-Chapter 1- (You too?!

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Charlie Brown Johnson! Shouted my mother, as you could tell, my name is Charlie Brown Johnson; No I am not a guy. I am a woman! Thank you very much! When my teachers would call my name for attendance, they would see me with my hand raised and would give me quizzical looks. They thought I was either nuts or that I was lying trying to cover up for some guy that wasnt here. Other times when my parents would introduce me to new people they would either say I thought Charlie was a boy. or Thats your son? Well, my dearest father and mother thought it would be cute if they named their first (and only that I know of) child Charlie Brown after the guy from The Peanuts gang. Personally though, I think its annoying, wouldnt you? But anyway What?! But you said I should try something new with my life, I protested. But I never said to join the fucking Army!! Yup. You heard it. I just joined the Army. I graduated High School a few months ago, well, actually, I graduated last month. But still! I started school early so well Im sixteen. But, hey, in December I turn seventeen! Its not that bad. So it all adds up to a sixteen year old girl, named Charlie Brown Johnson, going into the Army. Fun, fun, isnt it?

Mom! Ill be fine! Im not going to boot camp or whatever it is until July 5th! My mom turned pale. Charlie, sweetheart, do you know what today is? UhhJuly 5th? My mother glared at me as if I was trying to teach her the secret language that only Swiss cheese knew. No Hon, today is June 30th. You only have five days until you go! my mother stated. If today was July 5th it would be very bad but this is still pretty bad.While I was frozen in place, my dad walked into the kitchen, Hey Honey! Hey sugar buger! How ya guys doing? Trafficwh-whats wrong? Did I do something? Well sweetheart, Charlie joined the Army and is leaving in five days. My father froze, My little girl? The Army? I nodded my head yes. My dad then grasped his hands over his heart, Look honey, there are the birdies again! And with that he fainted. As you will see later on my dad is a little bit Girly. My mom though acts like shes a guy, half of the time. Yes, my friends already awarded me with the weirdest parents in Kansas, so you wont have to do that. My mom sighed in frustration, pouring a glass of water all over my dad. He bolted upright, Dont be so hardcore! I only laughed at him. My mom glared at me, Charlie this isnt funny! We need to get you stuff and get you packed. Your father and I need to start on your care package! Charlie, how did you get into all of this mess? asked my dad, getting up off the floor. Well. I was thinking about my future, Dad, like you told me to. I was going to try something new and take a risk. As a result all I could think of was joining the Army. Hey, they even accepted me into their college! But sweet heart we didnt mean anything like that! We were all quiet when all of the sudden my dad got this evil look on his face, Did you join the Army so then you can be

with that Sean guy? my dad asked., No! What! You mean Sean joined the Army too?! I asked. Is that why you joined the Army? asked my mom. I turned even more red than I already was, No!! I hate Seans Guts!! I want out of the Army, I shouted. I thought you said you liked Sean.. My dad stated, scratching his head trying to remember if I did or not. No! I told you how much I hate him! Hes my worst enemy I tell you! Hes EVIL I tell you, EEEEVIIIIL! Do I need to spell it out for you? E-V thats all I could say before my mother cut me off. Sean is such a nice young gentleman! How could you call such a nice young man Evil? asked my mom. I stared at my mom in disbelief, because it felt like she was telling me that we didnt have blood running through our veins. But it was actually million dollar bills! Mom, hes been a jackass to me all my life, hes picked on me even before pre-K! He humiliates me and does all sorts of un-humanly stuff guys shouldnt do to girls! And hes sooo cocky! Well at least I do stuff to him ten times worse to get even.. I shouted, all the way up until the last sentence. My mom and dad looked at each other smirking. What? I asked confused. Sugar buger, he likes you and it sounds like you like him back. My father said. I started twitching. I swear my parents are both on crack.. I screamed. My mom and dad both cover their ears, Charlie! Your father was just teasing you!! shouted my mother. No I wasnt, Im dead serious. My father said flatly. I stopped screaming and glared at them, What in your right mind tells you that I like Sean!? I asked. Never mind! Lets drop the subject! Hey Charlie what do you want for diner? Im going to start cooking soon my dad Said while putting on one of his many aprons. He picked the purple apron that said Kiss me because Im a hot chick whos also the cook, so why not? I laughed at his choice of apron for today. My dad smiled back at me in reply. Im going over to Kendals house for dinner. I reminded him. Oh! Right! Said my dad; Cool, have fun Charlie! said my mother. Bye sweetie! Have fun! shouted my dad at me as I walked to the front door. Bye Char! shouted my mom. Bye! Love you guys! I shouted back at them walking out the door, closing it behind me. As I walked across my half-dead/half-alive lawn and across the Jungle I reached Kendals front door. When we were younger, Kendal, Sean and I used to pretend that Kendals front lawn was a jungle and we would always go on these pretend Safaris throughout the Jungle. Usually Kendal was the lion, waiting to pounce and eat us. While Sean and I would always would always get into a fight on who gets to shoot the lion and be the best explorer in the world, while the other person gets eaten. Of coarse wed always end up pulling each others hair, biting each other, then go running to our parents and telling on the other person on what the other one did to each other. Ending up leaving poor Kendal all alone in the tall grass not having a clue on whats going on. Then my mom and Seans mom would have us forgive each other then go find Kendal. Always after wed always eat ice cream or a popsicle on either Seans or my front porch. Right when I barely got to Kendals front porch, Kendal opened her front door and blindfolded me before I realized what was going on. Who else did you get into this mess?! shouted the sweetest voice Ive ever heard. Shut up Sean Shouted Kendal. OK, that sweet voice just got ugly. Wait! What the! I cant believe I was saying Seans voice was sweet? OK somebody call the ambulance.. I think we have an Emergency! Why the hell is Sean here? Wait Kendal, are you cooking something? Cause if you are I think its burning. I said smelling smoke. Mom! Can you take the cake out of the of the oven for me! Kendal shouted in my ear. I mumbled ow in pain.

Yes dear! shouted Sean back trying to be funny. I didnt realize that I was laughing until my side started to sting. Ah! I think Im going to puke! Did I just laugh at one of Seans jokes? I did! Arg!! Kendal then sat/shoved down into a chair. Ow! My butt! I whined. Its not my fault my Uncle Jeff and Aunt Virginia dont feed you enough! You stupid skinny ass! sated Kendal. Al she is, is skin and bones! shouted my Aunt Grace from the kitchen. Yeah what Grace said! agreed Sean. Shut up Sean! Nobody asked for your opinion. I stated. I didnt need to be asked now did I? Cause one its a free country, and two I know how much you love my opinions! said Sean. I could tell he was smirking, even with the blindfold on.. Stupid gorgeous, dark brown hair, electric blue eyed, tan, sunglasses obsessed sweet smelling boy! Ahhh shit.. Did I just think that kind of stuff about Sean? Ah fuck.. I did. Shut up you stupid moron! I said. You know you two can stop arguing and take off you blind folds right? asked Kendal slightly amused with our conversation. Oh shit, I forgot I could do that. I untied my blindfold. There was a semiburnt half-red half-green cake in front of us. Surprise you two! shouted Kendal. Aww you made a cake just for me, cause Im just so drop-dead sexy?! How sweet! Sean squealed. I gave him a disgusted look, I noticed he was wearing his black, I Survived The Black Parade!, Shirt. Im guessing today he decided to wear his pimp hat because he had it on his head and of coarse his one and only pair of sunglasses. The sunglasses I gave to him when we were seven. They were way way too big for him back then, but he still wore them. Everyone thought it was cool so he became even more popular. But now they fit him perfectly, in fact too perfect. And yet the stupid idiot hasnt thanked me for them yet. Okay fine, Im not disgusted at him about what he gorgeokay, let me change that before I regret it. How OK looking he was. No, it was how cocky the boy was. Even though it is kinda cute in a way.. but after a while it gets annoying. Right now though he is giving me butterflies in my stomach, how? I seriously dont know, but I sure do know it is him. No stupid boy, she made it for my awesome-ness! I protested. Theres no way am I going to let that boy think so much of himself! No you Idiots! Kendal started, I made it both for you for when you go away! I expect both of you to cover both of each others asses and come home in one piece! No way am I going to lose my best friend, and practically my sister! shouted Kendal. I was shocked. Not only was Sean joining the army, was he going at the same time as me too?! Holly fruit loops! Life is going to be a living hell. Wait your leaving as the same day as me. I asked Sean. I dont know, are you leaving the same day as me? Sean asked. You morons your both leaving on July 5th, shouted Kendal, oh.. Sean and I said in unison. Kendal started to crack a smile, then started to bust out laughing, What? asked Sean and I at the same time again. That!! shouted Kendal in between a tantrum of laughter. I was about to say something but I shut my mouth, apparently Sean was at the same time, I looked over to him he looked at me. I pointed to Kendal; he shook his head no and pointed at me. I glared at him and turned back to Kendal. At the moment she was laughing at us.. Im surprised she didnt die of laughter yet. I dont get what your laughing about, and please dont start with the oh you two are so cute together! Or, you two would be a cute couple! crap! I said, Sean nodded in agreement. You two would be a cute couple together!! Cuter that Derrick and Samantha! squealed Kendal, haha I finally figured out where Sean got his squeal from! All the sudden it seemed like Kendal was talking to Sean telepathically, and Sean turned red and looked the other way, I was about to ask what was wrong but then I got cut off by Kendals high

pitch voice, You two would so look adorable! Watch you two are going to get married, and all Ill say Told ya you two would be cute together! said Kendal. Sean and I turned red; Sean though shook it off and got a weird smile on his lips, Your right Kendal, said Sean, I raised my eyebrow, then Sean pulled my chair over by his, Cha Cha bear and I would be a hot couple.., Sean paused his eyes went wide, he then pushed me off my chair, But I think Im even hotter by myself! shouted Sean. I got off the floor and glared at him. I walked over to him, he raised his eyebrow. I took off his pimp hat and sunglasses. what are you do- was all he could say before I smashed his pretty face into the cake. Kendal stared at me wide- eyed. I smirked and lifted up his head by his long silky dark brown hair, Want to add anything else pretty boy? I asked smirking. Sean gave me a death glare, he smiled for a second then his face went back to a death glare, Cha Cha bear look what you could have done! Ill probably get my first blackhead ever, tomorrow, because of you! How rude! And to call me a pretty boy? Well Im not pretty; Im drop dead sexy! Get it straight woman! Sean spat out. I was beyond pissed. I hadnt realized what I was doing, until my hand went into a fist and came flying fast towards his face and hit him, I hope you get that stupid black head with so many pimples that your parents dis-own you! And when you got to the adoption agency, they wont except you because your face is so pimply that they cant stand you ugly face! So when you go to a plastic surgeon to fix it I hope he screws up so much that He makes your face twice as ugly! I screamed as I stomped towards Kendals front door. I turned to them. I saw Sean holding his eye and I heard him say something along with it, I hate her sometimes, I turned to them, Dont worry, I hate you too!! I screamed and slammed the door behind me. I stomped to my house. Hey honey how was dinner? asked my mom. Horrible I grumbled as I stomped up to my room, I found my dad up there in my moms pink night gown singing along with the song Im A Barbie Girl, using my brush as a microphone. My dad didnt notice me until I grabbed my pajamas off the corner of my bed. On my way out I grabbed the book Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer. I was about to head for the bathroom to take a bath but my dad distracted me. My room was not big. But it wasnt tiny. My room had light Gray paint with lime Green circles. My trim was Black. You couldnt really see my artistic walls because they were covered with band posters mostly Green Day, My Chemical Romance, and Paramore. There were others like 30 Seconds to Mars, Three days Grace, Aerosmith, Smash Mouth, the Offspring and tons of other band posters. There were individual posters of band people like Gerard Way, Frank Iero, and Tre Cool, Mike Dirnt, and a couple of other people. Then there were tons pictures of my friends and I when we went to a concert or did some stuff together like snow boarding, dirt biking, going to the movies, the carnival, or any other places. Mostly it was Kendal, Jade, Sean, whoever was Seans girlfriend at the time and me in the picture. Jade was my best friend. He is freaking tall; he has five different piercing in different areas. His hair was dyed black with neon read, green, purple, the dreaded color pink, and yellow streaks. He had greenish bluish eyes. He was my best friend. Whenever he would spend the night he would always mess with my dad and call him sexy beast or something like that, my dad would pretend to blush and be flattered. All my mom did, usually, roll her eyes. Jade would laugh and give her a hug and say Sorry mummy! I wont do it ever again! My mom and my dad were like his parents for him; his dad was covered from head to toes in tattoos and body piercings. His dads name was Chad, he was also gay. Jade is only gay because his dad made him. His mom died when he was born, so Chad had made himself believe she betrayed him. But any

ways I was planning to go to Jades place tommorow to tell him my news about the Army. He was probably going to get pissed off but whatever Char! How was your dinner over at Kendals place? Sorry about your music, I was just itching to listen to your music! my dad said. That was the only C.D I had that I hated. It was the only CD that wasnt rock, or punk rock, or screamo. Dad keep that CD I dont like it, you keep it.. Just dont do that again in my room.. Especially in moms pink nightgown. OH MY GOSH! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH CHARLIE! squealed my dad like some football cheerleader. I shuddered. I remembered seeing my dad in a cheerleader outfit, when he was in high school, in his yearbook he would show me once and a while. Then the doorbell was being rung over and over frantically. -~ Seans P.O.V ~- (Point of view) I grudgingly walked to Kendals house. She said I couldnt have my sunglasses back until I came over today. I hate having her as my best friend sometimes, she knows my weakness. She knows that Im in love with Charlie and how Charlie gave me my sunglasses. So of course she took my only pair of sunglasses. When I got to Kendals front door Kendal answered the door she had her Im-up-to-something-evil look. I groaned, Can I have my sunglasses back now? I asked. She grinned even bigger. I frowned, Not until Im done with you! said Kendal, my eyes grew wide in fear, Not another make over like in 4th grade!! I shouted. Kendal glared at me, No. Nothing like that. Fine then what do you want me to do? Well turn around and dont struggle against me. Why?, I asked while I turned the other way. Well, I got my answer she blindfolded me. She walked me into the house and sat me down. Yes! Finally! Right on cue! I heard her light footsteps running away from where I was; Kendal then opened the door. Who else did you get into this mess?! I shouted. Shut up Sean shouted Kendal. I stuck out my tounge knowing that she didnt see me. Why the hell is Sean here? Wait Kendal, are you cooking something? Cause if you are I think its burning. said the sweetest voice. Mom! Can you take the cake out of the oven for me! Kendal shouted. I heard Charlies voice mumble ow. After Charlie stopped mumbling to herself I found myself wishing I could hear her voice again. Yes dear! I shouted back trying to make Charlie laugh. She was laughing until she realized she was laughing. Haha I know how much she hates to admit that my jokes are awesome. I heard some shuffling around and then, Ow! My butt! Charlie whined. Its not my fault my Uncle Jeff and Aunt Virginia dont feed you enough! You stupid skinny ass! stated Kendal. All she is, is skin and bones! shouted my Aunt Grace from the kitchen. Yeah what Grace said! I agreed. Shut up Sean! Nobody asked for your opinion. Charlie stated. I didnt need to be asked now did I? Cause one its a free country, and I know how much you love my opinions! I said. I was smirking; I probably had pissed off Charlie. Watch shes going to try to prove me wrong. Ah Ill let her win after a while. Shut up you stupid moron! Charlie said. You know you two can stop arguing and take off you blindfolds right? Oh shit, I forgot I could do that. I slipped my blindfold and my sunglasses on quick enough where I can really quickly took a glance at Charlie. Charlie was wearing black flip flops, a Green Day T-shirt with the hand/heart grenade on it Im guessing with the tour dates listed on the back, and shorts. Her light brown almost blonde hair was shining from the lamps from

above. I then looked at the thing in front if us, there was a semi-burnt half-red half-green cake in front of us. Surprise you two! shouted Kendal. Aww you made a cake just for me, cause Im just so drop-dead sexy?! How sweet! I said, my voice went into this really weird sound. For a second I thought I sounded like Kendal. Charlie gave me a disgusted look, No stupid boy, she made it for my awesome-ness! Charlie protested. I was about to say some smart-ass response but of coarse Kendal ruined my chance, No you Idiots! Kendal started, I made it both for you for when you go away! I expect both of you to cover both of each others asses and come home in one piece! No way am I going to lose my best friend, and practically my sister! shouted Kendal. Was Charlie going on vacation or going to college some where far off? Wait your leaving as the same day as me. Charlie asked me. I dont know, are you leaving the same day as me? I asked. What the hell are those two talking about? You morons your both leaving on July 5th, shouted Kendal, oh.. Wait what?! Charlies in the Army and leaving the same day as me? Oh fuck now I have to protect her.. Shit! God damn it Charlie! Why the hell did you join the Army. You know what Im going to protect her and make sure nothing happens to her. Screw me now Im not going to let Charlie get hurt or die. I cant be in love with her now too, it will make it harder for me to protect Charlie, Oh.. Charlie and I said in unison. Kendal started to crack a smile, then started to bust out laughing, What? asked Charlie and I at the same time, That!! shouted Kendal in between a tantrum of laughter. Charlie looked over at me, I looked at her back. She pointed at Kendal meaning you go first. I shook my head no, and I pointed to her. Charlie got pissed off and turned her attention back to Kendal. At the moment she was laughing at us.. Im surprised she didnt die of laughter yet. I dont get what your laughing about, and please dont start with the oh you two are so cute together! Or, you two would be a cute couple! crap! Charlie said, I nodded in agreement. You two would be a cute couple together!! Cuter that Derrick and Samantha! squealed Kendal, I glared at Kendal, she better have not told Charlie about how I love her.. Then Kendal mouthed me I can; I shook my head no. So far Charlie hadnt noticed. Then Kendal got an evil smile, oh fuck shes going hint her off and Kendal grinned even wider. I looked the other way my face was burning. You two would so look adorable! Watch you two are going to get married, and all Ill say Told ya you two would be cute together! said Kendal. My face started to burn, I looked at Charlie, and she was blushing like a mad man. I then shook off the fire off my face, I smiled, Your right Kendal, I started, Charlie raised eyebrow, I pulled Charlies chair over by mine, Cha Cha bear and I would be a hot couple.., I said telling Kendal the truth. I paused, all the sudden I realized I might have given it away that I liked Charlie. Then to cover up I pushed Charlie off her chair, But I think Im even hotter by myself! I shouted. Charlie got off the floor and glared at me. Charlie started to walk over to me; I raised an eyebrow. Charlie took off my pimp hat and sunglasses. What the hell was she doing? What are you do- was all I could say before Charlie smashed my face into the cake. Kendal stared at me wide- eyed. Charlie then lifted my head up by my hair. Personally I was pissed; but then again I wanted to laugh my ass off.. I decided I would play with Charlies head. Want to add anything else pretty boy? Charlie asked smirking. I gave Charlie a death glare to help my act work, I tried not to smile but I slipped but caught myself at once and went back to death glaring at her. Cha Cha bear look what you could have done! Ill probably get my first blackhead ever, tomorrow, because of you! How rude! And to call me a pretty boy? Well Im not pretty; Im drop dead sexy! Get it straight woman! I spat out. I smirked but unfortunately, Charlie

didnt see that I was teasing her. Next thing I know Charlies fist came flying towards my head and hit me, I hope you get that stupid black head with so many pimples that your parents dis-own you! And when you got to the adoption agency, they wont except you because your face is so pimply that they cant stand you ugly face! So when you go to a plastic surgeon to fix it I hope he screws up so much that He makes your face twice as ugly! Charlie screamed as she stomped towards Kendals front door. I held my head in my hands in pain, I hate her sometimes when she acts like this, yet I still lo-, I started Dont worry, I hate you too!! Charlie screamed and slammed the door behind her. Im guessing she heard only part of what I was saying. I mumbled. Kendals eyes were wide. You Ass-hole! screeched Kendal. I covered my ears. This is going to be a huge headache in the morning.. What? I was only messing with her. But she was being so thickheaded at the moment that she didnt even realize I was only playing around! I shouted. Well, Sean Michael Carpenter! I expect you to go to her house, bring her a piece of cake and go apologize! Said Kendal with a plate of cut cake in her hands pointing to the front door, her face was red with anger. I took away the piece of cake, Fine Ice queen who doesnt appreciate jokes anymore! I said stomping out the door, grabbing my hat and sunglasses. I then headed over to my house, my head was still pounding, and my eye was very tender. First thing I smelled when I entered my house was the strong smell of alcohol. I wrinkled my nose, my dad must be drunk again, and meaning mom went out bowling with the gals. I went into the kitchen, the smell got even stronger. I sighed heavily. Why now? I saw my dad lying on the counter his hands were all cut up and bloody, What are you looking at, boy? asked my dad. Just checkin up on you, seeing how your doing I mumbled. My dad snorted, Bull shit. My dad spat. I rolled my eyes. Boy come here. My dad said pointing next to him. I slowly and regretfully walked over to where my father was. Once I did, again a fist came flying towards my head. Instead of a soft fist, it was hard and it was sharp, with glass stuck in between his fingers. Im so glad it was me instead of mom. I dropped to the floor in pain; fuck I need to have someone look at it. And hells sure I wont go to Kendals house. Kendal wouldnt stop yelling at me to notice all the glass sticking out of my head, until I bled to death. I moaned in pain and got up off the floor. Whats wrong boy? Did I hit you too hard for you to handle? asked my dad smirking. I shook my head no; my dad started to bust out laughing then he fell to the floor out cold. I got up from the floor, walked to the door. Im going to Cha Cha bears house. ~!~~ Charlies P.O.V~~!~ I swear to god! I am going to murder whoever invented the doorbell! Even if it was Thomas Jefferson! Hell I wouldnt even be surprised if he did! Can you get it Charlie? Im busy at the moment! shouted my mom from downstairs. I sighed in frustration. Coming! I shouted walking out of my room down the stairs. I walked to the door and opened it, Patients is a fucking Virt- Oh my god! Sean! Are you all right? What happened? I asked dragging him into my kitchen. Sean was all bloody and had little glass pieces sticking out from his cuts. His eye from earlier from where I hit him was purple and cut up. My eyes started to swell up in tears I covered

