A/N: This is my first WilSon fanfic ever. I got the idea to write it because sometimes fanfics unfortunately seem to follow a certain pattern and/or storyline a lot so I want to make it as original as possible. A few things you should know right off the bat: NO Brian, Neil or Gabi (you're welcome); Nick is a friend (well, cousin and friend) not an enemy; some characters of the past that were hardly used on the show and fics WILL return and play important parts in this story, not just making cameo appearances from time to time; Sami and Rafe NEVER happened; the characterization of Will and Sonny are a little different than the show (wanted to explore new options); Sonny has never travelled around the world, only travelled and lived in Dubai. Can't really think of anything else to say except that I will be making references to what has been said in earlier chapters as the story progresses and I'll be posting the chapters of the references if you want to refer back to it.
Warning: This fic is going to be pretty angsty later on and definitely not for the faint of heart. Lots of drama for WilSon but have faith!
P.S: There's going to be a lot of shameless smut because they are in high school (and later, college) after all so it's to be expected lol. When writing some of the high school scenes, it may be a little off from how high school is right now but don't blame me cuz I graduated in 2006 so yea, i'm just gonna write it how I remember it. Lastly, I hope you enjoy! =)
Chapter 1
It is August, nearly the end of summer vacation, which meant that school would be starting up again very soon. Usually most students would be extremely annoyed at the fact that summer is now over and they'd have to try surviving yet another year of learning, homework, staying awake through boring lectures, studying, more homework, teachers acting like dictators, high school drama, making new friends, fitting in and passing all classes. That's already too much to handle for any student. There are some students who also have the added pressure of, not only adjusting to their surroundings at a new school, but also making friends when you have the stigma of being "the new kid."
This was the case for Sonny Kiriakis, whose family has lived in Chicago for most of his life. Sonny was an honor roll student in his second year of high school, an excellent baseball player for his high school's team, surrounded by lots of friends, had a gorgeous girlfriend named Emily and was always looked up to by fellow classmates. There was just one small problem; Sonny wasn't happy. He was truly living a life that most people would envy. Until one day, Sonny inexplicably ended things with Emily after only being with her for 3 month and slowly became awkward around people he used to hang out with all the time.
It is mid August and Sonny's change in attitude not getting any better. He has gone to play baseball with his friends but he seemed a little distant sometimes. It's like he built an invisible wall between him and everyone else. This hasn't gone unnoticed by his parents, Justin and Adrienne Kiriakis.
"Justin, what is happening to our son? He never used to be this way" commented a worried Adrienne, as she saw Sonny sulking up the stairs to go into his room.
"I know what you mean but cut him some slack. Maybe he's still affected by his break up with Emily. You saw that they were always attached at the hip. They were happy together. He just needs time to get over it," Justin reassured her.
"That's what bothers me," Adrienne says.
"Adrienne, we can't make him forget about her, just so he can be his old self again," Justin said, frustrated.
"That's not what I meant."
"Well, what did you mean then? I don't understand what point you're trying to make."
"You said they were attached at the hip and seemed happy together. I'm wondering why they broke up in the first place. Sonny never told us and I didn't want to pressure him. He was already having a hard enough time as it is."
"You're right, that does seem rather odd but we can't pressure him. He'll come to us when he's ready."
"I hope you're right," Adrienne says, as she sees Sonny coming down the stairs. "Hey Sonny, your father has great news to share with you!"
"Hey mom and dad, what's up? What's this 'great news' you wanted to share?" Sonny asked impatiently.
"While at the grocery store, I bumped into Lawrence, my best friend from law school. We were catching up; talking about life, our families, our jobs and other things. Well, he mentioned that he was looking for a partner for his law office and asked me if I was interested. I accepted. There's only one issue though."
"What's that?" Sonny asked.
"Lawrence's office is in Salem so we would have to move there soon. How do you feel about that?"
"Oh my God! Dad, that's amazing news! Congratulations! How soon do we leave?"
"In two weeks so you have enough time to get settled before school starts. I'll tell Uncle Victor to see if he can help get you registered while we start packing."
"I can't to tell Abigail! She's going to be so excited!" Sonny beamed and ran up the stairs again.
"Well that went better than I thought it would," said Justin.
"Maybe Sonny will finally be able to find happiness in Salem," said Adrienne.
Within the two weeks before they had to move, the Kiriakis family kept busy, mainly by packing their things in boxes and Justin getting all of his legal affairs in order. On the final day, the movers loaded the boxes into a truck, was provided by Uncle Victor. Sonny went to the baseball field where he always played baseball with his friends so they can all say their final goodbyes. They wish Sonny the best, hassle him to keep in touch and left. One of his closest friends, a tall, raven haired guy with hazel eyes, named Jaime, stayed behind to hang out with Sonny one last time.
"I'm gonna miss hanging out with you, dude. It sucks that I'm gonna be losing my best friend," Jaime said.
"You're not gonna lose me though. We can still video chat on Skype," Sonny offered.
"That is so not the same and you know it."
"Ok ok, you're right. We'll work it out somehow. Anyway, I have to go. My parents said I have to be home at 2…" Sonny checks his cell phone for the time. "…and it's 2:32. Oh fuck, I can't believe I'm late! My parents are gonna kill me! I gotta go but text me so we won't lose touch!" Sonny says as he hugs Jaime and runs off.
When he was about two blocks away from the field, he stopped running. He actually had to be home by 3 PM but Jaime didn't need to know that. Sonny loves Jaime as a friend and he was the only friend who was really there for him. Sonny appreciated that more than anything but he always felt something weird between them. There was always a weird vibe that Sonny couldn't really explain. All he knew is that it kind of terrified him.
As he arrived at his house, he saw his parents standing in front of it and staring, taking a last look at the house they've lived in for many years. Sonny joins them and takes it all in. They do a group hug and Justin tells Adrienne and Sonny to get in the car so they can leave, instead of prolonging their sadness by looking at the house that was filled with so many memories.
As they all got in the car and started driving away, Sonny says, "Salem, here we come!"
