I sat there in the passenger seat of his car, listening to his music. Love, it's a strange thing. I wanted to be far from him almost a year ago ,but now there is nothing I rather do than sit here in his car with him. I looked toward him and flashed him a smile, he did the same as he reached over and help my hand in his. We were on the freeway watching every mountain pass by us, the ride was unusually silent. The day passed on too quickly even though we sat in silence. It dark outside, the moon was the only light that passed us by, beside the several headlights of the on going cars and of course his headlights. I looked at the time, it was 12:43 a.m. and I needed my sleep.

"Duncan," shyly I looked over at him, "I am pretty tired maybe we can stop at a inn or a motel, and call it a night"

"Yeah, you are probably right,we have been up since five and I can't take any more of the open road" he stated.

"Where are we going anyways?" I questioned as he made a gentle right going onto the ramp leading us off of the freeway.

"You'll see when we get there." he said as we pulled to a quiet stop.

"Come on Duncan, just tell me!" I looked at him with my eyes and lips all pouted.

"Princess, trust me. There is nothing to worry about. The car has gas, we are making good time plus I am here with you." I couldn't help but to smile.

"You right" I agreed.

"Of course, but seriously Courtney, You will have no regrets letting me drive you. okay?" he said taking his hand off the wheel. A shot of panic struck me. I glanced over toward the stoplight it was still red.

I looked in the rear-view mirror. I white Toyota was coming in from behind us and fast. I looked down at my hand intertwined with Duncan's. A rush went through me, like a lightning bolt went through my heart, a jolt, if you will. The whole car shook. I was breathing deep. My eyelids were shut in voluntarily.

"COURTNEY, my princess, open your eyes please. I love you." Duncan said frantically. My eyelids started to open up, I looked at Duncan. we were still in the car, air bags and all. He was leaning over me. the last thing that I saw was Duncan's face with tears steaming down. I blacked out