Heey! sorry it's been taking me so long to update (I'm a slow writer) once i sit down and really write i do ok. but until that happens my story sits idle for a good week. R&R please!


**Cleo POV**



"Lewis no!" I screamed into the phone.

"If you would like to make a call-" the operator said. I threw my phone at the wall and put my head between my knees to cry. After a few minutes I called Emma.

" Hey Cleo." she said happily. I couldn't answer at first. "Cleo?" she asked again.

"Emma, It's all my fault." I cried.

"Cleo, are you ok? Do you need me to come over." she asked worriedly. Emma was such a good friend, but I didn't want anybody to see me like this.

"No..Lewis broke up with me..he loves Quincy." I said shakily into the phone. Emma gasped.

"And he dumped you over the phone?" she asked. I nodded, and I guess Emma knew.

"Cleo, you stay where you are, I'll be over in a few minutes." she said bye and I went to the bathroom to clean up. My eye makeup ran down my face and I used some Kleenex to fix that. Now I just wait.

**Lewis POV**



I stared at the phone, almost not believing what I just did. After what I did to her with Charlotte, I just did it again. I jumped as my phone played in my hand, it was Emma. Relieved, I picked up.

"Hey Em-" I was cut off by a very angry girl.

"How could you! Lewis! Do you have any idea how much she likes you?" Emma shouted. I frowned at the phone. I flinched at her words.

"I'm sorry, I just don't love her anymore. I'm sorry." I said into the phone. "I wish, I really wish I loved her more than Quincy, but I don't." I sighed. Emma sighed.

"You're a real jerk, you know that Lewis, a real Jerk." and with that she turned off her phone.

"Ready to go?" Quincy asked, I smiled and took her hand.

"Certainly." and with that, I kissed her on the cheek.

**Cleo POV**



"Sorry, it's a school night, no visitors tonight." my dad said downstairs.

"Sorry Mr. Setori, I just really need to talk to Cleo in person, for a school project." Emma said, using the universal excuse.

"Oh, well ok then, be quick!" he said as Emma bounced up the stairs. She knocked and sat on my bed. I was under the covers and she rubbed my side. This made me cry even more. I pushed away the covers and leaned on her shoulder. She grabbed me in a hug and we sat there for a few minutes.

"Thanks, Emma." I said quietly, sniffling. She grabbed a tissue and I blew my nose. "I just don't understand why." I sighed. She sniffed angrily.

"He's a Jerk, you deserve better than that Cleo! Don't let it bother you!" she said. I straightened up.

"You're right. Lewis is a Jerk, and I have been wanting to see some of the other guys, what about Byron eh?" I laughed. He was Tan, fit and handsome, but he wasn't as good as Lewis. We sat and talked for a good hour before My dad called from downstairs for Emma to go home.

"Bye Cleo!" she called. I watched her from my window and once she was out of sight I turned on my music and got in my PJ's. I lay down exhausted, letting the music fill my soul, or at least trying. I sat up and sighed. The wombats weren't doing it for me today. Opening up a browser on my computer I found some songs I liked by My Chemical Romance. Their songs were dark and to the point. I lay down and listen to their deep lyrics. The next thing I know my alarm is going off, it's 7. I remember what Lewis did to me. I didn't want to get up, I wanted to lay in bed all day; but then I remembered what Emma said. I wearily got up and put on a pair of jeans and a baggy sweatshirt, even though it was 75 and sunny out, I didn't feel like looking pretty. I brushed my teeth and didn't really try to do anything with my hair. I walked sluggishly out of the house, not bothering to stop at Emma's. I got to school early, as to not see Lewis and Quincy; sadly, I guess they had the same idea. I walked in to school just as they kissed each other. I couldn't stand the fact that they were so close, when I didn't get anything. My eyes filled with tears, I walked right past them and into the bathroom. I locked myself in a stall and was surprised that I couldn't cry anymore.

"Cleo..are you in here?" somebody asked from the other side of the door. I looked down to see a beaten pair of Vans, Rikki. I didn't answer. "Cleo, I know you're in there. Please come out." She pleaded, I heard somebody whisper something to her, I guess Emma was there to.

"Cleo please, you have to come out eventually. Biology is going to start soon and we have a quiz." Emma said, all she was ever worried about was school. I didn't open the door still, I just wanted to be alone. The bell rang and Emma sighed. "Fine Cleo, if you don't want to come out at least call me later. We're going for a swim after school." I didn't respond and they gave up on me, just like I knew they would. After the bathroom was cleared I stood in front of the mirror, my face was pale and I looked terrible. I didn't want to see Emma or Rikki, so I stayed in here, it was safer. I didn't want to hide anymore, I wasn't one to hide from my own problems. The bell rang for my next class earlier than I'd expected. I walked solemnly to my next class. I survived the rest of the day like that. Class to class break to break, invisible.

