I am so sorry I didn't update yesterday, I was at a party! I may post another chapter tonight if I finish it, just to make up for yesterday. Now I present... Carmen's dramatic backstory!

Warning: Slight mention of, you know, doing it. Doesn't actually happen though.

Mitch POV

I watched sadly as everyone talked about the dance. I was the only one without a date. It was pretty obvious that Taylor and Jason would hit it off, and that left me to be forever alone. Besides, the girl I wanted was taken. Oddly enough, this had happened before.

Note: Mitch doesn't remember the boy's name or face, so he doesn't get that it's Josh yet. Don't kill me and here is a look into Carmen's past! From Mitch's POV though.

I was ready. After four years of being just friends, I would take her to the dance. Jerome was positive she would say yes. I got out the rose and went to go ask her.

When I got to her locker, she was talking to someone else. I tried to hear the conversation.

"Um... Carmen? So, we've been friends for, like, two whole months now. Will you go to the dance with me?"

She gasped. "Yes! I thought no one would ask me!" She hugged him and my heart sank. I slowly walked away...

They were too close. Jerome and I watched as Carmen and that boy slow danced. They went on for a while until he whispered something in her ear. She giggled and ran off. I got up and started to follow them.

They entered an abandoned building that was just days away from collapsing. I watched from the window.

"... No, I'm too young! Just wait until I'm older."

"This is happening now, Carmen, whether you like it or not."

"Please! Go away from me!"

"The doors are locked, you're trapped. Just stop crying and it will make this easier."

My jaw dropped. Was he doing what I thought he was... I rushed to the door and started kicking it.

"Who's there?" said the boy. I heard Carmen get up.

"Help! Help me-" Her voice was muffled. With one last kick the door came crashing down and I stepped inside. He was holding her with a knife to her throat.

"Put her down. Now." I growled. Carmen's eyes went from shocked to relieved when she saw me.

"Whatcha gonna do, call 911? I'll kill her if you do." I shivered. What was I supposed to do?

"What do you want with her?"

He smiled like a creeper. "She was going to be mine forever. Until you got in the way. Now listen to me. I'm going to put her down and walk away. If you try to hurt me or call the police, she'll be dead by morning. I know where you live, Carmen." I saw her gulp. I nodded. "Okay. One, two, three." He released her and she ran into my arms. He walked away, but I didn't notice as I tried to comfort her. She sobbed into my arms for about an hour. We sat down, her still right next to me.

"He was going to hurt me," she whispered.

"I know, I heard," I told her. She sniffled and sat up a bit.

"Thank you for saving me," Her voice wavered, but she sounded stronger. "I don't know where I'd be if it wasn't for you." I just kept on hugging her until we both went home.

She didn't eat for weeks, until I finally brought her a blueberry muffin. She couldn't resist and ate it. Her parents decided that she needed to leave, and right before ninth grade she moved. I never saw her again, until now. I decided that I wouldn't let that happen again. Even if Carmen wouldn't trust me, I refused to let anyone hurt her, because I would be her guardian angel.

More to come tonight. Now, I need to ask you guys a favor. Recently, I've been notified that my character Carmen may be a Mary-Sue. In the reviews, please tell me if that is true. I honestly would much rather fix this now than later, so don't be afraid to give criticism. I won't take any offense or judge you.