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Disclaimer(I haven't done one yet have I): I don't know any of these characters, they all belong to the person who I have based them off. I only own the plot, and the overall story!!! I don't own the song associated with this chapter either!

Songs are: Temporary Home, by Carrie Underwood, Who says you can't go home, by Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles, and Just to make you smile, by Tim McGraw.

No one seems upset that I haven't put Fax into the story, don't worry, I'll put loads, this chapter will need to telling Max finally realizes her love!

SPOILER: Don't read this if you don't want, but this chapter is a reference to Tom's real personality! The song doesn't completely fit, but Tom's life is always set at a temporary home, so I decided to use this song, don't think it has much real meaning!

ONWARD TO THE CHAPTER!!!!!

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Chapter Five: Birthday Surprises Part 1

Tom's POV

I know many people don't really understand who I am, and I have to say for myself, I conceal myself rather than show who I truly am, well I only do that in front of Krissy, not even my other closest friends know lots of stuff about me. You see, ever since I was little, I've been moving constantly, and so I actually don't have many close friends I can talk to. The only person that seems to be open to my secrets and life was always Krissy. She never judged me differently from other people just because what I did was different.

A little boy, six years old
A little too used to being alone
Another new mom and dad
Another school, another house that will never be home
When people ask him how he likes this place
He looks up and says with a smile upon his face

You see, today is a day I should be happy about, but then I'm not, and even how much I want to change my spirits, I just can't seem to bring them up. It disturbs me to realize that even Krissy didn't remember about it. Wait, where was Krissy. I looked around to see where she was. Right now, everyone was at the beach this morning. Max's mom changed her mind, and decided to give us an extra day before going to the school place. I asked Krissy about it, and she said, that the school doesn't start for another week or so, so Max's mom didn't want us leaving so soon. Where is Krissy? I don't see her anywhere.

This is my temporary home, it's not where I belong
Windows and rooms that I'm passing through
This is just a stop on the way to where I'm going
I'm not afraid because I know
This is my temporary home

*tap on the shoulder* Suddenly, I felt a tap on my right shoulder, and when I turned in that direction, I saw nobody, when I turned the other way, I saw Krissy smiling at. Ugh, I hate it when she does that to me.

"Tricked ya!"

"Could you not do that? I don't like it when you do that."

"But it's funny. Anyways, you didn't really think I forgot that today is your b-day right?" Oops, I guess I underestimated her. I really should stop doing that to her, she always remembers everything I've told her. I feel really stupid now. *sigh*

"Seeing as your face is soo frustrated looking, and just with that sigh of yours, you really did think I forgot. How could I forget that? I can forget about you coming, but I could never forget your birthday. Tom, you really need to stop thinking people don't respect you. I'm kind of sick of just talking to you, you know. You really should speak up. I get the fact that you don't like being pushed around soo much, but you've got to cope, and you should know I'll always help you through whatever you need."

Young mom, on her own
She needs a little help, got nowhere to go
She's looking for a job, looking for a way out
'Cause a halfway house will never be a home
At night she whispers to her baby girl
"Someday we'll find our place here in this world"

Krissy really does kind of remind me of of my mom when my mom isn't around. I do really feel comfortable around her, and I do know she's right. I really need to be able to take risks and show people who I really am. Okay, I should lift my spirits up, and I'll be a better person from now on.

"Yup, that's what should definitely do, and I'll be the first person to make you feel special. How does that sound?"

"Uh? what are you talking about?"

"Little slow today are we? It's your birthday, is it not?" Oh, wow I really am slow sometimes.

"Oh, what are you doing?" Right now, I"m actually really curious of what she has in store for me, but I can tell she's not going to tell me. I hate when she does that to me, she's too mischievous sometimes.

"I know, I like being mischievous though, it gets people to want to know what's up my sleeve, but then I torture them by not telling them. So, you're no exception, go on and talk to other people. How about a start, talk to Max and Fang, they would immediately let you into their lives, that's how they did with me! I've got something to do first."

Oh, sneaky isn't she? I guess I should follow what she say, before she gets mad at me. I really don't like it when she's mad at me, she ends up giving me the cold shoulder for over a week, and I get really bored, and have no one to talk to. Okay, I can do this, take deep breathes. In, and out. Okay, I'll try to talk to Max and Fang, they don't seem to have anything against me. I'll give it a shot. I walked up to them, and instantly, Fang looked up at me, and even though he doesn't really show emotion, I could tell that he was slighty smiling at me. Okay, I guess this won't be so bad.

"Max, turn around. I can't believe you didn't notice."

