbing a blanket, putting it over him, “Go to sleep.” Zander patted the bed the empty space next to him, “You’re going to talk to me and you’re going to like even though I’m going to torture the shit out of you...” His words trailed, “What do you mean?” He sat up as I sat on the edge of the bed, “I wanna know why...” I looked away knowing what he was talking about, “Know what?” He sighed, “You know what I’m talking about... It was from last night.” I sighed, “Because I do...” Zander looked down, “Because why?” I put my hands in my lap and started to play with my fingers, “When my parents died... When I was thirteen... I had no other family but, Jason... And when I started to get depressed and thought about everything that happened to my parents I felt like it was my fault... When I wanted to scream... I didn’t want anyone to hear me that night so... it just happened...” I could feel tears running down my face really fast. I jumped slightly as Zander slipped his arms around my waist and pulled me back next to him as he wiped my face, “Kammie... It’s ok, I’m sure it isn’t your fault... Stop saying it is...” He gently kissed my cheek making me just cry harder. Zander laid both of us down and held me until I fell asleep with him doing the same.

The Fun Begins

When I woke up I could smell something cooking... Pizza maybe? I looked back and saw that Zander was gone. I smiled slightly.... Knowing that it smells like pizza and Zander is gone, he must be making something for dinner. I got up seeing my sweatshirt was off and that it was nowhere to be seen... I sighed and walked downstairs to see Zander take out the pizza from the oven. Zander looked at me and smiled, “Morning beautiful.” I smiled a little, “Morning and nope.” He walked over and kissed my cheek making me blush, “Even when you blush my dear.” I pushed him away gently smiling, “Stop it.” He chuckled and hugged me, “You cold?” I nodded, “Yeah... Where’d my sweatshirt go?” He backed up and looked down at me as I sat on a stool at the counter, “Laundry, it was all gross... Plus, I wanted to change your bandages” I nodded and looked away. Zander took his sweatshirt off and draped it over me, “There,” He smiled. That smile was so contagious it had me smiling, “Now you won’t get cold.” “Thanks.” He walked over to the pizza and cut a slice and put a plate in front of me as I put my arms in the sweatshirt, “It’s cheese, bacon, pepperoni, sausage, and I think I put a little of garlic on it.” I looked at it, “I bet you poisoned it...” Zander laughed, “Yeah, I’m trying to kill my best friend already.” I chuckled and took a bite and fell off the stool, “You poisoned it!” He sat next to me on the floor taking my plate off the counter and took a bite, “Well... I think the poison tastes pretty good.” “Hey! That’s mine.” He laughed and held the pizza in front of me, “Time for nom noms.” I tried not to die laughing when he said that... I took a bite and looked at him as he took a huge bite. I rolled my eyes, “Wanna go for a walk?” I looked at him surprised a little bit, “What?” He stood up, “Go get changed and meet me at my place and we can go out for the day.” Zander looked down at me smiling holding his hand out, “Come on, we gotta do something.” I took his hand and got up, “Fine ok... But since my sweatshirt is gone,” I smirked, “I’m stealing yours.” “Um, no.” “Too late! See you in 30 minutes!.” I ran upstairs before he could say anything.

30 Minutes Later

I looked at my outfit. Red skinny jeans, a black and red long sleeved shirt, and my red converse. I sighed adjusting my sleeve then putting on my best friend’s sweatshirt. I grab my phone dialing Zander’s number as I brushed my hair, “Kammie!” I smiled hearing the excitement in his voice, “See you’re excited.” He chuckled, “I don’t know what you mean... And where are you? It’s been like thirty one minutes.” I laughed a little, “Brushing my hair, you know I’m a girl.” He laughed, “Oh yeah, big time.” I tossed my brush on my bed and headed downstairs, “You miss me already don’t ya?” There was a short silence, “No...” “LIES!” We both laughed.