my mouth. Cha Cha bear dont worry about me, Im fine. Said Sean trying to reassure me. No youre not! I whispered/screamed. The last time He said Cha Cha bear dont worry about me, Im fine. Was at the Peter Pan play, where he got shot by a rifle. Yup he got shot in the chest, it almost punctured his lungs. He was playing as Peter Pan, I was Wendy, and Kendal was Tinker Bell. The person who shot Sean wasnt aiming for Sean; He was aiming for our teacher, Mr. Woodpecker, who was playing as hook. I remembered I was crying, and a lot about Sean getting shot. I wouldnt let anyone near him or take me away from him. I remember when the ambulance came and my parents, Chad, and Jade (who played as one of the lost boys) had to hold me back. I Remember thats when Sean said, Cha Cha Bear dont worry, Im fine. And then of coarse, he threw up blood and passed out. I screamed. Kendal and I visited Sean everyday. Kendal would bring him crayons, and color books, and toys. I snuck Sean stuff that my dad baked like: like cookies, brownies, cake, and ECT. Then thats when I got Sean those stupid sunglasses that were way way too big. They were about seven I was six. It always horrifies me to see Sean hurt like this.. But the thing was I realized that I loved Sean when he had gotten shot at the play. I dragged Sean and sat him down on our white couch. DAD! Sean needs stitches! Quick Hes hurt! Dad! Dad! I screamed tears pouring out of my eyes. My dad came down the stairs wondering what I was talking about. His eyes went wide, Virginia! Get my medical bag out! Hurry! shouted my dad; he scrambled to the kitchen. My mom came down stairs carrying my dads medical bag, curious, that is until she saw Sean. Wow.. said my mom mumbling rushing towards us now. My dad came back from the kitchen, with a wet rag. My dad came over to us. I didnt even notice, but Sean grabbed my hand. My dad slowly took out the glass pieces out from Seans deep cuts and handed them to my mom. Some of the chunks were huge, about two inches long, half an inch wide. Then my dad took the wet rag and wiped off all of the blood from Seans forehead and off from his hands. My dad then took out cotton swabs and cleaning Proxide. He dabbed some onto the cotton then dabbed the cotton onto Seans cuts. Sean would groan in pain and squeeze my hand, which is when I realized he held my hand. When my dad was finished using the Cleaning Paroxide, He got the string and a needle out to sew shut Seans deep and long cuts. Sean moaned when he saw the needle. I hugged Sean, hiding my face in the same arm that was holding my hand. His other arm wrapped around me and hugged me into his side. I could hear Seans semi-fast heartbeats. I could tell every time the needle would dig back down into Seans skin, cause he would hug me tighter to him, or squeeze my hand. All right, Im done. Said my dad. I squirmed out of Seans embrace. Oh, I should wrap some stuff around your stitches, so they wont get infected. Then my dad pulled out the medical cloth around Seans head. He looked like he had a mummys Head. I glared at Sean, What hell did you do?! You could have gotten killed! I screamed, grabbing my hair feeling like pulling them all out at once. My dad.. Hes drunk again. Mumbled Sean softly. Automatically my face softened. I grabbed Seans hands. Im so sorry, if I would have know I wouldnt have gone off on you like that. I- was all I could say before Sean covered my mouth, Shoosh. Its okay, I would probably flip too if you came over to my house hurt in any way. Said Sean. I relaxed, You are going to spend the night here, I dont give a shit if

you dont want to or do. I mumbled going to the closet by the stairs. I opened the closet, drug out a quilt, two fleece blankets, and two pillows. My mom took them from me and started to make Seans bed on the floor. My dad was throwing way the extra glass after my mom gave it back to him. Then my dad started to rinse out the bloody rag. It was about 9:00 at night, we were all sitting at the couch. I was sitting between my parents, Sean was to my dads right, So Sean, whyd you join the Army? asked my dad. I dunno, I just wanted to, kinda to get away from things at home. Said Sean. I could see he was lying, but I didnt say anything. Oh, I see.. mumbled my dad. It was tense then my mom broke it, Well Sean, you can borrow Jeffs extra Pajamas. Seans Eyes widened in fear. Mom, I think they would be a bit too big for him.. He can borrow mine, I said, I knew why Sean was flipping out. He knew how girl like my dad was, and was imagining the horrors of what my dad might wear for pajamas, or is his pajamas. He looked semi-relieved. I headed upstairs; I went into my room and opened my dresser drawer. I picked out my blue plaid pajamas that were way way too big for me, they probably fit him perfectly, and my oversized The Simpsons shirt. I headed down stairs; I handed my extra pair of pajamas to him. You can change in my room. I mumbled. Thanks Cha Cha Bear. Sean said smiling. After he went into my room, My parents went into their room to go to bed. I sat down in the mini sofa. I had my legs and my head over the arms of the chair watching the Cartoon show Invader Zim. My favorite character is Grr. Jade and I am trying to find evidence that Zim and Dib are madly in love. Also that Dib is trying to catch Zim so he can admit his love for him. Random? Yes, we know. `Sean came walking down the stairs in my pajamas. Ha! I was correct about how my over sized pajamas would fit the huge giant. He saw me and smirked, he ran over to the chair I was on, Look! A comfy chair! and then he sat down on me. I hit his back. Oh! Its a Cha Cha Bear! then Sean got up off from me picked me up and sat down. Me still in his arms. I felt My face overheat. I then stretched out into the position I was in before only on top of Seans lap. You know you have nothing but bones and skin. Said Sean. I ignored him. I then decided I was going to take a bath and go to bed. I got up, Hey! Im cold now! pouted Sean. I stuck my tongue out at him. He got up from the couch. I started heading for upstairs, so did Sean. I went into my room, so did Sean. I got my pajamas and my book off of my bed, walked past Sean, making sure to step on his toe on the way out of my room. Sean followed me into the bathroom. I turned around on my heel. Have you ever heard of the new thing called privacy, Sean? I asked. No, and you are not leaving me alone with your dad! I am going wherever you are! said Sean. My eye twitched. Sean then left the room. I was relieved and set my stuff on the counter, closed the door, and started the bath water. Then Sean came busting in with a stool. What the hell are you doing?! I asked. Im going to be in here with you! stated Sean putting the stool down and sitting on it. My eyes were wide. NO! Thats just sick! What would my parents think? Oh fuck. Sean get out! Thats just wrong to do to a girl! I said. Youre not a girl though; youre my Cha Cha bear. Who cares what your parents think? said Sean. I groaned in frustration, I care what my parents think! At least wait outside of the bathroom door! And Im not a stupid bear for crying out loud! I said. I tried to push Sean off of his seat so I could drag him out the bathroom door. Look Ill wrap this towel around my eyes and face the other way, all right? Im not staying out there all by myself! said Sean grabbing a black and white checkered towel. My parents will think that we are boyfriend and girlfriend! No! No!

Get out Sean Michael Carpenter!" I said pointing to the bathroom door. Too late! said Sean. Sean was sitting on the stool opposite side of the room from the bathtub with a towel covering his eyes. I walked over to Sean. I put five fingers, in front of Seans face, how many fingers? I asked. How could I know? said Sean. Fine, you can stay in here But you cant tell a soul! I said, raising my voice. Yes, yes I know I know! said Sean. I started to get out of my clothes. My face was burning the whole time. Then I got into the bathtub. Oh yeah by the way you were holding up five fingers. Said Sean. My eyes went wide in horror. You can see!? I squeaked. No, you always pick five, your very predictable. Said Sean. I glared at him. Dont do that unless you want me to give you another black eye. I mumbled. Sean turned around and lifted the towel a little bit so he could see me, Do what? he asked, smiling. My face turned red. Turn around! I screamed. Sean snapped back into the position he was in, Jeeze, Cha Cha bear, it was only a question! said Sean. I could tell he was smirking That was un-acceptable! I cant believe I even let you stay in here. I should be screaming bloody murder or Rape right now! My dad would be so pissed off at you, and you would be at the cops! I threatened. No no no! Its OK. I was only teasing when I turned around, besides I wasnt looking at you, I was looking at the picture of the two sailboats. Sean stated. There was a picture of sailboats right above my head. I glared at him. Thats is pretty much where Im at. I grumbled. Sorry, just please dont scream rape. Said Sean. Fine, since you said please, I wont. Unless you do something like that stupid stunt you did in here again. I said. I wont! I promise on my true loves very own heart! said Sean making a fist and putting it over his heart. Whatever I mumbled. I then started to put shampoo in my hair when Sean asked me Why are you joining the Army? I dunno, I guess I just was curious about what it would be like. I mumbled, what about you? I asked. Sean was quiet for a while, I joined so then I could get away from my dad, and so then I can get shot and killed. Mumbled Sean quietly. I froze, Why do you want to die? Everybody loves you, Kendal loves you, your parents do, your friends, our teachers, I especially, love you! I said. Then I realized I admitted that I loved him. I covered my mouth. Sean turned around, the towel covering his eyes, You do?! he asked. I shook my head yes. Sean sighed, Charlie, I cant see you shake your head. Please tell me, unless you want me to take this towel off from over my eyes. Sean said. Yes I squeaked softly. What? asked Sean. I said it again, but softer than before. Sean sighed in frustration, Cover yourself, said Sean. I ducked down hiding myself except my eyes behind the side of the bathtubs wall. Is it clear? asked Sean. I found my voice, yes I said shakily. Sean took off the towel from his eyes. Now repeat what you said. Sean said. Yes, I do. I have for a while. I admitted softly. Sean was grinning now; He turned the other way and covered his eyes with the towel. It was quiet for a while, I know that you hate me though, and that Im just a pain in your ass, I try not to bother you. I seriously do. But you annoy me so much I feel like I have to get back at you. I mumbled, then I went under water to rinse out my hair. When I came out from underneath the water, I laid back in the tub everything under water except my head. You dont annoy me, you amuse me. I dont hate you.. I- I just dont hate you. Youre a person that is hard for me to be mad at for a period of five minutes. Charlie youre a love-able person, not a hateable person. Said Sean. Then what do you think of me? I asked. My voice shaky. Im still nervous about him being in here while I take a bath. I cant tell you. Sean muttered. It hurt me like as if someone threw a million knives at me. Will you tell me some day? I asked. Maybe.

Said Sean sounding depressed. Im getting out of the bath, so dont even think of looking at me. I mumbled. OK Charlie. Said Sean. I hated it when Sean called me Cha Cha bear. But I hated it even more when he called me by my real name. It usually meant he was upset or sad, or just not Sean. So yeah, right now Im desperately wishing that he would call me Cha Cha bear right now. I got out of the bath and dried myself off with a towel. I put on my pajamas, Its safe now, I mumbled, I grabbed my book and started to head out the door. Sean silently took off the towel from his eyes and followed me out the door. I walked with Sean downstairs; You dont have to sleep on the floor you can sleep on the couch if you want. And you can watch T.V down here if you want, just turn it off when your done. Good night Sean. I said. I then headed back upstairs. Aww I dont get a hug from my Cha Cha Bear? asked Sean. My heart started to race. Umm.. Yeah sure. I mumbled. I turned around and went to go give Sean a hug. He had to bend down so then he could give me a normal hug. His huge warm arms wrapped around me and picked me up. Hey! Put me down! I want to go to sleep! I protested kicking his leg, I would punch him but my arms and my upper body were squished to Seans chest. Oh my gosh! My teddy Bear can talk! said Sean. Then he laid down on his side on the couch with me in front, facing the TV This isnt funny. Let go Sean, I want to go to bed! I said. Fine, ruin my night! said Sean letting go of me. I rolled off of the couch. I got up, pretended to dust myself off, You need to learn what a hug is! I said pretending to be mad. Sean pretended to be sad. I cracked a smile, Goodnight Sean. I mumbled going upstairs. Good night Cha Cha Bear! Oh yeah dont eat the bed bugs, I heard that theyre bad for Cha Cha Bears. Sean called back. I shook my head. Whatever you say Sean, Whatever you say. I mumbled walking upstairs into my room. _~_~ Seans P.O.V~_~_

I pulled Charlie into a hug. I smirked; I can stall Charlie even more. So then I dont have to be down here longer by myself. I picked Charlie up, hey! Put me down! I want to go to sleep! Charlie protested kicking my leg, I smiled at her attempt, and shes so tiny shes like a Teddy bear.. Ooooh I love the idea of her being my teddy bear! Oh my gosh! My teddy Bear can talk! I said. I lied down on the couch on my side with Charlie in front of me, facing the TV This isnt funny. Let go Sean, I want to go to bed! Charlie Whined. Fine, ruin my night! I said letting go of Charlie. Charlie rolled off of the couch. She got up, pretended to dust herself off, You need to learn what a hug is! Charlie said pretending to be mad. I pretended to be sad, Eventually Charlie had cracked a smile, Goodnight Sean. Charlie mumbled going upstairs. Good night Cha Cha Bear! Oh yeah dont eat the bed bugs, I heard that theyre bad for Cha Cha Bears. I called. Charlie shook her head. Whatever you say Sean, Whatever you say. Charlie mumbled walking upstairs into her room. You know how when youre in another persons house how you have little tiny fears? Well I hate it when Im in a house at night all by myself, and everything is dead silent except for the TV. Even though I know how silly this might sound, but Im afraid of something

just out of no where coming out to eat me or scare me. Why? I dont know. I just am. Right when I was starting to get comfortable I heard snoring. It startled me at first, but I got used to it. I was watching this one movie where Zombies come back to life and try to eat the human peoples flesh. I heard the snoring again, but it got louder and louder. Then I saw something coming down the stairs. I thought it was just me. Then when I turned to face the TV again, this huge un-dead man wearing blue extremely short and extremely tight tights, with a white tank top shirt that had happy bunny saying Your so gross. Im so hot, and the thing had Hair curlers! It was a frickin Zombie! I saw blood dripping from the sides of its mouth. My eyes widened in fear, Holly fuckin Shit! The zombies are coming after me! Holly Shit! Help! Its going to eat my brains! I shouted. Then Virginia came running down the stairs, Whats wrong Sean?! she asked me, then she looked at the zombie, Oh Im so sorry about Jeff, sweet heart! It isnt a zombie; its just Jeff! Hes sleep walking again! No worries! said Virginia walking over to Jeff. Whats all the noise all about? asked Charlie barely awake, I heard someone screaming zombies, but I dont see any. Said Charlie rubbing her eyes. No worries Char, your father just scared Sean. Your dad is sleep walking again, nothing new. Said Virginia, walking Jeff back upstairs. Oh.. said Charlie. Youre drooling again? Virginia asked the sleep walking Jeff while wiping off, what I thought was blood, not drool. As they disappeared off into their bedroom, Wow our big boy, Sean, is afraid of zombies. Muttered Charlie walking back up to her room. Shut up I mumbled. I heard Charlie chuckle, good night scaredy cat. And with that also disappeared into her room. I was under control.. For a while. Then I heard, Not the black nail polish! The pink! The pink! Ugh! How am I supposed to work with these nails! Start the nice young ladys Perm! Come on! Chop chop! Somebody get me a coffee with to shots of extra caffeine! Wheres the doughnuts?! Im starving! from Jeff upstairs. My eyes went wide; I jumped up and ran for Charlies room. I went in there and turned on the lights, I heard Charlie groan, whaaaat do you want? moaned Charlie. Your Dad keeps freaking me out, can I sleep with you? I asked. Yes I know I sound like a little kid when they think theres a monster under their bed, wanting to sleep with their parents to make them go away. Sure I dont give a shit, just turn out the friggen lights and let me sleep.. Without any interruptions. Charlie mumbled. I turned out the lights and crawled onto the other side of Charlies huge bed. All I remember was Jeff talking about the new pink dress he was wanting grace to get him..

@- Chapter 2 -@! (Jades Place) ---> Charlies P.O.V <---I woke up burning hot. I groaned. I rolled over to see what time it was.. OH MY GOD ITS 12:00 IN THE AFTERNOON!! I yelled. I found myself curled up in a ball, with Seans arms wrapped around me?! What the heck happened!! I shouted again. My parents were at work so I didnt have to worry about them.. Shut up your going to wake me up moaned Sean, and he rolled over to his other side and let go of me. You were holding me! What the heck was that for! Youre lucky my parents didnt come in here and flip out on us! I shouted going insane. You kicked off the sheets, got cold and kept rolling to where I was and I tried to shove

you away.. But you kept rolling back you were so warm.. I was soooo cold.. Sean kept going on. I sighed in frustration and rubbed my face with both of my hands, You should have then gotten up off your lazy ass and pick up the blankets off of the floor! I said. But I didnt kick them off, so I didnt get them. Said Sean covering his head with the pillow. I groaned, Im not going to put up with this. Get out of my room, go eat breakfast, watch TV or something. I need to change so get out! I said. He started to snore loudly. I yelled in frustration. I went around to the side that Sean was on and rolled him off. There was a loud thud. Owwww moaned Sean. Get up now before I kick you where the sun dont shine. I said tapping my foot next to his head. He got up off of the floor, What kind of cereal do you have? asked Sean. Cherios, Frosted Flakes, Reeces Puffs, umm oh and Franken Berry. I said shoving him out of the Door. Franken Berry?! I havent had that stuff since I was like five! said Sean. Great go and have some! I said, finally getting him out the door and slamming it closed once he got out of the way. Fine! I think I will! called back Sean from the other side of the door. I walked over to my closet and opened up the door, I got out my shirt that said, If stupid people can fly, this place would be an Airport. I also pulled out a random pair of jeans, and my other articles of clothing I needed. When I went downstairs, after I put my clothes on and brushed my hair, I saw Sean sitting on the couch: watching Sponge Bob Square Pants eating Franken Berry cereal. I then went into the kitchen and grabbed a Blueberry muffin. I walked back into the living room.

You know your cell phone was ringing, while you were changing, right? asked Sean. Must have been Jade I mumbled taking a bite out of my muffin. Jade? I havent seen him for a long time. You know we used to be really good friends. Sean started. I snorted. All I could remember was when we were in West Ridge Elementary School; Jade and I would always play on the swings. Then Sean and his little band of friends would come over, and then Sean would push me and Jade off the swings. Then Jade and Sean would get into a fight with me trying to separate them. Then after the teacher would come over to actually stop it, Jade would be sent to the office, then Sean and I would always get in an argument. Kendal would then come back from wherever she was before then she would hear Sean and I argue, so then she would start crying. At lunch Jade, Sean, Kendal, and I would be sitting at a lunch table and Sean would just glare at Jade whenever Jade started to talk to me. Once Sean punched Jade in the face. Kendal was horror stricken, sitting with her eyes wide. Jade would get mad back and then they would get into a fist fight. I would be there screaming at them both to stop.. Yeah, Sean and Jade sure were buddies a long time ago.. Sure Sean. Especially how you would sock him in the face for no reason. Or would push us off of the swing for no reason. I said. No, we were friends in Middle School. Sean said, talking with his mouth full. I snorted again, Sure especially how you would always have you and your friends try to beat him up. With you winding up with a bloody nose or a black eye from me. I said. Hey, I didnt say we had a perfect friendship, we had a few rough spots. Said Sean. I rolled my eyes. You have the same relationship with Jade, with the girls that you dated. Only you didnt beat up whoever you were going out with. I said. Hey, all of them were trying to get into my pants! whined Sean. My eyes widened in horror, Way too much information, Sean. Way way too much for me to know. I said. No girl succeeded though, only one person can. Sean said again. Dont tell me anymore you sicko! I shouted. Sean smirked, satisfied with his attempt to gross me out. I

want to come with you, over to Jades place. I want to say bye to him before we leave. Said Sean. Hey where are you wanting to be stationed at, after training? I asked. Germany or Panama. Said Sean. Same here, Im taking German when we get there. You have to know the native language to get stationed to Germany. Or you need to know or learn how to speak Spanish to get stationed to Panama. I mumbled. Im going to take German when we get there too. Yeah.. Yeah! Im going to learn German! said Sean. I snorted, I picked up my cell phone to see if Jade had left a message. When I did the phone started to ring Jades ring tone by Blink 182, All the small things, It made me jump and drop the phone. Sean laughed at my reaction so I hit his arm. I picked up the phone and answered it, Jade! I shouted. Hola Seniorita, Charlie! shouted back Jade. I laughed. Practicing your Espanoll? I asked. I heard Jade chuckle, yes said Jade, Hey sorry about how late Im running. Someone got beat up by their dad and I made him spend the night so he wont get hurt more. I said. Hey! I would hit back, but it was my dad, so I didnt. protested Sean, I just ignored him though. Who? Sean? asked Jade. Yup. I said, sticking out my tongue out at him. Haha he deserves it. You shouldnt have been so nice to im, said Jade. I sighed, You know me, I feel bad for wimps. I said looking at Sean, Hey! shouted Sean glaring at me. Jade heard Seans reaction and laughed, I cant believe you have a soft spot for him! I would kill myself if I were you and had to put up with him. Said Jade. I dont think he thinks the same about you, he wants to come over to your place with me today. I said. What?! Why? Hes always attempted to beat me up, with us in the end beating him up. Said Jade. I dunno, he asked me if he could come over to your place with me I said. Does he know how to ride a dirt bike? asked Jade. No clue, but at the rate we go, we should hope he does.. Or at least is a fast learner. I said. Sean raised his eyebrow. Do you know how to ride a dirt bike? I asked Sean. Err.. no.. Why? asked Sean. I heard Jade laugh; Haha hes gunna have to ride with you! said Jade. My eyes went wide, No! Hes going to ride on the back of your bike! Ive got to deal with him for a long time! No Im not going to take retard on the back of my bike! I said. Hey! Shouted Sean. Shut up Sean. I said. Sean crossed his arms and pouted. I looked over at him, Oh for crying out loud! Fine fine fine! You win Jade! I said. Jade wins? asked Jade. I sighed, Yes, Jade wins. Jade Wins!! Woohoo! Shouted Jade, I could hear Jades dad shouting at him to shut up. OK so what time do you want me to get there? I asked. What time are WE getting there. Sean corrected. My bad, I mean what time do WE get there? I asked. Hmmmmm about half an hour or so.. said Jade. Okay dork head. I said. Okay bubble brains. Said Jade. Peace my Wo-Man! shouted Jade. I chuckled, Peace Non-Wo-Man I shouted back. Hehe see ya in a few Charcoal! said Jade hanging up. I laughed at his enthusiasm. Soooo can I go? asked Sean. I glared at him. Sadly yes.. I said. YAY!! Im going over to my house to change! Ill be right back! said Sean. If your not back in under ten minutes Im going to leave without you. I mumbled. Sean saluted me, Yes, Sir! I mean, Yes! Miss! Sean shouted at me. I glared at him; Did you just call me a guy? I asked in a threatening tone. Seans eyes went wide; I-I-I didnt mean t-to! I-I swear! said Sean. I walked up close to Seans face, Seans right eye started to twitch and his body became tense, I reached up to poke his nose, Good! I said turning around. Sean then stopped me by pulling me into a hug. I froze, Sean? I asked. Hmmm? asked Sean he had his face in my hair. What are you doing? I asked. I could tell that he was shocked at what he was doing, cause he froze and let go of me really quick, Uhh.. Err.. I- I was- I was giving you a hug as a thank you for umm er..

