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Michael and Selene sat on a bed in a long hall of them. The woman stood in front of them and paced back and forth. She stopped and pulled up a chair. It took her a moment to speak, "Holly was unique and the most quiet child I'd ever seen."

Micheal shook his head in protest but she held up a hand, "After your father died she decided to keep to herself. She told me that she wanted to be alone and would rather not fake her happiness to have friends."

Micheal put his head in his hands, "What did I do to her?"

"It was never you Micheal. She chose this because she really did want to be alone. She did so many things when she was alone and when ever she accomplished something there was the biggest smile on her face. She didn't even know what lonely was than," the woman sighed and went on, "The boys would always pick on her and she was so ignorant to them. Never giving them a glance. She told me it made her laugh when they tried to get her attention."

"One day, an older boy... for she was about thirteen, he was sixteen, attacked her in a hallway. He got on top of her to..." she couldn't look at Michael to say the rest but he got it quite clear and was about to throw something through a window when she went on, "Johns nearly tore that guys face off. He had heard her screaming and saw how scared she was..."

"So, this Johns kid is her boyfriend and they ran.." Selene started but was cut off.

"Oh no, Johns is four years older than her. He only saw her as a sister I think, but she saw him as her savior. When ever she was sad she would go to him for comfort. Though Johns... he should have gone to jail when he got out of here. He killed...people. He was always violent and it was easy to make him mad. I worry if Holly is with him she'll get hurt," the woman looked at Michael with a reasuring look, "I don't think Johns would hurt her. I think the illegal things he does will hurt her not him. He was so protective of her from his own friends, who all loved Holly once they knew her, it just was ridiculous."

"Though you don't know where they went?" Selene asked calmly. Michael beside her was in such a state he wouldn't be able to think clearly for a while.

"I know exactly where they went!" The woman said suddenly and stood up, "You didn't hear this from me but those children were inseperable. Johns, Carlton, Gary, Holly, and little Charlisle who was adopted a year ago. I would always think to myself of those kids being together no matter what. They would always be around each other."

She turned and winked at them, then without looking back again walked out of the room saying, "I think you should leave. The kids for this room should be arriving from a field trip soon."

Selene took Michaels hand and led him to the entrance. When she stepped out into the sun a small smile crossed her lips. Even though they never had a chance yet to enjoy the life they would have with each other forever... just having him next to her made every obstacle worth it. She felt his hand on her cheek and looked at him. He kissed her gently at first and then a little stronger, pulling her to him. When he released her, he layed his head on her shoulder.

"We'll find her Michael," Selene said, pulling his head up to look him straight in the eyes, "I promise."


Holly gloated as she looked at the boys in their costumes. All of them looked good... great. Not good great! She was so happy because they all were pleased with the way they looked. They didn't realize how much attention Holly paid to them. She knew exactly what character they should all be.

Charlisle of course was vampire since he was the youngest and didn't mind. Gary was easily turned into a dead basketball player... she cheated by using Carltons basketball uniform. Carlton went as the Scream character since he didn't want anyone to see him anyone. Johns was the Joker from Batman and Holly went as a very sexy Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. The boys all died of laughter when she came out with 'Toto' in a basket. She crossed her arms and pouted which just added to the laughter.

"You have got to be kidding me," Carlton gasped from the floor. She glared at him and he went on, "You are not sweet and innocent at all you poser!"

She pushed him and he fell on his butt laughing. She bit her lip and cried out, "You're a jerk!"

She then ran into the room they had and slammed the door. Why did he have to be such a jerk? All she was, was nice to them and their he goes making fun of her. She sat in the corner crying. She felt stupid that she was because she was seventeen and was acting like a kid. She didn't care though, she was sick of it and if she had to throw a tantrum to get their attention then she would do it. She wasn't having the best day ever after all...

When a knocking came at the door she shouted, "I'm not going!"

Johns stepped into the room anyway and she turned away from him. She felt him kneel next to her and he said, "Stop acting like a child, Holly..."

She turned to make an angry retort when he finished..."Your better than that."

Holly looked down at her knees and let silent tears fall. He picked her up in his lap and cradled her, till her tears fell no more. She almost fell asleep in his arms when she heard him say, "Carlton wasn't doing it to be mean like that. You know how he jokes around and the reason he does it, is because you react sometimes. You always have some witty retort back. He feels bad that you came in here and cried but you know he would never know what to say to apologize to you. Don't be so upset over something Carlton says because he never means it."