I opened the door still talking on the phone with him, “Hellooo.” I jumped as Zander grabbed me, slipping his phone into his pocket, “Damn it Alexzander!” He looked at me, “You used my full name... I’m in trouble huh?” I nodded, “Oh, yes.” He grinned, “Let’s go get some ice cream.” I nodded as I pulled up my hood as we walked. Zander looked at me, “Yeees?” He shook his head and looked at me again with a devil smile on, “Oh-no.” I started to run chuckling until I was picked up and thrown over his shoulder as he ran, “Dude, you need to try out for track!” Zander slowed down, “Fuck that shit.” I laughed as I slid down and stood on his feet so when he walked I walked, “You’re just going to stand on my feet until we get there, huh?” I chuckled and looked away, “Ummm.... Yes...” He chuckled and put his arms around my waist so I didn’t fall but I was trying so hard to fight back the heat coming my face I could see Zander smirking, “You’re a jerk!” “What do I do?” I looked at him, “Your trying to make me blush.” He shook his head, “No, I’m making sure you don’t fall.” “Uh-huh, Ok.” I sighed with a smile on, “Fine maybe I am, but it’s not my fault... Your just so damn cute...” “L-lies.” He smirked, “Whatever.”

I sat in the booth in the back of the ice cream shop waiting for Zander to come back with our ice cream. As I waited Sandy started to walk over to the table I sighed, “What cherrypop?” She crossed her arms, “So the mute speaks up? How pathetic.” I growled getting mad, “What do you want kool-aid?” She rolled her eyes, “Why are you at my shop?” “Because I can be.” “Who are you with?” I shook my head, “Like I’d tell you.” “If you’re with Alexzander... You’re dead.” I grinned, “Touch me and see what happens.” She gave a look, “So you are?” I gave a smirk, “Never said I wasn’t and never said that.” She growled, “Talk or touch him and I’ll hurt you.” I stood up, “Hugged him, fell asleep with him at my house, oh, and he kissed my cheek... Twice.” I grinned seeing her snap she went to punch me but I caught her hand, “Oh, is the redhead all fired up?” I saw Zander walking back looking down at the ice cream looking like he was in a deep thought. I pushed her back making her fall over a chair, “See you later Cherrypop.” I popped the last P in pop as she growled and got up starting to walk over to Zander and touched his shoulder... They started talking... I clenched my fist under the table as I watched.

Zander shook his head and took a step back. Sandy went to kiss his cheek and he stepped to the side and walked really fast over to the table, “Umm... Sorry about the wait.” I shook my head, “It’s fine.” I said as he pushed me my cookie ice cream, “Was she talking to you while I was gone.” I nodded taking a bite, “Yeah, she’s just mad that we’re hanging out..” He nodded and put ice cream on my nose, “Noooo.” He smiled, “Yup.” I took his spoon from his hand and wiped some on his cheek, “Hah.” He gave me a look and took the spoon back and wiped it on his hand, “No... Zander don’t I’m war-” He wiped his hand on my face, I looked at him, “It’s on.” I took a big bite of my ice cream seeing him smile. I picked up my bowl and pushed it into his face and got up wiping my face on a napkin. He looked down, took his hand and wiped the ice cream from his eyes... I knew I was dead... He stood up, “Come here.” I shook my head, “Kammie come here.” He took a step closer to me and I stepped back. He grabbed me and wiped his face all over my neck, “Gross!!” He laughed still hanging onto me, “Let me goooo!” He chuckled, “No way.” I looked at him, “Come closer.” He looked at me weirdly, “Please?...” He leaned in and I smirked. I wiped my face on his shirt, “That was my favorite shirt!” I chuckled, “Oops.” “That’s it little girl!” He started to tickle me, “Nooo!!! Stop!” I fell to the ground as he stopped, “You jerk!” I said as I tried to stop laughing. He picked me up onto my feet, “Haha! Well, we wasted our ice cream...” I wiped the rest of the ice cream off my face with a napkin then wiped him off, “Yeah we did...” His eyes floated down to me as I wiped his cheek, “We... Could go to my house and watch movies, um... I have candy and snacks.” I nodded, throwing away the napkins, “Can we get in our jammies?” I looked at him smiling, “You are one... Weird girl.” My smile started to fade away slowly, “I like it.” He smiled and my smile sparked back up.

Cuddle time!

When we got back I took a shower and got changed into purple, green, and orange striped pj pants then changed into a blue tank top then through my red and black sweatshirt on.... As you can see I like stripes. I grabbed Zander’s black sweatshirt and cookie ice cream as I walked out the door to Zander’s house.

