Author's Note: This story is definately AU. The ages are a little different than in the movie; Jack is still in high school. The first chapter is pretty short, but hopefully you all will enjoy it. The chapters will get longer as the story grows. The sections separated in Italics are flashbacks. It shouldn't be too confusing but I haven't had anyone else read it so I'm not completely sure. Reviews are always appreciated!
Summary: He felt the impact of the oncoming vehicle rip through his body as the sickening sound of crunching metal tore through the cold night air.
Warnings: Only language in this chapter. And I guess if you don't like drama or angst then you wouldn't really like this story.

I Shall Believe

Chapter 1:
Shattered Glass

"Oh God... This isn't happening..." Bobby said frantically The air was filled with an eerie quietness, which didn't help calm the panic that was starting to spread through his body.

But he kept telling himself everything was going to be fine.

Even though his car had been crushed.

And his chest was searing in pain.

And Jack was barely breathing.

And he didn't know how much longer he could hold it together.

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Bobby screeched to a halt at yet another red light. "Jesus. It seems like every time you gotta get somewhere, you have to wait at every fucking red light in town," he stated irritably. It was starting to snow and he wanted to get back home before the weather got too bad and traffic started to pile up.

"I swear your driving is going to get us killed." Jack complained from the passenger's seat.

Bobby shot him an annoyed look. "Stop being such a pussy, Jack."

"I still don't see why you dragged me along with you, anyway."

"Because, Fairy, you're the one who knows about all this shopping stuff. I needed your help getting Ma the right Christmas gift."

"Whatever," he replied, rolling his eyes. He looked out at the old, run down buildings that were now covered in a thin sheet of white. He loved it when it snowed. The streetlights shined brightly, giving everything a bronze glow, seeming to make the most ugly things suddenly beautiful.

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"Jack, please. Say something..." Bobby pleaded. He could hear Jack's labored breathing.

"Bobby I can't..." He couldn't find the energy to complete his sentence. Every part of his body ached in pain and he wanted so badly to make it stop. There was so much blood and glass everywhere that Jack wondered where it all came from. Tears streamed freely down his cheeks, mixing with the blood on his face as it dripped on his clothes. He didn't know how much longer he could take this before passing out.

"You gotta hold on Jack, help is coming."

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Seeing bright lights flash through the window, Jack turned to look out the window in just enough time to see an out of control truck barreling toward the intersection. At the same time the light turned green and Bobby pressed on the gas.

"Bobby look out!" Jack managed to scream before he felt the impact of the oncoming vehicle rip through his body. The sickening sound of crunching metal tore through the cold night air as the truck crashed into the passenger's side of their car. The force sent them car in an out of control spin before they slid to a stop in the center of the intersection.

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"Jack!" Bobby said urgently. Another sharp pain ripped through his chest, leaving him gasping for air. The fact that Jack wasn't responding terrified him.

"Bobby..." Jack said so softly that Bobby wasn't even sure if he actually heard it or just imagined it.

"Jackie, keep talking to me, alright?"

There was another long silence and Bobby felt his heart drop into his stomach.

"I'm real tired, Bobby..." Jack said, except this time it was barely a whisper. His breathing was getting more and more shallow, giving his lips a blue tinge against his paling complexion. He slowly shut his eyes, willing sleep to come and take the pain away.

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xoxo Rachele