Chapter One: Decisions, Decisions

Disclaimer: Uh. My name is Monica. Not Natalie. Does that make me sad? A little...

Winnie's POV

"Promise me you'll be back Jesse." My eyes started to water again and I could feel the second wave of tears comming.

"Of course Winnie. I love you. Drink the water. I'll come back. Just for you." My forehead was pressed aginst his and our breathing was quick and rigid.

"I love you Winnie Foster. I'll be back. I promise." I looked at Jesse Tuck-the love of my life-and pressed my lips to his.

"JESSE! Now!" Miles yelled, causing us to break apart.

"I love you." He turned to run to his family who were driving away in their wagon.

"I love you Winnie Foster. Till the day I die." He called out.

I watched as they drove off. Now I know what a heartbreak feels like. Half my heart was on that wagon, and I don't know if I'll ever see it again.

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I sat by the spring and let my fingers touch the surface, thinking. I must have been there for hours but I didn't know what to do. I closed my eyes and Jesse's face was there. I sighed and cupped my hands, filling them with water. I watched it drip out of my hands and back into the spring. I let out a shaky sigh and brought the water to my lips. Closing my eyes I took a small sip. The water was soft and sweet and I was instantly overcome with an intese feeling. I smiled and took another sip. Thats it. This is what I came here for. Now...My parents.

I have to run away. I already stashed away enough money for food and clothing, plus lots of clothes to wear later. I walked into the house, feeling happy and yet scared at the same time. I'll stay for a week. That's it. Then I'll leave. I told myself this over and over again, but I didn't think I could actually do it. Every night I kissed my parents goodnight and told them that I loved them more than anything. And every morning I woke up, kissed them, and remined them. It became a routine and I used and chance I could to tell them that I was thankful for everything they've given me. I was still scared but at least I knew when I left they'd know I loved them, and it wasn't their fault. This was my last day with them. I sat on my bed as my mother twisted my hair and piled it on the top of my head.

"I love you mother."

"I love you too Winifred. Now stop fidgeting, I'll never finish."

"Yes mother." I stared at the white wall and a single tear fell from my eyes. My mother couldn't see it but I knew she could tell something was wrong. Tonight we were having a huge party for my 17th birthday. If only they knew I stopped aging a week ago.

"Oh, Winifred, you look beautiful. All the young men will be-"

"Mother, stop it. I'm not-"

"Winifred, don't interrupt me. Now turn around and let me have a look." The thing my mother didn't understand was that I wasn't listening. And I wasn't looking forward to the party like she was. I was thinking of my bags, hidden under the floorboard, and how I was planning to get out and away.

"Dear, look at yourself. You look so much like your grandmother." Mentioning her mother made her sad, and she seemed to forget that I was standing there.

"Thank you so much mother. Well I'm going to finish getting ready. I'm sure guests will start to show up soon."

"Very well, child. Hurry now."

"I will. I love you mother."

"And I you, Winnie." She blew me a kiss as she walked out the door. I smiled and looked out the window. Tonight was going to be long and hard. And I didn't think I was perpared for it.

HEY! Monica here, and I just wanna thank you SO much for reading my first chapter! I love this book/movie soooo much! I cry every time! So this is my story about what I wish would have happened. Reviwes are like crack for me! Keep 'em commin' ok? :) Thank you and I'll update soon!

Peace Love Monica

OH! And check out my other story Immortal's Child! :D