AN: Don't own mountain dew or Apologize by One Republic. Warning: may contain grammar mistakes
Nate POV
2 weeks after the hospital..
"Hey look, it's Nate!" someone yells.
I climb out of my car and walk around to the other side. I open the door and Caitlyn climbs out.
"Thanks, babe." She says and kisses me quickly before moving out of my way.
I close the door and walk hand-in-hand with Caitlyn towards the party. They see Shane and Mitchie talking and laughing.
"Hey guys. How are the ribs, Nate?" Mitchie says while smiling at the couple.
"They're better. Wow. How long has the party been going on?" I ask, as I look around at all the drunken teenagers.
Shane shrugs and says, "Maybe half an hour at the most. Do you even know whose house this is?"
I shrug and continue looking around the room.
He sees soda in a cooler and asks, "Anyone up for a coke or something?"
Caitlyn says, "Yeah, could you get me a Mountain Dew, please?"
I smile and nod.
Mitchie says, "I think I'll pass. I'm still not feeling too great."
Shane looks at his girlfriend worriedly.
"Do you need me to drive you home?"
Mitchie shakes her head and says, "I'll let you know, but thanks."
I look at Shane.
"Oh, sorry. Nothing. I'm good."
I nod and wink at Caitlyn before heading towards the sodas.
"Hey.. I know you. You're that football du-dude who plays that game. I'm Sarah" says a blonde haired blue eyes girl with a red cup in her hand.
I look at her and say, "Yeah, you're also drunk"
Sarah smiles drunkenly and says in a sing-song voice, "I know something you don't knowwww"
I roll my eyes and bend down to get Caitlyn's mountain dew. I stand back up. Sarah's right in front of me.
"Sarah, I need to.." I start to say but Sarah interrupts him.
"Mitchie bet Caitlyn that she couldn't get you to fall in love with her in a month."
Sarah whispers to him.
I roll my eyes again, "Why should I believe you?, you're drunk"
Sarah giggles and smiles.
"Because. Watch this tape."
Sarah pulls out a DVD and inserts it into the DVD player. Caitlyn and Mitchie show up on screen, as does Shane.
On the video:
"I can't believe you actually went on a date with him!" Mitchie exclaims.
Caitlyn rolls her eyes and says, "I think we should call it off."
"How did you survive his attitude? I can barely make it to school on time without wanting to punch him, and he's my brother!" Shane says with a laugh, all while ignoring her statement.
" Guys, I'm serious. I really like him and this is all going to blow up in my face."
"Did you hear something?" Shane asks with a frown and looks around the basement.
Caitlyn sadly shakes her head and says, "I'm serious! The bet's over!"
"No, you still have one more week left! Come on. He's almost himself again!" Shane begs.
"Yeah, Cait, you can't give up yet! Has he told you he loves you yet?"
Caitlyn shakes her head and says, "I've lied to him long enough guys, come on. Let's just go tell him the truth."
Shane glances at Mitchie and says, "I don't know.."
"Come on, one more week." Mitchie begs.
Caitlyn sighs and nods, "Fine. Only one more week. Then I'll tell Nate."
End of video
I continue staring at the television. I look away. Finally, I look at Caitlyn.
"Nate, you don't understand..", Caitlyn is the first to speak.
"I think I understand plenty, Caitlyn." I snap angrily.
I walk right up to her and say, "Do you remember that night I told you what I hated most in the world?"
Caitlyn's tears roll down her face and she says softly, "Yeah. Liars."
"Yeah. I can't believe this. My so-called-friends told me to dump you."
Caitlyn looks up at me, tears still rolling down her face.
"W-w-w-w-hen?" she stutters.
"Everyday since we've been going out. They say 'Caitlyn's just playing you, she only wants to be friends with the star quarterback'. I never believed a single word they said, because you know why?"
Caitlyn doesn't answer and I continue.
"Because I thought you loved me. For me. But I guess that's impossible when even my own brother lied to me. I guess I'm just impossible of being loved."
"Nate, I'm sorry! I need you!" Caitlyn says as I turn to walk away.
I'm holding on your rope
Got me ten feet off the ground
And I'm hearing what you say
But I just can't make a sound
You tell me that you need me
Then you go and cut me down
But wait...
You tell me that you're sorry
Didn't think I'd turn around and say..
"It's too late to apologize, Caitlyn. Way to late." I say bitterly and walk away.
That it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
AN: Ooh. Uh-oh. Read and review to find out!