"Oh, what? Huh? Oh, sorry." She turned around and saw my feet, well, then she looked up and smiled, saying,

"Hi Tom! How's your day? Having fun, you seems rather down in the dumps today, is something wrong?" I guess not everyone is like I thought they would be. Ever since I was little, my parents kept fighting, and even though they hated each other, they never divorcd, just because they didn't want me upset. The only thing that they don't know is, I've hated living a life with both of them. I would rather just live with one parent, and switch off, it sucks living in such a hateful environment, that's probably why I've shut myself out of this world, and into my own.

This is our temporary home, it's not where we belong
Windows and rooms that we're passing through
This is just a stop on the way to where we're going
I'm not afraid because I know
This is our temporary home

"Uh, Tom? You okay, you aren't dazing out are you?"

"Oh, huh? Sorry, I was, um.. just thinking."

"Thinking about? You got to be more specific man." Um, now what do I say, I haven't really communicated to people much, only Krissy, and she's easier to talk to, I just let everything, and she just listens, no interruptions, nothing.

"Hey guys! Don't push Tom too far, okay? He's still kind of hestiant." Oh, Krissy, again, coming to my rescue. I do really owe her a lot. But right now, I do need her escuing, I don't know what to say.

"What do you mean, not to push him?" oh, jeez, will Krissy talk about my past? Oh, gosh I can't stand to think about it. I suddenly felt a reassuring grip of my shoulder. I turned to my left, and saw Krissy smiling at me. Oh, she won't tell, unless I let her. I give a short nod, and Krissy immediately understands.

"Tom's been through a pretty hard life, and that's caused him to trun away from the world. He'll open up soon though, well that's what I hope, and please he really doesn't want to be rushed." Yup, Krissy really does understand me, even though I may not know it. She said exactly what I wanted her to say. Thank god, she's like my life savior.

"Oh, okay. Sorry Tom, we won't rush you. Feel free to come talk to us when you're feeling you can talk more easily."

"Okay, I'll take that into consideration. Thanks."

"No problems man, forgive me? I shouldn't have said that."

"It's okay, I've heard worse."

"No, I mean it. I think you and I could be great friends."

"Friends?" Oh boy, I haven't really had friends in a while, Fang would be my first friend.

"Yeah! Why not, you seem pretty cool to me. Just that youact a little too nervous around us. Loosen up a bit, we won't eat you." Oh, guess he could tell too.

"Sorry. My own issues. I'll tell them to you sometime when I feel more comfortable."

"No problem, I'll be open whenever you need it." With that, he patted my shoulder, and left to go get a drink.

Old man, hospital bed
The room is filled with people he loves
And he whispers
"Don't cry for me, I'll see you all someday"
He looks up and says
"I can see God's face"

"See. I told you it wouldn't be that bad. now was it?"

"Guess not Krissy. I"m sorry I kept torturing you."

"Nah. No need, I think it's fine. Don't worry about, I just wanted you to get up and actually talk. I don't mind, but I think I should hang with Kyle for a bit. Is that okay?"

"Sure, I'll go with you. I want to see how special this Kyle of yours is."

"Oh, okay. come on then!" Wow, whenever she talks about Kyle, she's so happy, guess she knows how it feels to be so hurt. I can sometimes feel it from her. Okay, I need to let this go, and actually have a good day. With that I took off running towards Krissy, and where she was talking to Kyle.

"Hey guys, could I talk to you guys?" Okay, that just sounded weird, guess I"ll learn with more practice.

"What's wrong Tom, no need to ask, of course you can talk with us!" oh, yeah that was kind of stupid. But whatever, I shouldn't let that bother me, it's my birthday, and I'm going to make a wonderful memory.

"Thanks, what you guy's talking about?" Truthfully, I had no idea what they were talking about, I didn't really hear what they were saying. I looked at Krissy and saw her smiling at me, but then you could tell she was being mischievious, and was definitely not going to tell me what was going on.

"Sorry Tom, you're not going to know until later, but I don't want to talk now, I have a surprise for you. Come on!" Oh jeez, now what? She keeps dragging me around, and I'm like following like a little puppy.

This is my temporary home, it's not where I belong
Windows and rooms that I'm passing through
This was just a stop on the way to where I'm going
I'm not afraid because I know
This was my temporary home

This is our temporary home

"Come, just a little bit further. We entered the really big beach house, and I finally realized, that everyone was also inside. I must have put a confused face on myself, because Angel, ran up to me and said,

"You sure were surprised weren't you? Happy birthday! We feel really bad for not knowing, but then obviously Krissy remembered right?" Oh, really, Krissy told all of them. I turned towards her, and she was smiling so much, and you could say she was blushing pretty badly, she really doesn't like being put into the spotlight.

"Thanks Angel, I really appreciate it." Angel smiled up at me, and went back to Max.

