Kiss Me In The Rain

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[ Duncan / Courtney ]

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It was pouring outside, literally. The streets were flooded, and the cars leaved splashes as they drove by. She sighed as she leaned her forehead against the cold glass, her breath fogging up the glass. She sighed as she drew a heart on the glass with her fingertip.

"Where are you?" she whispered silently, staring out into the dark night as the rain kept falling. She listened to the soft pitter-patter as the rain fell on the cement.

It's been almost a year since Duncan ran away. It was a little before April 21st when her dad threw Duncan out of the house and forbid him from ever returning. He forced her into breaking up with him, or else. She didn't dare try to figure out what the 'or else' was, and immediately broke it off, not wanting to hurt Duncan.

About a week later, he was gone. A note was on his bed, and his sister found it. She texted Courtney about it, including the contents of the note. She had read that text almost a hundred times just to make sure she wasn't dreaming. She even memorized it so she could go over it in her mind when her phone was out of reach, like in class.

Princess,

I gave you everything, and gave up everything for you. And now you just break it off because of your father? I thought I was more to you than that. So I've run away. I hope you realize what you've done. And I won't come back, not until then.

- D

A silent tear fell down her cheek. She didn't bother to wipe it away, knowing more were to come. The worst part was, April 21st was the day right before her birthday. Duncan had come over to surprise her late at night, and her dad caught him. He never did like Duncan.

"I've realized what I've done. Now why won't you come back?" she asked, curling up into the fetal position on the seat she was in. She's been staring out the window for about an hour. Today was April 21st again. Her 18th birthday was tomorrow, and Bridgette had already planned out everything for her party. But Courtney was in no mood to party.

In fact, she didn't even like partying until Duncan came along. He had convinced her to come to a party with him, and she had a great time. Duncan said that it was because it was one of Geoff's parties, and his are the best. But she knew the real reason. It was because he was there.

"Pumpkin, don't you think it's time to go to sleep?" her dad asked, entering the living room.

She shook her head silently and continued to stare out the window. The water was even higher now, maybe a foot deep.

He sighed, and walked up to her. "I'm sorry. But I only did what was best for you," he said, kissing the top of her head. "Good night, honey."

She nodded. "Night."

He turned off the lights behind him, leaving only a lamp on to light up the dim room. After another thirty minutes, she started reading. She was in the middle of a good book: Flowers For Algernon. It was really sad, matching her mood right now.

Eventually, she fell asleep, watching the lampposts lights light up the streets dimly. She didn't hear how someone opened the back door. She didn't hear as someone walked through the kitchen and up to her. She didn't feel someone kissing her cheek. She didn't feel someone sitting down beside her and holding her tight. No, she didn't feel any of this.

A minute later, that someone left out the back door, locking it again. He left a note for her.

Fortunately, she woke up right that moment.

"Huh?" she asked wearily. She found the note sitting on top of the desk beside her, where her book once was. "What?"

Princess,

I'm back. You've finally realized it, eh? How'd I know? I've been watching you. I never could let you go. But I won't come out. I've already learned not to from you. You kept everything inside bottled up, and listened to what people said. You did what people expected you to do, and never took chances. Well, how about instead, take a trip on the wild side and follow your heart?

- D

"Duncan?" she whispered, sudden hope invading her. Quickly, she got up and put on a coat. She was only wearing shorts and a t-shirt, and it was freezing outside, but so what? She was finally going to do it. She was going to take a trip on the wild side and follow her heart. And the first step to doing that was to find Duncan.

She left a note for her parents though.

Mom & Dad,

Duncan came back. I know, I know. He's just trouble. Well, I don't care. I love him, and you can't change that. I'm going to follow my heart now instead of doing what you want me to. And don't worry. I'll be back. Hugs and kisses, and please don't freak. I'll be back when it's time. When I find Duncan and everything's back to normal.

Love,

Courtney 3

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The next morning, her parents came down and found the note lying on the table in her book. It was on the last page, where Charlie runs away. It was the saddest part for Courtney, and she decided that it'd fit.

Courtney's mom let out a sob as she rested her head on her husband's shoulder as she silently cried, reading the note. Her dad rubbed her back soothingly.

"It's gonna be okay…" he whispered.

"But my baby's out there all alone!" she argued.

"But… she's all grown up now. We've got to trust her now," he said.

She sighed. "You're right. But when will she come back?"

"She's made it clear in the note. When she finds Duncan and everything is back to normal," he said, kissing his wife's forehead.


A/N: This was going to be a oneshot, but then I decided I'd like it'd better as a two-shot. Here is the first part!

Oh, and sorry if Duncan seems a bit OOC in the notes. But if he sounded like himself, it wouldn't be as cute, now would it? LOL. Anyway, sorry again for that!

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