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Again I thank all of you who have stayed with me through this long drawn out and boring period, I hope this is worth it :) Here it is CHAPTER 7!!

All That I Live For

By

Shorty6692

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"The best things in life are unexpected - because there were no expectations."

- Eli Khamarov

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"Are you ready for the finals?"

Averting his gaze from the empty coffe mug on the table infront of him, Tyler glanced up at his friend.

"I'm getting there, I've just been busy with stuff thats all." he responded, twirling the glass mug between his calloused fingers.

"Well it's in two weeks so I am not too worried, I'll probably just cram for it the night before or something." Reid added, as he eyed a scantily clad girl pass their table.

"Yeah... Thats cool."

Tyler dropped his head eyeing the small splash of coffee spilled on the smooth table top. How come Reid never worried, was never stressed? All the boy did was swim - which came naturally to him - and have sex with girls he had only known for less then an hour - which also came naturally; - and yet he STILL got top grades without even trying!

Sighing heavily, Tyler felt a headache beginning to form around his temples and shut his eyes tight against the building pressure. He'd been getting migraines lately, and knew that he should go to the doctor soon before it became a big issue, but he also knew that he didnt have alot of free time to spare with swimming and tests coming up.

"Hey dude the grocery girl is back."

Suddenly forgetting his discomfort, Tyler opened his tired eyes and looked around frantically for Khriss. Not seeing her familiar, petite figure he glanced over at Reid and saw the smile on his face.

"Gotcha!" he exclaimed cheerfully like a boy who had just gotten the video game he'd been wanting, "What was that reaction Baby boy, I've never seen you look up so fast."

Blushing lightly, Tyler just shrugged his shoulders and leaned back against the cushioned seat. He didn't even know why he was so fascinated by the girl, she wasn't a supermodel, she didn't dress to impress, she didn't even wear make-up. But then it occured to him, maybe it was her individuality that intrigued him so much.

A sudden loud crash broke through Tyler's realizations, and he turned in his seat to find the source of the unexpected disturbance. The change in volume around the usually busseling restaurant was noticeable right away. Laying on the hard floor was amidst scattered glass fragments was a waitress with her eyes shut tight and a huge liquid stain all over her front.

'Khriss!' Tyler almost thought out loud when he registered who the poor figure on the floor was. Rising from his seat he rushed past the surrounding tables, trying to reach Khriss. As he pushed past chairs and the people seated in them, Tyler watched her try to rise from her position on the floor but fail and fall flat on her derriere again. Seeing the tears fall from her closed eyes, his sympathy went out to her and also anger at the people who just sat and watch her cry in a heap on the cold, hard ground.

Finally Tyler reached her prone body on the floor, bending down he gently gripped under her shoulders and effortlessly hoisted her back onto her feet. He watched her apple green eyes fly open and her small, yet full lips form a surprised 'O' expression.

"Doesn't this looks familiar?" he asked playfully, amused at her shocked reaction.

Khriss tentavily looked over his features. The stray locks of wet hair sticking to her cheeks and forehead, the deep crimson color of her cheeks and the tear stains streaking her face made her appear extremely vulnerable and innocent. Like a small child getting disciplined.

"...Thank you." was all she said in response.

Grinning sincerely, Tyler released his strong grasp on her arms and let her stand on her own. "No problem, you alright?"

Looking down at herself, Khriss was about to answer him when a loud, angry voice interrupted their quiet conversation.

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"What have you done!" yelled a small chunky man from the entrance to the kitchen. "How could you be so clumsy?!"

Khriss turned sharply at the sound of the familiar shrill voice. Panic rising within her, she tried frantically to defend herself.

"I'm so sorry! I didnt realize that all those glasses would be too many, I am so sorry! I'll clean it up I swear!"

Her words seemed to go over her boss' head, as he continued his raging like she had said nothing. "I knew I should never had hired a useless wench like you! Thats what happens when you take pity on the less fortunate!" He was like a fat firebreathing creature as he waddled angrily over to Khriss, his cheeks puffy and spittle collecting in the corners of his lips. The people situated in the booths and tables of the resturant had directed all their attention at the scene.

Hot tears were collecting in Khriss' usually joyful irises, threatening to fall any moment; and her small hands were clenched so tightly together that her nails were breaking through the skin. She could feel all the judgmental eyes on her and she felt her body begin to tremble from embarrasment.

"...This is coming out of your pay check! No, wait. thats much to gracious of me! YOUR FIRED!" He roared as he prodded his chubby finger at her nose.

That was all Khiss could take, salty tears were streaming in steady lines down her cheeks and before she could stop it a loud, hiccupy sob had escaped her throat. Her boss had disappeared through kitchen doors again, still fuming and had left her to stand there... All eyes in her direction.

Unable to take the stares and soft whipsers that had begun to rise above the heavy silence, Khriss turned on her heals and raced out the doors and away from this nightmare. Not noticing the pair of empathetic azure eyes that followed her out the door.

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Tyler watched he entire scene in complete and utter astonishment. How could a man be so cruel? Mistakes happen, they were glasses for shit's sake!! Probably only cost $6.00 dollars at any local Wal-Mart.

The small, chunky man had launched himself back into the kitchen after his tyrade and had left Khriss to stand there. Gazing at the heart-broken girl beside him, Tyler felt his heart go out to her and he wished that he could do something to help. She had just fallen on her ass twice, been yelled at and fired and to top it off this had all happened in a resturant full of judgemental teens.

Apple green had shifted to a grey shade as that tears that had been pooling in her eyes a few moment before came flooding down her delicate cheeks and her petite frame shook visibly. An audible sob emitted from her lips and she reached up to wipe the tears from her eyes.

To Tyler she looked like a small girl who had just been beat by an abusive parent, her hands still gripped in tight little fists as she rubbed at her shaded orbs.

Suddenly, without warning she turned toward the exit doors and ran from the building, leaving Tyler to stare after her not sure whether to follow.

"Did you see that? What a total loser." A shrill female voice stated from the booth behind his still frame.

Turning his eyes to the group of cackling girls, Tyler could have sworn smoke was coming from his ears as he adressed them.

"It's your fault for tripping her that she got fired!" he shouted, causing them to cease in their arrogant laughter, "Just because she doesn't wear slutty outfits and actually works to earn a living unlike like you bitches!"

Amazed gasps and hushed tones could be heard as the four girls stared dumbfounded at their accuser.

"Um dude?" Reid came up behind Tyler, hesitantly putting his hand on his best friend's shoulder. "Maybe we should go."

Coming out of his rage, Tyler took one last look at the tramps seated in the booth and stomped past his friend saying as he went by, "I won't be at school today."

"Baby boy, what are you talkin about, she's just a girl let it go." Reid said as he scrambled after Tyler, barely able to keep up with his rushed pace.

Not responding, Tyler sped up to a hasty jog toward the Spencer Academy parking lot.

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Author's Note: YAYAYAYAYAYAY I'm done!!!!!! I hope you all liked it, It may not be my best but I'm rusty from not writing for such a long time :P Anyways, tell me what you liked, what you didn't. What I need to change what you want me to add. Doesnt matter I am all up for ideas :) And yes I decided to change the rating. I'm sorry if that makes anybody angry. But I decided it would be better for the future chapters ;)