A/N: I just deleted this story and now I'm reposting it. I've made a few changes and corrected typos. I hope everyone likes it. Review and tell me what you think.

Chapter 1

She was remembering how she used to make fun of him. She never meant it in a hurtful way. She teased everyone and he knew that. Every once in a while, he would take a jab at her too. She was proud of him whenever he did that. He was so shy and never opened up. She had spent most of highschool trying to get him to crack jokes and take part of the group. He said he didn't want to be labeled as part of a group. She said that wasn't what she meant.

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It was a sunny, humid day in Philadelphia. Saturnine waited at a table in Starbucks for her friend. They needed to discuss the website they were planning to put together. She didn't really want to take part, but her friend offered a page of her own to put her essays, poems, stories, and what ever else she wrote. If it weren't for that, Saturnine wouldn't be investing her money. Besides, it would give her something to do on those lonely Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.

"Saturnine!" A tall red head swiftly walked up to the table Saturnine was sitting at. She bent down and gave the impatient girl a light hug. "I'm sorry I'm so late. I took the long way hoping to find some inspiration."

"Well, Libby, you were always the type to take the scenic route." Saturnine smiled at her winded friend.

"You used to also. Until you became a prude in college. What happened there? I never understood that particular change." Libby's query irked Saturnine. What did she mean 'that particular change'? Saturnine didn't change that much.

"I had to change. Can you imagine if I hadn't? I would have dropped out half way through the first quarter. They don't give refunds, you know. I wasn't about to waste my parents' money. They worked hard to give me my education."

"Alright Satty. Don't worry, I'm not angry at you. Let's just talk about the website."

Saturnine watched as Libby took out the plans for the website. Her mind started to wander back to the days where she could crack a joke in any situation. Days when she was really happy, not the artificial happiness that she feels everyday. She tried to recall the feeling of bliss but it slipped through her fingers like a fine silk.

"Satty?" Libby said softly. "Are you alright?"

Saturnine looked at Libby. Her best friend since high school and she couldn't accurately describe what she was thinking. "Just taking a stroll down Memory Lane" Saturnine replied. "Let's just get this over with so I can go home."

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Saturnine got home to a mess left by her new puppy. A 3 month old blue merle collie, Skip wasn't quite house trained.

"Well boy, I should clean this up before the landlord smells it." Saturnine started to clean up the mess left by Skip and had just finished when her phone rang.

"Hello?" Saturnine didn't usually answer her phone, but she knew without looking that it was Libby. 'Probably wants to talk about the website' Saturnine thought. She was greeted by an excited voice.

"Satty, turn on the news right now." Saturnine did what she was told and sat down on her couch. Skip jumped up on her lap. "Are you watching it?" Libby asked.

"Yes. What am I supposed to be looking for?" Saturnine asked. Before she got an answer, the news anchor came on.

"Hello. I'm here with Benjamin Gates, the discoverer of a gigantic ancient treasure. Mr. Gates, you're family has been searching for this treasure for generations. How does it feel to be the one to discover it?"

"Well, my entire family deserves credit, as well as Ms. Abigail Chase and my friend Riley Poole. Every one contributed. I couldn't claim all the credit."

The reporter continued his interview. "What are you going to do with all the artifacts?"

"We're dividing it between several museums such as the Smithsonian, Cairo Museum, The Louvre, and the British Museum."

"And are you going to keep any of the profit?" the reporter queried.

"Ms. Chase and I are sharing 2 percent and Mr. Poole is getting 1percent."

"Thank you Mr. Gates and congratulations on your find. Be sure to tune in on Friday for an in depth interview with Mr. Gates." The reporter concluded.

The news continued and Libby started to talk again. "Well?"

Saturnine feigned ignorance. "Well what? It's great that an enormous treasure was found."

Libby sounded almost indignant. "What about Riley?"

"Riley who?"

"Riley Poole! He hung out with us in highschool! I know you remember him! Don't play stupid!" Saturnine smiled. She remembered Riley, she just didn't want to admit.

"Hey! I have an idea," Libby said. "Let's go to the opening of the exhibit in the Smithsonian."

Saturnine thought about this. It was a cool idea and she would like to go. " Doesn't that require an invitation?" She could hear the grin in Libby's voice.

"I already got that covered."

"How did you get a ticket?" Saturnine cried.

"I donate monthly to the museum. They probably felt obliged to send me one." She paused. "It's good for one guest, if you want to go."

"Hell yes!" Saturnine screamed with uncharacteristic excitement.

"Great! I'll pick you up at 10 tomorrow to go dress shopping!" Libby hung up and Saturnine put the receiver down.

She was thrilled to see this exhibit before the public. She couldn't wait to see what this Gates guy had discovered. And, on top of all that, she was getting a new dress.

Saturnine's stomach suddenly dropped. She had to see Riley again. She hadn't seen him since graduation day and she hadn't spoken to him on the phone since the summer after highschool ended.

"Oh shit."

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E/N: Well, there's chapter one. What did you think? I have chapters two and three written, so it won't take long to post. I'm getting inspiration for chapter four so hopefully that'll be up soon too. Review please!