"Gabe!?" It can't be! How is he? How did he know? He looks just how he did the sat time I saw him. Only angrier. And he's come to save me…..could have come a little earlier.

Landon also turns in the direction of the door, confusion in his expression.

"Who the hell are you?" Wait what?

"That doesn't matter, but I suggest you do what I said and let her go." But Gabe is…and Landon….

"And just why should I do that?" He turns me towards the door and my face flushes. This wasn't how I had exactly imagined Gabe and I would be reunited.

"Because she has done nothing wrong and if you don't…well, you don't want to know." Honestly if the two of them got in a fight, Gabe couldd win in second. Landon is nothing compared to gave, but he sure is strong. When he doesn't respond fast enough, Gabe moves to him in a flash and punches him in the gut. Landon keels over and lets go of my wrists. I rush to Gabe and he opens his arms to me. His embrace is comforting and warm. He looks slightly uncomfortable though. He grabs my dress and puts it on me in a matter of seconds.

"Ga-gabe. How….how did you know? How did you do that?"

"Shhhh. Amelia I'll explain everything later….But for now, lets get out of here." Landon moans form the floor but stays in his position. Gabe looks down at him for a second before he takes my hand and moves towards the door. We get about hallway to the exit to the school when people passing by start to notice the state I'm in. I mean I guess it's pretty obvious I had a rough night.

"She just…had a little too much fun. Fell down and now we're going." Gabe talks…and people seem to hear him. They nod at his excuse. They acknowledged him. They SAW him.

We get out of the school, and are now in the parking lot. I'm not sure if it's that I'm too worn out from the excitement with Landon or what, but my legs suddenly give out and I fall. Gabe doesn't expect it and I hit the ground hard.

"Amelia! Are you alright?"

"As fine as I can be right now."

"I didn't drive, I ran here. Do you think you can walk?" I try to stand to no avail. And after several attempts I give up.

"Obviously you can't so I'm gonna carry you. Is that alright?" He's so considerate. I nod my head and allow him to wrap his arms around me. He lifts me up bridal style and I put my arm around his neck. He's gentle and walks at a steady pace. It's gonna be a little while before we get to my house so we may was well what has happened.

"Gabe….How did you know? How did you know where I was?"

"I didn't. I just…I just had this overwhelming sense that you were in trouble so I just ran in the direction my feet took me. Amelia, I'm so sorry! I never should have left!"

"It's ok….it's ok. I never could have known this would happen. But I have to ask you something."

"Anything Amelia."

"You talked to Landon…and punched him. A-and then….then you talked to those people in the hall. How did that happen? Why can everyone see you now?" He doesn't respond right away…just walks. Maybe I shouldn't have asked…but I think it's a legitimate question since I haven been the only on who has been able to see him, besides his parents that is.

"…I….Well…after I left…. After I left I didn't know what to do. I was lost. I walked around places I'd never been before, I tried to talk to people. I tried everything to get my mind off of what I had done. I wanted to come back so badly….but I thought it was better that I left. That you were better off without me." He holds me tighter and I begin to relax into his arms. We still have quite a ways to go before we get to my house.

"One day I was in the city. I'd never been before. But as I was walking, down a street I noticed a little shop. Not really a shop but….a woman, on her door it said psychic. I'd heard of people like that before and honestly I didn't have anything better to do….so I went in. She was sitting at a table, not really doing anything, just reading….But she knew I was there…I don't know how. But she looked up and she made eye contact with me. Amelia, you have to understand, that's never happened before. Not since we met…and I still don't know how that happened."

"I know, which was I why I was so surprised about what you just did Gabe."

"Yeah, I was shocked Amelia. You have no idea. It was almost terrifying. But she looked at me and smiled. And then she spoke to me. She told me to sit down, that I would be staying for quite a while. My god, I was so confused. I had no idea what to do….so I did what she told me to."

GABE P.O.V.

"I know why you're so nervous, but please sit down. I've been waiting for a day like this. Not much goes on here." She gestures to a chair with her hand. Her face is old but has a young glow to it, and her eyes are soft, inviting.

"I-I….But…how?"

"It will make sense to you in time child. But please tell me what is your name?"