I knocked on the door and when the door opened I got suffocated by the man himself, but I could tell something was different, “Hey what’s wrong?” He backed up and his eyes were all red and puffy, “Come on.” I walked in and hugged him, “What’s wrong?” Zander chuckled, “Nothing.” All I thought was ‘Oh shit..’ Zander tackled me onto the couch and laughed, “You’re an asshole...” He sighed, “I kinda hurt myself... I’ll be ok.” I looked at him, “What did you do?” He looked down at me, “Well I was kind of jumping on the couch and I heard you knock, so I went to jump off the back of the couch and yeah.” I couldn’t help but laugh, “I’m sorry.”

Zander gave me a look, "Really?" "I'm Sorry! What can I do to let you know I mean it?" He just stared at me... it kind of got me nervous because I think I was getting butterflies ... I swallowed. There is no way he would like me more than a friend I mean... he's my best friend... I saw his face turn a light pink, "Well... You could um..." I could tell there was a hesitation in his voice, " I can... What?" I was getting lost in his eyes, "Um... Get me some of that ice cream you brought because I never had it before." I took a slow steady breath, " You never had cookie ice cream before?" He shook his head, " Maybe if you carry me to the kitchen and pick up the ice cream I could." He smiled that perfect smile any guy would die for then got up and picked up the ice cream then picked me up and walked into the kitchen and sat me on the counter grabbing a couple of bowls, " I don't want any.. " Zander looked at me, " You feeling ok?' I nodded, " Fine." He nodded and put one of the bowls back as he pushed the other towards me with a spoon in it. I started to Scoop ice cream into the bowl. I started to remember how dad used to give me ice cream for breakfast without mom knowing And how he would hide the ice cream In his shirt for laughs when mom walked in. I felt a pair of arms wrap their arms around me making me jump a little bit. Zander. He put his chin on my shoulder and whispered, " It's ok... Stop crying, I promise everything is ok." I sighed and turned around and hugged him, " I didn't know I was... I'm sorry.." He wiped my face with His sleeve, " It's ok," He did his adorable half smile, " Come on let's go watch a movie." I nodded handing Him his bowl and we walked back into the living room, " Have you seen Seven Days In hell?" I shook my head, " No not really a big fan of scary movies " Zander gave a dramatic gasp, " We shall watch it!" He put a dvd in and flopped next to me on the couch pulling a blanket onto our laps as he shut the lights off, " If you get scared you can either cuddle me," He gave a huge grin as he said that, " Or squeeze my hand." He looked at me as he slowly took my hand, " You ok with that?" I nodded as I reached for his spoon and took a bite of his ice cream as he hit play on the small black and white remote, " Thought you didn't want any?" I shrugged and sat up adjusting the blanket.

Throughout the movie We both jumped and I screamed a little making him laugh at me, " Don't be mean to me!" He chuckled, " I'm Sorry you just squeaked." I Looked at him, " What's so funny about it?" He shrugged, " Just because you're My best friend I'll Just say it's kinda cute." I shook my head, " You my kind sir are wrong... I am not cute." Zander rose an eyebrow at me, " Don't be like that... Why do you keep doing that?" I knew what he meant... Why did I keep trying to dodge compliments? Was it because dad always said those things? Was it because I'm Scared to get close to him?.. I just shrugged And looked down as Zander yawned, " Come here." He started to pull me to him, " Why do you always do that?" I looked at him now wrapped in his arms how we were in the hallway, " What?" He looked down at me, " Why do you always pull me really close and just cuddle with me?" He smirked, " Because i'm a cuddly person." I nodded with a small smile on my face putting my head on his shoulder. He felt really warm it almost made me fall asleep Until Zander Shifted, I looked up at him and went to sat up, " No you're fine... just trying to lay down with you." Zander laid down pulling me next to him halfway on him. I went to pull away but his grip got tighter and he started to fall asleep, " Nighty Beautiful..." I smiled a bit, " Night Zander." With that said I laid my head on his chest and fell asleep.