Letting me come with you. Yeah! Thats why! said Sean. Umm okay. I mumbled walking over to the house key rack, grabbing my keys to my hand down Suburban. It was silver. I wanted to get a Big Truck, but my dad flipped and said I would probably kill myself in it. But whatever. I then went out the door, Noticing that Sean had left the front door open, and headed to the garage. I pushed the garage door clicker. Once the garage door had opened up enough to let me get in I walked over to the drivers side and opened the door up. I then put the key in the ignition and started it up. Automatically my CD, (Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge) Started playing You Know What They Do To Guys Like Us In Prison, by My Chemical Romance so loud it made me jump. I turned down the volume. I put my seat belt on, put the car in drive and pulled up in front Seans house. Our Neighbor Hood reminded me of the neighbor hood from Edward Scissors hands. Every house was bright colored, and instead of the abandoned mansion it was a cemetery, at the end of the street. I stared outside my window; I wonder how Im going to break it to Jade that Im going into the Army. Like, what would he do? I kept staring out into space when all the sudden I noticed that I was being shaken to death. Charlie! Snap out of it! Sean repeated. I looked at him, What? I asked. Just drive to Jades house. Wait let me drive. Said Sean unbuckling his seat belt. Oh! Right! No, Im fine! Just spacing out! I said flooring the gas; I accidentally went a bit too fast. Seans eyes went wide and grabbed for the handle at the top. Once I slowed down, Sean buckled up, Sorry bout that. I mumbled. Its okay, just keep a steady pace. Said Sean. Sean was wearing a purple shirt, with a green and red star on it, he was wearing his green and red checkered VANS, and he was also wearing black skinny jeans with tons of rips and wholes in them. He of coarse was wearing his sunglasses. He also took off his head bandages. The cuts didnt look as bad as yesterday.. Thank god. I got onto the freeway. It took us about half an hour, then we got off the free way and went into this country like area. It was all pure woods out here where Jade lived. As I turned onto the long gravel road that leads to the parking area for cars, Sean started to complain, How the hell did he get to school on time? Heck, he shouldnt have been in our school district! I rolled my eyes, Our school was the closest to him than any other school. I mumbled. So! whined Sean. I cant believe I let you come. I mumbled. When we pulled up to the are where we had to park the car, I saw Jade waiting; his dirt bike was on its kickstand. His helmet was off. He was grinning ear to ear. He had blue-ish Gray eyes. He had short pitch-black hair. He had a lip piercing, eyebrow piercing, and an ear piercing. He was wearing a Metalica shirt, some Adidas shorts, and black Vans. He was a little bit shorter than Sean, about a half inch to be exact. So yeah, Im still an ant, compared to the two skyscrapers. I shut the car off. Jade!! I shouted, when I got out and ran to him. Charcoal! shouted Jade back grinning; his arms wide open for me to give him a hug. I ran up and gave him a hug, he twirled me around and around until we got dizzy and fell. I landed on top of him, sitting on his stomach. We busted up laughing. I could hear Sean pretending to be sick. I ignored him, Charcoal! I missed you! shouted Jade. I missed you too Jade! I shouted back. I got up off of him, Hey dude, do you still have my bike? I asked. Jade grinned, Yup, still have Frank. Said Jade. We named our dirt bikes; my dirt bikes name was Frank, after Frank Iero from My Chemical Romance. Jades was Haley, the Lead singer from Paramore. Whos this Frank dude? asked Sean. My bike. I said. Then Jade stared at me, the corners of his lips twitching upward; I couldnt help myself but smile I knew what he was going to do, Jade then walked over to Sean. Sean was

just standing there, What? asked Sean. I saw the end of Jades lips curl up a little bit for a second the flattened out, Bang your Head Raise the dead! Bang your head raise the dead! Bang your head raise the dead! Jade chanted really fast. Sean looked confused, I busted out laughing at Seans facial expression. Jade frowned all of the sudden, Your not going to go off running away? He asked. No, why? asked Sean. Jade turned around to face me, Sorry, I tried to scare douche bag. Said Jade. Im not a douche bag! Youre the douche bag! yelled Sean. Jade grinned, Well youre a foot ball player, so that makes you more of a douche bag than me. Jade replied. Seans mouth started to move, but nothing came out. Hey Jade, I started, How s Brendon? I finished. Jade then turned all sad, We broke up said Jade. My heart dropped, I shouldnt have brought it up! Oh my gosh, Im so so sorry Jade! I didnt know that you- I was all I could say before Jade interrupted me, Theres a reason why he broke up with me, which is why I also wanted to talk to you about. Said Jade. Wait, Jade has a boyfriend? asked Sean. I glared at Sean, Have a problem? I asked. Seans eyes went wide, No.. Not at all, it just that I didnt know. Said Sean. Well my dad is expecting us any minute. My dad misses ya, he now admits that youre one of the only girls that he likes. Said Jade. I smiled, I knew Chad would open up to me.. Gross! Your dad likes Charlie?! asked/ shouted Sean. My left eye twitched; Not like that you sick idiot! shouted Jade. We were all quiet, the air filled with aqwardness. Well, lets quit wasting the day! Lets head up there! Shouted Jade, his grin from ear to ear was back. What helmet am I going to use? asked Sean. You can use my dads helmet. Said Jade throwing Sean Chads helmet. Oh yeah by the way when we get up to Jades place, Duke might jump on you when you open the door so try not fall down the stairs when he does. I said. Dont have to worry about Duke today. Hes up hunting with Bill Said Jade putting on his helmet, Why? I asked, pulling my bike from behind the trees (thats where I last hid it.) rolling it over to where Sean was. Hes up hunting with Bill Jade repeated putting on his helmet. Bill was Jades big brother, Whos Duke? asked Sean. Dukes big huge, fat, and hyper dog. I said. Oh, said Sean. Jade got on Haley, and started her up. Stay off for a minute I said to Sean after I got my helmet on. Umm, okay. Said Sean. I then ran off into the woods, then getting on my bike went down the hill, trying to start it. It wouldnt go at first but then it rived up to life. I turned around to climb up the steep hill and head back up to where Sean was waiting. #$ Seans P.O.V $# Stay off a minute, said Charlie to me, I didnt know what to do, Umm, okay I said. Then Charlie went running off into the woods with her bike out of sight. Then I heard Jade chuckle, See ya later lover boy, said Jade, before he zoomed off. So here I was all alone in this area Ive never been to. Then I heard something rev up. Was it Charlie? I then waited silently for five minutes. Where was everybody? Hello? I shouted. No answer. Damn it, they ditched me! I shouted kicking a rock. Then this huge loud noise came out of no where, right behind me. I jumped and turned around, Charlie came out of the trees, there was a fallen dead tree, and Charlie used it as a jump, and jumped it. My eyes were wide, how can such a clumsy person be so good at something like this? She then came racing over to where I was; my eyes went wide when she was about to hit me. She skidded to a stop, about five inches from in front of me. Jade cant wait a friggen five minutes for me to start up Frank now can he? Stupid boy said Charlie. She scooted up more on the bike. We were like this; everything was silent except for Charlies bike. Well arent you going to get on before Frank stalls and I have to start it up again? asked Charlie.

Oh yeah! Right! Sorry about that. I said lifting my leg over the seat so I could sit right on Charlies bike. I held onto the plastic cover as Charlie zoomed off onto another dirt trail. The trail was so small and windy, that I now know why they cant drive Cars up on this trail. The trail had large jumps on the side of the trail. I could tell that one time Charlie forgot that I was on the back, and went on a jump. We went flying up in the sky. We didnt fly off though, but I felt like I was a bird, flying freely through the sky, I looked down as we were landing. Oh my fucking god were not going to make it! I shouted. Oh shit! I forgot you were on the back! Im sorry! shouted back Charlie, as we landed. My heart was racing as we kept heading down the long trail, as the green trees seemed like a blur as we flew by. Then I thought we were about to hit a huge line of trees, but we dodged them and then I saw a log cabin, surrounded by trees. Charlie rode up next to Jades red dirt bike put her feet on the ground and shut off the bike and its engine. I was so shocked I forgot I had to get off. Well arent you going to get off? Cause if I get off its going to tip over on you Charlie said. Oh, right, sorry, I said, getting off. Charlie sighed and got off still holding up the bike. She then put down the bikes kickstand. Good Frank, you were soo good today! said Charlie rubbing the bikes seat. I took off my helmet. So did Charlie. That was amazing, I mumbled. Charlie grinned, Imagine driving it, its way more fun. Even though its a lot more work. Said Charlie. Charlie and I then started to head up to the log cabin.

*^* Charlies P.O.V *^* That was amazing, mumbled Sean. I grinned, Imagine driving it, its way more fun. Even though its a lot more work. I said. I then led the way to the cabin. We walked into the garage, in there were tons of dirt bikes, quads, a few three wheelers, and a go-cart. I loved the smell of their house; it smelled like the woods.. We walked up the three steps, Be careful Duke might jump on you, so dont fall down. I warned when I was about to open the door somebody opened the door for me, NOOOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUSITION! Jades grandpa shouted. I screamed falling backward, being caught by Sean. It is made up of two things, one Fear and most of all two surprise! Without one of them there would be noo Spanish Inquisition! Because nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! Shouted Jades grandpa again. I could hear Jade busting up laughing. Jades grandpa must have been listening to Monty Python. I sighed; I nudged Sean to put me down. He laughed, and he carried me up the steps. Put me down Sean! I started. No, said Sean. Put me down now, I said in a demanding voice. Dude, just put girl down. Grumbled Chad. Chad has always called me girl. Well because Im the only girl that he accepts. Sean put me down; I looked over to Chad and mouthed a thank you. He grinned his, toothy grin. Most of his teeth were gone.. Hey girl! I havent seen you in a long time! Since you were like twelve years old! called Jades grandpa. Both of my grandparents were dead so he was technically my grandpa, he too called me girl, I know pops! I havent seen you for years! How have you been? I asked as pops pulled me into a hug and pecked the top of my head, Nothing much, I have been listening to the tape you got me ten years ago! I still love it! said pops, talking about his Monty Python Tape. So girl, whos your friend? asked Chad. Who? Sean or Jade? I asked. Chad rolled his eyes, You know who I mean girl. Said Chad. Why does he keep calling you

girl? asked Sean. Long story, not a lot of time, I mumbled. Well, whos your boyfriend? asked pops. Jades eyes widened and busted up laughing. My face started to burn; ad so was Seans. Hes not my boyfriend, his name is Sean, I mumbled. Good! Cause that boy seems like trouble! Pops said turning to the refrigerator, grabbing a beer. My eyes widened in shock, Jades laughter stopped. What do you mean? I asked/ half whispered. That boys fathers a drunk, and so that must mean hes a drunk too! said Pops. Pops, as much as I hate to admit it, Sean isnt that bad. Heck hes trying not to be like his dad at all! said Jade, Dad, dont judge the boy by his father, judge him on him. Said Chad. Pops turned to me, What do you think girl? asked Pops. Sean, hes uh er one of the best people I know. Not as cool or awesome as Jade or Kendal, but hes closer than anyone else, I said. Sean was silent the whole time; he was looking away, Im sorry that my dad is who he is. Thats why Im leaving here and why I joined the army. I came along with Charlie, so then I can apologize to Jade for being an ass to him. said Sean he then turned to me, Ill be walking back home now, Charlie, call me when you get home. Bye guys, hope to see you all again sometime, you guys are all great. said Sean walking for the door. He went out. Jeeze Pops! What was that for?! shouted Jade. Pops was about to reply but I ran after Sean. I couldnt see him, Sean! Sean! Where are you?! I shouted. What do you want? asked Sean behind me, I jumped a little bit. Calm down Cha Cha Bear, its only me, said Sean wrapping his arms around my stomach and bending slightly down to lie his chin down on my shoulder. Dont go, I begged. Sean chuckled, Haha I knew you wanted me. Whispered Sean in my ear. Shut up. I grumbled. I heard him laugh, Thanks for sticking up for me back there by the way. Sean whispered again in my ear, his breath tickled the side of my neck; it made me shudder. Anytime, I muttered. Hey you two! Come on back in, were all going to watch a movie. But whatever you do dont make out during the middle of it! Shouted Jade, grinning ear to ear knowing, I was going to get mad. HEY!! I shouted. I was starting to run after Jade to go give him a bloody nose or a black eye, but Sean stopped me by pulling my hand. Your doing what he wants you to do, wait a while then beat him up all you want mumbled Sean. I glared at him, I think your right Huston. I said. Good thing then, huh? asked Sean. We laughed. Oh my god! Theyre getting along! No black eyes, no bloody noses, no dead corpses! shouted Jade I glared at him, I cant wait to pound his emo head into the ground! I shouted. Jades eyes went wide. Mother Jesus! Shouted Jade running into the house. I grabbed Seans hand, and dragged him to the house; Come on lets go! I said dragging Sean over to the cabin. When we got into the cabin, I heard Jade, Come on! What are those two making out or something?! Jesus Christ! Fine Ill pick out the movie this time even though its Charlies turn. Bwahaha! Im so evil! said Jade, Enough Jade, mumbled Chad. Fine fine fine! shouted Jade. I walked into the living room where everyone else was, Pops was sleeping, Jade was sitting on the couch, while Chad was on the lazy boy. I sat down next to Jade, I need to tell you something important, youre probably going to shoot me for it too. I whispered to Jade as Sean sat next to me. What are you pregnant? asked Jade looking around me and glaring at Sean. I glared at him, No you moron! Ill tell you later, I said. A wave of relief washed over Jades face, he relaxed into the couch, Good, cause I swear if he does one thing bad to you. Jade went on and on. So which movie are we watching? asked Sean, I dunno, I said lying my legs across Jades lap. I then leaned my head on Seans shoulder. Jade snorted, Comfy princess? asked Jade sarcastically. I punched Jades shoulder, Princess Awesomeness to you Mr.! I said. Jade smirked, Mr. Jade to you Princess! he protested. Sean was laughing at us the whole time, while

Chad was shaking his head. After the movie Jade woke me up, Hey want to be princess, look at what position your in, love bird. Said Jade trying not to smile or laugh. What? I asked sleepily. Jade busted out laughing; I looked at the position I was in. I was all curled up, Sean was holding me to his chest, his fingers, from the hand that was holding my head, were intertwined into my hair. I then noticed that my arms were rapped around his waist and with one side of my face up against his stomach. My face turned deep red; Jade saw my reaction and busted out laughing. I sat up, Sean un-twined his fingers with my hair and pulled me back down where he was, still sleeping that I know of. What time is it? I asked, yawning. Ten o-clock. The movie finished about five minutes ago, you passed out an hour ago hes pretending to be asleep. Said Jade. Then whyd you wake me up? I asked. I was going to ask you if you wanted to stay in the guest room, or if you were going to head home. Said Jade. Wait wheres Pops? Wouldnt he had to have stayed in the guest bedroom? I asked. Yeah, he just came up last night cause you were here, but he left. Pops had a hang over and he didnt want to take it out on you or Sean anymore. Said Jade. Uhh.. Sure we can stay the night, unless you dont want to Sean. I said, turning to Sean. Sean was still pretending to sleep. I hit him on the arm; owwww moaned Sean. Jade busted out laughing. What? I asked. He was asleep after five minutes you were leaning your head against his shoulder! So you woke him up for nothing! shouted Jade in between fits of laughter. I got up. Seans arms were reaching out to pull me down close to him again. Its so cold without you! whined Sean. Well do you want to go home, or do you want to stay here for the night? Its totally up to you, I said. Im suprised you havent added sweetheart, or darling at the end. Said Jade rolling his eyes. I glared at him. He smiled back at me. We can stay here, since you didnt get to tell Jade what you wanted to, Sean said, standing up, to where I was and bending down slightly to hug me from the back and rested his chin on my shoulder. Jade tried not to laugh, I was so tired I didnt even care what Sean was doing, but usually I would flip out at what Sean was doing now. Whaaat? I moaned. If I didnt know you any better I would say either one of the following: one you two like each other, or two you two were boyfriend and girlfriend. Said Jade. I glared at him. I walked over to Jade, breaking Seans embrace, and socked Jade square in the eye. Ow! shouted Jade grabbing his eye. Wow.. Your nicer to me when it comes to that.. said Sean. I want to go to bed Jade, please show me where the guest bedroom is again. I mumbled rubbing my eyes. Yeah, but hey, tell me what you wanted to tell me in the morning, I kinda have to tell you something too. Said Jade. I followed him as we walked down a hallway. The Hallway was filled with pictures of Jade, Bill, I when we were younger. Chad had always thought of me as his own kid, so he asked my parents for pictures too. There was some of Jade, Kendal, Sean, and I playing. One of them was when we were at a park, Jade was grinning his huge smile, Jade was sitting next to me on the swings, while Sean was pushing me off the swing smiling, I was half smiling half embracing myself for the fall; while Kendal was standing next to her sand castle, proud as can be. There was some of Bill, Jade, and I. Then some were of Pops and Grams. Grams died about five years ago though.. Then there was a family picture of Chad, Pops, Jade, Bill, and I that we took around September last year. As we got to the end of the hallway you could turn left or right. If you went left you would head down back to Chads room and then there was the room that used to be Sharons, but nobodys gone in their since she died.. Then if you turned to the right there was Bill room, Jades room, and the guest bedroom. We turned right and walked all the way past Bills bedroom door, and then we passed Jades room.

There you go sweet cheeks! Your bedroom awaits! said Jade. Wheres Sean going to stay? I asked. He can stay in the second bed in there, we have two twin beds in there now, Said Jade. Oh, I mumbled I call the bed by the window! I shouted suddenly. Jade chuckled. I opened the door, The room was painted a cream orange, with brown carpet, and the beds had Coke-a-Cola sheets. I ran over to the far end of the room, over by the window, and plopped down on the little bed. I closed my eyes. I need some pajamas, I said, mostly to myself. You can borrow some of my pajamas, cause Bills and my dads would be way too big for you, I guess Sean can borrow a pair of Bills pajamas. Said Jade, starting to walk out of the room, Why? I asked, Because, a foot ball player should borrow a football players stuff. Not a football player borrow a supposedly an Emo persons stuff.. Besides he might have cooties. Mumbled Jade on the way out. I became curious. I wonder what I was labeled, like Jade and I both know that hes not Emo, but people call him that anyway. Sean though tries to be a jock, so what am I? Hey Sean, I said talking into the sheets. Sean laved on top of me, he put his face next to my left ear, What? he asked, Well what would I be labeled as? I asked. hmmm I dont know I guess your special; you dont really fit into a category. Your just Charlie, I guess, Sean muttered into my ear. Oh, another question, and why are you on me and my bed? I asked. I dunno, why? asked Sean. Just curious, Im tired get off now, I moaned. Whats the secret password? asked Sean. Plez? I begged. Nope, not please, said Sean. Ummm what is it then? I asked. I cant tell you, or else it wouldnt be a secret, silly Cha Cha bear, Sean replied, I felt him grinning up against my cheek. You suck, I groaned. No, take out suck and add two words, Said the grinning Sean. I hate you. I mumbled. Close enough. Sighed Sean, rolling off of me but behind me pressing him self up to my back. Your warm I mumbled cuddling closer to get warmer. Youre warm too, he said wrapping his arm around my waist, putting his chin on top of my head. Usually I would think this would be an awkward position, but Im enjoying it, cause Im cold and tired and cant think straight, I said. Nobody can think straight around you, look at Jade! said Sean. Hey! I said, elbowing Seans ribs. Ouch, said Sean. Got a problem with my best friend? I asked. Sean grinned, Yes, and tons of more stuff. Im jealous of him, always have been, Sean said. I rolled my eyes, what do I do with him or to him that youre jealous of? I asked, curious at why he would be jealous of Jade. Well You obviously spend more time with him than me, hes number one on your favorite dudes list. Hes always the one you can talk to no matter what, you two have been friends ever since I splattered paint at you two in pre school, even though I meant to hit you, you two do everything together! And you love him more than me! Thats what bugs the shit out of me! Sean said tightening his grip around my waist. Of coarse I love Jade more than you! But, I love him in a brotherly way; hes like my big brother. Hes like my second family. You, I pretty much am yours, I dont think of you as a brother, or as a best friend. I think of you as I said. I stopped, I now knew know what Sean was trying to do. He was trying to make me admit that I love him, and is in love with him. Im still jealous, grumbled Sean. Jade walked in, Gross you two are having sex with clothes on! Gross! said Jade grinning pretending to cover his eyes. Shut up Jade! Youre so stupid! I shouted reaching for a pillow to throw at Jade; it only made it half way. Jade stared at the pillow, Am I supposed to be scared? asked Jade. I got up, with Sean groaning in annoyance, I walked over to where I grabbed my pajamas

were and I kicked Jades shin. Ouch! shouted Jade grabbing his leg, falling over in the process. Sean snorted, Shut up, douche bag! shouted Jade at Sean. Make me, cutter! shouted Sean. That made me furious, Sean knew that Jade wasnt into that stuff, and that he was not Emo. Hey! I shouted, walking over to where Sean was, my hands were balled up into fists. What Cha Cha bear? Are you mad that I called your best friend a Cutter? Well he hasnt told you everything now has he? Well too- Sean said before I slapped him across the face, You do not call my best friend a cutter, especially since he is letting you borrow shit! And the fact that you know he isnt into that shit! I cant believe you! I shouted. Its no big deal char, no big deal, you know Im used to it. Said Jade. Its still not right! Even more so, if they know that you dont! Its no fair! I said stomping my foot into the carpet, like a little kid having a tantrum. Charlie! shouted Chad, trying to get my attention.. Well he got it. What?! I said, pissed off still, Come have a walk with me, said Chad eyeing Sean, as if he did something horribly wrong. Which technically he did, Fine, I grumbled. I shoved past Sean, as I looked over at Jade he looked at me sympathetically. I walked down the hallways slowly after Chad. Once we went out of seeing range of the pine smelling house, What did Sean do? asked Chad. He called Jade a cutter, even though he knows its not true, I mumbled. I heard Chad sigh in release, I looked over towards where he was at, he was relaxed, but then he put on his serious look. Charlie, youre like a daughter, as you know. You are family to us. But even though youre pretty much a family member, doesnt mean that you can fight all of Jades fights for him, Chad Said pausing to look at me, I looked away from him. The other thing is, Do you like Sean? Or is he here because he forced you to bring him? asked Chad. I love him, yes, and he talked me into letting him come. I mumbled. Do you love Jade? asked Chad again; I looked at him surprised. Of coarse I love Jade, hes like a big brother to me. I said. I didnt mean like that, I meant do you love Jade, not as family, but like love him, said Chad. Jade is my big Brother, my best friend, my world, my life, my mind, my life support. But Sean stole my heart, he is my heart, hes my cousins best friend. Sean is my pain, hate, hope, love, all of my feelings in me. I just dont know how to explain it. Why? I asked. It seems like Sean feels like he has compete with Jade over you. He likes you back pretty much he just doesnt want to admit it, and he doesnt understand your relationship with Jade Chad said. I snorted, Why the heck would he like me, when he could have any girl in the world? That doesnt make any sense, plus he knows that Jades my best friend and like my big brother. Nothing else I said. Charlie, you dont understand, do you? asked Chad. Nope, not one bit. And it frustrates the hell out of me too, I mumbled. Chad smiled, Girls can be so stupid, he muttered. I glared at him and punched him playfully. At least I can drink twelve root beers faster you and burp louder than you. I said proudly. Chad chuckled, I let you win every time, it would be rude to let a guy win a contest against a girl every single time, now wouldnt it? said Chad teasingly, I glared at him playfully. We laughed and turned around to head back to the house. I found myself dozing off. While I was walking, I yawned. Tired, eh girl? asked Chad. Yup I said rubbing my eyes, trying to keep myself awake. We got back to the house and headed inside, the whole house was quiet, Chad walked over to the table and sat down, I think everyone went to sleep. Said Chad, I nodded and waved good night. I went down the hallway turned right and headed to the guest bedroom. I

