Author's Note--

Dear Reader's,

Must I explain this story is based mostly on something I came up with; the idea of a troubled boy and troubled girl, though, came from Green Day. So kudos to them. I got the idea of Caleb and Valerie while listening to their new album, 21st Century Breakdown. Christian and Gloria give remarkable efforts in their romantic, troubled relationship. As do Caleb and Valerie. Their stories of runaways are different, but their lives of trouble ness prevail. Do I dare say more? No. If you want to her the saddened tale of these two lovebirds, then knock yourself out. To ignore it, you'll agonize at night (just kidding.) But really, I'd like you to take your time to read this. Hopefully, you'll understand why you shouldn't say "I hate my life!" anymore.

Trust me.

~Kat.

Prologue--

She gripped to his palm and pushed her face into his chest. As the room grew dark, fate grew narrow. It was only a matter of time.

"Caleb…" She whispered in agony.

"What, my love?" He grabbed Valerie and pulled her closer, feeling the warm breath of her soul cling against his neck.

"I…"

Caleb held tighter, knowing that's all that can help right now. His eyes wandered from his sweetheart's face to the wall in an empty room. He tried to hold in his tears.

"I love you, Caleb…" a tear fell from her ocean eyes.

"I love you too, Valerie," Caleb let a tear spill and rest upon cheek, "I really do…" He wrapped his arms around her waist, squeezing her tight to hold on to her life.

The room grew silent…