The thought of love by A. Snipes

So, I dropped by Kamron’s place to bring back her bag... Or I just wanted to see her who knows. Anyways, she thought I was going to become some asshole just because she had a little problem she needs help with... I don't know why she thought that but I would die if I ever hurt her. After the whole " I would never hurt you" Explanation we went inside so I could help her with a project she's doing. To find out she wants to paint her ceiling ( Which I thought was the fucking shit). I helped her move her bed as I couldn't help but glance up at those gorgeous eyes of hers... everything about her was amazing, I just wanted to keep her forever... Its sucks when you know the person you're falling for won't catch you and take their turn falling... I looked at her, “You know... We’re missing something.” She looked up at me, " Music." She smiled that smile I wanted to keep on her face all the time... She turned on her cd player and a song called ‘I'll be for you' by this band called Her Bright Skies I think it was the one that came on. I walked out to get the ladder but decided I wanted to see if she would tell me why she did that to herself. I see that she’s sitting on the bed shaking the paint looking down. I slowly but quickly tackled her making her drop the cans as she let out a squeak, “Haha, you squeaked!” She looked at me and screamed, “You’re a buttfucker!.” I smirked trying to hold my laughter in as I pulled her up for a hug, “Oh, you’re starting to love me best friend.” She gave a low chuckle, “I’m not letting go until you hug me...” She smiled and hugged back as my grip tightened. I pulled her down next to me on the bed wanting to get a good night sleep, “Nap time.” She gave me a look. “We haven’t even started yet.” I started to pout, “Pwease!? I slept on a roof in the pouring rain.” It was true I did sleep in the rain when something was bothering me or if I was mad or something. She moved back fast so I wasn’t holding her anymore, “Wait... The hell you were sleeping on the roof for?!” I shrugged, “Star gazing... Then fell asleep.” She got up and pulled the blanket over me, “Go to sleep.” I patted the bed next to me, “You’re going to talk to me and you’re going to like even though I’m going to torture the shit out of you...” I felt bad for pressing on but I just... I just wanted to see what happened and if I could help her... I could hear my own words trail off, “What do you mean?”I sat up as She sat down on the bed, “I wanna know why...” She looked away. It was killing me that she wouldn’t tell me but it was killing me more that I had to push even harder to get an answer, “Know what?” I sighed looking down then back up to the back of her head, “You know what I’m talking about... It was from last night.” She let out an uneven breath, “Because I do...” I looked down... I just wanted to see if there was anything I could do... I wanted to just break... I wanted to know why or how or even when it all happened..., “Because why?” “When my parents died... When I was thirteen... I had no other family but, Jason... And when I started to get depressed and thought about everything that happened to my parents I felt like it was my fault... When I wanted to scream... I didn’t want anyone to hear me that night so... it just happened...” Her parents died? My heart sunk more than it ever had before just seeing the tears running down her face really fast... I wrapped my arm around her waist pulling her to me and wiped her tears away wanting it to all end, “Kammie... It’s ok, I’m sure it isn’t your fault... Stop saying it is...” I hesitatingly kissed her cheek making her just cry harder... I laid both of us down and held her until She ended up falling asleep in my arms... After watching her sleep for about an hour or two (I know way too overprotective... But I wanted to make sure she was ok...) I ended up falling asleep with this amazing girl in my arms so close to me.

When I woke up it was 5:30 pm I looked down at Kammie who had her head in my neck. I could feel her cool steady breath on my neck... I slowly slipped from her covering her back up as I took off her sweatshirt because it was damp, after that I went downstairs to find something for dinner. I found some pizza dough and other stuff so I could throw together a quick pizza for dinner.

The oven finally beeped telling me it was done heating up. I put the pizza in and sat on the couch watching tv for a little while. When the pizza was done I turned off the tv and went to the kitchen to take the pizza out Miss. Kammie came down; I looked at her and smiled. She looked freakin cute when she first got up, “Morning beautiful.” She smiled, “Morning and nope.” I walked over and kissed my cheek making her blush which just made me smile even bigger, “Even when you blush my dear.” She pushed me away gently smiling. I mean an actual smile not a tiny smile not a half smile a REAL smile, “Stop it.” I chuckled and hugged her feeling she was a bit chilly, “You cold?” She nodded, “Yeah... Where’d my sweatshirt go?” I backed up and looked down at her as she sat on a stool at the counter, “Laundry, it was all gross... Plus, I wanted to change your bandages” She just nodded as I slipped my sweatshirt off and put it on her shoulders, “There,” I smiled then she smiled, “Now you won’t get cold.” “Thanks.” I walked over to the pizza and cut a slice off for her, “It’s cheese, bacon, pepperoni, sausage, and I think I put a little of garlic on it.” She looked at it like I did something to it, “I bet you poisoned it...” I laughed, “Yeah, I’m trying to kill my best friend already.” She chuckled and took a bite and fell off the stool, “You poisoned it!”I sat in front of her taking her piece and took a bite, “Well... I think the poison tastes pretty good.” “Hey! That’s mine.” I laughed and held the pizza in front of her so she could take a bite, “Time for nom noms.” I could tell her and I were trying not to laugh really hard at what I said...She took a bite and I took another HUGE bite. She rolled my eyes. After I was done chewing I put the plate back up on the counter “Wanna go for a walk?” She looked at me, “What?” I stood up feeling my foot starting to fall asleep, “Go get changed and meet me at my place and we can go out for the day.” I smiled putting out my hand so I could pull her up, “Come on, we gotta do something.” She took my hand and I got her up on her feet, “Fine ok... But since my sweatshirt is gone,” She smirked, “I’m stealing yours.” “Um, no.” “Too late! See you in 30 minutes!.”She ran up before I could say anything else. I laughed and walked home.