went inside, the room was dark, and I went to the bed I called dibs on and got under the sheets and lied down. I waited about an hour trying to fall asleep; I was freezing cold, Sean? I called. Hmm? he asked, Are you awake? I asked, shivering. Yeah, why? asked Sean. Im cold, and I cant fall asleep, can you come over here and sleep with me tonight? I asked quietly. Sure Cha cha bear, I heard him uncover himself from the sheets, he was shivering too. He came over to where I was and got under the sheets. He wrapped an arm around my waist, the other arm was bent so then his hands and fingers could be intertwined into my hair. I snuggled into his chest. About five minutes later right before I fell asleep I said, Im still mad at you Sean. I mumbled. I felt Seans chest go inward and outward as he laughed, Okay Cha Cha bear, whatever you say was all I could remember before I slipped off into un-conciseness. In the morning I woke up, I was freezing. I looked to where Sean should be he wasnt there. I groaned. I slamed my head back down into the pillow, hitting my head on the wall by accident. Owwwww I moaned, sitting up. I walked out to the kitchen. Chad was wearing long plad pajamas reading the newspaper. Jade was wearing his boxers, eating a bowl of cereal. Sean was wearing the pair of pajamas Jade let him borrow. Bill was cooking eggs talking away about what he killed. Duke was underneath the table, slobbering on the floor. Duke looked up to see me; it looked like he smiled. He started to run towards me. My eyes went wide, No Duke! I shouted. Duke then jumped on me; I went flying down onto the floor. Duke was licking my face he was on top of me, crushing my body. Duuuuuke! Gets off! I moaned. All Duke did was do his doggy grin and slobbered on my face. I groaned. Good morning girl, mumbled Chad. Good morning Chad. I said wiping the drool off of my face, only getting drooled on again. Look at the bright side Charcoal, Duke missed you! said Jade chuckling. Shut up Jade. I grumbled. Jade chuckled again, good morning to you too! Charlie! Shouted bill grinning. He dragged Duke off of me. Bill was an extremely tall guy. He was turning eighteen five days before my birthday. He is a huge buff guy; he had short blonde bleached hair. He had green eyes, just like Chads eyes but it had a blue outline. Bill picked me up and squeezed me, which he called a hug. Which its not It more like squeezed the living life and death out of Charlie type of thing. Hi Bill, I said, I was starting to choke from lack of air. Bill, she cant breathe, loosen up. Said Jade. Ooops! said Bill dropping me, I heard Chad chuckle. Sean walked over to where I was and squatted, Are you okay? he asked me. I glared at him, Yes, yes I am. Why do you care? I said. Daaang thats harsh, muttered Bill to Jade, Jade just nodded his head yes. Charlie, dont be so harsh. Said Chad, fine, Im okay, thank you for your concern. I said, even though I was thinking way different things in my head. Okay, just making sure, said Sean, leaning down and picking me up. Sean! Put me down! I can get up myself! I shouted. Bill and Jade tried not to laugh, but they did. The end of Chads lips curved up. My face started burning so I slouched and crossed my arms acrost my chest. Aww, is little Charcoal embarrassed? Jade said as if he were talking to a baby. I glared at Jade, Do you need another black eye to mach the one you have? I asked. Oh! Buuuurn! shouted Bill. No! shouted Jade, in the process elbowing Bill in the ribs on purpose. Chad rolled his eyes. Sean then sat down and sat me on his lap. I tried to squirm away, but Sean was holding me in place. Darn it, I mumbled. I felt Sean laugh. Im still mad at you by the way, I said to Sean. Oh did I miss something? whispered Bill to Jade. Bill was always horrible at whispering. Yup said Jade, not even trying to whisper. How long are you going to be mad at me? asked Sean. The way youre going, forever, I muttered. Sean flinched a little. I ignored it

though. Ummm I guess I should tell you guys now the bad news mumbled Jade. Bill raised his eyebrow. Bad news? asked Bill. Jade nodded his head. Well go on.. Chad said. He took a deep breath. I joined the Army and Im leaving on August 1st, said Jade. I twitched. Everyone was quiet, I was mad at Jade, why didnt he tell me? I was thinking to myself. Okay now what was your news Charlie? asked Jade. I opened my mouth, but nothing came out, so I closed it. Sean shifted his weight uncomfortably. I-I I stuttered. Charlie joined the Army too. Only Shes leaving on July 5th. Said Sean, Im leaving for the army on the same day. Everyone was quiet, when Chad slammed his fists on the finished wood table, Jesus! Bill did you join the Army too?! Or are you going to keep it a secret too? And right at the last minute say Oh yeah I joined the military! Shouted Chad. No dad, I didnt said Bill rubbing Chads back, Chad swatted Bills hand away. You guys are not being responsible. Havent you thought what you could be doing with your life besides getting shot at or dying? Well you guys have done a horrible thing and just to let you know, you have to follow all the way through it until the end! shouted Chad. Im sorry Chad, I-I just. I dont know. I said softly. Chads angry face softened, You guys, you should have waited for at least until you were twenty. Chad said. It was an hour later when Sean changed into his street clothes and gave back Bill his pajamas, we left. I was still tired, so Sean drove. I was half-awake with my head against the window. Hey Cha Cha bear, said Sean. Hmmm? I asked. What do you think of Jade compared to me? he asked, Well, I love him as family, like a big brother. Hes my best friend. Hes like my heart. I said, I turned my head towards Sean, Why? I asked. Sean looked over towards me, So what do you think of me? I rolled my eyes. As you found out, I love you. Like love you love you. Youre my life, youre my pain in the ass. Sean laughed at the last part. So what do you think about me? I asked. Sean was quiet; I think a lot about you. Tons of stuff. He mumbled. I snorted, Probably about how much you hate me, how much I annoy you, I said. Sean chuckled, Never mind, Ill tell you later I guess. I smiled; I then closed my eyes and passed out. I woke up on my couch, leaning against Sean; his arm was wrapped around me, who was sitting watching a movie. I rubbed my face, What time is it? I asked. Sean looked at me Finally youre awake! Its almost nine o-clock. Said Sean, Oh, I said, were you with me this whole time? I asked. Sean nodded his head. I decided to pay attention to the T.V for a while, Sean was watching The Grudge 2. It was at the part where each of the pictures the one dude took at the house, had the grudge in them. When the grudge started coming out of the picture I jumped behind the couch, Holly Shit! I shouted. Sean looked at me amused, That scared you? he asked. I was still staring at the T.V watching the grudge take away the dude. I nodded my head up and down. Aww, come here, said Sean. I walked around the couch. Sean held his arms open and looked at me in a fake pout. I walked over to him, sat next to him. I leaned into him, where his arms wrapped around me. We watched the grudge again. Then when it went to commercials, I heard the grudge sound, I jumped; Sean raised an eyebrow. Then I got out of Seans arms and sat in the middle of the couch. I made sure I was still touching Sean, by putting my legs across his lap. I wasnt that far from Seans reach though.. Just then I heard the grudges sound again I felt my tensed. Then a hand went up my neck and cold finger laced in between my hair; I heard the grudges sound way way too close for safely, I screamed. Sean busted up laughing hugging me. Shhh shhh he cooed to me laughing. I was still in shock. It was only me, dont worry, I was just messing with you. Dont worry nothing is going to get you. I stared at him, Jesus Christ Sean! Why the hell did you do that?! I shouted. I was bored, none of the commercials were good, why? he asked. I stared at him, So you go and scare the living shit out of me?!? I asked still in shock. Sean laughed and

pulled me closer where he was whispering into my ear, Theres another god reason, but Im being stubborn and Im not going to tell you. I glared at him, Why?! I moaned. Because!! he said mimicking my tone of voice. I hate you, I mumbled and crossed my arms over my chest, even though I meant it like I did in High School. Sean chuckled and grinned, Dont worry, I hate you too. I smiled; it reminded me of when we were in Elementary school. Right after Jade went up to the office for whatever fight Sean, Jade, and I gotten into. How we would always get into an argument, then how Kendal would come and then she would see us arguing and then she would cry. And my last words every time at the end of the argument were, I hate you, and he would say, Dont worry, I hate you too. Even throughout High school we would get into arguments and I would say: I hate you even though I meant I love you, Always Sean would have a smirk and say Dont worry, I hate you too. Then walk off with his girl friend. Of coarse the next day She would have been officially dumped the next day or so. How many girlfriends did you go through in High school, I asked randomly. Sean pulled me away from him and he looked at my me, Why do you want to know? I rolled my eyes, School project, no Im just asking random questions. Oh, well I have no clue, too many to count. But I never dated a girl twice. Haha that pissed off half of them, mumbled Sean. I then lied my head back down on Seans shoulder. I could hear Sean breathing I then heard him snore lightly, if it were not so quiet in here you wouldnt be able to hear him. Sean shitted his body to where I was leaning my head against his chest. My arm was wrapped around his waist but my fingertips reached the middle of his back. I was bored and the movie was over so I traced the letters I, l, o, v, e, y, o, u. Sean opened his eyes, I love you too, He said. We were silent for a while; my arm started to throb from lack of circulation. I tried to pull my arm out from underneath Sean, Whats wrong Charlie? Sean asked. My arm I said. Oh, said Sean leaning upwards so I could get my arm free. Sorry about that I mumbled. Nah I understand that was a bit much for you said Sean, my heart dropped. No no no no! Its just that my arm was losing circulation. You didnt do anything wrong! I said trying not to have him think the wrong thing. I then leaned into Sean again, nuzzling my face against Seans chest. Youre so warm, I whispered, mostly to myself. Sean chuckled, Youre pretty warm yourself too. My face started to burn, Thanks I guess, I said. Sean then got up, I got to go to the bathroom, hold on he then got up, got something out of his pocket and went upstairs and headed towards the bathroom. I sat for a while. Then my cell phone sang Seans ring tone, Vampires Will Never Hurt You, by My Chemical Romance. On the cover it said: 1 new text message from Sean. I waited for the whole ring tone to play; I loved this song by My Chemical Romance. Hey it fits the song that I love the most for the guy I love the most. Then after it was done I opened the phone and pressed the soft button at the top right, so then I could read what he texted me. It said:

Cha Cha bear, I bet I love you more than you love me. And I bet that I loved you longer than you loved me. I bet you that I would die for you. I bet you I will be there with you for now on and forever. I promise you that I Love You Forever and Always, and Always will no matter what.
I smiled I texted back:

Sean, I know for a fact that I love you more than you love me. I

know that I loved you longer than you loved me. I would die for you anytime, just to be near you, just to save you, just to see you. I also promise you that I will Love you forever ad always, and always no matter what.
I pressed the send button. I then got a picture with Sean and I as little kids, him helping me up off the ground from when I fell of the curb into a mud puddle. At the bottom of the picture it said:

I love you more than everyone that loves you, besides me, put together. Even if you multiply it by 1 million. I for a fact know that I loved you from the first second Ive ever seen you. I would die to, see you, for you to be happy, for you to live, to touch you, to, see you, to save you, to smell you, to everything that involves you I would kill myself if you died. I promise I will love you forever, and Ill love you even more after I die. I will always come for you, no matter what the situation is.
I smiled, I then sent him back:

How did you get that picture? Haha it sounds like youre stalking me <3 but I dont think youre stalking me, if you are, well Im loving every minute of it. And Ill kill myself in a heartbeat if you die. I think Ill hold you to our promise by the way <3 Im never going to let you go, your going to choke, because of how tight Im holding you.
I closed the phone after I sent the text message. Again it rang, Vampires will never hurt you, and I opened the phone to read the text message:

You figured out my deepest darkest secret! Im your stalker! Be afraid! Be very afraid! Well I dont actually call it stalking, I call it love <3 But I think you got it wrong sweetie, Im the one whos got you and is not letting go, I will only share you with Jade (barely though), Kendal, and your family. Other wise, sweetie, youre mine fer life <3 My mom took the picture with her camera and I took the picture of the picture. And youre so silly, nobody can beat me at loving you. Hell I love you more than I love my sun glasses, which is second in line, because you gave them to me.
I smiled he remembered I gave them to him! I then texted to him:

Yay! I feel loved! You remember I gave you your sunglasses! <3 No, I Love You more. Im getting lonely out here :( come out here again, its cold without you.

I sent him the text message. Hey I was cold; I then heard footsteps coming down the stairs. I tried to see him, but I couldnt was pitch black in here except where the light from the T.V reached. All the sudden I was crushed. I tried rolling Sean off me, butt I couldnt. I surrender! I shouted. I heard Sean chuckle, But you said you were cold, so Im laying on you so youre warm. This isnt what I planned on though I mumbled. Sean turned his body where his face was right above mine. Oh? Sean said, raising his eyebrow. My face was burning; he saw this and smirked. I didnt realize he was holding himself from crushing me too much, until he dropped himself on me. My tiny body was fully covered by Seans huge skyscraper like body. I was breathing hard, Are you okay? he asked into my ear. His breath made my skin tingle. I squirmed a little, Im perfectly fine, except for the fact that youre crushing my tiny body. I muttered. Sean lifted himself up to look at me and smirked, What do you mean yours? Its mine! Im just letting you borrow it. I scrunched up my nose, Eww, you in a girls body? Especially mine?! Thats just wrong! I said. Sean rolled his eyes, Cha Cha bear you have a weird imagination. He then wrapped his arms around my waist and lied on top of me again, nuzzling his head into the crook of my neck; eventually he left his face in my hair. It was hard to breathe with him crushing me, but I was comfortable. I then slowly slipped away into blackness.

I woke up with my cell phone wringing Poprocks and Coke, by Green Day, which was Kendals ring tone. I groaned. I pressed the button on the side of my cell phone so then Kendal could leave me a message so the wringing to stop, then I realized the position I was in. I was lying on top of Sean, my head was lying against Seans chest, with me hugging Sean, and Seans hands were in my back pocket. My face burned, I jumped up. Oh my god! I shouted. Sean moaned, Whats wrong? he asked. Did you see the position we were in?!? I asked. No, I thought you were underneath me still. All I remember was you getting up in the middle of the night going to the bathroom, then came back lied down on top of me. Sean mumbled. What time is it? he then asked. it is, I said reaching for my cell phone, I flipped it open and clicked the soft button on the top left to cancel out of the viewing who called me, 10:35 I muttered. I heard Sean say, Damn under his breath. I listened to my voice mail, Kendal just asked if we could hangout sometime soon before I leave, and that now John, her boyfriend thats shes had since middle school, had gotten her a promise ring. I think I should head over to my house, I dont want to leave my mom too long with my dad the way he is. Mumbled Sean. Okay I mumbled. !@- Chapter 3-@! (Sean and Jade getting along? Thats a first!) I ran my fingers through my hair; todays the day I got to start packing. I havent even started. Damn! I shouted turning and headed up stairs toward my room. I got into my room and I opened my closet, holy shit. I muttered to myself. I decided to put on work clothes, I smelled my shirt, and coughed, Holy shit, do I reek I mumbled. I went back to my closet I pulled out a purple Tshirt that had a green T-Rex that was wearing a super hero cape. I then took out my black sweatpants that had tons of rips and holes in it. I then got out other articles of clothing I needed and changed into them. I grabbed my black bandanna and tied it around my head. I went into the

bathroom and brushed my teeth. I went downstairs and into the huge closet so I could get my messenger suitcase like bag. I opened the door and saw everything crammed in the closet. Holly shit, how am I going to find a suitcase now? I asked myself. I saw my large messenger bag crammed in between two boxes; my moms fishing poles, some sporting goods, coats, and some of my dads scrapbooks. I sighed and grabbed the handle of the bag and pulled. I tried to pull. The bag slowly nudged out, Yes! I shouted. Then I used a bit too much energy on the next pull I went flying backwards with the bag and everything fell out where I was. My butt went sliding across the hard war floor until I hit my head on the front door. Son of a- was all I could say before the front door bell rang. Hold up! I shouted. I got up looked at the closet; it looked like all of the other stuff that was crammed in there that was supported by the stuff that fell out, could fall out any second. I opened the door; It was Kendal, Hey Charlie! Sang Kendal. Hey Kendal I grumbled. Kendal looked over my shoulder to look at what I was upset about, when I turned around to look at the closet again with Kendal, everything else fell out, except my Great Great Grandmothers Crystal vase. Kendal scrunched up her nose, Ouch. Need help? asked Kendal, I focused my attention back to Kendal N- I started only to get cut off by the shattering of my Great Great Grandmothers vase, I changed my mind; Yes, I said opening the door more open so then Kendal could come in. Kendal and I went over to the closet to start cleaning up the mess. Oh yeah look at the ring! squealed Kendal. I paused from cleaning up the shattered crystal vase. It was a gold ring with twelve Diamonds holding seven blue Sapphires. John bought it from Greece! Its a 9 carrot gold ring! Isnt it beautiful?! said Kendal a bit too loudly. Yeah! Its amazing, I said taking her hand and looking at it even closer. Look what he made them carve into it! she squealed again taking her ring off. She handed me the ring and I looked on the inside, it says: Youre my heart and my love of my life I scrunched up my nose, Thats friggen cheesy! I shouted. Kendal rolled her eyes, as I handed her back her ring she put it on. Well I think its cute. She mumbled. I rolled my eyes at her and continued to clean up the vase. After I cleaned up the vases pieces off the floor and super glued it back together, Kendal and I shoved everything back in except for my bag. Thanks Kendal, hey want anything to drink? Im going to take a break. I mumbled. Sure, do you have any orange juice? she asked. Yeah, you can have the whole carton, I hate orange juice. I dont get why my dad gets the stuff though. I mumbled. Pulling out two glasses, the container of Orange Juice, and the container of apple juice. I poured a cup of orange juice and handed the glass to Kendal, I then grabbed the second glass and poured me a glass of apple juice. After I put the juice cartons back in the refrigerator, I started to drink my apple juice. When I took another mouth full of Apple juice Kendal started talking Sooo I heard about you and Sean hooking up. said Kendal casually. I spitted out my apple juice. What?!? I shouted. Yeah, when I called Jade to ask if you were still at his place, he told me that you two were all over each other. Said Kendal again, slightly confused. That dirty jackass. I muttered. Well he said he wasnt sure but it looked like it! Kendal quickly added. I was thinking about ways I could kick Jades butt horribly, making him wish he never knew me, until Kendal interrupted my thoughts, So you like him? I looked over to Kendal I knew I couldnt lie to her, Yes, for a long time now. I admitted. Kendal smirked, I knew it! I knew it! Wait! And you never even told me! When were you going to plan on telling your dear sisterly cousin?! Hmmm?! accused Kendal, I shrugged soon enough I guess, I

mumbled. It was quiet for a while, So are you two going out or what? asked Kendal, trying to dig for more information. Not really, he hasnt really asked me. I mumbled. Do you want me to ask for you? asked Kendal. My eyes went wide, No! Cause in like two or three days hell dump me! I would rather we just loved each other and not go out! I said quickly before Kendal could jump to conclusions. Kendal pouted, Well if you ever want me to you better come tome to ask for you. She mumbled. I rolled my eyes, I promise. Kendal grinned in accomplishment. After we were done with about three glasses of juice each I asked, Ready to help me pack up my room? I asked. Kendal sighed, I guess. We headed up to my room, like usual automatically Kendal headed for my music station, next to it she searched for her favorite CD, A Beautiful Lie, by 30 Seconds To Mars. Which I personally think, its not their best CD. She found it took out the CD, and put it into the CD part. Then the first song, Attack, started. Kendal then walked over to me took the bag away from me and set it down on the bed, Okay, so now lets sort all of your clothes into wants, needs, dont care, and get rid of this shit piles Kendal said. So for about three hours I would say dont care, need, get rid of, and barely want it. The biggest piles were dont care and get rid of. Okay, I guess since you only have some of your jeans and shirts into the needs and wants pile well go through the dont care pile again, and well give the dont wants to good will I guess. Said Kendal. Lets fold my clothes and put them into my bag first. I muttered. Okay, good idea, said Kendal. After we put all of my clothes that I wouldnt need until I arrive to Texas, where I was going to boot camp, we started into the dont care pile. I found all kinds of T-shirts that I knew I would maybe want to wear in the future, same with my jeans, hats. Then after we were done, only half of my bag was full. Kendal stared at my bag, Wow.. That sure did help with you adding more clothes. If it were me I would be packing like my whole room mumbled Kendal. I snorted, I could imagine Kendal, Sean, and I waiting on the curb for the bus thatll pick us up for the army. Sean and I have each a messenger bag and a backpack, while Kendal has twenty large neon pink suitcases with purple daisies on it, with a make up bag, a purse, and a backpack. So how are we going to fit your music station onto your bag? asked Kendal staring at my music station. My mom and Dad have to mail it out to me, Im not allowed to bring it. I muttered, with my hands running through my hair staring at my music station. Well lets go through your dresser now mumbled Kendal. After we found all of the socks that either had matching pairs or not, we put the ones with matching pairs in my bag and left the rest in my dresser. Then we got out all of my other clothing that I would need and also packed it into my bag. I flopped down on my bed, It will never end! I shouted. Kendal sat down next to me, At least you dont have as many clothes as me, muttered Kendal to me. I laughed, Thank the Lord! I shouted, I hopped up, So only my shoes, toiletries, and Gerrard has to be packed into my bag right? I asked. Yup said Kendal picking up my Teddy Bear, Gerrard. Gerrard is my maroon Teddy bear that Sean gave to me when we were eight. Gerrard used to look so awesome, now Sean makes fun of him, because of supposedly how ugly he looks. Well he doesnt understand that the way he used to stuff him in the rain gutter, try to give him swirlies, pour orange juice on him, try to feed him to Spike (Used to be Seans Dog before it passed away a few years ago from old age), and plain old rough housing with it thats the reason why its all beat up and ugly. He calls it my ugly bear, or Ugly Gerrard. But I still think Gerrard is

cute, awesome, and still a bear. Jesus Christ this bear is old. And you never got rid of it? Youre just as bad as Sean and his sunglasses muttered Kendal. I took away Gerrard from Kendal and hugged him, There there Gerrard! Dont cry! Aunt Kendal is just Jealous because she doesnt own anything thats more that a year old. I said to Gerrard as if he could talk. Hey! shouted Kendal; Im not that bad! The oldest item that I own is two years old! said Kendal. I rolled my eyes. I then put Gerrard into my bag. We then went through my three pairs of shoes and I wanted them all so there was no big deal. About an hour later we finished. Wow, only two days left of Freedom that is given to me. I mumbled. Technically one, mumbled Kendal. Kendal was right cause the Fifth was when I was leaving so that left tomorrow. Are you coming to wait with me until the bus is leaving? I asked. Yeah, mumbled Kendal. Hey want to invite Jade, Bill, Sean, and your dork over tomorrow, and we all can watch movies and set off fireworks? I asked. Kendal looked confused, My dork? she asked. I rolled my eyes, Ya know, John? I said. Oh! MY dork! Sure sounds fun! I can bake a pie, and we could go shopping and buy fireworks, and buy food, and buy a movie, and buy lawn chairs for us! shouted Kendal, but then her face dropped, All of the fire work places are closed. She said sadly, and slouched. I patted her back, Thats why Kendal, we have such a thing called Wall-Mart, in our lives. I said. Kendals face lit up, Ill call Sean and see if he wants to come with! shouted Kendal, jumping up and calling Sean. Yeah yeah- Wait no! I had to deal with him long enough! I said, but my attempt to stop Kendal was too late. She was already talking to him, Okay! See ya in a few Sean! shouted Kendal hyperly. I groaned. Dont worry Im asking John to come too! So itll be like a double shopping date! said Kendal. I mimicked Archie Bunker when he pretends to hang himself; This is absolute torture! I moaned. Kendal rolled her eyes. Come on lets get your Suburban, Im going to call John and tell him were going to pick him up! said Kendal dialing Johns phone number. One: Why my suburban, Two: I have no friggen clue where John Lives! I said. Answer to number one: Because it can hold more people and more stuff than my Jeep and Seans car. Answer to number two: Thats why Im driving. Said Kendal. My eyes twitched. Kendal driving my car? She barely passed Drivers Ed. test the 19 th time she took it. But if I dont let her drive, she wont talk to me for a month, Fine, just dont total my car like my Uncles car aright? I said. Yes, yes just hand over the keys! said Kendal before John picked up. Hey Sugar Bears! she said into the phone, I pretended to throw up at her little nickname for him. She glared at me, Hey yeah, I was wondering if you wanted to go shopping with me, Charlie, and Sean? she asked but before he could answer, Great well pick you up in a few! Love ya bye Hun! she said hanging up. Jesus you didnt even let him answer I muttered. Kendal grinned, I already know his answer. I rolled my eyes. I handed Kendal the keys, she then ran out my door and I heard five seconds later the front door slammed closed. I hate shopping with Kendal I muttered to myself, as I grabbed a hoodie and turned off the lights as I left the room. When I finished locking the front door, I saw that Kendal waiting impatiently for me, while Sean was sitting in the passenger seat. I went up to the passenger side in the front of the car and opened the door, My spot when Kendal drives I said pointing to the spot where Sean was sitting in. I called Shotgun said Sean smirking, Come on, come on Charlie! Just get into the god damn car! shouted Kendal. Stupid fucker calling shotgun on me, I muttered as I closed the door and opened the door behind it. Sean was chuckling, Poor

