Hey everybody! I'm not dead! I'm so sorry about this, but my sister kind of broke my internet, and my dad tried to fix it…and well… he's still 'working' on it. I started this a few weeks ago, but without internet what was I going to do. But I finally got it fixed today actually and I just had to post this to make up for everything. But anyways I hope you're still reading, cuz you're in for big surprises now…:)

Tobey's POV:

I woke up to the sound of voices coming from downstairs. I clumsily reached for my glasses, and took a look at my clock. Huh… it's only 6:30…who's downstairs? I shook my head, and decided to get dressed and check for myself.

I quietly walked down the stairs, and as I came closer I realized the voice was a masculine voice. It sounded familiar…

"Ah. There he is. Hello, son," the man said as he saw me there. SON?!

Who was he? And what did he just call me? I cleared my voice uncomfortably," Um excuse me but…do I know you?"

He chuckled," What? You don't remember your old man?"

I blinked. I turned to my mother," Am I supposed to?"

She looked uncomfortable," Go on, Tobey, why don't you give your father a hug?" she said in an almost pleading tone.

I just stared at her. Father?! Now hold up…

The man-err my father- laughed heartily and opened his arms to embrace me. His arms were threatening to crush me, but I didn't notice. I didn't hug back just endured it.

"Now let me have a look at you, my boy," he studied me," You sure take up after your mother, but you remind me of me when I was your age!"

I smiled weakly," That's cool…"

He beamed," And let me guess… you build robots, too?"

I looked both ways awkwardly," That depends….am I in trouble?"

His grin grew wider," Well whatda ya know! My boy builds robot! My boy builds robots! Do you know what I do for a living?"

I bit my lip. I had a guess," Build robots?"

His smile grew wider if that was possible," I build robots! See, Claire! I still have a chance!"

"Um…a chance for what?" I asked.

"Well, son, I own a huge company and my main goal is to take technology to the next level. My passion is building robots. Always has been, in fact, since I was a kid," he said.

I tried to be nice," So that's where I get it huh?"

He grinned," Apparently so. Anyways, as my son, I am giving you the chance to take over my company when you grow up."

My eyes widened in surprise," Really?"

He nodded," Really. Of course…I'll have to teach you the ropes, have you get familiar with the company, and of course you have to come live with me and-"

Hold up…

"Live with you?! What about mum!?" I exclaimed.

He got quiet," Err….your mother stays here, Theodore."

"But-"

"Look. How about you think about it?" he offered.

"I don't-"

Mum cut me off," He will."

He nodded and said," Good, and I have someone who wants to meet you later."

"But-"

But he was already out the door…. Huh…why did that seem familiar?

My mother tiredly shook her head and sighed. Then she stood up straight and tried to smile, but it ended up looking kind of sad and tired.

"So….breakfast?" she said innocently.

"So… when were you going to tell me?" I deadpanned with a fake smile.

She frowned tiredly," Look. I know this might not exactly make me the best person right now, but can't we talk about this later?"

I narrowed my eyes," Later, huh? Why not next week? Next month? Or maybe, you know while we're at it, how about next year?" I said sarcastically.

"Come on let's just…let's just eat…." She said quietly.

I checked my watch," Yeah….can't. I need to get to school."

"But-"

I didn't wait. Just got up, and left the room and grabbed my backpack. My hand almost reached the doorknob when I heard-

"Your father is going to pick you up today."

I turned around," What do you mean?"

"He said he wanted you to meet someone, and he's picking you up after school so….wait for him…please?" Mum asked hesitantly.

I blinked," Uh…I think I'll walk, and I am not going anywhere with that man and you can't make me!"

"Please, Theodore, just give him a chance to-"

"Don't call me that!" I practically yelled.

"But-"

But I was out.

Becky's POV:

I was on my way to school a little late because Bob had refused to leave until his pancakes were done, and let's just say that three dozen pancakes don't just disappear in three seconds let me tell you. But anyways… there's only a little time left until that project thing is due, and I don't know how I'm ever going to be able work on it considering my….situation?

I don't know, but I just can't forgive him yet…but the thing is… I don't even remember why I'm mad at him anymore. I mean I know it's because he lied to me, but so what? I'm the queen of lying, and yet I just can't forgive him… Does that make me a hypocrite? I hope not…but I think I already know the answer….

Bob brought me out of my thoughts," Hey… isn't that Tobey? What's wrong with him?"

I looked around, and there was Tobey….but was he…crying?

My eyes widened," Do you think something happened?"

"Why don't you go ask him yourself," Bob said as nonchalantly as he could but I saw what he was trying to do…. And yet I couldn't let that get to me right now.

"Fine," I said simply and hurried to catch up with Tobey.

When I caught up he was definitely crying, and he looked so…torn and desperate that it took all my restraint not to run up to him and hug him.

"Tobey?"

He looked up and saw me," Well hello, Becky. Nice morning isn't it?"

He smiled but it was a somewhat sarcastic smile," Yeah….are you…are you okay?"

He laughed bitterly," Yeah. I'm just swell."

