Disclaimer: I do not own The Phantom of the Opera or any of the characters in it. Gaston Leroux does.
AN Okay there is really nothing to note before the chapter. Just enjoy and read carefully. It is a little bit confusing at the beginning of the chapter because there is a time change. I think you can handle it. Oh and one more thing! Please review! My goal is to get at least 1 hit per every 20 hits. I normally get more than that but; it makes me feel good to get reviews for all of you people on fanfiction.
The other day, someone Private messaged me and asked, "Wouldn't Christine ask anything about Erik's mask?" Well what I responded was that Christine probably noticed it, but she didn't want to hurt his feelings by asking him about his mask since everyone was teasing him about it. The ditty that is said later in the chapter, I did not make up, I found it on this website that makes little sayings for your profile.
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Forever And For Always
Chapter 3- Forever and for Always.
The next three years went by faster than you could say "hi." Erik and Christine had become extremely good friends. One year, Erik and Christine's mother and Erik's parents built a tree house in the big oak tree at Christine's house. Everyday after school, Erik and Christine would sit in the tree house for hours, laughing and sharing secrets. Occasionally, they would go to Erik's house. He was a very good pianist. He was nothing compared to Mozart, but he could play simple melodies. Sometimes, if Christine was in a good mood, she would sing along. Erik would tell her that she had a lovely voice. Christine would always blush. Overall, they shared many good times together.
Another thing that never changed was Raoul. He always picked fights with Christine. He seemed to have an interest in Christine. He called her a variety of names such as retarded, stupid, ugly, fat, something along those lines.
Now Erik and Christine were almost half way through third grade. Christine and Erik were closer than ever. Christine had noticed that in the past month, Erik had seemed gloomier than usual in the past month. Christine had decided to confront him that day after school.
"Erik, what is wrong? You have been like this all month!"
Erik shifted uncomfortably before saying,
"Okay I'll tell you, but you have to promise to tell no one!"
Christine nodded in agreement, and her eyes widened with curiosity.
"I'm moving."
Christine gasped. It was as if the whole world had stopped.
"You're moving? To where?"
"I am moving to Florida."
"That's no where near California Erik! You can't leave Erik, you can't!" Salted tears ran down Christine's creamy complexion.
"I'll miss you Christine." It sounded and looked pathetic. But both the children had their arms wrapped around each other, crying into each other's shoulders.
"When are you leaving?"
"Tomorrow. My mom said that you could come over to say goodbye if you want."
Christine sniffled.
"Okay."
The next day Christine came over. Erik's house was completely empty, except for a few remaining boxes. The moving van was in the front of the house. Erik had spotted Christine and ran over to her.
"Christine, Christine!"
"Hi!" She hugged him hello.
"I have a present for you."
"Really?" Her face lit up.
Erik nodded his head and pulled out from behind his back a long grey velvet box. Christine opened it. Inside of it was a gold necklace, with a diamond-encrusted heart in the middle. Engraved in the center of it, were the words. Forever and for Always.
"Erik, it's so pretty! Where did you get it?"
"Well, when my grandma died, she gave it to me. She told me to give it to someone who was very special to me. And that is you."
Erik and Christine both blushed at his words of compassion. With hesitation at first, Christine leaned in and kissed Erik's exposed cheek. They both just stood there, awestruck and amazed at what had just happened. Erik knew that he had to go but told Christine before turning around and said,
"As long as you have that necklace, you won't ever forget me. And every time you look at the necklace, know that I am thinking about you too."
"Bye Erik."
"Bye Christine."
Christine fastened the necklace to her neck as she watched Erik and his family drive away. Then Christine began to recite a ditty that her mother taught her.
"I wrote your name in the sand, but a wave washed it away. I wrote your name in my hand but it washed off the next day. I wrote your name on a paper, but I accidentally threw it away. I wrote your name in my heart and forever it will stay."
A single tear shed down Christine's cheek. Christine grasped the necklace in her hand and kissed it before whispering to herself,
"I won't ever forget you Erik. Ever."