Cha Cha bear not getting what she wants today? asked Sean. Shut up I mumbled. Jeeze, Cha Cha bear, Im just teasing. Mumbled Sean as Kendal Sped off towards Johns house so we can pick him up. As we pulled up to Johns house, I realized that the sun was setting, Hey Charlie you should call Jade, and tell him and bill to come over tomorrow for the fire work party. Kendal said. Am I invited? asked Sean, before I could say any smart reply Kendal beat me, Yep! Now call! Talk Charlie! said Kendal. Yes mother dearest. I muttered. I dialed Jades cell phone. As I was waiting for Jade to pick up, John walked out the front door of the house; Kendal rolled down her window. John came up and Gave Kendal a peck on the cheek, Hey Babe, he said. I wrinkled my nose. Hey Sugar Bears said Kendal leaning in for another kiss, about a minute later, Kendal and John were still kissing, Lets keep it G rated in my car! My friggen Car isnt a hotel! So friggen get a room if your going to do that! I shouted. John broke away, Sorry Charlie, but if you were a guy you wouldnt be able to resist Kendal. John said opening the door behind Kendals. Kendal Giggled. Sean made a gagging noise, Just keep it G-rated. I muttered. Jade Picked up, Hola! Wassup homie? he asked, Hey can you and Bill come over to my place tomorrow for a fourth of July pary? I asked. Of coarse! Oh hey I gots to go my dad has been friggen making me work my arse off! Oh yeah sure, see ya later Butt Head, I said. I could tell Jade was grinning, Bye Beavis." About in ten minutes we got to Wall-Mart. Okay well attack in groups of two, me and John, Charlie and Sean. Well go for the food and Movie, You two will go for Fire works and lawn chairs. Said Kendal. I groaned, of coarse Kendal was going to pair me up with Sean. We all walked to get a shopping cart each for our two groups. Then when I had gotten a shopping cart, Sean picked me up. Sean? What are you doing? I asked. Im going to push my Bear in the shopping cart, thats what Im doing Sean said setting me down into the shopping cart. I groaned and rubbed my face. When we got inside the huge store Kendal and John skipped with their shopping cart to the left, while Sean and I went to the right. They make me sick sometimes, I mumbled. Sean laughed; They always make me sick said Sean. Sean and I picked out some fireworks and six lawn chairs. We decided to find Kendal and John to give them the stuff. When we found them, they were making out in front of the Cheese section, I scrunched up my nose in disgust. Gross I muttered. Wow how ironic, theyre being cheesy in the cheese section said Sean. I busted up laughing at what Sean said. What its true! said Sean smiling. We headed over there and Sean loaded up our stuff into Kendal and Johns basket, I couldnt because Sean wouldnt let me get out of the cart and help. But they didnt even notice us! Get a room! shouted Sean. And then he wheeled the shopping cart around, where it was only on two wheels, and ran away as fast as he could away from them. When I looked around Sean, I saw Kendal furious, with John trying to calm her down. Sean stopped running when we were at the other end of the store, to be exact we were in the music section. When we came to a complete stop Sean and I busted up laughing, we were laughing so hard I was laying down in the cart holding my sides from laughing so much with Sean leaning on the shelf, also holding his sides from laughing so hard. Once we stopped I noticed that there was an amused clerk staring at us, Are you okay guys? Need any help? the clerk asked. Sean then smirked, Nah, were good, me and my girlfriend were just laughing from a joke. Sean answered the clerk. I glared at him. The clerk nodded his head up and down as if he didnt believe Sean that we were okay, All right just making sure, just let me know if you need anything. Said the clerk. Sure will said Sean saluting him. Once the clerk left I sat up and reached out to smack Sean in the arm. Ouch said Sean rubbing his arm. Im not youre girlfriend. I muttered. Yet said

Sean smirking. I snorted, Whatever you say I mumbled. Sean just grinned at me. We started getting bored. Lets get kicked out of Wall-Mart muttered Sean. I raised my eyebrow, What? I asked. Lets get kicked out of Wall-Mart! repeated Sean. I looked into Seans eyes, only figuring out that hes dead serious. Why? I asked. Sean was beginning to become amused with his little idea, Yeah so then we dont have to buy anything, let the two R-rated people buy everything. Plus well have fun during the process. Said Sean, grinning. I dont know what came over me, Yeah! Sounds awesome! I shouted. Okay so all you have to do is hoot and yell really loud, and make sure you lean to the right and put your right arm out as far as you can reach. And if I were you I would hold on with my left hand as much as humanly possible said Sean grinning like a mad man. I slid over to the right side of the shopping cart and stuck out my right hand as far as I could reach. I was confused at what we were going to do, but knowing Sean, it was pretty stupid. With my left hand I grabbed the side of the cart. Ready Captain Johnson? asked Sean. Uhh sure. I said not completely sure what the heck was going on. Sean laughed and started to run as fast as he could. Thats when it hit me, we were going to trash and knock down everything in Wall-Mart. My hand hit and knocked off everything, I was having the time of my life. Right now we were attacking the book section when we finished the one side, with the other side still perfectly still intact Sean made a sharp U-turn, with me almost flying out, and we attacked the other side. As we got into the toy section we almost ran over a poor lady but knocked her over, Sorry! I shouted back to the lady as everything sped by us, when we turned around and headed back to knock down everything that we missed earlier, we were getting up to the lady as she was getting up. I started to pulling in my arm to avoid hitting her, but I was a tad too late, I smacked her and she fell again. Im so so sorry! I shouted back. Sean just busted up laughing, Nice Cha Cha Bear, smacking some poor random lady that you dont even know! he said smiling, looking ahead to where we were going. Hey! I shouted, turning around to face him, my arm still outward, knocking over whatever stuff was in the isle we were in. Its your fault you didnt try swerving to make me not hit her! I protested. Sean looked down at me grinning, Well excuse me! he said. We had made it all the way to the card section, when security came. They wore these neon yellow jackets and in black it said security. The first guy we almost ran over, he was fat, and he took up most of the isle. I was worried that we would hit him and it would send us back flying into something else Sean said to me as we barely avoided the guy. As we headed into the pots and pans section, my eyes went wide. Not at the twenty blurs following behind us, but the fact that my hand might shatter from the impact from the pots to my hand. As it hit each pot I felt my hand pulse, Ow! I shouted as I hit a Steel pot, Sean grabbed my arm and shoved it back into the cart, Man down, crap we got to get out of here, Then he made a sharp turn to the left as we got towards the end of the isle. Then we headed back to the front of the store, I held my pulsing hand, noticing everyone staring at us, even Kendal, who looked pissed, and John, who looked like he can bust out laughing at us. We then headed out of the store, I had already threw out what had landed inside of the cart so we didnt have to worry about the alarm. Sean kept running and ran until we crossed into the Targets parking lot, I was still holding on to my pulsing hand.

As we got up to the doors, Sean stopped and picked me up and slung me onto his back. He ran all the way into Targets frozen food section. He slowed down; He then set me down on the floor, and opened one of the freezer doors. Sean pulled out a bag of frozen peas and came back towards me and kneeled down next to me. Are you okay? I was being so stupid. I-I- I could have gotten you hurt so badly! Im so sorry Charlie! said Sean putting the bag of frozen peas on my hand. Shhh its okay, I said. No its not! You could have gotten hurt! Im such an ass! Why the hell did I do this to you?! said Sean running his hands through his, now, messy hair. Sean! You didnt do anything wrong! It was my fault; I should have paid attention more to what I was about to knock down! And I didnt get hurt so bad! My hand is just numb from all the pots and pans! It was actually the most fun thing Ive ever done! I said taking the peas off of my hand. Sean took the peas and put them back on my hand, Yes but I was the person pushing the cart, and I could have avoided it, and I know you wouldnt have paid attention any ways. I- suddenly Sean paused, Wait that was the most fun thing youve ever done? asked Sean asked. I smiled and flung myself into him for a hug. Of coarse, and it was even better because I was with you. I said. Sean wrapped me even closer to him in our hug, That was the most fun thing Ive ever done too. He said. We were in this position for a while, I love you I said finally to break the silence. I felt/heard Sean laugh, I love you more he said, putting his face into my hair, again. You smell like oranges and apples, mumbled Sean. I smelled Seans hoodie; he had this unique smell of Asian pears and rain. I loved it, You smell like Rain and Asian pears I mumbled back. Sean laughed at me, Thats a weird combination. Well to me it smells mostly like you, but if I had to compare the smell it would be that, I mumbled smelling his hoodie again. Sean laughed at me; I know Im like a drug and youre addicted but, lets not get you high in public, sweetie. I pretended to glare at him, Shut up drug! Youre supposed to make me feel better! I playfully protested. Well we can get you high somewhere else, sweetie. Not at Target most preferably. He said. I smelled him again, Sean laughed, What about Wall Mart? I asked, grinning. Not there either. Said Sean pulling me closer to him, making it impossible to smell him, Hey Drug! Your not letting me get high! I protested. Well I want to get high off of my personal drug too! So why dont we take turns? said Sean smelling my hair. But I want to get High now! I whined. I decided to put my face closer to Seans sleeve. Dont mooove, whined Sean smelling my hair again. Well were both getting high off of each other at the same time, see aint I smart? I said. Sean gave the top of my head a quick peck; Very smart said Sean smelling my hair again. About fifteen minutes of being intoxicated of Seans smell, The store manager interrupted me when I was getting high, Sorry folks to disturb you, but were closing now said the store manager. Sean groaned and picked me up. All right dude, Sean said. Then I wrapped my legs around Seans waist, wrapped my arms around Seans neck, and placed my chin on Seans shoulder. All of the lights behind us started turning off as we passed each section. Everything turned black as we got to the door. I woke up when my head fell and hit something hard. I opened my eyes barely so then I could see whats going on without anyone noticing. Jesus Sean, you keep letting Charlies head hit the window! grumbled Kendal. Sorry! I keep making her lean against my shoulder, but when you make sharp turns she goes flying way too fast before I could catch her and then she hits the window, grumbled Sean, gently pulling me to lean me against him again. Why dont you lay Charlies head on your lap, so then her head wont be able to hit the window?

suggested John. Okay, said Sean, putting a hand underneath my head, and grabbing my shoulder and lying my head into his lap. I smiled a little bit, but made sure I didnt give away that I was half-awake. Then about two minutes later blackness swallowed me again.

_*-*_*-* Charlies Dream *-*_*-*_ It was snowing, but I wasnt cold. I tried to touch the snow, but I didnt feel anything. There was a pond, I walked over to the pond, Cha cha bear! shouted Sean. Sean? I shouted, I twirled around, there was nobody there. I looked to the left side nobody was there. I looked to the right and nobody was there either. I looked forward again nobody was here. Cha Cha bear! shouted Sean again. I turned around in a circle, Where are you? I shouted back. Sean didnt answer, about a minute later I was freezing. I was shivering, I heard the voice again, God Damn it Charlie where are you?! shouted Sean. Right here! I shouted back. Charlie! Where are you? God Damn it Charlie where the hell can you be?! shouted Sean again. I wrapped my arms around myself and headed towards Seans voice, Sean! I shouted. It kept on going on like this for what seems like hours, Sean! I shouted again, I pretty much knew it wouldnt work. Charlie? Is that you? Keep shouting so I can find you! I hear you! shouted Sean. You can?! I shouted, Barely! Shouted Sean. Sean! What do you want me to shout? I shouted. I dont care just keep shouting, so I can find you! shouted Sean. Okay! I shouted. I was shivering, Sean Im cold! I shouted. Then I saw a small figure about two miles, Sean is that you?! I shouted. I dont know is that you, though?! shouted Sean. I waved my arms at the shadowy figure, Im waving my arms! I shouted. Okay stay there, Hun! Im coming! I see you! shouted Sean, and then the shadowy figure started to run towards where I was. I stood there freezing I looked at my hands they were pale, and had a tint of blue. I heard a twig on the forest floor break; I twirled around and froze. I saw a man who was huge; he had cuts all along his face, holding a bloody knife in his left hand and a rope in his right. Sean! I screamed. The man reached out and grabbed my shoulder. Charlie?! Charlie are you okay?! shouted Sean. The man held the knife to my neck and pressed the cold, clammy blade against my skin. I then felt warm liquid seep down my neck. Dont you dare scream again girl, Or when your little boyfriend comes Ill kill him, making you watch the whole thing, whispered the man, his voice was dark and husky; overall the terrorist/serial killer that were sent out to find was found But not in the way we wanted. [(*-*_* End of Dream *_*-*)] =+=+Charlies P.O.V+=+= Charlie! Charlie! whispered a familiar voice, shaking me. I found myself in my room, someone was holding me and we were on my bed, Hmmm? I groaned. You okay? asked the voice. I dont know I muttered. Cause you kept saying my name while you

were sleeping, are you sure? Cause you looked like you were pretty scared, the voice said, and then I was pulled into their chest. I smelled Seans unique smell. Sean? I asked. What is it? he asked in a worried tone. Oh, nothing, I just didnt recognize you at first. I mumbled. I leaned against Sean. Were you looking for me? I asked. Uh, no why? asked Sean. Nothing, I muttered. Tell me, Sean demanded. I had a bad dream, you were looking for me, I was freezing, and like I heard you calling for me and I would hear you, but you couldnt hear me at first. But eventually I shouted your name and you heard me but when you saw me and started to come for me I heard something behind me, I turned to look and see what it was and then you woke me up. I said. I didnt want Sean to get all weird on me so I dropped the part about the man. Sean hugged me closer; Im sorry honey. Said Sean, as he put his face in my hair. I closed my eyes, Where are we? I asked. Were back at your place, Kendal planned on dropping off John, but she decided that I could drive you home and she could stay at Johns place. But I was going to stay with you until you woke up, but I better go since you woke up mumbled Sean, lifting me up and setting me on my bed. Nooooo! I whined. I have to go home, my mom is going to flip if she doesnt see me home in the morning, mumbled Sean, Or else I would, sweat heart, Sean said. I got up and walked over to Sean, Take me with you! I said, I thought about what I said and laughed, Wow, I sound as if I were like your fan-girl, or girlfriend. Sean laughed, Sweat heart, Im going to see you in a little more that 12 hours not so bad is it? he asked. I frowned, It can be very bad. I mumbled. Sean rolled his eyes, Ill probably suffer more than you, Sean said. I dont want you to go! I whined. Would you like some cheese with that wine? asked Sean rolling his eyes; I cant believe Im taking this more maturely than you! said Sean grinning. Shut up I pouted. Aww is wittle Cha cha bear not getting what she wants? asked Sean picking me up bridal style. Yes, poor little me is being neglected, by mean old Sean. Cause he wont stay with me. I said pouting. Sean pulled my bed covers back, still holding me bridal style, put me on the bed and pulled the covers over me. Goodnight Cha cha bear, he said started to walk away, Sean! I shouted, Sean turned around, What? he asked. I love you I mumbled. Sean groaned, I cant believe you do this to me! he then walked to the other side of the bed and rolled over by me. I love you more, he whispered in my ear. I thought you said you have to go. I whispered back. Well obviously you need me and my drop dead sexy body, so I decided I will stay with you until you fall asleep. Said Sean. I playfully elbowed Sean, Sean laughed, Oh so thats how you treat me after I sacrifice my sexy self just to stay with you. I frowned, You dont have to sacrifice yourself just for me. I said. No sweet heart! I didnt mean it like that! I was just teasing you! You should go to sleep, you can hardly analyze my teasing abilities. Said Sean. I shook my head furiously, No way, if I dont fall asleep then youll stay with me all night, I said, crossing my arms. I rolled onto my side so I could see Seans face. Sean smiled at me, You are so sleepy its killing me, so please dont hurt yourself just to make me stay here, Said Sean. I will if I have to, I said, smiling a bit. Sean rolled his eyes, I love you too much for you to hurt yourself, said Sean. Fine Ill go to sleep, I grumbled, I then turned onto my other side. Sean then scooted closer to me he was pressing himself against me. I sighed with happiness, and I cuddled myself into him. Sean chuckled, and put an arm over my shoulders. Wheres Ugly bear? asked Sean suddenly. His name is Gerrard gosh darn it! And I packed him in with my clothes, I mumbled. Oh thats where Ugly Bear went to, said Sean, I rolled my eyes. I then slipped into blackness.

I woke up from my cell phone ringing Jades ring tone, All the Small Things (by Blink 182). I groaned and answered the phone. Whaaat? I moaned. Let me in! Im fucking hot as hell out here! And Bill is being an ass and locked the doors in my car, and it has air conditioning! Come on Charcoal! Let me in! whined Jade, I groaned, The spare key is in the fake plant up on the porch railing, I muttered. I thought that was real! Jade said. I was quiet then it hit me, Wait why are you guys here so early? I asked. I wanted to help decorate since everyone went shopping without me! And Bill didnt want to waste gas, and he felt like shit too after you also didnt invite us to go shopping with you, said Jade, I could hear him unlocking the house. Hey! Wait up for me! shouted Bill, Im guessing from the car. Haha Bill! You dont let me into my car, I wont let you into Charlies house! shouted Jade, opening my front door, running in and before slamming the door shut. Okay Charlie, see ya in a few seconds, Jade said before he hung up on me. Then the song, Nine in the Afternoon (by Panic! At the Disco), which is Bills ring tone, was ringing. The extra spare key is under the welcome mat, please put it back when youre done. I grumbled and hung up on him. My phone rang Nine in The Afternoon again, Whaaat? I moaned/whined, Jesus I was just going to say thanks, Bill muttered. I could tell he was grinning, he always does when he pisses me off. Youre welcome I muttered and hung up. Jade came bursting into my room, You let him in! yelled Jade. I put the pillow over my head, He technically let himself in, I grumbled. All the sudden the sheets were ripped off from me. And dear god was it cold; Its freaking seven -o- clock in the morning! Youre such a friggen night owl! Well I am too but Im also a morning bird, but still! You shouldnt waste a good day like this! shouted Jade opening up my curtains and opening the windows. A slight breeze came in. I shivered, Give me back the sheets! I whined as I sat up. Jade smirked, Jade dont feel like it, Jade says that Charcoal should get her lazy ass up! said Jade smirking. I lied back down and felt on the ground for wherever Gerrard fell to, like normal. Where are you Gerrard? I whined to my teddy bear. Gerrards missing? asked Jade horrified. I thought for a minute, Oh! Hes in my bag with my other crap thats packed up, I said. I started cramping, I feel like shit, I muttered to myself. Jade laughed, You look like shit. Then all of the sudden Bill busted into my room; You left me outside you Jerk! I cant believe you wo- Holy shit Charlie! You look like shit, Bill shouted. I glared at him, I fucking feel like shit! Have problems with the way I fucking look?! Hmmmm!? I shouted. Both Jades Eyes and Bills eyes went wide; Bill leaned over to Jade, Is it that time of month? whispered Bill to Jade. I screamed in frustration and stomped out of my room; hearing Jade say, I think so, on the way out. I stomped all the way to the bathroom, I think I was due, and I had to go pee. I slammed the door behind me. I walked over to where the toilet was, and I felt wet. Shit, its that time of month. Charlie? called Jade from the other side of the door, Are you okay? Jade asked again. Go piss up a rope, No. well yes I am but I feel like shit, I replied. I heard Bill chuckle, Yup its that time of month. Youre lucky Im not out there so I can kick the livin shit out of you! I shouted from the bathroom getting the necessary stuff I needed. Thats why Im glad youre in there, with me out here! said Bill laughing. I just glared at the door knowing he couldnt see me, but I knew he could tell that I wanted to push him off the face of the planet. When I got done with all the stuff I needed to do in the bathroom, I slammed the door open, to reveal a

shocked Bill and Jade. I glared at Bill and pointed a finger at him, You! I shouted. Bills eyes went wide in horror. Jade was on the merge of busting up laughing, I then turned my glare onto Jade, And You, I muttered. Jades smile was replaced by a look of horror. You both will get all of the shit out from my car, while I eat breakfast. I muttered. Both of their eyes were wide, Jade saluted me. Bill tried to outdo Jade like usual, but like usual he screwed up, Yes Sir! I mean uh er! I got beyond pissed and kicked Bill where the sun doesnt shine. He fell to his knees holding his family jewels. Get the shit, Now! Unless you want me to break your man hood, instead of make the hurt! I shouted pointing towards the stairs. Jades eyes traveled down towards his family jewels and grabbed them and started running down the stairs, Anything but that! I already have a black eye! shouted Jade. I looked at Bill; He was using the wall for support. In ten seconds you are never going to get to have kids of your own with the rate your going, go down there and go get the crap from the back of my car, before my foot reaches to your sacred area! I said. I swore to myself that I would probably never see anyone run even close to as fast as Bill just had. I walked down the stairs slowly towards the kitchen, cramping up. I walked into the kitchen and headed to the cabinet where my dad had stocked all of the medicine that we have ever had. I opened the counter and grabbed the bottle of Midol, took out two pills and got a glass of apple juice. When I started to take my first Midol, Jade came busting in through the door with bags full of food and Bill came in with the lawn chairs and the fireworks. I swallowed my second pill, and then I drank the rest of my apple juice. Bill and Jade went back out of my house to get more bags of food. I grabbed a bowl and the box of Franken Berry cereal. I poured my bowl of cereal and drowned it with milk. I grabbed my spoon and started to shovel cereal into my mouth. As I ate my cereal, the guys came rushing in and out from the car. I then started to wonder how much stuff Kendal bought. About fifteen minutes later, Jade and Bill came back inside. Bill was still holding his crotch. Do you want ice? I asked Bill nodding to his battle wound. Please, with all of the grocery bags bumping up against it I think Ill need it, groaned Bill. I laughed and went to the freezer; I grabbed a bag of ice, Psst! Jade! Is it that time of month for Bill too? I asked. Bill glared at me as Jade busted up laughing. I think so Charlie, said Jade in between fits of laughter. Shut up you guys its not funny! You guys would fricken have ice-packs on your balls if Charlie kicked them as hard as she did! said Bill accusing me, I grinned, You have no idea what this bringer of pain can do. Youve seen the part of me there I barely tap you, ha ha do you want to see me barely kick you? I asked. Jade busted up laughing, Bill turned pale. I tossed Bill the bag of ice. We then went out into the living room, Bill still had the bag of ice, and I turned on the TV, as Bill and Jade sat down to watch it. I grabbed the remote and plopped across both of Jade and Bills lap. Bill groaned, What the fuck is this for! Jade busted up laughing again, When she lays on top of people shes princess Charcoal! Not what the fuck is this for! I elbowed Jade in the ribs, STFU you guys, STFU. I muttered. I was channel surfing, when the doorbell rang. Come in! I shouted. I heard the door open and close. I hear footsteps come over to where we were, Wow Cha Cha bear, you look like shit, said, as you can tell, Sean. I sat up, Have a fucking problem with the way I look?! I shouted. Seans eyes went wide, No I mean like you dont look like you feel so good, Sean mumbled. I glared at Sean, still, have a problem? I asked. No, just asking so then if I can help fix anything, Sean said sitting next to Jade. I then heard him