"Gabe…Gabriel Goodman…."

"Well Gabe, please don't be such a stranger. You came here for a reason right? Let me help you. tell me why you came here."

"…..I..uh…..I didn't know where else to go. So I saw that your light was on…I just….I've done things in the past…and now they've come and messed up what was so good." She looks at me understanding, and puts her hand on mine. Oh my god…she touched me….

"I understand, that you are surprised by all of this….it's new to you….and I understand why you are here. So let's fix things. You left…why? Why leave something so special behind?"

"She's better off without me. The things I did to my family….she'll never forgive me." I hang my head and remember the look on her face when she heard of the things I'd done.

"What makes you so sure? Did you ask her? I think you didn't give her the time to respond."

"No…the look on her face. She was terrified. She hates me."

"I wouldn't count on it. But forget about that for now. How would it ever have worked out? How could she possibly go out with you without looking crazy?"

"How did you…oh. Right. I don't know….I suppose I didn't think about it…because I didn't want to. But I see now there never was a way. There is no for me to be….alive." It's the truth. As much as I want to believe I am, I'm not. And I never will be. I should have seen it long ago.

"So why are you here then? Lost souls only stay until they get what they need to, to move on. Perhaps what you need to move on, is to live." Her eyes light up. It can't be.

"That's not possible. There is no way."

"But there is son. Don't you see? Part of you has always been living. That's why some can see you. And it's growing. However, it does need a little boost. There can be side effects to this though. Are you willing to take that chance?" A chance to live a life? Hell I would do anything to live even just for a day.

"Wh-what? There's….there's a way?"

"Yes….but remember everything comes with a price."

"A-anything. I'll do anything." Maybe not anything.

"Your memory….must be removed. From someone's mind. They would completely forget your existence. You would be nothing but a foggy dream. Are you willing to live with that?" I think it over in my head….it's not like I really meant anything to anyone in the first place….besides Amelia.

"Yes. I think I can live with that."

"Can you think of anyone whom you would be willing to let forget you?" Without even thinking I speak.

"My family. The pain and trouble I caused them is too great. Their lives would be much better off if I had never been in them." She looks at me solemnly and nods before getting up and going to a back room. She returns in a matter of minutes with a bowl, a knife and what looks and smells like vinegar.

"Alright then. Are you sure Gabe? They will never remember you."

"I'm sure. They deserve it." I nod, remembering all the times I ruined something. What was I really doing it for though?

"Then, here give me your hand. This may hurt. She takes the knife and swiftly slices my palm with it. It hurts like nothing I've felt before, and blood begins too pour out. She takes my palm and turns it downward toward the bowl and allows the blood to drop in. After a few seconds of this she gives me a piece of cloth to wrap it. My god I had no idea pain was so…well….painful. Pain…wait.

"I-I….I can feel it. I can feel it!" She looks at me as if its the most obvious thing that she's heard. She turns away and mixes what came from my hand in with the other liquid she brought out.

"Yes I know. Now drink it. Better do it quick and get it over with." She hands me a glass. I look at it for several minutes hesitating.

"My family…..they won't remember anything?"

"Nothing. Their memory of you will be completely erased." It's what I want. It's what's best. And it's the only way I'll ever be able to see Amelia again….but it also means that all those years are gone….all that I worked for to get my mom and dad to recognize me as apart of the family….would be wasted.

"I'll do it." I take the cup and drink. Not a very pleasant taste, but I'm so caught up in the moment that I actually can taste it, that it doesn't matter. I set the cup down and sit silently for a few seconds.

"Is that it?" The lady looks at me as though it were obvious.

"Of course. What were you expecting? Now go. You have someone waiting for you. Good luck Gabe." I stand from the table and begin to walk away but stop when I get to the door.

"Thank you…Yeah. Just. Thanks for all this." I turn and push the door open and retreat into the night.

"And that's how I ended up at the school…." Amelia is silent in my arms and I wonder if she's even still awake. She did have a pretty rough night. We aren't to far from her house now. Just outside it actually.

"I….I….this is a lot to take in Gabe."