31 minutes later we started to walk to the ice cream shop just around the corner. Kammie ended up on my feet facing me. I held her by her waist so she didn’t fall as I walked carefully to the shop. I ordered the ice cream then started to walk back as I walked. I started to get into a deep thought about what ifs and what would happen. As I started to slow down Sandy ran up to me, “Hey cutie.” I looked at her, “Um... Hey?” Sandy put her hand on my shoulder, “ Why don’t we get out of here... Just you and me.” She smiled looking me over, “Can’t sorry.” I was about to walk away when she pulled me back, “Wait.” I looked at her as she tried to kiss me. I spun away from her and walked back over to Kamron. Instead of eating our ice cream we started to have an ice cream fight.

After everything at the shop we decided we were going to have a movie night at my house. I took a shower and got into my pair of black and red pj pants and a black t - shirt. I went downstairs and looked at the clock getting a little excited for some reason so I started to jump on the couch; finally about 10 minutes later Kammie knocked on the door! I smiled and jumped over the couch and guess what!? I failed! -_- ... I got up and limped over to the door and opened it hugging her, “Hey what’s wrong?” I backed up and looked at her. Why did she think something was wrong? She took my hand and pulled me into the house, “Come on.” She hugged me, “What’s wrong?” I chuckled seeing how she was really worried over nothing, “Nothing.” She just looked at me funny so I tackled her onto the couch. She laughed, “You’re an asshole...” I sighed, “I kinda hurt myself... I’ll be ok.”She looked at me, “What did you do?” I looked down at those pretty green eyes, “Well I was kind of jumping on the couch and I heard you knock, so I went to jump off the back of the couch and yeah.” She laughed at me, “I’m sorry.” I hear a look of "Really?" "I'm Sorry! What can I do to let you know I mean it?" I just looked down at her... I wish I could just kiss those perfect lips...But... She was my best friend...I felt my face heat up, "Well... You could um..." There was something in my voice. Was it hesitation?, " I can... What?" She was staring into my eyes, "Um... Get me some of that ice cream you brought because I never had it before." " You never had cookie ice cream before?" I shook my head, " Maybe if you carry me to the kitchen and pick up the ice cream I could." I smiled and got up picking up the ice cream and threw my sweatshirt onto a chair by the window then walked back over and picked her up then walked into the kitchen setting her on the counter. I got two bowls out, " I don't want any.. " I looked at her, '' Are you feeling ok?” She just nodded, " Fine." I nodded pushing one of the bowls aside then putting a spoon in the other pushing it over to her; she started to scoop out the ice cream. Suddenly she started to cry... I wrapped my arms around her and my chin on her shoulder whispering, " It's ok... Stop crying, I promise everything is ok." She turned around and hugged me tight, " I didn't know I was... I'm sorry.." I wiped her face off, " It's ok," I gave a little smile, " Come on let's go watch a movie." She nodded as she handed me my bowl as we walked back into the living room, " Have you seen Seven Days In hell?" She shook her head, " No, not really a big fan of scary movies. " I gave a dramatic gasp, " We shall watch it!" I plopped (Hehe plopped) the movie in and sat on the couch as I shut the lights off then pulled the blankets over us, " If you get scared you can either cuddle me," I smiled, " Or squeeze my hand."I looked at her slowly taking her hand, " You ok with that?" She nodded and took a bite of my ice cream while I pressed play, " Thought you didn't want any?" She shrugged and sat up adjusting the blanket.