ask Jade, Its that time of month isnt it? he asked. I screamed, How the hell do you guys tell if Im on my period or not! I shouted getting up. Everyones eyes were wide, I guess so, mumbled Sean under his breath. I glared at them, How the hell do you guys know or not?! I shouted again. Magic, Jade said rolling his eyes, its your mood swings! Bill finished. Sean nodded in agreement. I groaned, I give up! Im going to go back to sleep! You guys set up the house and cook all of the food! I shouted stomping up to my room. Okay! Leave everything up to us! shouted Jade. I promise I wont blow up your microwave! shouted Bill. I opened the door to my room and slammed it closed. I walked over to where my sheets were on the floor and grabbed them off of the floor. I then lied down on my bed, wrapped up in my sheets and closed my eyes, facing the opposite way from the door. I heard my door open and close, I ignored it. Then I felt the bed sink down from whoever was sitting or lying next to me. I felt an arm go across the side of my waist. What? Did Bill make the microwave explode already? I muttered. No, but whats wrong Cha Cha bear? asked Sean. Im so predictable! Thats whats wrong! I feel like you guys can read me like a book, or see what Im thinking, feeling and crap like that! Its no fair! And why the hell would you care?! I asked. Sean was silent for a moment, Nobody can read you like a book, people can tell by your body language how youre feeling, and I promise you nobody can see or read or even hear your thoughts. Sean said. Sure, thats what they all say I muttered. Sean laid his head on top of mine, Aww cheer up Cha Cha bear, he said. I could feel him breathing, Ill try I mumbled. I then started drifting slowly off to go to sleep. Hey Kendal, theyre sleeping with each other! said John laughing, Wow, and to think they hated each other before. Kendal mumbled. Haha told you they both were all over each other, said Jade. I ignored my huge temptation to get up and beat the living shit out of Jade. Shuuut up you guys, you might wake Cha Cha bear up moaned Sean pulling me closer to him. Well she needs to wake up! Its time for the party to start! said Kendal. I heard footsteps walk over to the side of the bed I was on. Wake up Charlie! shouted Kendal in my ear. I jumped and almost fell off of the bed, but Sean caught me, Jesus Christ, I muttered. Rubbing my sleepy eyes. Good morning, again, Charcoal, said Jade chuckling. Yeah, laugh at me, I seriously dont care right now. I grumbled. Screw you too Charlie said Bill laughing, I glared at him. Then Sean accidentally let go of my arm. I fell on the hardwood floor, Owww I moaned. Im so so sorry! shouted Sean, leaning over to the side of the bed extending an arm to help me up. I went to reach for it but then Sean fell on top of me. I groaned. Today is not my day, I grumbled. Sean rolled off from on top of me, Im so sorry Charlie! said Sean picking me up off the floor, and putting me on his back. Jade laughed and elbowed Bill in the arm to get Bills attention, Hey get it, Sorry Charlie? Jade said. Then Bill and Jade busted laughing. John tried not to laugh. Kendal just stood there not amused, and obviously wanting to start the mini party. I laid my head on Seans shoulder, Lets get this shit over with I grumbled. We all headed down stairs and into the backyard, which was decked out with Fourth of July decorations. I groaned looking at all of the decorations. There were red, white, blue streamers all hanging from the rafts up above from, there were red, white, blue, and Fourth of July theme balloons were tied. There was a buffet table set up it had a Fourth of July theme tablecloth with confetti, food, and some kind of drinks on it. Our lawn chairs were all set up on the lawn in front of our campfire pit my mom had made, and the fireworks were out a ways in front of the lawn chairs. Our quilts from the dreaded closets were pulled out and there was one by each chair. The fire in front of the pit was going. I could see that on the lawn chair way off to the left had sticks, marshmallows, and

chocolate on the seat. I groaned again, You guys are not going to abandon me like usual, I am not going to clean all of this shit up by myself I muttered. I promise! Hell you wont have to clean up one bit of it! We will! said Jade. Kendal cocked an eyebrow at Jade, You sure about that? Do you know what youre saying? she asked. Jade grinned, Yep he said. While we were all making smores and eating them, it had become dark enough to light the fireworks. I was sitting happily on Seans lap, which I was forced to sit on and him make me smores, eating part of my gooey smore. I want to light the fireworks, said Sean getting up. No! I want to! said Jade. Im the oldest more responsible person here! I get to light the fireworks! said Bill. I snorted at the more responsible part. Bill just glared at me. I grinned at bill, all of the marshmallow and chocolate ooze showed and Bill got a disgusted look on his face. How about you all take turns to light the fireworks? suggested Kendal, who was wrapped up in a blanket with John. Sounds like a great idea I said talking with my mouth full of smores. Sean laughed and wiped off melted chocolate off from my nose. Youre so cute with chocolate on your nose Sean said. I glared at him, and stuck my tongue out at him. Im going first! said Sean lifting me up off of him and onto the chair next to us running to the pile of fireworks. No I am! shouted Bill running off to catch up with Sean. Ass holes! shouted Jade sitting in his chair crossing his arms. I shivered until Sean came back. Hes going first Im going second and Jade is going third and so on. Sean said, sitting in the lawn chair. What about me? I asked. Oh! Did you want to shoot off fire works Cha Cha bear? asked Sean. No, not anymore, now that you guys left me out, I teased. Sean glared at me and dragged me over the arm of my chair onto his lap. Youre not left out Sean said. I ignored him still; I crossed my arms over my chest. Jade chuckled as Bill lit the fireworks and accidentally burned his hand, Son of a dish! shouted Bill. Everyone except Bill, busted up laughing. We saw this huge fountain of gold drip down the sky. After the fireworks cleared the sky Sean jumped up from the seat, and pulled me onto his back, My turn! said Sean. I scrunched up my nose, Put me down! I protested. Youre not going to be left out! Sean said, I could tell by his tone of voice he was smirking. I groaned, I was only kidding! I complained. I dont care youre coming with me any ways! Sean said walking up where the fire works were. Please dont blow us up I begged. Dont worry I wont said Sean. When we got to the fireworks Sean asked, Which one? I thought for a moment, I grinned, The Screaming Willie. I know this may sound like Im a jerk or an ass-hole, but I picked the one that Sean absolutely hated. Sean paused, Are you sure? he asked. I was shocked. There was no, No, pick again, or, fuck you, or, I hate you, or, you really seriously are out to get me arent you? I looked at Sean weird; You dont care? I asked shocked. No, not really, as long as it is what you want, said Sean picking up the long slender cylinder. I frowned, Actually I want the Green one, I said as guilt washed over me. Sean shrugged, Okay, he said picking up the fat tall cylinder. I tried to slip off of Seans back, Where are you going? asked Sean, pulling me back to where I was. Nowhere now I said rolling my eyes. Sean chuckled and got up and walked over to where they decided to light the fireworks. He bent down so he could set the fireworks down and lit it. Run! I said. Sean was still sitting where we were. The fuse was half way until the fireworks would go off, Sean! I shouted. Sean picked up the firework, my eyes went wide. Sean, put the firework down and run I said. Sean turned his head and looked at me, he smiled. He threw the firework in the air and started running. The firework went about fifty feet in the air then a rocket shot up, and exploded even higher in the sky.

Then in green there was the shape of a star in the sky from the firework. Kendal came marching up towards us, dragging John with her, Sean! You could have killed you and Charlie! said Kendal slapping Sean across the face. I could hear Jade and Bill busting up laughing, I saw John flinch, and I felt Sean tense up. Wow, Ive never seen Kendal slap you before I whispered to Sean in his ear. Sean laughed, Trust me, she went easy on me this time. Ive been slapped many many times by her, its weird not getting slapped by her to tell you the truth. Sean whispered back. Hey! Pay attention to me! shouted Kendal again. Seans attention snapped back over to Kendal. I decided to go back and sit down on the lawn chairs and wait for them there; I didnt need to be in the middle of the conflict. I got off of Seans back, smiled and waved bye to John. He groaned at my freedom. I skipped back to my seat and Jade came over and sat next to me in the chair. What were you guys thinking? asked Jade. He wouldnt let me down so I couldnt run! He was being a moron, waiting for the firework to explode in our faces! I protested. Jade rolled his eyes. Oh yeah, by the way, I forgot to tell you something this morning, Jade started. He looked at me and bit his lip; I cocked my eyebrow, Yeah? Whats up? I asked Well yesterday I got this call you see, Jade said scratching the back of his head. I nodded my head up and down slowly, Go on, I muttered. Welllllthearmycalledandsaidihadtogotommorowinsteadofonthe6th Jade said extremely fast. I shook my head really fast to recover from how fast he talked, Wait what? I asked. Jade sighed deeply, I got a call from the army yesterday, Jade paused and took a deep breath and continued, They said I have to go tomorrow instead of going on the 6th. I stared at Jade, I-I Y-You? I stuttered. Jades eyes went wide and he put his hands on my shoulder and shook me, No no no! Dont freak out on me Charlie! Jade shouted. I-I-I, b-b-ut y-you c-c-cantt-t.. I-I-I w-w-wont l-l-let-t-t y-o-ou I stuttered again I felt my body shaking. Cha Cha Bear? shouted Sean. All the sudden blackness swallowed me. _~_~_Seans P.O.V_~_~_ Sean, put the firework down and run Charlie said. I turned my head and looked at Charlie, I smiled. I cant wait to see the look on Cha Cha Bears face. I threw the firework in the air and started running. The firework went about fifty feet in the air then a rocket shot up, and exploded even higher in the sky. Then in green there was the shape of a star in the sky from the firework. Kendal came marching up towards us, dragging John with her, Sean! You could have killed you and Charlie! said Kendal slapping me across the face. Knowing Kendal that wouldnt be the last time that she will slap me across the face. Wow, Ive never seen Kendal slap you before Cha Cha bear whispered to me. I laughed, Trust me, she went easy on me this time. Ive been slapped many many times by her, its weird not getting slapped by her to tell you the truth. I whispered back. Hey! Pay attention to me! shouted Kendal again. I quickly paid attention to Kendal, before she had another excuse to slap me again. Kendal started to yell at me about how immature I am

and how it can effect other peoples lives around me. Charlie got off of my back. Next thing I know I hear John groaning. I turned my head to look at Charlie, she was skipping back to her seat and Jade came over and sat in the chair next to hers. All the sudden a hand went flying towards my face and hit me Sean! Quit getting distracted! Focus god Damn it! shouted Kendal. She started talking to me about how I cant act like a immature three year old when Im off away at the army, because she wont be there to cover my ass and other stuff. No no no! Dont freak out on me Charlie! Jade shouted. I turned around to see what the problem was, I-I-I, b-b-ut y-you c-c-cantt-t.. I-I-I w-w-wont l-l-let-t-t y-o-ou I heard Charlie stuttered. I walked away from Kendal to see what the problem was, then I saw Charlie start to violently shake, Cha Cha Bear? I shouted. I saw Charlies body go limp I sprinted to Charlie barely catching her. I glared at Jade, What the hell did you do? I shouted. Jade glared at me, none of your business Jade spat. I gritted my teeth, Well it is now, spit it out ass hole I said laying Charlie back in her chair. No, you dont really give a shit so why should I tell you? asked Jade. My bubble busted, I grabbed Jades shirt and punched him in the face. I ignored Kendals attempts to split us apart Boys! Boys! I heard Kendal shout again. I still ignored Kendal as I was socking Jade, and Jade was throwing punches at me. We some how got on the opposite side of the fire from where we originally, before our brawl started. I then slipped my foot behind Jade, and made him fall backwards onto his back. I bent down to my knees and picked Jade up by his shirt, What the fuck did you do? I shouted shaking Jade. The side of Jades mouth was spilling out blood, Charlie does that when she freaks out or is way to nervous about something. Shes fine. Shell be back to normal in a half an hour Jade said, as maroon ooze flowed out from the corners of his mouth. My fist went flying towards Jades face, only being stopped by Kendal. Sean James Carpenter! You have gotten way out of hand! Sit down and chill out! Kendal shouted grabbing my arm and dragging me over by the lawn chair Charlie and I sat in earlier. I looked over to my left where Charlie was, she was still out. I then snapped my attention to where Kendal and Jade were. Jade Anthony Zechner! You know that Sean would flip out if you wouldnt have told him! You ass-hole look what you did! You caused a riot! And you damn well know that Sean fucking loves Charlie more than anyone in the universe! So why the hell did you do that? shouted Kendal at Jade. Jade spat out blood into the fire. He could shit less about Charlie! He can also get any girl he wants with just a flick of his hand! So why the hell would he want Charlie?! Hes just trying to hurt her, so as Charlies best friend Im trying to protect her from him! shouted Jade. Kendal glared at Jade; Sean does give a shit about Charlie you ass-whole! He was the one who saved her from when she slipped and fell into the frozen pond! He was the one who ran and took her to the hospital when she was trying to get a bird unstuck from the rain gutter, and fell from the second story window and broke her foot! Sean was the one who did a lot of shit! So dont fucking say that he doesnt give a shit about fucking Charlie because he liked Charlie way longer before you did! shouted Kendal. My eyes went wide, Jade loves Charlie? Fuck off! I was the one who carried her backpack while Charlie was on crutches, I was the one who was there for her for when she had melt downs! I was there for her when Sean got shot! I was there for her when your guys grandpa died! I was there for her when Jojo died! I was there for her every single time that was humanly possible for me! And Charlie is like my fucking little sister! I dont love Charlie the way everyone

thinks I do! I am only protecting her from that prick! shouted Jade pointing at me. I sat there shocked. I remember Jojo was this deformed fish that Charlie and I caught at the secret pond. I caught Jojo with my hand because he was slow enough to catch. He had a broken fin and I was going to use him as bait for fishing. But Charlie wanted is soo bad. Jojo was like a circus act on his own. Jojo would swim upside down, he would swim in circles, and he could swim in loops. I remember how upset Charlie was when Jojo died from Kendals cat, Precious, eating it. I thought you liked Charlie like in love with her like. I muttered. Jade rolled his eyes, Everyone does, just because we hang out together a lot and mess around a lot Jade said. Kendal started to rub her temples, You guys are so hard to read, and so confusing! I give up on trying to help you guys! said Kendal walking over to where Charlie was. I looked at Jade, he still looked pissed off, Look, Jade, Im sorry I have been an ass lately its just. I feel like I have to do everything better than you so then Charlie would like me more than you and what Im saying is Im sorry for being jealous of you, I said. Jade looked at me weird, Sean Carpenter? Saying sorry to me? Well hell! Thats a first! shouted Jade. Hey but can you keep the apology to yourself? Because I dont want people to know that I for the first time in my life apologized to anyone from since I can remember. I asked him. Jade grinned, If you piss me off again, then Im telling the whole world about it. But otherwise its all cool, your secret is safe with me.. as long as you pay fifty dollars once a week. Jade said smirking. What? Fifty dollars?! Thats insane! I shouted. Jade patted my shoulder, Yes son, fifty dollars. Nah! Im just kidding with ya you dont have to pay me any money. Well unless you want to I mean. Because I can take checks! Jade said grinning. I smiled back, Nah its cool ~%%~ Chapter 4 ~%%~ (To Boot Camp!) ^#^# Charlies P.O.V #^#^ The light came bursting in into my room. I moaned, Mom! Dont open the curtains! Its still too early to go to school! I complained. I rolled over and looked at my digital clock and read: July 5th 2008 7:57am. I groaned, Theres no school in July mom! I- Oh shit! Todays July fifth! And The Bus comes and picks me up at ten-o-clock! I shouted jumping up from my bed. I noticed that I wasnt wearing my clothes from yesterday, I was wearing red boxers with lot of mini versions of Marvin the Martian on them. I was still wearing my bra; on top of that, I was wearing a Huskers Football T-shirt, which had a huge hole on the shoulder so you could see my bra strap and the upper half of my bra. I then realized I wasnt in my room, or even in my house. I looked around the room I was in. It had Red walls and covering it, it had tons of shelves cluttered with baseballs, pictures, water bottles, candy wrappers, and is that Seans boxers? I looked at the floor, it was covered with plates, forks, clothes, and sport supplies. I then almost stepped in a pair of boxers, trying to avoid it I stepped back and fell over hitting my head on the dresser. Piles of clothes fell on top of me and a picture frame came crashing down. I then realized, what and whos room I was in. I was in Sean James Carpenters room. I dont want to know how I got in these clothes though. Hopefully Kendal changed something, or me. I groaned, Why the

fuck am I in here? I shouted. I heard Jade and Sean groan. I saw Jade sprawled out on Seans beanbag, sleeping. I then looked at the picture that fell on my head. It was a picture of Sean and I at the carnival; me grinning with cotton candy in my hand, Sean eating a hot dog just then noticing that his mom taking a picture of us. The picture was framed in a Nightmare Before Christmas picture frame, with Jack and Sally holding hands on the corner. Sean suddenly shot up from the bed with serious bed head, What the hell was that? he asked. Nothing! I mumbled. I looked at the picture again. I remember that thats when Sean took me to the Carnival to make me feel better about Jade. That was the first time Jade and I had been in a real fight. We hadnt talked to each other for two months. Haha that was the only two months in high school Sean didnt have a girlfriend. You found it! shouted Sean. I looked confused. Shut the fuck up! Im sleeping! shouted Jade. I glared at him, Piss up a rope Jade! I grumbled. Sean hobbled over to where I was and snatched the picture out of my hands, Thanks for finding my picture Cha Cha bear. I was looking all over the place for it! said Sean walking over to where his duffel bag was (which was crammed with clothes) and shoved the picture into the bag. Jade snorted. What now Ass-wipe? I asked. Well princess, we are supposed to be out on the curb waiting for the Army trucks to pick us up in an hour, Jade said. My right eye started to twitch; we leave in an hour? Oh fuck. An hour? I asked horridly. Sean and Jade only nodded their heads up and down. Crap! I shouted. I slammed open the door, ran down the stairs, threw open Seans front door and ran towards my house, opened the front door to my house and ran up to my room. And to think, I didnt look both ways and didnt get hit by a car, so there goes all of my life time supply of luck. Then theres me not tripping and cracking my head open; now thats major luck, I have a feeling today is going to be a horrible day When I got inside my room I grabbed my clothes that I had set out a few days ago for today and noticed two notes on them. I groaned and grabbed some other toiletries I needed and headed to the bathroom. As I was using the toilet I read the first one: Dear Char, Its me mom. Im sorry that we had to leave so early today and didnt get to say goodbye, so when you get to the base call me! And I cant believe you gave your father the C.d. with Im A Barbie Girl on it. We have been listening to it non-stop and its driving me nuts! Where are you to put on your music when I need it the most? Okay well love, talk to you soon! Mom I laughed, now my mom knows how it feels like to listen to that song nonstop. I then turned my attention to the next note:

Charlie! Hey you! I know you probably woke up freaked this morning. Dont worry I changed you, John and I cleaned up after the Party (You wont have to worry about that), and Sean offered to watch you over at his place so I said yeah sure and Jade didnt trust him so he went with. But I Lovey Dovey You!! (Not as much as John though [Sorry love]) And dont get killed on

me! Or I will drag your sorry ass back from hell or heaven wherever the fuck you go when you die; and kill you myself! Okay well, Ill miss you!!! Okies of Dokies! XoxoKendalxoxo By the time I had finished reading Kendals note I was out of the bathroom. I chuckled to myself at the part with Kendal dragging me out of my afterlife and killing to do that to me, herself. I walked back into my room and closed up the rest of my bag and dragged it down stairs. I looked at the wall clock in the living room; ten minutes left of freedom that had been sacrificed for me. Not freedom that I will fight for me and millions of fellow Americans. I walked outside and saw Jade and Sean sitting on the side of the curb; waiting for the Army to pick us up. I sighed and sat next to them. Jade looked pissed, Sean looked depressed. Why are you going to do that to her?! I dont understand why the fuck youre going to do that to her! shouted Jade all the sudden. Sean looked at Jade, Its to help me protect her. I looked at them both curiously, What are you two talking about? I asked. THATS THE MOST STUPID REASON IVE EVER HEARD OF! shouted Jade at the top of his lungs, grabbing his hair and pulling it. Nothing Charlie, no need to worry about it mumbled Sean, not looking at me. Thats a bunch of bull! You damn well know its about- was all Jade could say before Sean covered his mouth; Enough Jade, mumbled Sean letting his had drop from Jades mouth. I hate that idea. And if I know whats going to happen happens, youre a dead man. Grumbled Jade. What are you guys talking about? I asked again. Sean looked at me pissed, Nothing! he shouted. Jade glared at Sean; Sean turned his head away. Two loud Army trucks came flying down the street; my stomach started to do flips. Jade and Sean quickly stood up. I followed their lead. As the trucks came to a halt, a man from the truck in the front hopped off from the back of the truck, Charlie Johnson? he asked. I raised my hand and walked to where he was, Do you know Charlie? He has to report in today, The guy said, he then looked at my chest. I glared at him and slapped him across the face; I am Charlie. Im Charlie Brown Johnson! And damn it! Look at my face not my boobs when youre talking to me! My breast doesnt have a face, does it?! I said. The guy stared at me, Y- y Youre Charlie Brown Johnson? he asked. I looked at him, Duh, why the hell would I not be? Just because my name is Charlie doesnt mean Im a guy! I said. Okay.. Well welcome aboard Miss Johnson, the guy said, he looked like he had seen a ghost. I then got into the truck, and I noticed. I was the only girl aboard.. Oh fuck.. All the sudden the whole inside of the truck was filled with wolf whistles. My eye twitched. Then I felt a hand grab my butt as the door closed. I turned around and glared at the guy who grabbed me. You.. I muttered, fear flashed across his eyes. I then rammed my foot into where he kept his family jewels. He ended up bending over grabbing the area that I had kicked. I threw my hands up in the air, Anymore people want to mess with me?! I shouted. The truck was silent, then all of the sudden I heard a slow, but loud, clapping. I twirled my body to face the person. He had dark brown hair, deep blue eyes, and had a smirk on his face. Very well done, Miss..? he said. Charlie.. And you are? I asked. The man held out his hand for me to shake, Edward. Edward Allen Shanks, nice to meet you Charlie he said as I shook his hand. I then noticed that Sean and Jade werent on the bus. I looked around for

them, but could not see them. Anything wrong? asked Edward. I shook my head no, No, just looking for my friends Jade and Sean I mumbled. They might have gotten on the second bus. We only had room for one more person, who was lucky you, he said. Oh, that makes sense on why there were two busses then I mumbled. I then walked over to the empty space and realized that the only spot left for Edward to sit at was next to me. I mentally groaned, that dude is trying too hard to be my friend. When I sat down I felt my phone vibrate, I looked at my phone and read 1 new text message. I opened the phone and read that it was from Jade, so I then started to read the text: Charlie! Whatever u do DO NOT, I mean it DO NOT read any txt mssgs frm Sean! Jade I then replied with: Why? Is he going to send me something stupid? Right as I sent the send button to that text my phone vibrated, and I read that I had gotten a text from Sean. I decided to be stupid and read what Sean wrote. Charlie, I dont love you. I was just saying that so then I could get over my dad abusing my mother and me. I dont want to ever to be with you. Im sorry if I was or if this message was an inconvenience to you

