Author's Note: These chapters are titled after songs that I feel are appropriate for the emotions I want to convey throughout the story. This chapter is Story by: Lc5

Our story had ended that day

I laughed at myself bitterly as I thought back to the events of last week. I hadn't even seen it coming and I couldn't stop thinking about it. It was like my heart shattered into many pieces that couldn't be picked up. What was wrong with me? I'd never been the one to be heartbroken by a girl. Until I met her, all of them had been the same to me. Date after date they all clung to me like I was their treasure. This girl, she was different. She meant more to me than I could ever imagine and now she was gone.

The ending you drew I couldn't picture

"Charlotte." I whispered her name to myself as I let myself fall backward onto my bed. Thinking on it hurt and yet, why can't I stop? I wanted her to smile at me like she always did when we were together. Her smile, it shined brighter than the stars and dazzled me. When had that smile disappeared and why didn't I notice it sooner? Before I could stop it, a tear had formed and made its way down my cheek. I wiped it away with my thumb and covered my eyes with my right arm.

"Please…"I pleaded to no one in particular. "Please smile for me again…!" I moved my left hand up to my chest and gripped the shirt I had on where my heart was located. Gritting my teeth, I held back my tears. A grown man crying over a woman he loved, I'd heard of it yet never thought that I'd be that man.

The innocent smile you always showed me
One day it vanished, I realized it again

A knock came at my door and unable to let out a capable answer, I grunted. I heard the door open and close. The footsteps came closer and soon I heard them stop before they came running. I felt the bed shift slightly and sighed as tiny hands tapped at my arms. Moving my arm slowly, I looked towards the one tapping me to see my niece Serenity, looming over me with the eyes of concern.

"Awwight?" she asked. I gave her a small smile and sat up before pulling her onto my lap. "Huwt?" she continued as she tapped at my chest where my other hand had been.

I brushed the rogue strands of her silver hair behind her ear and kissed the top of her head. In her own way, Serenity was worried about me. "Yeah…"I started as I hugged the little girl. "It hurts." My eyes swelled up with tears as I felt her kiss my chest.

"Gehd Bedduwr" She said as she snuggled into my embrace.

I looked up as I heard someone else enter the room. It was my sister's husband, Lysander. He was giving me a sorrowful expression and upon seeing it, I burst into tears. "I-I couldn't even begin to explain myself to her…" I tried to stop the tears but they just kept pouring out uncontrollably. "I was too in shock to deny it. So that nasty rumor, she's stuck believing it."

Even though a lie came up, soon you believed it
The appropriate promise was twisted around.

"Rumor…?"

I cringed as I remembered what she'd told me. "A fan of mine told her that she'd seen me with another woman the third of last month…"

Lysander widened his eyes slightly as he looked at me. It was as if he'd remembered something. Knowing him, it wasn't hard to believe that he'd forget something. "You were with Serenity and I for the day as Felicity went to an audition…"

Serenity hopped off of my lap and out of my embrace and grabbed at a finger before pulling with all her might. It seemed she wanted me to take her somewhere. I stood up before I picked her up and held her at my hip. Normally, Charlotte would tag along on these trips. Serenity loved her to pieces and Charlotte just adored her. It was only now that I realized how important she was to me and I missed her. I wanted to see her again, to hold her again. What would it take to have her back in my arms?

And when I lost you, I noticed how important you are
I want to see you
How often have I approached the night I hugged you
I'll never forget it, I want the feelings to be the same once again

"I'll take her somewhere. I haven't spent time with her one on one in a while. You and Felicity get some rest."

Lysander gave me a look as if to ask if I was sure. I shooed him with my hand and told him I was completely sure. Sighing, he left the room. "Looks like it's just you and me kiddo." I said as I walked out of the room with her. Walking down my stairs, I noticed my cell phone on the end table nearest to the couch. As I approached downstairs, I thought of calling her. I struck the idea out myself as I knew she wouldn't pick up. Upon leaving the last step, I noticed it lit up. I quickened my pace over to the end table and picked it up. I flipped it open to reveal a voicemail had been left on my phone. Serenity looked at me and blinked innocently wondering what I was doing. I simply smiled at her and dialed my inbox before inputting my password.

we can't connect by cellphone because you never pick up

'You have one new message' came the computerized voice. I held my breath awaiting the message.

