Collide

"I'm open, your closed, Where I'll follow you'll go, I worry I won't see your face, Light up again. Even the best fall down sometimes, Even the wrong words seem to rhyme, Out of the doubt that fills my mind, I somehow find you and I collide" – Howie Day

"Why do I even have to go? It's not like I know anyone there!" Nick said with an annoyed look on his face. He hated when his parents forced him to attend those over-the-top, shallow Upper East Side social gatherings. Wasn't it enough that he had to see all those people at school? It wasn't because they were mean to him or picked on him, well most of them didn't even know who he was. He felt like a shadow at that preppy private school. People would literally walk into him. They didn't see him. No one saw him. He often joked about going to school naked and still be certain that NO ONE would notice him. Sometimes he'd daydream about being back at his old school where everything and everyone was normal. He wasn't used to this lifestyle. His family is what the others called new money. It's not like they used to be poor, they had always had money, but not like this. Ever since his dad construction business took off, they had been living in the fast lane. His dad was loving it, and his mom… Well his mom just did whatever his dad asked her to. Nick could swear that she was happier when they lived in Boston. But Nick had to accept that this was their life now. It wasn't like it was that new to him. He had been a part of this lifestyle since he was 10, so in some way he had accepted it, but that didn't mean he had to love it.

"I'm not asking you Nicholas. This isn't a discussion." His dad said as he turned around and walked back into his office. "Nicholas, honey, just do what you father says." He mother said with a loving look in her eyes. Nick threw his hands in the air, "Fine..! But I'm only staying for an hour, tops."

Nick walked angrily back into his room. Threw himself down on the bed, sighed loudly. He just didn't get what was so great about going to these events. They were all the same. The same old sleazy rich guys talking about how much money they had made that week, while staring at some young girl's ass, while their wives with their Botox injected faces, wrapped insults into a compliment trying to keep up their appearances, because God forbid people would know the real you. And don't even get him started with their kids. He was sure the only reason why their parents had them, was because they probably could write them off as a tax-deduction. They were closer to their nannies and butlers than their own parents. He'd bet they weren't even on first name with 'em. Their world was so unlike his. They would spend the summers in Europe or in the Hamptons and their winters in the Alps or Mammoth. As soon as they were born they'd be handed a black American Express Card and be told to do what they wanted, and that's what they did. Their lives were so out of this world that you couldn't even describe it. At the age of 16 they all acted like they were 25. They would drink, smoke, do drugs and have unprotected sex like it was an everyday thing to do. Nothing in their lives was sacred, well maybe money and status, but that was about it.

Nick was standing in front of his mirror, fixing his tie when he heard a subtle knock on the door, "Come in", he shouted. "Hey, I just wanted to say goodnight before you left", his little brother said. Nick couldn't help but to calm down and smile when he saw his little brother standing in the doorway. Frankie was 12 years old. He and Nick were as close as anyone could be. Nick had always felt a strong urge to protect his younger brother. Ever since their lives had been turned upside down, Nick tried to keep things as normal as possible for him. Nick smiled wide, and walked towards Frankie, "I'll be home soon, it shouldn't take that long", he said as he pulled his younger brother in for a warm brotherly hug. "Do you have to go? I thought that we were gonna watch a movie together?", Frankie said with a little pout on his face. Nick felt like someone stabbed him in the heart, when he saw his little brothers face, "I know buddy, but I have to go to this, but I promise we're gonna watch it tomorrow. Okay?", Frankie shrugged, "Alright, I guess so", he said. "Goodnight little man, I'll check in on you when I get home", Nick said while playfully ruffling Frankie's hair.

Nick jumped out of the cab and started walking fast towards the elevator. He quickly brushed his black dinner jacket, and fixed his tie. He notice the elevator is about to close, he quickly shouts, "Please hold the elevator", as he picks up his pace, "Thanks", he said as he was about to enter. He looked up, and his heart stopped. She was back! He couldn't believe it. He placed his hands in his pocket, trying to act all nonchalant but couldn't stop himself from stealing glances of her. His heart was racing. He couldn't believe she was here. She was even more beautiful than he remembered her to be. There were a lot of beautiful girls at his school, but no one came close to her. Her flawless skin, her deep baby blue eyes, long wavy hair, toned arms, and those tanned legs. Man, those legs went on for miles. His head started to spin just thinking about her. She was the definition of perfection. But just like all the other kids at school, she had no idea who he was. Why would she? She could have anyone. Every guy wanted to be with her, and every girl wanted to be like her. But unlike those other kids, Nick always felt that she was different. He didn't believe all those stories about her, like her infamous hookup with Alex Pettyfer, or when she supposedly jetted of to Spain with some random stranger. He didn't believe it. And he certainly didn't believe the latest rumor about why she left. In his world she was innocent and sweet. People just didn't see her like he saw her. He saw the real her.

I hope it doesn't get to confusing, as of which person point of view the chapter is in.. If it is, dont hesistate to aske me anything.. :)

If've already written like 15 chapters and I cant wait to share 'em with you all, so please let me know what you think.. :)