As the movie played we both jumped and at a party where this guy comes running out of nowhere towards the screen she screamed making me laugh, " Don't be mean to me!" I chuckled, " I'm Sorry you just squeaked." She gave me the most cutest look I have ever seen, " What's so funny about it?" I just shrugged, " Just because you're My best friend I'll Just say it's kinda cute." She shook her head, " You my kind sir are wrong... I am not cute." I looked at her, " Don't be like that... Why do you keep doing that?" I yawned, " Come here." I started to pull her to me, " Why do you always do that?" She asked now in my arms, " What?" I looked down at her, " Why do you always pull me really close and just cuddle with me?" I grinned, " Because I'm a cuddly person." She laid her head on my shoulder... She looked like she was falling asleep. I started to lay us down on the couch as she started to sit up, " No you're fine... Just trying to lay down with you." I laid us down with her half way on top of me, " Nighty Beautiful..." I saw her smile as I closed my eyes putting one of my arms behind my head, " Night Zander." We both fell asleep quickly.

The Runaways

I woke up to Zander and his mom basically yelling at each other in the kitchen, “Well, maybe if you were here more often than at the bar or working late like usual; we could hang out or something and you could know about what I’m doing and about Kamron more!” Every time they started to yell I flinched, “I’m sorry I have to work so late! -” Zander cut her off, “ You don’t have to work late! Or at least you don’t! Yesterday you said you’d be back around three! Then I found out you're at the bar till six then you hooked up with some guy!” I got up and sighed a little used to waking up to yelling. My parents were never happy; sometimes mom and I got tossed around like ragdolls... I sighed and got up, “ Maybe if you weren’t always alone and you made friends you could be like a real teenager and be happy your parents are gone!” Zander went quiet, “ Maybe I’m actually appreciate having at least one parent when Kamron has none...” It went silent and my heart dropped... Why the hell would he just say that? Why would he just say that without asking me or anything? I looked around for my shoes and slipped them on as I picked up the blankets and put them on the couch. I walked out before I stomped my way into the kitchen. I unlocked the door to the house and got a drink of water glancing out the window seeing Alexzander jogging over, I opened the window, “No, Zander!” He slowed down and walked, “Come on Kam please can we just talk?” I sighed, “ Why? Why don’t you go talk to your mom about it!” Zander’s face saddened even more, “Please? Just let me explain...” He walked up to the window, “ It slipped I’m sorry...” I lowered my voice to almost a whisper because of how close he was, “ You should've held it back...” He looked down, “ I know... It was a dumb move to make... Please can I come in?” I looked at him moving his hair out of his face, “ You know... I sure would love to see those... Creepy pretty eyes of yours.” I gave a little smile making him smile, “ You can get a closer look if you let me in.” I chuckled, “Come on in.” He smiled pushing me back gently, “Move out the way! Boom pachoo! Move out the way!” I laughed as he started to climb through the window, “Seriously?” He laughed, “ Shut up you’re gonna make me fall.” I laughed covering my mouth. He struggled his way in and sat on the counter stealing half of my water; I walked right in front of him putting my hands on his knees as he handed me the water. I sipped it, “ You know, “ I looked at him, “ You look pretty comfy.” He sat back leaning up against the wall, “ Now... Are you talking about cuddling or my lips?” He gave that suspicious grin making me blush, “ Umm... Cuddling..” He kissed my cheek and chuckled, “Liar.” “NO!” Zander backed up, “Why are you so defensive?” I looked at him as my heart started to race. If he found out I liked him he would probably say that he didn’t like me like that then not talk to me ever again... “Because.... I have to back myself up when Sandy comes around so it must be a habit.” I lied and he chuckled, “ Ok, I see.” He gave a small smile, “ But I have to say.” I looked back at him from out the window, “Making you blush is fun.” I pushed him gently, “Shut up...” He hugged me, “Thanks for the water.” I hugged back, “No problem, but you know you never ask.” I laughed a little bit, “Not my fault.” I gave him a look, “ Fiiine... It is my fault.” I laughed. Zander pulled me into another hug and sighed, “ I’m really sorry for saying that...” I hugged back, “ You didn’t mean to... It’s fine.” He looked at me shaking his head, “ No it’s not fine... You do something and it reminds you of one of them and you start thinking about it and cry...” I looked down and he was making me feel bad for myself, “ I hate it...” I looked at him, “ Wh-what?..” Did he just say he hated it? How could he hate it if I was the one who was thinking about it? Zander looked at me with his face sad and his eyes screaming out depression as the depression spread through them, “ I don’t like it... I hate seeing you cry or hurt or anything it bothers me even more than it bothers me when I see my mom cry...” He looked down, “ I just... I...” His words trailed as he sounded like he was going to cry, I lifted his head like he did with mine before, “ It’s ok... You know you can tell me.” He bit his perfect bottom lip - I mean he bit his bottom lip, “ Zander... Please?” Zander looked at me then sighed looking down again, “ I don’t wanna lose you...” Zander said quietly. He... Didn’t want to lose me?, “ Why do you think you’d lose me?..” It was quiet for a moment then he swallowed, “ I don’t want you to do something because of what someone said to you... I don’t wanna see you cry or get hurt and have you leave or something...” I couldn’t help it. I smiled a little bit, “ I’m not going anywhere unless I get to bring my best friend.” He looked at me, “ Plus, no one had said anything to make me leave or anything yet.” He smiled faintly, “ Promise?...” I smiled, “ Promise.”

