I was completely out of my comfort zone at this party. I wanted Patch beside me so badly. Braylon seemed to fit in so easily with these people, I don't understand why he wanted me to come in the first place.

"Having a good time Nora?" Braylon asked, walking over with two red cups in his hands. He sat down beside me on the beach.

"If you call sitting alone on the beach at a party then yeah I'm having a great time." He laughed and handed me a drink.

"It's not too bad here, especially when you're with the right person." He started leaning towards me, his eyes on my lips when all of a sudden my phone started going off.

"Sorry, let me just take this." I got up and walked a few paces away.

"Hello?"

"Nora? Get out of there right now. I'm serious. Doesn't look good. There's Nephilim here, and I can see that their stirring up stuff. Even though there aren't any fallen angels, Nephilim can still do damage." Patch seemed really concerned so I took his word for it.

"What about Braylon? Do I tell him to come with me?"

"No, just tell him you got a phone call from Vee and she came to pick you up."

I feel bad that I have to lie to Braylon, especially after he just tried to kiss me. Wait, why should I care? I'm with Patch now. I love Patch. Plus, it's really bad that he tried to kiss me. But at the same time, it was my fault that I didn't tell him about Patch. I should have. I will soon.

"I'll find you in 5 minutes by the ice cream stand. I love you."

"Love you too Nora." Then I heard that he ended the call.

I walked back to where Braylon was sitting.

"Braylon, I'm sorry. Vee just called me, she's here to pick me up and she said it was pretty urgent. I'll see you tomorrow. Thanks for a good night." I started walking away when I felt him tug at my wrist.

"Nora wait. Was this just because I was about to kiss you, because I'm sorry. If I was too forceful then just tell me." He looked in my eyes with such sincerity.

"Braylon, I have to go. I'll see you tomorrow at school."

He dropped my wrist with a look of sadness in his eyes. I couldn't bear to look at his face anymore I walked away towards the ice cream stand.

I saw Patch walking towards me, I waved and waited for him to walk over. As I was waiting, I heard my name being called behind me. As soon as I turned around I felt hands on my cheeks and someone's lips pressed against mine. Braylon. Oh no. Patch. Right as I was about to push Braylon off of me I heard Patch speak slowly and with anger.

"Get your hands off my girlfriend right now."

"Sorry pal, I'm a little busy right now." Braylon turned back to me but that was a mistake.

It all happened in a flash, Patch punched Braylon in the jaw. I heard a snap. Patch broke his jaw.

"You're going to pay for that one. You just broke my jaw." Braylon grabbed Patch by the waist and threw him to the ground. They started throwing punches at each other.

"Patch stop! Get off him." I grabbed for Patch, and with my Nephilim strength I pulled him up and got in between the two.

Braylon wiped the blood from his nose and asked,

"Who is this guy and why is he calling you his girlfriend?"

"That's because he is my boyfriend. I know I didn't tell you, because I didn't want you to miss the turn to the beach and I thought it was pretty personal."

"You didn't tell him you were dating someone?" For the first time in a while, Patch had looked crushed.

"Patch, I was going to. Honestly. I didn't tell him at the time, he was about to drive the wrong way." I pleaded with him, but he wouldn't have it.

"I can't do this right now. You can find your own way home." Patch turned to walk away but I couldn't let him go.

I grabbed his arm but he was too angry to talk to me. He jerked his arm away and started walking to his motorcycle.

"Patch, don't go please. I love you and we can work this out." It was no use. He didn't even notice me yelling at him.

I turned to Braylon to at least try to fix it with him but I stood alone by the entrance while everyone else was on the beach totally oblivious to what had just happened. I did the only think I could do. Call my best friend for a ride home.

"You just interrupted my movie date with some popcorn. What's the problem babe?"

"Vee, I need you to come pick me up. I had a huge fight with Patch. Braylon kissed me and I didn't tell him Patch was my boyfriend. I just need someone right now." I couldn't hold the tears in any longer.

"Oh honey, you messed up big time. Don't worry, carbs solve everything. I'll be there in 10 and we can swing by Borderline and get some food. You need it."

"Thanks, I really appreciate it. I love you."

"I know you do. I'll see you in a bit." She ended the call and I slumped to the ground and started crying.

I can't believe I did this, why didn't I tell Braylon. I should have. Now I have no one. I broke Patch's heart and now he won't even talk to me. I just don't get it why I didn't tell him about Patch. I was planning on it, just something felt odd about it. It's like as soon as I thought about telling him, something in my mind blocked it. My hand went to my neck and I felt something warm against my skin. The locket he gave me, I still wore it. He didn't ask for it back, which means one thing. I can't give up. This is my one chance to fight for the man I love, no matter what happens.