"Well, he shouldn't say it.. I mean today is...." Holly didn't finish but tried to get up instead. He pulled her back into his lap forcefully and looked her in the eyes. She was afraid she had started another fight, which was the last thing she wanted. Johns eyes fell away from hers and said, "I guess Carlton is not the only one who ows you an apology."

Holly studied Johns carefully and saw he meant what he said. His body was tense and his eyes were defensive. She could tell by that way because Johns doesn't apologize. She went to wrap her arms around his neck to hug him but he pushed her back and looked into her eyes. His defence dropped and he whispered, "I'm sorry."

Holly almost gasped for two reasons. For one, she had never seen Johns look so unhappy and regretful in the entire time she knew him. For two, the boys threw the door in the hallway open and yelled "SURPRISE" in unison. That quick glance Holly had was all she got for as fast as she saw it was as fast as it went away. She smiled at Johns and got up, walking to the door. As she past Carlton she stopped and smirked at him. He raised his eyebrow and she said, "Good thing you're wearing a mask, you would have scared all the girls away for the rest of the guys."

They all started laughing and Carlton smiled to himself, glad that she was okay. She walked away and went down the ladder. They all followed after her, ready now to go to a party and have fun. They were going to meet people and have fun just like Holly said. Not because they wanted to but because they knew it would make her happy. They watched her skip along with Toto till they reached the car and decided. They didn't need many girlfriends when they had Holly, she cared enough for all of them.


As they walked to the front doors of the building, everyone's excitement grew. The music was loud inside and their was a line of people anxious to get in. Holly bit her lip though, she might miss her chance to get in. As they were about to pass the front door, someone grabbed her arm, "Hey!"

"Adam!" She replied turning around and giving him a hug the guys turned and waited. She looked him up and down, he was wearing torn jeans and shirt, with fake blood smeared in places and some coming from the side of his lip. She cocked her head to the side, "We just got here, guess you're not in yet either, huh?"

Adam laughed and smiled, "I was only out here to wait for you, silly. I can go in and out as I please. Come one guys."

The followed him and the guard let all of them slip past. They headed in and the music got louder. Holly and Johns walked silently behind as the rest of the guys already were bounding off the walls that was heading them straight for trouble. When they got to the dance floor, like always, the guys all split in different directions and Holly made a mental note where each one was headed. She noticed that Johns refused to leave her side, she guessed it had something to do with what happened earlier and he needed to protect her. She didn't mind it but when Alex came over to ask her to dance it was bad. Alex looked at Johns with a look and Holly could tell Johns was cramping his style but, he trudged on.

"Why don't we take a whirl on the dance floor?" He asked bowing slightly as he held out his hand. Holly smiled and put hers in his. She turned to make sure Johns nodded, which he did, and they headed towards the crowded wave of people. It was a fast song and instead of dancing apart he twirled and dipped her. It made her laugh because they weren't even trying. Just moving in a crazy motion to the beat of the music. After about two songs of laughing and trying to breathe, he asked her if she wanted something to drink.

"Water would be nice," Holly sighed and as he started to walk away she warned, "It better not be opened!"

As she stretched, waiting for Adam to return, she looked around to make sure she still knew where the boys were. Adam was now at the bar with Gary and Johns was going towards them. Charlisle was out and about flirting with any older woman that thought he was cute enough to pay attention to. For a kid he sure knew how to work the room and was such a scam artist. The last was Carlton who had found it very hard to restrain himself from finding another guy to talk to about how lame it was to be at the party. Holly turned around to scan the room and ran right into someone. She didn't know who it was for he wore a mask. She could tell he had black hair and was a bit taller than she was. He smelled amazing and his hands were cold but soft to the touch on her elbows, where he was holding them.

"I am so sorry!" Holly started quickly looking up to his eyes. They were a brilliant blue and she was star struck. Her mouth dropped but she quickly picked it up again and smiled apologetically.

He smiled a brilliant white smile, that hid some sort of secret behind it. He leaned forward and whispered in her ear, "The apology is all mine."


DUH DUH DUH!!! I know I took forever I am so sorry. School..... and all I want is to read and review!! Thanks constructive critisism allowed!!