Hey guys, you're probably wondering what this is because I never update two days in a row but I've received better feedback than I was expecting so I'm in a good mood and thought I should post chapter two. For those who may follow my other story the Stars That Guide Us a chapter should be posted on Saturday. Now I would like to thank all of those who followed/favorited the story as well as Guest, Jane and Emison123 for their reviews they honestly made me get on my laptop and start writing.

Emily

"I'm so sorry I wasn't paying attention to where I was going and you were suddenly in front of me. I can buy you another shirt if you need…" I was cut off by the beautiful sound of laughing. I finally look up to see she was giving me an amused look.

"It's ok I wasn't looking where I was going either." She said as wrenched the remainder of my drink out of her shirt. We stood there just staring at each other before I decided not to let this get anymore awkward.

"Umm I should probably get back to my table." She just nodded her before turning towards the restroom. I watched her until she disappeared behind the door before heading back to our table.

"What happened?" My grandfather asked as I sat back down. He had this glint in his eye that I couldn't place.

"I accidently spilt my drink on her but she was pretty forgiving." I said with a small smile.

"Yeah not to mention the fact that she's extremely beautiful." He said with a slight chuckle.

"Lolo." I said in wining voice. Completely agreeing with him though he didn't have to know that.

"Ok ok. Let's discuss what's going to happen from this point." I nod my head to let him know I'm listening. "I called the local high school and set up everything so you could start school on Monday." He said taking a sip of water.

"Lolo do I have to. I have enough credits to graduate and I've been taking college courses since I've entered high school." He just gave me a look that said it wasn't up for discussion.

My attention was suddenly drawn to the bathroom door where I saw the beautiful blonde come out. As if she felt my stare her eyes found mine and she gave me a small smile before returning back to her table with her friends. I couldn't fight off the small smile that made its way onto my face.

"Emmy why you smiling." Jacob said looking up at me with a smile of his own.

"Yes Emily why are you smiling." My grandfather said giving me his best smirk. I just shook my head before picking Jacob up so he was now on my lap.

"I'm smiling because I've got the greatest person eating with me." I said squeezing him to me.

"Lolo?" He said with a little smirk of his own. This kid is too smart for his own good.

"No you little jokester. You." I said knowing he just wanted me to say it. The waitress came up to the table before the conversation could go any further.

"Can I get you anything else?" She said looking at me rather than my grandfather. I looked over to see he had an amused expression.

"Nope. We'll just take the check." She gave a large smile before handing us the check with a small piece of paper in it.

"She gave you her number." He said passing me the small piece of paper before putting the appropriate amount of money and standing. I just shook my head at the number before putting it in my pocket and grabbing Jacob.

Once we were outside the restaurant I looked back through the window at the table that inhabited the beautiful blonde only to see she was already watching. She blushed before looking down at the table. I couldn't help but smile at her actions before walking to my car.

Once Jacob was settled in the back I drove back to the place we would call home for the foreseeable future. Finally able to go inside opened the door my grandfather was talking to one of the movers but my eyes were drawn away by the magnificent house. It was truly the best money could buy. From its marble floor to the stylish furniture to the chandelier hanging above me. I looked over to see a swirly staircase that led to the other floors. This house was made up of two wings. The west wing, where my grandfather would be staying and the east wing where Jacob and I would be living.

"Emmy I'm sleepy." Jacob said rubbing his eyes.

"Ok bud let's get you to bed." I walk to the door on the far right remembering my grandfather mentioning it earlier. I opened the door to see all of Jacob's stuff unpacked as well as the pictures I've drawn for him over the years covering the walls. I walk him towards the bed and lay him down before going to his dresser to pull out his Avatar the Last Air Bender pajamas. I looked back at the bed to see him fast asleep. I smile before undergoing to the hard task of changing him without waking him. I kiss his head before leaving his room to head back to my car to get some select items I didn't trust the movers with.

I grab the black duffle bag out of the trunk and head up to my room. Opening the door I see my room is pretty much the same as it was at our last home. A king size bed in the middle with various posters hanging on the wall. A keyboard and guitar in the corner.

I place the duffle bag on my bed and take the journals, sketchbooks and photo albums out and place them next to the duffle bag. I can't help but stare at the books that basically held my whole life within them. The bad, the terrible and the not so bad. I pick up the newest journal and open it. Taking out the pen that was inside I start to write.

Dear Gracie,

I just feel so tired. Lolo has planned out my life without even asking me if it's what I want. I should probably be used to it by now. Others deciding my fate. It's been happening since I was four years old. I just wish you were here. Jacob misses you though he never got the chance to know you. I show him photos sometimes, but it hurts. To have him look at your pictures knowing he'll never get the chance to talk to you. Here your voice. Find comfort in your embrace. You know it scares me sometimes how alike you two are. Not just in looks but he behaves just like you too. He's extremely smart for his age like you were. And he gives me that look. The same one you gave me. Like you're not looking at me but through me. Like I can't hide anything from you. And that scares the shit out of me because I don't want him to see what's actually going on my head. The pain, the unhappiness, the hopelessness. I'm trying so hard to be strong for you and for him. You both deserve better but I promise to protect him until I take my last breath…

Love,

Emmy

I stare down at my writing and the splotches of tear drops all over the paper before closing the journal. I pile up all the journals, sketchbooks and albums and place all except one in the back of my closet until I find a more secretive.

