DISCLAIMER: I own nothing but Madison Wallace

Ryan Wolfe isn't usually rude. But that's not what I thought when I saw him again.

I believed that he was quite possibly the biggest jerk I had ever laid eyes on. It didn't have to be like that, but sometimes, things are set in motion that can only be turned back when someone admits they were wrong.

I have pride. I wouldn't let him break me again. Anyone would tell you that holding grudges from high school aren't something that mature adults do. Even I thought that I should and was over it, but that was before I saw him again.

Standing there, talking to my new boss, Lieutenant Caine. If I had known that he worked at this lab, I would have grabbed my bag, and taken a job elsewhere.

But now, there I sat staring at the man who had shattered my heart, the man that probably didn't even remember me, or remember what he'd done. I was being silly. Somehow, I still couldn't stop the butterflies that entered my stomach as his eyes met mine. He nodded and began walking towards me, bidding Horatio a goodbye. I stood my ground and gritted my teeth, careful not to lose my composure.

"Hi. You must be Madison Wallace. I'm Ryan Wolfe." he said casually, but obviously not too thrilled with the idea of taking a newbie along on a case.

"Hello." I offered. I wouldn't give him the benefit of knowing he made me uneasy. I learn from my mistakes. The light of recognition didn't flicker in his eyes so I presumed that he had no idea who I was. My breathing eased and I calmed a bit. Part of me was relieved that he didn't remember. I didn't want him to remember. The other part of me was angry that he didn't remember. He didn't remember the girl who has worn her heart on her sleeve and he'd crushed.

Maybe it's because I've changed. My hair is different. I've lost weight. I hold my head up instead of starring at the ground. But for some reason, I wish he remembered. Maybe it's best that it was this way. That meant that I wouldn't have to forgive him. That was the last thing I wanted to do.

"Welcome to the lab. We have a double homicide at a residence on Coral Drive. You up for it?"

"Of course."

"Great, I'll get you a kit and we can go."

He offered a small smile and lead the way outside to him county issued Hummer. He opened my door for me and I remained quiet, giving up only a small smile in thanks. As he got in a drove to the crime scene, I panicked. What if he started asking questions? I glared out the window cursing God for sticking me in this situation. It really wasn't fair. Maybe I'm just whiney. Whichever, it's still Ryan's fault. It will always be Ryan's fault.

"You look familiar. Do I know you from somewhere?"

Oh boy.

A/N: mmkay. first chapter. I wanted it to be from an original characters point of view, so the plot unravels more. I hope you like it. I know it's really short. There will be more description later.