-Sean I felt my eyes burn up. Why was I so upset? I love him, but he doesnt love me back; no big deal, right? So before I cry right in front of two million guys, get over it Charlie. Get over it. You knew it was too good to be true. He never loved you. Not one bit, he just used you as a distraction. I felt a tap to the left of me; I looked over to who it was. It was a guy with dirty blonde hair with Dark blue eyes, he had a mohawk. He looked concerned, Everything all right? he asked. Yes I said, but my voice betrayed me and cracked. The guy frowned, Whats up? he asked. Oh Im just over reacting to something stupid, dont worry Ill be fine. I said. Oh okay, well then Ill cheer you up in the mean time! If you want I can point out people to you? he offered giving me a sympathetic smile. I wiped off a stray tear off of my face, Sure, and thanks but who are you first? I said. The guy turned crimson, Shit I forgot to introduce myself, Im Sebastion Daniels, he said holding out his right hand for me to shake while his other hand scratched the back of his head. Cool, Im Charlie, Charlie Johnson I said, trying to smile. Sebastion grinned, Okay Ill point out my crew to ya, he said. At first when he said crew I was confused but I then found out he meant his friends. That guy sleeping with drool dripping from his mouth, thats John Michaels he said pointing to a guy with spiked red hair, who was leaning on another guy with light gray hair, The guy John is leaning on is Mikey, Mikey Fishers, he said. Mikey looked disgusted at John. Mikey had Gray hair, but you can tell he dyed it gray because his black

roots were showing. Then he pointed to two guys playing on their own DSs against each other. They are twins, theyre hilarious and you never see them apart. The one on the Left is Gerrard Karlsson the one on the right is Frank Karlsson Sebastion told me. Frank looked up from the game, What are you talking about? Im Gerrard! shouted who I thought was Frank. Sebastion rolled his eyes, You have Hazel eyes so that means youre Frank, Gerrard though has Blue eyes; I know the difference between you guys! shouted back Sebastion. I giggled; Damn it! shouted Frank defeated. Paying attention to his DS again. And that guy you kicked in the balls earlier, well that is Jack. Jack Green. He did that to you because I dared him to do that to the first girl he saw so. Sorry about that said Sebastion. I looked over to Jack he looked like he was still in pain. He looked up at me, I smiled, and he turned pale again. I heard Sebastion chuckle next to me. Hes now scared shitless of ya, nice he said. I flashed Sebastion a grin at the comment he gave me. Sebastion chuckled again, And theres one more of my buddies, only hes on the other bus, his name is Damien Blackwater. How you tell its him? Hes the huge ass buff guy, said Sebastion. Cool, I said. Edward then sat down next to me, You shouldnt talk to lowlife people like Sebastion and his friends, they could hurt you muttered Edward to me. I faced him, That comment was pretty low, you ass hole! I shouted. Edward shrugged, Ive been called way worse but, youll regret meeting them all one day. And youll come crawling to me saying you wish that youve never met them said Edward. I glared at him, I dont have any regrets on meeting any of my friends, I muttered. Edward smirked, What about that Sean guy? Do you regret meeting him? After all that you two have been through together? Do you regret admitting your feelings to him, just to have him play with you and trample all over your heart? Do you regret meeting Sean, Miss Johnson? Edward asked. My heart stopped. Did I regret telling Sean I loved him? Did I regret even meeting Sean in the first place? uhhh.. No? I said. Edward chuckled, You seem very stubborn and keep to your words; I like that Edward said. I glared at him, Leave me alone, I muttered. Edward raised his hands in defeat, All right Charlie, but if you ever, ever need anything; let me know he said. I nodded my head. The rest of the four hours were silent on the truck, except the occasional groan or victory shout from Frank and Gerrard. I had gotten texts from Jade and Sean, but I ignored them both. I was pissed at Sean, and I didnt want to deal with Jade right now. And I knew if I involved Kendal into this, she would never give me breathing space. I seriously needed more girl friends. Well actually I need more friends period. Sebastion and his crew were cool though; I just need a new friend that was most preferably a girl. I sighed, Thanks god, for fucking me over once again, I whispered to myself. Sebastion looked at me questionably. I just shook my head. He shrugged back in response and continued to stare at nothing in particular. About fifteen minutes the truck came to a halt and the door of the truck swung open to a man standing there chewing Tobacco, Welcome to training Dirt bags! All dirtbags with the last names starting with A all the way from L line up to the right, while all of the scum bags with their last names ranging from M through Z line up to the right! Move out twerps! he shouted stepping out of the way of the door. I grabbed my bag and headed out of the truck. When I got out there I was in awe of how many people I saw lining up into this huge building, Holy crap.. I mumbled as I headed to the line towards to the left. I stood in front of this huge guy. I saw Sean up ahead of me about fifteen places, he looked depressed. And it looked like he had a busted lip. Probably from Jade. Then I heard Jades voice calling me. I twirled around. Jade was in the line to the right about five spaces behind me. Charcoal! he

shouted. Can you hold my spot? Thanks guy, He said before he headed over to where I was. Are you okay Charcoal? I told you not to read the text! But nooooo you just had to! Scolded Jade. My eyes became watery as I tried to quickly wipe away the tears before anyone noticed. Jade frowned and opened up his arms for a hug, Awww Charcoal! Come ere! I busted his lip for ya! Aww dont cry! whined Jade. I chuckled as he was giving me a hug; I laughed at how Jade told me that it was him who busted Seans lip open. This aint time for romance you two! Move up in line you scum bags! shouted the loud man. Yes sir we groaned. Jade headed back to his spot and I moved up in line. About five minutes later I made it up to the table where a fat lady with a huge mole at the right above her lip sat, Name? she asked, sounding bored. Charlie Brown Johnson I muttered. The lady eyed me, Look sweetheart, Im not into joking around right now whats your name? she asked again. I sighed heavily, Im Charlie fucking Brown Johnson, yes I am a girl with a god damn guys name. Have a problem with that? I asked. The lady studied me for a moment, Your P.M.S-ing arent you? she asked. I grabbed my hair and attempted to pull it out screaming, HOW THE FUCK DO PEOPLE KNOW I am PMS-ING? The lady looked at me sympathetically, Boy problems, Hun? she asked. I stared at her, A bit nosy, lady? I asked. The lady grinned, Yep, and if you need any boy advice just give me a holler; Im Janet Clearwater by the way she said. I put on a fake smile, Isnt that great? Well you know my name already so if you can hand me my stuff now, Ill be on my way please I said nodding my head towards my paper work. A bit in a rush eh? she asked. I nodded, Yeah you can say that I grumbled. Oh okay have a nice day, Ill be seeing you around she said, grinning at the last part; which by the way made my eye twitch. Yeah see ya I mumbled walking to where there was curtains set up. I groaned, next step: Physical Examination. I got my vision tested, my hearing tested, and other stuff tested. I then took my papers and handed them to a really tall scary looking guy, who which the nurse told me to hand the papers to. I got up there, Hows the weather up there? I asked to the tall guy as I handed him the papers, he glared at me, There might be some punches heading down your way, he muttered coldly. My mouth went shut and my eyes went wide, He pointed to a small room to the right, head into that room get your uniform and dorm keys, and dont talk down to me. And just because Im not in uniform doesnt give you the privilege to disrespect a general he growled. My eyes went wide, I am soooo sorry sir, I said, the general grinned, Ah its cool I was just messing with ya, Im just a Sergeant he said. I rolled my eyes and headed into the closet size room. I saw Jade up at the desk arguing with a very skinny lady with long dark hair, Im sorry sir, it doesnt matter how close of a friendship you have with her, you cant stay in the girls wing or in the girls dormitory with other women she said. LIKE I SAID! I DONT GIVE A DAMN! CHARLIE IS MY BEST FRIEND! LET ME BE ROOMATES WITH HER! he shouted. I rolled my eyes, Im so sorry about Jade, Im Charlie Johnson; just give him his original room assignment. And can I have the key to my dorm as well? I asked. Jade glared at me, I cant believe youre not on my side! And I call you my best friend? Wow I sure do pick em muttered Jade as he snatched his dorm keys away from the lady. I sighed, Hey Im not the gay guy with a girl as a best friend I said.

Jade rolled his eyes, Im not the girl with guy problems and has a gay guy for a best friend, he said. I grinned, You wish you were though, Jade once again rolled his eyes, Puhh-leeeze girlfriend! he shouted doing that hand thing. I laughed, If you roll your eyes any more there gunna get stuck that way, I commented. Jade was about to roll his eyes but stopped, Really? They will? he asked. I laughed, I wouldnt be surprised if you made them get stuck there I muttered, getting a punch in the arm from Jade. I then retrieved my keys from the creeped out lady at the desk and had Jade help me find my way to the room, When we got to the hallway I saw a girl socking and punching a vending machine. She had copper hair, and green eyes, She was wearing a white T-shirt that had a smiley face on it with is saying Be nice or Ill beat you with my flute! and some black shoes and jeans; GOD DAMN YOU! IM GUNNA BEAT YOU WITH MY FUCKING FLUTE! I WANT TO TASTE THE GOD DAMN FUCKING RAINBOW! COUGH UP THE GODDAMN SKITTLES BEFORE I GO INTO THE SERGENTS OFFICE AND STEAL THE BOMBS FROM HIS DESK TO BLOW YOU INTO SMITHEREENS! she shouted. Jade and my eyes went wide, holy fuck. Im glad you are not sharing a room with her, Jade mumbled softly towards me. I just nodded and looked at my key, it said dorm room C367. I looked and headed towards the door that had a My Chemical Romance poster, a Paramore poster and a poster hand made that said: The Happy Family Dorm! with tons of stickers of rainbows, cats, and smiley faces. Umm what the fuck Im not even THAT gay commented Jade. I smacked him in the arm, Be nice, you may hook up with one of them, I muttered. Jade gave me the Puh-leeze look, Yeah right! Look at me! Im a fucking fruit cup! Im not planning on going straight anytime soon princess! said Jade. I rolled my eyes and opened my dorm door. There were two girls standing inside both had brown hair. The shorter one had medium length light brown hair, she was wearing a green shirt that said, Trust me, Im not Okay . She had Green eyes and was wearing black skinny jeans. She talked to the other girl that was about a head length taller than she was. The girl that was taller had sorta light brown hair, but not as light, she had hazel eyes and was wearing a brownish yellow shirt with lots of pandas on it and a golden panda on the upper left part of her chest and was wearing sweat black pants. The shorter girl looked at me and then noticed Jade; her eyes went wide and grabbed the taller girl, SHES MY SEX TOY! NOT YOURS! BACK OFF! she shouted. The taller girl shook her head, Erica quit it, she muttered harshly. No! The guy needs to back off! Shes lesbo and is my sex toy! Shes not interested in any guys thank you very much! she shouted. Im not Lesbo! shouted the taller girl. Jade was creeped out, Uhh, okay you can have her.. said Jade slowly. Dont worry hes gay I told them. A wave of relief washed over, who was supposedly, Erica. Im sorry Erica has been acting up around guys like that ever since my boyfriend broke up with me the taller girl muttered. All the sudden Ericas face lit up, Hey, girl thats our new dorm mate, wanna join us? We were all doing three way and with you we can upgrade it to a four way! Itll be awesome and super fun! she shouted. I could tell Jade was twitching to death, Uhh, Im gunna leave this physco place before I get too creeped out, he whispered to me before he ran. YESSSS! HES OUTA HERE! HOME RUN EH BIBI?! shouted Erica. The taller girl looked sympathetic towards me, One Im sorry you got stuck in our dorm, two Im Aidan Ellie Bybee, just call me Addie. Whatever you do DONT CALL ME BIBI, only Erica can. And ignore the two morons Addie said, Erica grinned when Addie said nobody

can call her bibi except her. Im Charlie Brown Johnson, call me whatever the hell you want, and theres two other morons? I asked. Then all of the sudden the door busted open, HELLLO MY SEXY DUCKLINGS! I GOT THE SKITTLES! A LOT OF THEM TOO! I HOPE YOU DONT MIND THEM FRIED! AND- OH! WHO ARE YOUU?! the girl from the hallway earlier asked. My eye started to twitch. Erica hung upside down from the top bunk with a sucker in her mouth and said, Thats Charlie! Shes a new sex toy! And she has a guys name so that must mean shes good in bed! Erica shouted. Addie and I stared at Erica like she was insane, What? I kinda figured since she has a guys name and all mumbled Erica licking her sucker. Oooh! I call dibs on using the new sex toy first! shouted the girl dropping all of the burnt skittles onto the bunk underneath where Erica was hanging from and walked over to me and extended her hand out for me to shake, Im Chiyori Kiri! And I like skittles and new sex toys like you! shouted Chiyori. Erica took the sucker out of her mouth, Kaity-bob! We should quit scaring her, she looks like shes gunna shit herself to death! called Erica. Awww and I was having fun too! Darn it! shouted Chiyori. I then suddenly got very confused, Wait, you guys arent lesbos? I asked. Erica and Chiyori looked at each other then stared to laugh, Us? Nah! We were just messing with ya! Erica shouted. Addie rolled her eyes, They always have something planned for whomevers new she mumbled. Thats right! shouted Chiyori with a mouth full of burnt skittles in her mouth. Then all the sudden out of no where the door slammed open, Jade stood there only in his boxers that had pink elephants parading around on them, Oh my god Charlie! I met Another Gay Guy Like MEEEEE! Jade shouted running over to me and giving me a hug. I hugged him back, Uhh Congrats? I mumbled. What the fuck! Erica shouted. Dude, you do know youre only in your underwear right? asked Chiyori. Jade ignored Erica and Chiyoris comments. Why are you in here with only underwear on, just to tell us you met another gay guy? asked Addie. Jade got pissed. Oh fuck Do you have a problem, Bibi? Jade asked, smirking at how he called her the nickname she only allows Erica to call her. Addies eyes started to twitch and her right hand balled up into a fist, What was that? Wanna say that again? she asked. I hit my forehead with my left hand, Quit it Jade! Say youre sorry I muttered harshly to Jade. Jade smirked, No, I like pissing off Bibi he said. All the sudden Addie started running towards Jade with her fist in the air, ready to collide with Jades face. Right when her fist was about to hit Jade, Erica stopped Addie from hitting Jade square in the face. Bibi! Youre MY sex toy! Not Jades! And you know me, I hate sharing MY sex toys, said Erica. AWWWW!! I WANTED TO SEE THE FIST TO THE FACE!! shouted Chiyori with a mouth full of popcorn in her mouth. How did you get popcorn? asked Jade and Addie at the same time. They then gave each other death glares. Then I looked over to where Chiyori was, she was giving the bag of gummy worms death glares softly chanting, boom, boom, boom! to pretend that she was blowing up the bag of candy. Chiyori looked up at me and smiled really big, What? I didnt want to be left out so I decided to glare at my bag of super gummy gummy worms! admitted Chiyori. I laughed, Okay, I guess I muttered. Chiyori shrugged and went back to glaring at her bag of gummy worms. I then turned my attention back to Jade and Addie. Well I dont give a fuck if youre queer! Your being an ass hole and invading our privacy! shouted Addie. Jade grinned, Wow! I have rights to be in here you know! Jade shouted. I smacked my forehead with my right hand. What is it then, Mr. I can walk into a girls dorm with only underwear on, Hmmmm?!

Addie screamed the question at Jade. Jade looked down, his face then turned crimson red and tore open my bag, to get a pair of my shorts. Well we both wear the same short size. If you count as long baggy shorts for me and shorty shorts for Jade, then yeah we wear the same size in shorts. He pulled on my shorts, Anyways! he said pausing, still crimson red in the cheeks, My very legitimate reason why I can be in here is that my best-est friend is in here! So that gives me the best reason in the world! exclaimed Jade. I rolled my eyes; he uses me every time as an excuse. That is not legit! Thats one of the most stupidest reasons Ive ever heard of before in my life! shouted Addie. I smirked, I love this girl! This is the first time nobody has agreed with him! Way to go Addie! Yes! Go Addie! I shouted, not even realizing that I said it out loud until Jades mouth hung open. What? I asked, dumb founded. You! You- you agreed with a Girl for the first time in your life, over me! shouted Jade, also dumb founded. My eye twitched, he had a very good point. Addie grabbed my shoulder and pulled me over to where she was, You better get used to it boy! Cuz this girls my second best friend! shouted Addie. Jades eyes went wide. Wow, now I have a friend thats a girl. We all have our firsts I guess right? Jade looked at me, Im still number one right? he asked. I shook my head yes, Okay! Good! Because I dont want to be replaced by a girl whom you barely met, and one that I hate and never want to see ever in my life again Jade said, glaring at Addie. Addie grinned with satisfaction that Jade returns her feelings, Sorry honey, but this isnt the last that youve seen of me, uh Darlin! shouted Addie. I groaned, great! War of the best friends, A.K.A World War III. Woo!! Encore! Bravo, Bravo! shouted Chiyori. You could hear Erica making whistling, and I looked over and saw her put up the rock on hand sign. My jaw dropped, they arent horrified at what might happen? I turned my attention back to my two best friends; they were both glaring at each other. Jade was probably pretending that Chomper from Mario was biting her head off and spitting it back out. While Addie was probably glaring Daggers at Jades head. I sighed heavily, and started to push Jade out the door. Addie made the Ill-be-watching-you hand signal. Right as Jade and I exited the room Jade yelled, You havent seen the end of the wrath of Jade! Jade shouted, right as I slammed the dorm room door closed. What the fuck do you think youre doing?! First you come in with no pants on! Second you take my shorts! Third you cause total chaos in my dorm! What the fuck! I shouted. Jades mouth dropped, That girl picked on me! You didnt even back me up! Hell! You fucking backed up that Bibi girl! shouted Jade. She doesnt like to be called Bibi. And Im sorry, I promise I wont chose sides when it comes to you two. I said pulling Jade into a hug. Well I did feel bad, because I pulled this so suddenly on Jade.. Usually I back up Jade in arguments and fights; here I didnt even say something encouraging to him. I hadnt really said anything in Jades benefit at all now that I think of it. Jade then tilted his head; You know youre PMS-ing really bad, right? asked Jade. I swear to god I am going to strangle that boy. I was about to comment, but I decided not to, Jade had a point I was kind of acting bitchy, So thats why he doesnt love me anymore, I muttered to myself thinking of Sean. Jade looked at me sympathetically, No, princess, its not. Hes being an ass for a stupid reason and he doesnt realize it wont help you Jade said. I raised an eyebrow, Do you mind running that by me again? I asked. Never mind, Hey! Come with me to my dorm! Youll like the two people staying with me! Sebastion and Damien are hilarious! I swear to god! But I dont know who the fourth person is yet; they hadnt showed up yet. Want to come with me? Ill make sure everyone is decent! I swear, shouted Jade. I laughed, Sure Jade, Ill go with. I think I know Sebastion already, and if I do I heard about

Damien already. But do you have any idea who your fourth person in your dorm is? I asked, I was truly curious about who Jades fourth roommate was. Jade shrugged, I dunno he muttered. I then followed Jade all the way into the mens wing, and dear god was it scary. =] [= Jades P.O.V =] [= Well I dont give a fuck if youre queer! Your being an ass hole and invading our privacy! shouted Addie. I grinned, Wow! I have rights to be in here you know! I shouted. Charlie smacked her for head with her right hand. What is it then, Mr. I can walk into a girls dorm with only underwear on, Hmmmm?! Addie screamed the question at me. I looked down and was about to protest and tell her, yes, smart one, I am wearing pants! until I realized I was only wearing my underwear, I started blushing furiously and tore open Charlies bag, to get a pair of her shorts. I thought for a moment, holly fuck. I think the world is coming to an end. I blushed because of a girl.. And not to mention a hot girl.. Only I hate her.. I pulled on Charlies shorts, Anyways! I said pausing; I was still blushing furiously because I was still thinking about how Addie made me blush.. and My very legitimate reason why I can be in here is that my bestEST friend is in here so that gives me the best reason in the world! I exclaimed. Charlie rolled her eyes. That is not legit! Thats one of the most stupidest reasons Ive ever heard of before in my life! shouted Addie. Charlie smirked. What? How is that, a stupid reason? Come on! If Erica were in a different dorm than her then yeah! I bet she would try to get the stubborn lady to make them have the same dorms. Yes! Go Addie! Charlie shouted, not even realizing that she said. My mouth dropped. What? Charlie asked, dumb founded. You! You- you agreed with a Girl for the first time in your life, over me! I shouted, also dumb founded. Charlies eye twitched. Addie grabbed Charlies shoulder and pulled her over to where she was, You better get used to it boy! Cuz this girls my second best friend! shouted Addie. I felt my eyes go wide. Charlies getting along with a girl other than Kendal or any of her family? Holy fuck.. the world is coming to an end. I looked at Charlie; Im still number one right? I asked. Charlie shook her head yes, Okay! Good! Because I dont want to be replaced by a girl whom you barely met, and one that I hate and never want to see ever in my life again I said, glaring at Addie. Addie grinned with satisfaction that made me returns her feelings, Sorry honey, but this aint the last that youve seen of me, uh Darling! shouted Addie. Charlie groaned. Woo! Encore! Bravo, Bravo! shouted Chiyori. You could hear Erica making whistling, but I ignored their comments. I glared at Addie. I pretended that the chomper dude, hes my favorite, was biting off Addies head and spitting it back out and then repeat. But hey Addie was glaring back at me too. I can only imagine what she was glaring at me. Charlie sighed, and started to push me out of the door. Addie made the Ill-be-watching-you hand signal to me and I just smirked and mouthed, wow. Right when I had gotten out of the room with Charlie and I exited the room, I decided to yell, You havent seen the end of the wrath of Jade! right as Charlie slammed her dorm room door closed. What the fuck do you think youre doing?! First you come in with no pants on! Second you take my shorts! Third you cause total chaos in my dorm! What the fuck! Charlie shouted. My mouth dropped. What the fuck? So now shes on my enemys side? That girl picked on me! You didnt even back me up! Hell! You fucking backed up that Bibi girl! I shouted. She doesnt like to be called Bibi. And Im sorry, I promise I wont chose sides when it

comes to you two. Charlie said pulling me into a hug. Well I did feel bad, because I pulled this so suddenly on Jade. Usually I back up Jade in arguments and fights; here I didnt even say something encouraging to him. I hadnt really said anything in Jades benefit at all now that I think of it. Jade then tilted his head; You know youre PMS-ing really bad, right? asked Jade. Charlie was about to comment, but decided not to. Charlie thought for a moment, So thats why he doesnt love me anymore, Charlie muttered to herself thinking of Sean. I looked at Charlie sympathetically, No, princess, its not. Hes being an ass for a stupid reason and he doesnt realize it wont help you I said. Charlie raised an eyebrow, Do you mind running that by me again? Charlie asked. Never mind, Hey! Come with me to my dorm! Youll like the two people staying with me! Sebastion and Damien are hilarious! I swear to god! But I dont know who the fourth person is yet; they hadnt showed up yet. Want to come with me? Ill make sure everyone is decent! I swear, I shouted. Charlie laughed, Sure Jade, Ill go with. I think I know Sebastion already, and if I do I heard about Damien already. But do you have any idea who your fourth person in your dorm is? Charlie asked. Jade shrugged, I dunno I muttered. Charlie then followed me all the way into the wing I was staying in. There were men walking around in nothing but towels around their waist, and tons of guys smoking cigars or cigarettes. There were also other girls but they only looked at the ground as they were walking, probably not wanting to see the sight in front of them.. We walked to a dorm room door that had a huge poster that had Knock before entering, Jade opened the door barely and poked his head in, Everyone decent? Charlies with me! shouted Jade into the room. I Heard a Yeah! and a Hold on! and a Whos that? Hurry up! Sebastion! shouted Jade, closing the door. I guess The Sebastion dude, who I might know, is the one who shouted hold on. Then the door opened to Sebastion, the one that I knew, opening the door. He looked at me and grinned, Charlie! he shouted. Jade looked at me, So you werent pulling my leg on meeting him! Okay then! On to meeting Damien. The one guy I was telling you about earlier Jade said. Oh, cool I said. I guess thats who he meant on who the other guy being gay.. Oh yeah! The fourth guy came finally! said Sebastion opening the door wide enough to let us in. I followed Jade into the room. The room was cluttered with suitcases and all sorts of other stuff. I saw huge band posters of Paramore, Quiet Riot, Pink Floyd, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, The B 52s, and tons of other band posters. There was a large couch near the back with a 36 flat screen T.V and ect. And there was a small refrigerator. Pretty much the same stuff as us except the couch and the TV What! You guys get a Television and a couch! We dont get that! I protested. Sebastion laughed; Nah, that stuff was from Damiens parents they brought some of his larger stuff to him today said Sebastion. That reminded me that Kendal was coming over either today or tomorrow to bring me my stuff! Yay! Oh! Thats cool, I said. Sebastion grinned, If you ever want, you can come over here to watch football and stuff with us! Sebastion said grinning. Then a huge guy, came over to where Jade was, Whos that? he asked. Im guessing that was Damien. Sebastion wasnt lying, Damien IS huge! He could run over and flatten a whole team of varsity and NFL football players. Jade grinned, Charlie! Meet my new boyfriend, Damien! And Damien, meet my best friend from pre-k! Charlie! he said. Damien had a wave of relief wash over his face. Damien stuck out his hand, Nice to meet you! Ive heard a lot about you over the few hours Ive been and hung out with Jade said Damien. I took his and shook it, him giving my hand a death grip. Yeah, and Ive heard a lot about you in the past hour I said. Damien giggled. Jades grin got bigger, dear god was this room getting cheesy by the second or what! I started to feel uncomfortable, and it got worse as I saw who walked out of the bathroom door. He wasnt naked