We stared at each other for a little bit just in silence. Alexzander started to lean in glancing down at my lips then back to my eyes then he stopped and his eyes went down to the floor, “ I’m sorry...” I shook my head, “ Don’t be.” I kissed his cheek and watched as the color of his pale face get red, “ You are right,” I smirked, “ Making you blush is fun.” He smiled then gave me a look then grabbed me starting to tickle me, “ AAAHHH!!” All I could hear is Zander laughing, “ Stop!” I squeaked laughing, “ Zander slid off the counter and through me over his shoulder and ran out into the living room and pinned me to the couch, “What is with you and pinning me to couches!?” He smirked, “ Because I get to look at those pretty green eyes.” “ Why do you lie?...” He got closer to my face, “ I would never lie to you my dear.” I made a face, “ You promise?” He chuckled, “ I promise miss thang.” I bit his shoulder gently, “ I am not a thing.” He chuckled, “ No, you’re a freakin vampire who is trying to eat me.” I giggled, “ Nom nom.” I bit his shoulder again, “ Stoooop.” Zander whined, making me smile.

There was a knock on the door. I looked at Zander fast, “ Did you tell someone to come here?” He shook his head and covered my mouth as the person knocked again, “ Kamron Iris this is the Child Transportation open up.” I looked up at him as he looked shocked too. Zander got up, “ Stay down.” I stayed where I was as he walked over, “ She went out, she said she would be back in three hours.” I could hear a man then ask, “Do you know where she went?” Zander sighed and scratched his head, “ For a walk then to the pet shop to check out the dogs then to.... To the store I think.” It was quiet for a moment, “ Ok, you don’t tell her that we were here and got it?” “Yes sir.” Zander watched the guy drive away and shut the door. I got up with tears running down my face, “ Really!?” He looked at me, “ Kam I sw-” I walked over to him, “ You seriously did this to me!? I can’t believe you!” He grabbed me by the shoulders, “ I swear I would have never done that to you." " So they magically showed up when i only told one person?!" Zander looked at me, " My mom." I completely. Broke down, " I hate you!" Zander brought me down to the floor and held me as I blubbered like a baby, "Kam... I’m sorry.... It’s all my fault..." I finally got up and ran out. I don’t know where I was going but I was going to run til I couldn’t any more...

I heard someone's sneakers hit the ground hard as they ran in the hot pavement. I took a sharp turn and looked back... Course it was Alexzander. I ran faster and faster until my legs finally gave out and Zander’s arms were around me trying to make me look at him, " No let me go!!" I squirmed trying to get away but he wouldn’t let go, “ Alexzander let go!” Zander just turned me around and gripped my arms, “ Stop it Kamron! You can’t just run off with nowhere to go and no one to go with you!” I just looked at him, “ Don’t yell at me...” He sighed, “ Where are you going?” I shrugged tears still streaming down my face, “ Anywhere but here..” Zander hugged me... Not a sympathetic hug but a tight never letting you go hug, “ You promised to take me with you... So...” He backed up, “ Ever been to Miami?” “ You really wanna come?...” Zander smirked, “ Alone time with my best friend? I get to blow money and have fun... I think yes I do wanna go with you.” I smiled a little bit and hugged him, “ You’re the best.”