**Lewis POV**



I saw Cleo and felt terrible, just as I was pulling away from kissing Quincy she showed up. She looked terrible, her eyes were bloodshot and her hair was a mess. I wanted to talk to her, but as she rushed passed me I knew she didn't want to to.

"I'm sorry about your falling out with Cleo." Quincy said, looking down. I pulled her into a close embrace and kissed her forehead.

"It's not your fault, Cleo and I, just weren't meant to be." I sighed. She smiled up at me, here eyes shining bright with love. Hand in hand I walked her happily to her next class.

**Cleo POV**



As soon as the last bell rang I ran to the beach. I sat there for a moment, relaxing under the fresh sea breeze. I was starting to feel better in my solitude until I saw Emma and Rikki walking towards me. I threw off my backpack and rushed into the water. 5..6..7.. I counted down until I could rush off into the sea, propelling myself with my mermaid tail. After 10 minutes of speeding I turned to see Emma and Rikki hadn't followed me, what a relief. Secretly, I think I wanted them to follow me, but another part of me wanted to be alone; I was just so confused right now. I was way passed Mako, I knew that much, but other than that, I had no idea where I was. I was always an animal lover, partial to fish; and when all these saltwater beauties swam around me I felt at peace. After awhile I saw the sun setting, I hurried back to where I came from. A couple feet from where my backpack was; and hurried home. With a little bounce I hopped up the stairs and turned on my phone. There was a long series of bleeping, the sound of missed calls and more texts. 2 missed calls from Emma. 2 texts from Rikki, and a voice message.

"You have one unheard message, first message was sent today at three twenty seven pm." the phone said.

"Uh, Cleo, it's Lewis." he started. Whatever happiness I had left me quicker than the speed of light. I wanted to turn off my phone, but I guess I wanted to know what he wanted to say, I stayed on the phone. "Listen, Cleo, I know this has been hard for you, I felt terrible seeing you at school, but I'm in love with Quincy. Please take care of yourself and I hope that maybe we can still stay friends, we've gone through it before. Bye." The phone clicked off.

"To erase this message press seven, to save it press nine." the phone said. I turned my phone off, ignoring her instructions, as a single tear fell from my face. I shoved my ear buds in my ears and turned the song 'Helena' by My Chemical Romance blasting into my ears. If the music was loud enough I wouldn't have to think. I closed my eyes and for the first time, experienced complete oblivion.

**Lewis POV**



I hung up the phone, still worried about Cleo. She looked pretty bad when I saw her today, maybe I needed to talk to her in person.

"Hey you." Quincy said, jumping onto my bed.

"Hey you." I said back, kissing her forehead. I put my head back against my pillow and she was clinging to my side.

"Whats wrong?" she asked sweetly. I sighed.

"Still thinking about Cleo, she looked terrible today." I said, looking out my window. Quincy snuggled closer.

"I know this is hard for you, but you and Cleo just weren't meant to be, and it's hard for her. Don't worry Lew Lew, she'll get over it." Quincy said sweetly. Her voice with a hint of French was enough to set my thoughts at ease. She was right, Cleo would get over this, not a big deal.

**Cleo POV**



"Cleo!" Kim's voice broke my leisure as she ripped the ear buds out. "Time for dinner!" As much as I wanted to slap her, I didn't have the energy. I sat up and lugged myself downstairs. Dinner proceeded as usual and I answered the casual question, barely touching my food.

"Now Cleo, whats wrong with the fish! You usually love the catch of the day!" My father said, breaking out of the routine.

"Not hungry." I said, pushing away from the table.

"well all right, thats fine, just make sure the dishes get done." he said, taking a bite of fish. I put on my rubber gloves and started scrubbing away. Each dish cleaned the same way over and over again. The routine that each day would be for the next week. This wasn't going to end like the Charlotte fiasco. This was going to end badly. I don't know if I can stand this anymore.


Dum dum duuum! so yeah, i think i'm going to do this like, one chapter is one day and the next is a day in the next week, just to get the story flowing better (she's only staying for a semester) maybe 10 weeks? we'll see how it all goes. NOTE: this is a Cleo depression story which involves my thoughts about being depressed, i've never been in this situation and i'm only basing this off of what i've seen with my other friends. Please R&R

kthxbai

Emmagene