AN: Okay! Here is the new story! This is personally my favorite story I have ever written for Channy, so I hope you all like it too. It's kind of long, or so I'm planning it to be. I'll be writing this other shorter story along with it, so look out for that. Enjoy! More to come soon, sorry this chapter is kind of vague.

PS. I'll be putting a soundtrack that reminds me of this story on my profile eventually, so check that out if you wanna. Idk, I felt this story needs like a bunch of songs to go with it. So yay! ~Rinny

I had hidden it for a reason. It had been months, years since I thought of it, thought of him. I knew the day would come. I knew ever since I had stowed it away. My fingers brushed over the smooth metal surface that lay in my palm. I knew this day would be filled with tears and memories. I turned the charm swiftly between my fingers to see the clear 'A' carved into it. I let a timid smile emerge between my cheeks, while gazing down at the metallic heart.

I recalled doing everything to forget him. I made sure I couldn't Google him, January 2007, by putting an unremembered code onto my computer. I couldn't call him, October 2009, by blocking his number. I couldn't watch him at 8/7 central, last week, by turning off my cable box. Yet, his name wandered my mind often. It was difficult to erase your best friend, even after all those years. But I was trying so damn hard.

I sniffled softly, tossing the rusty necklace into the top drawer of my dresser, fumbling around to slip it back into the most ugly pair of socks I had. Hoping I would never want to wear them, I had hidden the necklace in them merely months after he left Appleton. I slammed the drawer shut and sat down on my bed in a huff.

I had hidden it for a reason. It had been days since I thought of it, thought of him. I knew the day would come. The day I would mutter the taboo name after all the years.

"Chad."

~A year later~

I packed whatever I could fit in my numerous suitcases. I was off to Hollywood at last and I couldn't be more excited. My YouTube channel had taken off so much, I was accepted to So Random! I was so happy; I couldn't keep a smile from coming to my face. But that wasn't a surprise since I was always smiling. My attitude could be described in one word: Sonny.

"Sonny! You coming? You're plane's leaving in a few hours!" my mother yelled from down the stairs.

"Coming!" I screamed back, zippering the overflowing bag. I grasped their handles and ran down the steps, letting the wheeled luggage bump down each one. I stopped at the bottom of the steps to release one of the bags, just to straighten my favorite outfit. I made sure I was wearing a comfy, yet stylish outfit, since I was going to California. First impressions were so important to me. My mom waited at the door, looking almost happier than I, which added to my crazed mood.

"Ticket?" she asked me. I nodded like a bobble head with an extra spring in its neck.

"Check!" My mother smiled at my enthusiasm. I took a deep sigh to keep from exploding. I couldn't believe a small town girl like me could get an opportunity like this! I would be second in our town to make it to the big screen! Before I could think about the first person, my mother interrupted my thoughts.

"All your luggage? Clothing? Toothbrush? Hairbrush? Cell hone?" she asked, naming every household appliance she could think of. I rolled my eyes at her worried manner.

"Yes! Mom, I'll be fine. I love you for caring, but I'm off to live on my own now! I'm not going to forget my cell phone! You know I always carry it in my pocket!" I assured her, reaching for my back pocket of my black skinny jeans. Sticking my hand in just to feel fabric, I looked at her warily. She smirked and took my phone out from behind her back.

"Love you," I said in the sweetest voice I could manage, slipping the phone into my back pocket where it should have been. I gave her a long hug and smiled, feeling her tears on my shoulder.

"Love you too, sweetheart. Your father would be proud of you," she whispered, letting got of me with a tissue to her eyes. She opened the door for me and I let a single tear shed, leaving my mother in the doorway as I lugged the heavy bags to the approaching taxi. I gave her a wave good bye as the taxi driver got out of the yellow vehicle and helped me put my sacks into the trunk. With much effort, he slammed the trunk closed, slipping back into the front seat and I into the back. I looked out the window to see my mom still waiting as countless raindrops fell.

"Good luck, Allison!" she yelled to me, using a name I hadn't heard for ages. I smiled a sad smile, hoping I'd see her soon enough. She lifted her palm to her lips to add a kiss before she flung her hand into the air and waved it around, the rain only getting harder. The taxi driver looked touched, but drove away slowly, the tires of the car splashing in puddles as we drove away. I didn't let my eyes leave my house until it was completely out of sight, my mother still standing and watching until the hills of road covered my vision of my home. We passed the 'Welcome To Appleton" sign and I sighed happily knowing my life was changing for the better.

There were many things different about this day. First, I was leaving the state for the first time. Second, my town knew my name for the girl who made it big. The third was the thing hidden beneath my bright yellow shirt. Under it, only to see the rusty chain was a small heart necklace with an 'A' carved in it. Smiling, the taxi driver made a simple remark as my thumb traced the letter over and over.

"Nice necklace, Ms."