Disclaimer: I don't own Carter or Abby....darn :(
Author's Notes: Thanks to Raine for being my beta, even if it's only because you like to be the 1st to read it! lol ;)
Other: Sorry it's so short, this is almost like an introduction. The next part will be longer...hopefully. Words enclosed in *'s are thoughts.
Chapter 1: Chasing After You
After a long, tiresome night-shift Carter headed home. His only plans were a nice hot shower and a date with his bed. He walked into the Carter family mansion and was half-way up the stairs when Gamma called out to him.
"Carter!? Was that you that just came in?"
"Yes Gamma, I'm heading to bed."
"Hold on a minute boy, I've something here for you. An Abby personally delivered it. Must be special." Gamma winked.
Carter smiled at the mere mention off Abby's name. He took the letter said thanks and skipped up the stairs.
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Dear Carter,
You've always been there for me through the laughter and tears. You are the one I've always run to, and with a few simple words and the honest truth you've helped me figure out life. You saved me. You are my best friend in the world and I love you more than you'll ever know. Which I guess is the reason I'm writing this letter in the first place. Ever since I've met you I've been depending on your more and more. So starting now I'm on my own, I've got a place in Oklahoma, staying with an old friend. I'll miss you lots but it's better this way. Goodbye John Carter and please never forget me.
Love,
Abby
PS: don't try and stop me
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Before Carter had even finished the letter he'd stained it with his tears.
*Leaving!? She can't be. This can't be happening! I've got to do something, and fast!*
Carter quickly got changed and ran down the stairs. He heard Gamma yelling to him but that didn't stop him. He was going after Abby.
"How could this be that you are not here with me
When I gave you the best of me
I face each day (each day)
Without a smile
And life seems so unfair
You didn't even give me a last
You didn't give me a last goodbye baby
How could you do it baby
And tear my poor heart in two "
The rain poured down around Carter as he sped to the airport. It was hard to see but somehow he managed to get there safely. He pulled right up to the curb and jumped out of his car. Some guy was yelling about not being allowed to parking his car there but that didn't stop him. He ran through the doors and up to the first counter he came to.
"Excuse me miss! What gate is the departure flight to Oklahoma!?"
"Sir calm down and…"
"Calm down…calm down…the woman I love is about to leave possibly forever!"
"Alright, alright, umm….here it is…Gate 21A"
"21A thanks"
Carter took off running. Over and over he repeated in his head *21A 21A 21A…* Finally 21A, he'd found it. Only one woman dressed in a flight attending uniform was around.
"Excuse me miss?"
The woman said something about having to go and disappeared down the long corridor to board the plane. That was it, it was over, he couldn't' try and stop her.
"Ain't no more blue up in my sky
Only cloudy moments
And the tears like rain you left behind
All of those memories in the corner of my mind
I started looking at a picture in a frame
As I start to cry 'cause I can't picture us apart
Oh my God can you help me
Can you help me with this pain
With this pain I've buried deep down inside."
Author's Notes: Thanks to Raine for being my beta, even if it's only because you like to be the 1st to read it! lol ;)
Other: Sorry it's so short, this is almost like an introduction. The next part will be longer...hopefully. Words enclosed in *'s are thoughts.
Chapter 1: Chasing After You
After a long, tiresome night-shift Carter headed home. His only plans were a nice hot shower and a date with his bed. He walked into the Carter family mansion and was half-way up the stairs when Gamma called out to him.
"Carter!? Was that you that just came in?"
"Yes Gamma, I'm heading to bed."
"Hold on a minute boy, I've something here for you. An Abby personally delivered it. Must be special." Gamma winked.
Carter smiled at the mere mention off Abby's name. He took the letter said thanks and skipped up the stairs.
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Dear Carter,
You've always been there for me through the laughter and tears. You are the one I've always run to, and with a few simple words and the honest truth you've helped me figure out life. You saved me. You are my best friend in the world and I love you more than you'll ever know. Which I guess is the reason I'm writing this letter in the first place. Ever since I've met you I've been depending on your more and more. So starting now I'm on my own, I've got a place in Oklahoma, staying with an old friend. I'll miss you lots but it's better this way. Goodbye John Carter and please never forget me.
Love,
Abby
PS: don't try and stop me
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Before Carter had even finished the letter he'd stained it with his tears.
*Leaving!? She can't be. This can't be happening! I've got to do something, and fast!*
Carter quickly got changed and ran down the stairs. He heard Gamma yelling to him but that didn't stop him. He was going after Abby.
"How could this be that you are not here with me
When I gave you the best of me
I face each day (each day)
Without a smile
And life seems so unfair
You didn't even give me a last
You didn't give me a last goodbye baby
How could you do it baby
And tear my poor heart in two "
The rain poured down around Carter as he sped to the airport. It was hard to see but somehow he managed to get there safely. He pulled right up to the curb and jumped out of his car. Some guy was yelling about not being allowed to parking his car there but that didn't stop him. He ran through the doors and up to the first counter he came to.
"Excuse me miss! What gate is the departure flight to Oklahoma!?"
"Sir calm down and…"
"Calm down…calm down…the woman I love is about to leave possibly forever!"
"Alright, alright, umm….here it is…Gate 21A"
"21A thanks"
Carter took off running. Over and over he repeated in his head *21A 21A 21A…* Finally 21A, he'd found it. Only one woman dressed in a flight attending uniform was around.
"Excuse me miss?"
The woman said something about having to go and disappeared down the long corridor to board the plane. That was it, it was over, he couldn't' try and stop her.
"Ain't no more blue up in my sky
Only cloudy moments
And the tears like rain you left behind
All of those memories in the corner of my mind
I started looking at a picture in a frame
As I start to cry 'cause I can't picture us apart
Oh my God can you help me
Can you help me with this pain
With this pain I've buried deep down inside."