thank god, but he was shirtless, witch didnt help at all, especially for whom walked out of the bathroom Out walked Sean. Jade turned his eyes to whom walked out of the bathroom door, and tensed up in a millisecond, and I noticed his fist tighten up. Oh fuck Sebastion pointed to Sean, This is the fourth guy, his name is Sean. Said Sebastion smiling, still not realizing whats going on with Jade and I. Jade gritted his teeth, and We know whom that jack-ass is.. he muttered. I felt my eyes burn. Seans eyes went wide as he say is, Umm hey Jade.. Hi Charlie.. he mumbled. Sebastion tilted his head, You guys know him alread- Ohhhh So thats who you were crying over earlier. Said Sebastion mostly to himself. Seans eyes flickered over to me; he had sadness filled in them. I just nodded. It was getting more and more difficult to keep from my tears from falling. Jade then went running towards Sean, his fist raised in the air, Sean didnt notice yet. He wouldnt stop staring at me. I was going to point to Jade and say watch out but I couldnt. I just shut my eyes. Then I heard a loud crash. Quit it Jade! shouted Sebastion; I opened one of my eyes as my other one was closed. Sebastion had his hand on Jades chest and the other one on Seans chest, Now quit it you two! he shouted. I felt tears run down my cheeks, crap I dont want them to see me crying! I ran out of the room crying even more all the way to my dorm. The last thing I heard was, Look what you did now! from Jade probably shouting at Sean. When I got to my dorm I opened the door then slammed it closed. Everyone in there stared at me with wide eyes. I looked over to Chiyori, What bunk do you want? I asked, tears still streaming down my cheeks. Umm I dont know um.. The top? she said. I just nodded. I cant wait until Kendal gets here, shell have my stuff.. I should call her so I can ask her to bring me some bed sheets. I picked up my bag up from the floor and set it on my bed. I turned to Erica, Wheres the phones at? I asked. In the lounge room she mumbled. I just nodded Aidan then stood up, Ill take you there, she said quietly. I just nodded and muttered a Thanks. And silently walking out if the room following Aidan. Aidan looked over to me, What happened? I promise I wont tell, she said. Sean, I saw him I mumbled. You mean that guy who walked into the room with only underwear did this to you?! she shouted getting pissed. I then realized that there was going to be rivalry between them. I laughed and wiped away a stray tear, No, thats Jade who youre talking about I mumbled. Aidans face hardened, Point Sean out to me, Im gunna kick that guys ass! she declared. I laughed, Along with Jade? I asked. Aidan thought for a moment, Yes.. But only on a bad day. On a good day Ill just beat him at everything humanly possible she said. I smiled, I like this girl.. We then walked into a room full of both women and men. Aidan then pointed to where the phones were, Ill be waiting for you over here Im gunna stock up our frige with some drinks she said. I nodded and saw her walk over to a vending machine. I walked over to where she pointed to, and waited in a line to use the phone. About five minutes later it was my turn to use the phone. I pressed in the numbers for Kendals home phone, knowing that shes home. It rang two times before Kendal answered, Yeah? she asked into the phone. Hey. Its me, Charlie I mumbled. I heard Kendal squeal, Charlie! Oh my god how are you?! she screeched while I was having to hold the phone away from my poor ears. I put the phone back to my ear, Not so good, but I need you to do me a favor I said. I heard the other end go silent, Sure, whats up? she asked. I sighed, I need you to bring my stuff and can you go get me some new bed sheets? I asked. Okay, and whats wrong? she asked, worry dripping from her voice. Thank you and I dont really want to talk about it I said. I heard Kendal groan, Charlie Brown

Johnson! she started, oh boy here we go again.. I am youre older cousin! And pretty much your sister and if you dont tell me what happened Ill ask Sean or Jade! she shouted. I groaned, Fine! Ill tell you! I said. I could tell Kendal was grinning in triumph, Good! Now speak woman speak! she said. I rolled my eyes at her little chant to make me tell her faster, Seans is what happened, I said. I heard her end go silent again. That ass whole did go with his plan! Ugh! Im gunna strangle him tomorrow! Okay Im gunna be there tomorrow around noon! Okay love yaz! Bye! she said before hanging up the phone. Bye I muttered before I hung up the phone. I then walked over to Aidan who was talking to Sebastion. Aidan then noticed I was here, Here she is! she said smiling. Sebastion looked at me and smiled half-heartedly, Hey, Im sorry about earlier, and Sean wanted to ask you something he said. Umm what was it? I asked. He wanted to know if you guys are friends or if you guys can be friends still, he said. His face had worry in it all of the sudden. I thought for a moment while Aidan was eyeing me, trying to guess what I was going to answer. Yeah, I guess Im still his friend. But please tell him to leave me alone for a while I said. Aidan looked at me shocked while Sebastion looked somewhat relieved. Okay will do. And Jade says that not to worry about a thing hell fix everything Sebastion said. Aidan snorted, Pfft! Like he can fix anything! I bet he doesnt even know how to ride a quad or a dirt bike! she shouted. I laughed, Actually he does, we go dirt bike ridding up at his house, I said. Sebastion looked un-easy and mouthed a bye before he ran off. Aidans mouth dropped, That stupid head does What! she shouted. I chuckled again and nodded my head. You know what! I hope something eats Jade! she shouted. I heard Jade then busting up laughing. We both tuned towards his voice. He was there holding his stomach laughing. Then I noticed that there was a cream filled pie flying towards Aidans head. Oh crap Watch out! I shouted. Too late. It had already hit her. I then wondered where Jade got the pie from. I looked around the room and realized, theres a pie sale today up at the front where we checked in earlier. I felt Aidan get angry next to me. I then realized, this is not going to end well. <<Aidans P.O.V 33 That stupid head?! What!! I shouted. Charlie chuckled again and nodded her head. You know what! I hope something eats Jade! I shouted. I seriously do! He is a stupid little brat who thinks he can get away with everything and uses Charlie as an excuse! I heard Jade then busting up laughing. We both tuned towards his voice. He was there holding his stomach laughing. I wondered what he was laughing so hard about. Watch out! Charlie shouted. It then hit me. No seriously! It hit me! Jade threw a cream filled pie at me. I was pissed. I am not going to let that stupid boy throw something at me and get away with it! Whats wrong Bibi? Got some pie in the face? Jade shouted chuckling. I became beyond furious. Hey I hope something hits you! Oh wait! Something did a pie! shouted Jade as he roared with laughter. I looked around the room, I saw someone painting the walls in here pink. Perfect! I ran over to where the man was painting the walls with the neon pink paint. Sorry need to borrow this! I shouted. I grabbed the bucked of paint and ran over about ten feet from where Jade was, I hope it something gets poured on you! I shouted as I threw the bucket of pink paint onto Jade. The paint splashed all of the front side and the wall behind him and some of it on the floor. Jade grabbed a random guy and wiped his eyes off on the dudes T-shirt. I

smirked in satisfaction. Oh, did I get him good or what.. Jade then looked down at himself, then looked at the wall. The wall was all pink except from where Jade was standing. It was tan where Jade was standing. The Tan area was shaped in a figure of a person trying to block something from hitting their face. I laughed. Jade glared. He looked around and saw a girl eating an ice-cream cone and took it. Oh hell no! I then searched around for something to throw back at Jade. There was a box of pillows. I grinned evilly. Lets just say, were gunna sees if Jade can cluck like a chicken. I ran over and got the box of pillows and ripped open the pillows, allowing the feathers to drop into the box. Wow, this reminds me of those cartoons where somebody puts tar on a guy and then pours feathers on the guys so they will stick. Awesome! I then turned around to get the ice cream thrown at my face. I quickly wiped off the ice cream and picked up the box of feathers and pillowcases, and threw the box at him. The box landed on Jades head perfectly, with all of the feathers falling onto his body as planned. I saw Jade get really pissed at me now. He grabbed a trashcan filled with trash, food, and garbage and walked over to me. My eyes went wide, I tried to move, and I couldnt. I tried to run, and that didnt exactly work. Jade was a yard away from me when he picked up the trashcan about to pour the garbage onto me until, the Sergeant came in and stopped us. Scum Bag! What are you doing! he shouted to Jade. Jade accidentally dropped the trashcan from shock and it spilled all over me. Greaaaat, now I really am white trash. Sorry sir! Jade shouted picking up the trash can off from my head. You scum Bag! You are now on cleaning duty for two weeks! Dumping trash on an innocent lady! That is sad soldier! Now drop and give me twenty! Move it, move it! the sergeant shouted. I grinned, wow; getting people that I hate into trouble is extremely fun! I looked over to Charlie. Her jaw had dropped oops.. I forgot they were best friends.. oh well sucks for them. Lets go Charlie, I said, dragging her to the direction of our dorm by her elbow. She just nodded and followed. I have came to a conclusion, all guys that are emo, have bright green eyes, tons of piercings, and their names are Jade Zechner, and are fucking hot; are now people that are my worst enemies.

!*!*!*Charlies P.O.V*!*!*! My Jaw dropped, how could this have happened so fast? I was staring at Jade in dis-belief while he started to do push ups. Lets go Charlie Aidan said dragging me in the direction of our dorm. I only nodded and followed her. What? I was speechless. Do you want me to say , why the fuck did you do that? I wouldnt because Jade brought it upon himself. But it kinda was weird not to kick Aidans ass.. even though I know Erica will hunt me down and murder me for that. We got back to our dorm, and there was a tall lady with red hair wearing shorts and a tank-top with flip flops. A girl probably in middle school with blonde hair texting away. And a man with short dark brown hair wearing shorts and a shirt with cars on it, he was setting up a television in the lounging area. Erica was hugging the life out of the red head lady, I love you soooo much! I love your cooking! You cook way better than my mom and my grandma! she said. The red haired bopped the top of Ericas head, Youre grandmother is a great cook! Dont say that! she said. The red haired lady had a strong Australian accent. But Terri! You try living with her and her cooking! All she does is nag me and burns everything she cooks! Erica winned. In a

result the lady bopped her on the head again, Dont say that about yer grandma around me! Im gunna tell her you said that about her the lady had said. Erica shrugged, Fine with me she said. Hey mom, hey dad, hey Tyler said Adian. Hello Aidan said Aidans mom. The lady looked around Aidan and looked at me, Is this your other room mate? asked Aidan mom. Oh! Right! Charlie this is my mom Terri! Thats my dad Aaron, and the little twerp that not paying attention is my little sister Tyler Aidan said introducing me. Heyyyyyy! shouted Tyler in a squeeky voice looking up from her cell phone. Aidan dont piss of your sista! she said hounding on Aidan. Erica patted Tyler on the head, Dont worry there Tyler! Shes just getting the last ounce of older sisterly-ness out of her! Besides look at the bright side, you dont have to share the house with Aidan anymore! said Erica. Aidan shot Erica a playful death glare. Erica grinned and shrugged. Finished! Now you guys have cable! said Aaron. Okay then we better go then, Bye Erica. Say hello to Frank and Gerrard for me Terri said pecking Erica on the forehead. Erica saluted Terri, Will do! Oh and you got to send me some food! And Frank will want cookies and Gerrard wants some food too! said Erica. Okay Ill send you guys all a care package said Terri making her way towards Aidan. Take care sweat heart she told Aidan also pecking her on the forehead followed by a hug. Kay mom, will do she said. Aaron gave Erica a hug and put her in a head-lock, See ya later there twerp. Dont do anything I would do he said. Erica chuckled, aww why not? she asked jokingly. Aaron just chuckled and went over to Aidan and gave her a bear hug, Dont do anything Erica or I would do. And keep Erica out of trouble Aaron said. Aidan laughed, Okay dad she said. It was Tylers turn,Bye Eric-uhhhh she said opening her arms for a hug. Bye Tyler said Erica giving Tyler a quick squeeze. Bye Aid-annnnnn said Tyler. Bye Tyler said Aidan giving Tyler a hug. As they walked out Erica yelled, Have safe sex Tyler! Aidan and Erica busted out laughing. I finally got away with that! shouted Erica. I know! shouted Aidan, they were both having a fit of laughter. I love our mom! Erica shouted, Opening a huge Traider Joes bag. She pulled out plastic container of food. The containers contained cooked red potatos, cooked steak, cooked beef, cooked trout, fried rice that was mixed with vegtables, salad, spagetti noodles, spagetti and meatball sauce, sausage, bacon, bagels, enchiladas, burritos, tacos, home made mexican pizza, and some unfamilliar dishes. Then Erica pulled out a container of cookies that had a note that said in Terris hand writing : To Frank love your 2nd mum There was another container that had like cup cakes in the shape of a frogs head. It had a note that said: To Gee love your 2nd mum. I got curious at what it was because I had never seen food like that. Whats that? I asked. Erica grinned, Oh my god you never lived if you have never had one of these! Theyre frog cakes! said Erica popping open the lid of the container, Take one, Gee wont mind Erica said. I took a pink colored one. I took a bite. It tastes awesome! Oh my gosh! This is awesome! I said putting the rest in my mouth. Erica laughed, Told you! she said closing the lid to the container. She pulled out another container that contained something that was covered in chocolate and powdered sugar. It had a note that read: To Erica. Share this. And please do not give anyone a black eye or a bloody nose because they tried to sneak a piece of your lamington! With loads of love your 2nd mum.

I chuckled at Terris note to Erica. I guess whatever was in there was called Lamington.. Whats Lamington? I asked Erica. Her eyes glared at me and she held the container close to her, My Lamington! she mumbled. Aidan rolled her eyes, Its kind of sponge cake dipped into chocolate and it has lemmon flavored jelly in the middle. Usually theres coconut sprinkled on top but Erica is alergic to coconut so my mum substitutes powdered sugar for the coconut. Said Aidan. Ohh. So most of these are Austrailian dishes? I asked. Aidan nodded her head. Okay Im going to deliver my triplets their food! Want to come with Aidan? Charlie? asked Erica. I looked in the box where Erica had pulled out all of the food and realized that what she pulled out was for whoever her other two triplets are. uhh yeah Ill go youll need all the help you need I said. Wow, we are not going to starve anytime soon.. Im not! I might run into the stupid head! said Aidan. I chuckled. Whos the stupid head ? asked Erica. Jade I answered. She put her Lamington into the small refrigorator, Ohhh I see, okay then lets go Charlie! she said Balancing most of the containers in her arms. Which only left me to carry three small containers, I grabbed them and opened the dorm door. I followed her over into the mens wing. And dear lord was I going to have a heart attack again! We walked to a dorm room that was next door to Jades dorm. You could hear yelling and laughing from whoever was in the room. Hold on Charlie, I wanna scare the shit out of Gee and Frank said Erica, sneaking up to the door. Okay I mumbled not really knowing what to say. Erica was grinning from ear to ear and handed me the food. Erica counted to five in a hushed tone then, she kicked the door open making the door riccoshade off of the wall and close again. I swear I have never thought that the saying, She/He laughs so hard she/he almost died! until now. I swear, I almost thought Erica was going to die from laughter. She was rolling around on the floor laughing, that is, until Franks slammed the door open and it hit Erica in the head. You jerk! shouted Erica holding her head. What do you want oh dearest sister? asked Frank. Frank is one of your triplets? I asked confused. I thought Gerrard was Franks twin.. Oh! Frank, Gerrard, and Erica are triplets! I get it now! Yeah, so is Gee, said Erica. But we just pretend that Frank and I are twins! So its not as confusing for people, and so we dont have to explain over and over to people! called Gerrard from the room. Oh okay, that makes sense, I said. Erica then turned to me, Crap! I forgot you were still holding stuff! Im so so sorry Charlie! Ill grab some stuff from you! said Erica grabbing half of the pile. Ooooh! Did Terry come and visit but not visit her boys? shouted Gerrard, drooling over the containers of food. I laughed, Gee, you know thats not very attractive right? asked Erica. Gerrard rolled his eyes, Erica you know I could care less he replied. Frank then took the containers of food out of my hands, Ill be taking these! Thanks Charlie! Oh and call Gerrard Gee, hes not used to being called Gerrard anymore like he used to. Gee is like his name now Frank said. I smiled, Okay Ill call him Gee I told Frank. Gee looked up at me, he had a mouth full of a piece of Frog Cake. What? he answered, as a mouth full of Frog Cake. I laughed, Nothing I said. Gerrard shrugged and went back to eating his frog cake. Then I heard a loud noise. I looked around Frank and saw a person flat on the ground. Is he okay? asked Erica. No, hes still scared to death of Charlie Frank replied. Who? Jack? Big Buff Mean old Jacky Boy? asked Erica.

. . . . . Chapter 5 . . . . (New People, New Drill Sargents, New classes) That night was probably the worst sleep Ive ever gotten. No Sean, No Kendal, No music, but at least I had my bear Gerrard.. Now that I thought of it, its weird knowing a guy named Gerrard, and having a bear named after the lead singer from My Chemical Romance.. I guess I cant introduce Gerrard to.. well Gee because his head will swell up into a balloon. But I swear somebody slept with me. No.. not sex, I mean like a person got into the bed with me and passed out! But woke up early enough for anybody to notice. I also had found out that Aidan has insomnia. I asked her if she seen anybody get in and sleep with me, she just stared at me with a blank expression and made a signal that meant that her lips were sealed. Which didnt really help me decide as weather I am crazy or not.. Any ways This morning we were woken up at five thirty in the morning and had an inspection. Then I found out that this happens every three days I wanted to scream. Then I heard a rumor that we had uniform inspections every other day, even if it were on the room inspection days, and that for those days we would have to wake up at four thirty in the morning. If I would have known about this part of being apart of the Army, I would have never joined! AiDaNs P.O.V Last night my insomnia was not helping me sleep at all. I was on the bottom bunk, with Erica on top. Once and a while I could see drool drip from the top bunk down to where I was. And I swear I had to hold myself from screaming. But I pre-occupied myself by talking to Charlie , that is until she passed out like a log. I was using my mini book light to read the book, Hunted. All of the sudden the dorm room door opened. Wait; Chiyori, Charlie and Erica were in here Im in here so who is it? Is it a drill sergeant? Oh my god! I better play dead! I then pretended to be asleep. I heard a sigh of relief to whoever was in here. I opened an eye and saw a guy with sunglasses on. He then lifted up the covers of Charlies bed and crawled in with her. I sat up, Who the hell are you? I asked. The guy jumped, I am.. er.. Im Sean Carpenter.. Charlies friend said the guy. So wait, youre the guy who broke Charlies heart? I asked Sean. Kinda, but I did it for a very good reason! said Sean. Sean then explained to me how he cant fall in love with Charlie because it would be harder for him to protect her and such, and blah blah blah. I started into Seans eyes, You know what I think about that plan? I asked. Dont you agrea with me? asked Sean. No, I said bluntly, Its the most stupid idea Ive ever heard of because, if you date her then wouldnt it make you more protective over for her? So then that makes it easier to protect her? Anyways! If you love her so much why toy with her emotions and then all the sudden I dont love you anymore, goodbye! I mean come on Sean! Get some brains here! I finished. Sean thought for a moment, You dont get it.. but anyways even if you were right, its too late to go back and fix it! Im just going to have to move foreward with my actions and keep moving foreward, protecting Charlie from harms way Sean said. I rolled my eyes. Why are you even in here? I then asked curious. I cant sleep.. It feels weird not to sleep with Charlie in my arms.. Sean said. I rolled my eyes, Well its three thirty, dont you think you should get going Mr. Protective? I asked. Shit your right said Sean getting out of Charlies bed. May I suggest come back earlier? I said. Here text me when everybody is asleep, so then I can come in Sean

said, giving me his cell phone number. I saluted him, fuck Ive been around Erica too long, Will do I informed Sean. Oh, promise not to tell Charlie or anybody else? asked Sean. Promise I said. Sean then quietly tip-toed back to his dorm. I shook my head and put Seans number into my phone. I wonder if Sean could give us Jades number...? Who are you? I asked mentally to the voice Ahhh.. Well lets just say Im here to help you achieve your wants That didnt answer my question.. Wait! Im talking to myself! Oh My God! Im slowly turning insane like Erica! Shes told me that a voice talks to her like this! Okay you know what Im just going to ignore you yeah.. just that.. Sorry darlin Im not going away until you get what you truly want.. Shut up! Now thats not a nice way to treat to yourself is it? You know what? Im going to name you AMA. Standing for Annoying Mini Aidan! So you know what? Leave me alone! Im trying to sleep here! You have insomnia you cant sleep, remember? Yes, and your not helping, now shut up! Fine . ... . Youre annoying me I knew you would crack.. Shut up, Im trying to sleep here Well sorry, youre the one talking to me, you make me feel like I should just disappear off of the face of the planet.. You should That was harsh Aidan, anyways you werent supposed to respond to that

Lifes harsh, and I respond to everything.. Im human, unlike you.. you stupid anoying conscience person Go to sleep Aidan, you have a long day ahead of you Yes, mother I then woke up to Drill Sergeant Sunshine yelling at us. Trust me, Drill Sergeant Sunshine isnt so.. how do I put it sunshine-ish? Yeah thats the word.. Hes more like a pissed off 24/7 guy.. He has an ironic name. Ah well. After Sergeant Sunshine passed our room I saw Charlie thinking. Whats up? I asked her. Did you see anyone sleep in my bed? Charlie asked. I just stared at Charlie with a blank expression and made a signal that meant that my lips were sealed. Then Drill Sergeant Captain, came patrolling through our room. He gave us a nod, and headed out of the room. Thank god that was over with! %$%$ Charlies P.O.V $%$% When Drill Sergeant Captain, yes his name was Captain, finished the inspection I sighed and fell onto my bed. Im sooo tired I complained. At least you dont have a voice talking to you in your head Aidan mumbled. I glanced at her sideways. What are you talking about? I asked. Aidan shook her head, Nothing never mind she mumbled.