"Okay, i planned this, you better like it!" I heard Krissy whisper into my ear. I turned again, in time to feel her drag me onto a mini platform, I guess you could call a stage, and she said,

"Okay everyone. I'm sure you know it's Tom's birthday, and I wanted to just tell you guys once more."

*cheers* "Happy birthday Tom!!!"

"Okay, Tom, I want you sitting right there, and watch this song, I made for you. It's called Temporary Home." With that, I sat down, and noticed a sheet of paper that said:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM!!! You're turning 18, so you're older than everyone, well excpet Serena, but still, I don't care. I'm writing this to you, just to say that. Oh, but then you know me, I wouldn't just write something this short for you. I'm making you sing a song, whether or not you like it, and you're going to sing it right after I perform my two songs. You can't protest, or I'll ruing this day for you, and I know you don't want that to happen. Once again,

Happy Birthday!

I looked up at Krissy, and she smiled, and started playing the piano, and sang,

A little boy, six years old
A little too used to being alone
Another new mom and dad
Another school, another house that will never be home
When people ask him how he likes this place
He looks up and says with a smile upon his face

This is my temporary home, it's not where I belong
Windows and rooms that I'm passing through
This is just a stop on the way to where I'm going
I'm not afraid because I know
This is my temporary home

Young mom, on her own
She needs a little help, got nowhere to go
She's looking for a job, looking for a way out
'Cause a halfway house will never be a home
At night she whispers to her baby girl
"Someday we'll find our place here in this world"

This is our temporary home, it's not where we belong
Windows and rooms that we're passing through
This is just a stop on the way to where we're going
I'm not afraid because I know
This is our temporary home

Old man, hospital bed
The room is filled with people he loves
And he whispers
"Don't cry for me, I'll see you all someday"
He looks up and says
"I can see God's face"

This is my temporary home, it's not where I belong
Windows and rooms that I'm passing through
This was just a stop on the way to where I'm going
I'm not afraid because I know
This was my temporary home

This is our temporary home

Wow, sing really is good. Even though that didn't really nail my life, she sang it for me, I can tell. I looked up at her, and smiled.

"Okay, Fang could you come here, you said you would do this didn't you?" I looked at Fang, and saw a slight smile on his face, what's he got up his sleeve? I turned around and saw Max's face. Her face had turned from her happy face into a frown. I guess she didn't realize he was doing something. *sigh* Well, I guess shes does secretly like Fang more than a brother. Everyone says that, but I haven't really seen it before.

"Okay, Fang and I are going to be singing the next song. Fang had asked me to do this duet with him to perform for you Tom. You better like it." With that they started playing the song. Krissy later tolded me it was called, Who Says you can't go Home:

Bold: Fang
Italics: Krissy
Bold and Italic: Both

I spent 20 years trying to get out of this place
I was looking for something I couldn't replace
I was running away from the only thing I've ever known


Like a blind dog without a bone
I was a gypsy lost in the twilight zone
I hijacked a rainbow and crashed into a pot of gold

I been there, done that and I ain't lookin'
back on the seeds I've sown,
Saving dimes, spending too much time on the telephone
Who says you can't go home

Who says you can't go home
There's only one place they call me one of their own

Just a hometown boy, born a rolling stone, who says you can't go home

Who says you can't go back,
been all around the world and as a matter of fact
There's only one place left I want to go,
who says you can't go home
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright, its alright

I went as far as I could, I tried to find a new face
There isn't one of these lines that I would erase
I lived a million miles of memories on that road

With every step I take I know that I'm not alone
You take the home from the boy, but not the boy from his home
These are my streets, the only life I've ever known,
who says you can't go home

Who says you can't go home
There's only one place they call me one of their own

Just a hometown boy,
born a rolling stone,
who says you can't go home

Who says you can't go back,
been all around the world and as a matter of fact
There's only one place left I want to go,
who says you can't go home

It doesn't matter where you are, it doesn't matter where you go
If it's a million miles aways or just a mile up the road
Take it in, take it with you when you go,
who says you can't go home
Who says you can't go back,
been all around the world and as a matter of fact
There's only one place left I want to go,
who says you can't go home

It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright, its alright
Who says you can't go home

It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright, its alright
Who says you can't go home

It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright, its alright
Who says you can't go home

That was really nice of Fang. I can't believe he would actually do that for me. I'm so happy!

But now, I have to sing. I don't know if I can do this. Looks like Krissy is about to talk.

"Okay, Tom. You're up!"

Oh jeez...


Quote of the Chapter:

"Trust is a valuable thing. You destroy it, it may never come back, just like time."


Okay, that's it!!! I know, you probably hate me for leaving a cliffy, but this cahpter would have been too long!!

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