Tonight felt like one of those nights. Nights where I'm too restless to sleep. I decided to sort out my room and bathroom to my liking, which didn't take much effort. After everything that could be done was done I went to sit down on my bed with my back leaning on the headboard. As I thought about my day I couldn't keep the face of the beautiful blonde out of my head. There was just something about her. It was something in her eyes that looked familiar. It's the same look I have when I look into the mirror not as intense though just as painful to see.

I lean over to get the sketchbook I left out. Picking up a pencil I lose myself in various lines and shading. I finally finish to see the beautiful blonde staring up at me. I really need to learn her name. Turning my head I look at the clock to see it was now 8:00 AM. With a sigh I get up and put my sketchbook in the first draw of my dresser before heading to the bathroom.

I walk straight to the medicine cabinet and open it. Staring back at me are three pill bottles. I repeat my daily mantra Zoloft, Celexa, and Wellbutrin. After taking my dosage I turn on my shower turning the heat to the highest level. Discarding all my clothes I hop in letting the water cascade over my body. Picking up the loofah and body wash I start to slowly rid my body of any dirt only stopping to look at the tattoo on the left side of my ribcage.

Pro illis Ego perdidi . Nam ego dilexi . Me paenitet .*

After a while I get out of the shower and get dressed before heading downstairs. I see my grandfather sitting at the table drinking coffee. I pour myself a cup before sitting next to him.

"Where's Jacob?" I ask while taking a sip of my own coffee.

"Maria arrived this morning and decided to take him to the park." Nodding my head at his answer I finish my coffee and grab a banana before making my way towards the door.

"Where are you going?" Lolo asked giving me a confused look.

"I thought I would explore the town a little." I replied taking my leather jacket off the hook and slipping it on.

"Ok just be back before seven I'm having a very important guest over." I nod my head before walking outside into the garage. Seeing my new black Raider 150 I hop on before taking off down the dirt road.

Driving through Rosewood I see my initial assessment was right. It was a pretty small town and based off the looks I was receiving a tightknit group as well. Seeing a park in front not too far from where I was I decided to go check up on Jacob.

Parking the Raider in a spot under tree so it wouldn't get too hot from the sun I hop off. Looking down I start to text Maria as I walk through park before crashing into someone.

"Fuck. I'm sorry I've been such a klutz these past days I.." Stopping mid speech realizing it was the beautiful blonde form the night before. Hurrying to help her up only see she's once again laughing at our situation.

"You know a girl might start to think you plan these little collisions." She said with a playful glint.

I rub the back of my neck. A nervous habit I picked up before replying "Well, could you blame me. It's not every day I run into a beautiful girl." Allowing a smirk to takeover my face when I see her blush. We stare at each other for a while before I hear a loud cough come from my right. Looking over I realize we weren't alone recognizing the girls from last night. The brunets looked confused while the blonde looked like she was having the best day of her life before she approached me.

"Hi, I'm Hanna. That's Aria and Spencer." She said pointing first to the smaller eccentrically dressed brunette than to the taller brunette who seemed to go for a more practical clothing.

"And I guess you already know Alison." She said looking over at the beautiful blonde standing in front of me.

"Yeah, I guess I do." I said giving her a small smile. Before looking back at Hanna and finding her raising one of her eyebrows at me.

"Oh… um I'm Emily." I said smiling at all the girls before allowing my eyes to return to Alison.

"You're new to town right?" The one I believed whose name was Aria asked.

"Yeah we just moved to town." I confirmed.

"Cool. Are you going to be starting Rosewood High?" Asked Hanna

"Yeah. On Monday actually." I responded looking over at Hanna. Feeling someone staring I look up to see I think her name was Spencer staring holes into me. Instead of cowering I smirk in her direction holding my ground.

"Spencer you mind fixing your face." Hanna said glaring at the tall brunette. "Sorry she doesn't like new people." I look over at Alison to see with her looking down. Assuming I stepped on a very personal matter I decided to take my leave.

"It's no problem I've dealt with worse. I should probably get going anyway. It was nice meeting you all." I said before looking over at Alison and continuing "hopefully we'll bump into each other again." Giving her one last smile before calling Maria to ask where she was.

Alison

"What's your problem Spencer?" Hanna asked as soon as Emily was out of our sight.

"You know exactly why I don't trust new people anymore Hanna." Spencer replied looking straight at me with a pitying look.

"Come on guys let's go." I said knowing where this was heading. Not a conversation I wanted to have in the middle of the park. Looking back at the trail Emily walked before walking in the opposite direction.

Hello, so you got some answers…. I think… though not many. And probably even more questions. I know I do. What happened in Alison's past that got Spencer on protective mode? Why is Emily on taking medication? Who's Gracie? Why don't we have any answers? (She cries until she realizes she is the one writing the story.) Hehehe well I hoped you all enjoyed the chapter. Leave a Review or PM me and lift my sprits by a thousand. Thanks for reading.

*Pro illis Ego perdidi. Nam ego dilexi . Me paenitet .For those I've lost. For those I've loved. I'm sorry.