I frowned," Come on, Tobey. What's wrong?"

"Why do you care? "he asked.

I frowned," I…what?"

"Why do you care?" he repeated.

My eyes widened "I…I don't-"

"You don't care…right? If me crying is the only thing that's going to get you to notice me I don't need your pity," he deadpanned bitterly.

I bit my lip," I didn't say that. I-"

"You don't care, and you know it!" he said eyes narrowed.

I was shocked to hear him say what I'd been wondering myself, "That's not true I-"

"You what?!" he said angrily.

I ducked my head and looked at ground, "I just….you look so sad and-"

His eyes narrowed and he retorted, "Like I said…I don't need your pity."

"I- will you just hear me out?!" I exclaimed.

"What?!"

I took a deep breath before answering, "Look I know things are still awkward between us, but….something's wrong and you can't hide that."

His eyes narrowed for a second, but then he nodded slowly.

I took that as a good sign to keep talking, "And while I can't find a good reason why I need to know….I just do and I want to help you, Tobey."

He looked at me trying to see if I was lying. Then when he realized I wasn't, he relaxed. Just a little bit.

"It's really nothing you should trouble yourself with…it's kind of stupid now that I think about it so-"

This time I interrupted him," Don't say that. It has to be something, and remember I'm me so you don't have to lie to me."

He was startled to see I was using his own words against him, and he bit his lip. His blue eyes started to glaze up with tears, but he didn't say anything.

Seeing him on the verge of crying made my face soften, "Tobey?"

"I- my dad dropped by this morning, and Mum and I haven't exactly been on the best terms with him ever since…."

"Ever since what?" I asked.

He bit his lip and closed his eyes and sighed," Never mind….we're going to be late if we don't hurry-"

He tried to get away, but without even thinking I grabbed his hand. I felt a shock of electricity go through my hand, and I pulled away quickly. I tried my best to act as if nothing had happened, but frankly I don't think that was working.

"Please, Tobey, you can tell me."

He sighed," I- I will. Just…not now okay….later?"

I nodded," Later." I made sure he realized that there was no discussion.

I just never expected what would happen next…

Ever since this morning, Tobey had been rather self-reserved the whole day. He had a distant look in his face, and he barely looked up. I was starting to fear for the worse.

When the bell rang, I tried to catch up with Tobey but he was way ahead. I didn't want to give up now though so I kept going. Tobey was looking around, and then I saw a man wave him over. He had brown hair, a suit, and a long nose, but somehow he reminded me of Tobey…

Tobey walked over to him, and looked rather annoyed. The man's huge grin never faltered though, but for some reason I just wanted to wipe the grin off his face….

Tobey looked like he had the same thought, but he just followed. When they got to a very expensive looking sports car the man opened the door and out stepped a beautiful tall skinny girl with long shiny blonde hair, sparkling blue eyes, and fair skin. Okay….Who was she? She was gorgeous! Tobey's annoyed look never faltered, and for some reason I was somewhat…relieved… by that.

And I swear I never meant to eavesdrop but my super hearing wasn't exactly 'discrete'.

I clearly heard the man say," So, son, I want you to meet Katharine. Katharine, this is my son Theodore."

Tobey eyes narrowed just a bit," Its Tobey."

The man…his father…looked confused," Tobey?"

The girl however just smiled kindly," Is that what you prefer?"

He nodded curtly.

She smiled," Okay. Tobey it is."

The man was still smiling when he looked at…Katharine….and said," Could you wait in the car while I talk with Theodore?"

She nodded politely and went inside.

"So, Theodore, I think you should know that Katharine is the vice president of my company and my best friend John's daughter."

His eyes narrowed, "That's cool…"

"So…. I was wondering what you think of her?" he asked a little too innocently.

Tobey's eyes narrowed," Why?"

"Just wondering…"

"She's…nice I guess…" he said uncaringly.

His smile turned into a smug grin," Glad to hear it because you two are going on a little date?"

I literally gasped. Tobey turned around, and his eyes widened," Becky?! What are you doing here?"

I tried to keep my voice steady," What are you doing going on a date when you're so 'depressed'?"

He glared at me," I had nothing to do with this!"

I laughed bitterly," Yeah. Sure. Have fun with…Katharine."

His eyes widened with hurt," Becky, wait please-"

But I didn't wait. I ran as fast as I could, or at least as fast as I could without my superpowers (obviously), and didn't look back. I tried to find Bob and saw him by my locker. I tried to wipe the tears I hadn't noticed running down my cheeks. Bob's eyes filled with concern," What happened?"

I inhaled through my tears and tried to straighten myself up," It's nothing let's just go."

Bob looked like he wanted to say more but didn't. Even if he had I wouldn't have answered. A date! A date! Surrreee… I bet he was soooo sad about that. Tobey and…and that….Katharine?! He….he wouldn't go for her…right? He didn't even give her a second glance but….if I'm so sure about that… then why do I feel my heart slowly shattering into millions of tiny pieces…?Why do I do this to myself?

So there you go! I hope you liked it!:D