"I know and I'm not asking for you to understand….just to forgive me." I begin to set her down but she almost falls the minute I let go. I catch her just in time.

"Well….ok….it appears that I am going to have to carry you some more…." She looks at me and rolls her eyes.

"I'm fine. I think I can handle myself." She again tries to stand. This time she is able to take a few steps and grab the door before she falls.

"I don't think so. Look, at least let me get you inside. It's not like I haven't already been in your house." She looks up at me impatiently.

"Fine. Let me get the key while I'm down here." She reaches under the door mat and grabs the key. I bend down to pick her up and she unlocks the door.

"I don't think my parents are up, so we should be okay." I nod and walk into the house. I don't even have to think about where I'm going. I just know. I walk up the stairs and in the direction of Amelia's room. I find it easily, given I've been in it so many times. I walk her in and set her on the bed. I stand there for a few minutes before walking away. She obviously doesn't want me here. I don't blame her for it either.

"Gabe….will….will you stay? With me tonight?" I'm just at the door when she speaks. I turn back around and face her. Her face is sad. Almost lost looking.
"Please….I-I. I'm scared." She suddenly bursts into tears and hugs her knees. in the process she bumps her wrist on something, causing her to yelp in pain. Seeing that she really is in bad shape, I get up to grab something to lessen the pain. I stand up from the bed, but before I can get any farther she grabs my arm.

"..no.." It's a whisper.

"Amelia, please. Really I should get you something for the pain." She groans and nods her head towards the bathroom.

"There's some Vicodin in the third drawer from the right." I know exactly which ne she's talking about.

I return shortly to find her trying to sit up in bed.

"Really Amelia, be carefu-"

"Why did you do it?" I knew this was coming.

"Do what?" I know damn well what she's talking about.

"Leave me. Why would… How could you leave me alone when you know you're the only friend I have?"

"Amelia, I had to. I couldn-…You heard what my dad said. I've done…so many horrible things. And then the look on your face when said it all. You looked horrified an-" I unscrew the cap from the bottle and pop out one pill. I don't know how strong this stuff is. Mom never had to take anything really for pain.

"At the most I was surprised….and disappointed Gabe. You seemed so-"

"Well things aren't always what they seem. Are they?" She sits and ponders this for a few seconds before looking at me, her face full of betrayal.

"Did I seem happy tonight to you?"

"No…But I thought tha-"

"Well you thought wrong Gabe. I needed you, and you weren't there for me." She's right and I know it. How can I admit that though? My whole life has been ruining others. I only left to protect her….but it looks it was just another mistake.

"I-I'm….I'm sorry." There's no disappearing, no running away, no where to hide. I have to stand here and face her….

"What?"

"Amelia, I'm sorry. For everything…..And if you never want to see me again. And you want to me leave you…well I understand." She doesn't respond. Just stares at me, with those beautiful big eyes. God I was so stupid.

AMELIA POV

Do I want him to leave? Do I want him to stay? All I know is how much I missed him. But he left, and I was alone…and if he leaves now…I'll be alone again.

"No, please don't." God I feel like one of those soap operas right now. How pathetic is my life that I fell in love with ghost who now happens to be alive? But I do love him…..I always will.

He looks so awkward standing there. So vulnerable. He's never been in a situation where he cast just run off. I'm sure.

"Gabe, come here. Please." I pat the bed and scott over so he can join me. He gives me a quizzical look but shuffles over. His hesitance is not unexpected, I mean jeez the guy up and left me with out any explanation. But me? Well for right now I'm just glad he's here. All I need right now is that.


Author's Note: Hey everyone! Sorry again about the wait. I've had rehearsal. My theatre is doing Into the Woods and we open in two weeks. I should probably start learning my lines. P.s. if anyone knows and easier way to learn to sing On the Steps of the Palace it would much appreciated, Cinderella is a lot harder that I thought it would be. Anywaaaay, I have a question for you all. This story is almost over only a few more chapters. So I could end it and just do little snip its of their lives as I did with Les Miz or I could continue on a little bit into how their lives go on after all this. Let me know (: Oh also I apologize for the cheesyness of this chapter but it had to happen. P.s.s. If any of you have a tumblr follow me! Until next time.
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