"Tyler…?"

my voice doesn't reach you anymore

I gripped the phone tighter as if I was desperately trying not to miss a thing. My knuckles grew white as my hand shook. Though it had been only a week, it had been a long and harsh one.

"Tyler I-" She was cut off by a shrill sounding voice that he recognized as Amber's.

"Why are you calling him? YOU broke up with HIM. Remember?" Came her snobby, shrill voice. It seemed as if she had taken the phone because now, she was on the line. "She didn't mean to call you. Forget this message ever existed." I heard a click and closed my eyes tight as I shut my phone.

Where could you be? What could you be doing?

I wondered where she had been and what she was doing at the time she'd called. Opening my eyes, I didn't want to worry Serenity once more. "Where were we?" I'd asked as I put on a fake smile. "Oh! Right. Where do you want to go?"

"Maww" Serenity replied.

I laughed a little. The mall huh? "Okay." I tucked my phone in the back of my pocket and made my way towards the garage. Upon opening the garage door I grabbed my keys off the hook next to it then proceeded to unlock it with my keyless entry.

it wasn't possible to break a homogenous pairing
But when I go now it's definitely going to end

I opened the back door and sat Serenity down in her princess car seat. It was the one Charlotte had given her for her car rides with us. The memory of how excited Charlotte had been to give it to Serenity caused me to smile without realizing.

even if I count the sad memories, they won't reach the sky

I finished buckling Serenity in and shut the door before opening my own to slide into the driver's seat. After double checking my mirrors and buckling my seatbelt, I pressed the button to the garage doors. I backed out and pressed the button again after they had opened. Looking into my rearview mirror, I smiled as she sang Frère Jaques. Hearing her stumble on her words almost made me forget about Charlotte. Though that was impossible, I could never REALLY forget about her I thought as I sighed. It took a good fifteen minutes before reaching the mall and another five to find a parking spot.

"You ready for this?" I asked my niece who was pulling at her curled pigtails. I couldn't help but smile once more as she nodded excitedly "Why here anyway?"

"Cassy!"She said using her nickname for Castiel. It was a nickname Castiel let slide because she was only a kid. I slid out of the car and undid her buckle before taking her out of her seat. I shut the doors and locked them before walking away towards the entrance.

"Serenity likes Castiel~" I sang out as I teased her.

"No!"She shouted with embarrassment and crossed her arms.

Entering the mall, Serenity pointed where she wanted to go and looked at me with pleading eyes. Giving in, I walked in the direction in which she pointed and stopped when he noticed Castiel talking with Felicity. Serenity wiggled in my arms as if she were trying to run towards them. Once again I started walking.

"MOMMY! Cassy!" she squeaked as she reached for them.

I watched as Castiel smirked and put a hand on her head. He handed her a doll and laughed as she squealed with delight. "Silly little girl!"

Before I could ask what they were doing there I heard a familiar voice behind me. After handing Serenity off to her mother I turned around to look for the voice.

I want the once ended story to continue once again

I couldn't help but cling on to the hope that I find her. Her voice had sounded so close that I could almost grasp it. Oh how I wanted to hold her again; forever. Next time I'd never let her go. That is, if I ever had a next time.

Being clingy will be a habit of men forever
I want to but, I can't forget you

If there was one thing I knew after all my moping around, it was that I wanted her and only her. I ran as soon as I found her walking towards the exit with Amber. "Charlotte!" I yelled desperately trying to get her attention. I noticed her stop walking as Amber continued walking forward without a care in the world. She slowly turned her head to look at me with semi-wide eyes.

I want to see you
How often do I approach
I want to hug you

I didn't care that everyone was staring. I just wanted one thing. "Charlotte!" I repeated. I was desperately in love with this woman.

"Tyler?"

even if I count the sad memories they won't reach yours
I want the once ended story to continue forever
Although I know your shadow won't be coming back I wait

Upon reaching her, I stopped out of breath and took her hands. "Charlotte…" I started. "Give me one last chance" My heart couldn't stop pounding. "And I'll explain everything…" I finally finished.

"You just don't know when to give up do you…?"Charlotte asked as she wiped away the tears that started to form.

"No… I don't."

today I couldn't completely decide to say farewell again