Disclaimer : I don't own anything so there!
A/N : Right, so some of you might be wondering why I've posted a new story, when I haven't finished 'Rescue me', well for those of you who care, I've totally lost my way with that story for the moment, it just seems to have taken a whole different path to what I wanted, so until I get my muse back for that story, I'm here with this one. Hope you all enjoy!
Chapter 1 - Prologue
To her, he was her geeky friend, that always made her laugh when she needed to most. He was the boy next door type, except in this case, he lived across the street. He was her true confidant, always ready with an open ear, as well as arms.
To him, she was his beautiful princess who allowed him to be the hero, he knew he otherwise would never be. He relied on her, just as much as she did him. They faced their problems the only way they knew how – together.
This is a tale of an unlikely friendship, one of which has stood strong through trials and tribulations, over the twenty one years they've been alive…
The early spring breeze, swept her hair into an oblivion. Strands of the rich auburn mane, clung to the moisture on her cheeks. She didn't bother trying to brush them away, knowing they'd only reappear seconds later, like they had done the first, second an third time she'd attempted it. Anyway maybe her hair would disguise the fact she was inconsolable.
She glanced around herself. Her friends all stood, heads bowed low, most trying their hardest to remain strong, few succeeding. She felt a large calloused hand grip her own. She squeezed back, hoping to reassure him she was ok, even though it was quite plain to see, she clearly wasn't.
After the service, she managed to sneak away, undetected by her friends that had almost placed her under twenty four hour surveillance. Though, she knew, she'd have limited time before they found her. It was inevitable really. She didn't rush however. She took her time, feeling every gut wrenching pain that came with every step she took, almost as if her own body were willing her not to continue her journey. The path felt almost foreign to her, even though she'd been along here probably a million times before. It would never look or feel the same way again.
She hadn't been here since, well you know. They'd spent many a happy summer here, climbing as high into the trees as anyone would dare, before jumping, splashing into the slow moving waters below. She hadn't always been confident. She remembered with perfect clarity, a time when he'd had to hold her hand, for her to go through with the jump. She'd gripped his hand tightly, screaming the full fifteen foot drop into the water. He'd laughed at the proud look on her face when they'd resurfaced, almost saying, "See, you didn't need me, you could have done it on your own".
He'd always given her confidence, sometimes he wouldn't even have to be with her, just the thought of him, could make her smile, and become defiant that she could do, whatever it was, she was seconds previous so unsure of. It seemed there wasn't a thing, she couldn't do, if he was with her, whether it be in body, mind or soul.
"Thought I'd find you here"!
"That predictable, huh"? She replied, not bothering to turn around and see who it was. She knew who it was, just like she'd known when she set out, that it would be he, who found her.
"Pretty much". He replied, stuffing his hands deep in his pockets.
"Remember jumping from that branch"? She nodded her head toward a tree branch that hung out over the water.
"Yeah". He sidled up beside her. "Yeah I do".
"Doesn't seem as high now does it"?
He stood silently next to her, knowing, that anything he said, wouldn't ease either of their pain.
"I've never felt this lost before". She almost whispered, a single tear, sliding down her cheek.
"I know". He replied, pulling her closer, feeling her tears, soak through his shirt.
"Whose gonna be my hero now"? She barely managed to say through her tears.
"He's always gonna be your hero, always". He felt tears of his own, prick his eyes, as he tried to reassure her. "But me and you, we gotta stick together now, yeah"!
He felt her head nod against his chest. They'd need each other now, more than they ever thought they would.
Right, yes I know short, but it had to be, to fit. So let me know what you think PLEASE! R&R!