Chapter 7


Nick's POV

I get into the house and I go up to my room. I put my backpack on the floor and I open a binder. My math homework is so easy to do. I don't bother even using a calculator. I start open my biology book and a note slips out. I open the note hastily.

"Hey Nate,

I was wondering if you need help catching up with Biology. I know it must be hard to start school later in the term. Here is my number, call me.

Miley, (That girl who you sit next to in Biology)."

She hasn't changed her number. In mid thought, someone knocks on the door.

"Nate, you want something to eat? Tom won't be home until later." Sandy asks.

"Umm yes please." I tell her.

"Do you want to come sit at the table or do you want to eat it up here while you do your work?" She asks.

"If you don't mind, I'd like to eat it up here." I tell her as I go to get off my bed.

"No it's alright, I'll bring it up for you." She tells me before I get up.

"Thank you Sandy." I tell her.

"It's my pleasure Nate." She says as she leaves the room.

The meal is steak and potatoes. I take bites in between questions about DNA and RNA and TNA and MRNA. Missing a week of biology and having no other notes then what I remember is hard. Oh well I'm going to try my best. Should I call Miley? I know I shouldn't but I have to. I have to hear her voice. The voice of 1000 angels, the voice that makes me calm. I take her number and put it in my phone then I quickly dial her number.

"Hello." She answers.

Oh how I craved her voice.

"Hey Miley, it's Nate. Listen, I got your note from Biology and I think I could use your help to get caught up." I explain.

"Ah, how about you come over in about a half hour." She says.

"Yeah sure, but I have no idea where your house is." I lie.

She gives me directions and she hangs up to go back to eating supper. If Billy knew it was me, he wouldn't like it considering he hates when their family dinners are interrupted. I finish my supper and I bring the plate downstairs.

"That was really good. Thanks." I tell my "Mom" as I head for the door.

"Where are you going?" She asks suspiciously.

"I'm going to a friend's house to get help catching up on Biology." I tell her as I go out the door with my backpack.

"Alright. Be back by 10." She says as she closes the door.

I start walking when I accidentally bump into someone. I look up.

"Oh, I'm sorry sir." I say to Joe.

"It's alright. It's my fault. I was clearly distracted." He says sounding upset.


Joe's POV

The boy I bumped into looked so much like my brother, it's scary. The glasses are different as tha hair is all shaved, a thing Nick would never be able to do. I walk into a Chinese restaurant and pick up our supper. On the way home I can't help but think of Nick. I know everyone says he's dead but something in my gut is telling me otherwise. I walk in the door.

"Kevin! I saw a guy that looked just like Nick." I state.

"What? You must be crazy. He is dead Joe! DEAD! There is no way you saw him! I know this is hard on you. Sorry I snapped at you." Kevin says as he pulls me into a hug.

"Kevin, I'm not seeing things! He looked just like Nick, only with a shaved head and glasses." I explain.

"Joe, Nick wouldn't shave his head. You and I both know that. Second, Nick never wore glasses that much. He liked his contacts better." Kevin argues.

"Kevin, they found no body! He could be alive!" I state.

"Well you and I both know that it would be almost impossible for him to escape the wreckage." Kevin explains.

"I know, but my gut is telling me he is still alive. They didn't find his body so it's possible." I say.

"Joe, I want him to be alive today, but the likelihood of that being the case is slim to none." Kevin tells me.

"I'll be back later. I need to go for a walk." I tell him.

"Sure, but your supper will get cold." Kevin says.

"I'm not hungry right now." I state as I go out the door.

I start walking to the beach and I sit in the cold sand. I shut my eyes and I think back to the memories Nick and I have of this beach.


Joe's memory

Joe's POV

Nick is about 9 and Joe is 11

"Joey! Let's build a sandcastle!" Nick suggests.

I shrug.

"Ok." I state as I grab some buckets from the trunk of Mom's car.

We build a big castle when Miley comes over.

"Mind if I help?" She asks.

"No, come on. We have an extra bucket and shovel." Nick says with a smile.

We finish our sandcastle and we all go in the water to play.


Present

Joe's POV

I open my eyes and I feel tears fall down my cheek. I feel someone put their arm around me.

"Kevin told me you went out. I thought I would find you here." My long time girlfriend Demi says.

"Yeah. I needed to get out of the house and think. I really miss him." I state.

"Shhh, it's ok." She says as she puts her arm around me and hugs me.


Nick's POV

I continue walking towards Miley's house. I knock on the door and her Dad answers.

"Hello Sir, I'm here to see Miley." I tell him.

"Ok. Miles! Door!" Billy says.

I see her rush to the door.

"Hey Nate, we're going to be up in my room." She says as she guides me to her room.

I walk in and familiar memories return instantly. I see loads of pictures of us in frames.

"Who is this?" I ask, obviously knowing the answer already.

"That's my boy..., well ex-boyfriend by force. He died in a car accident" She says crying.

Looking into her eyes and seeing how much I hurt her, I just have to tell her. I give her a little hug.

"Miley, I have something to tell you." I say as she wipes her tears away.

"What is it Nate?" She asks.

I take a deep breath and I start to speak.

"Well, I'm Nick. My last name was Jonas and I was the captain quarterback on the football team." I tell her.