Disclaimer: My longest chapter EVA was the last so YAY for that. We had a beautiful song by our friend R5inmysoul and now it's on for another chapter... The more I write; the harder it gets to come up with another chapter-so forgive my horrible writing skills. btw R5inmysoul has a wonderful story she is working on and EVERYONE should check it out. It's 10x better than mine; so if you remotely like mine-you'll LOVE hers! I own nothing-but I want to own some R5 tickets to go see them in concert! 3 anyways, new chapter-hopefully you'll love it. Ryland and Rocky-heros or failures? let's find out...

Rocky's Perspective:

We are following a murderer and a kidnapper around in a taxi-whose driver is either insane or loves money! He is speeding much faster than the law allows and I think he has a death wish or something! Every time we slam into the opposite side of the car; I am reminded of how crazy this idea truly is... that's why this was Ryland's idea!

We drive past run-down houses, and dark alleys. This is not the place I want my Kira to be in! My Kira-those words bring a smile to my face even in the worst of places. I squeeze my eyes shut in frustration and glare at Ryland. He looks at me with a grin-and I know the thrill of adventure has gotten to him.

The car turns into the darkest alley yet and stops. Ryland tells the driver to stop-and he obliges: causing us to fly into the seats in front of us. My face is really sore from all this crashing about. I once again glare at Ryland, pay the driver-with tip... but not TOO much since he did slam my head into the side of the car every 5 seconds.

I shiver-fear coursing through my veins. Kira, think about Kira... you NEED Kira... who knows how much longer she will live! I clench my hands into fists and head into the dark alley after a crazy maniac murderer... This will either be the most heroic moment of my life-or the last!

Elizabeth's Perspective:

No one can find Rocky or Ryland; so they give up and hope that they just went somewhere to have guy time. Riker has been showing me how to play guitar to pass the time-and I learn quickly! It's not only fun learning guitar, but his hand stays on mine to show me different cords.

"Now time's being wasted and it's heavenly! Just forgetting our worries, and just being me. I am free-ee-eee-eee!" I sang along to the chords I strummed.

"Nice, come up with that just now?" Riker asks.

I nodded in reply then smiled too myself.

I find myself loving being around him-a little too much! I wonder if my fan girl vibe gives off at all. But it seems that both of us are enjoying being around the other: maybe just for a distraction from these horrible events! Or maybe somebody's falling for ya... I wonder.

"Nobody's doing any fallin'!" I announce, then realize I have spoken aloud after Riker gives me a weird look.

"Talking to yourself?" he asks, teasingly. His smile takes away any sting that may have been in his words.

"Sorry-I was thinking aloud by accident." I admit, bitting my lower lip.

I turn to look at him, and find his eyes on me. He blushes and I look down bitting my lower lip again-a recent habit of mine.

I turn to say something, anything, and find his face closer to mine then before. I take a deep breath and then ask: "So, Riker... can I ask you a question?"

"mmhmmm." he replies, staring into my eyes.

"Back home-nobody ever notices me. They think I'm weird-make fun of me a lot-especially since I'm homeschooled... And they say that I can't sing and all these mean things. It's really discouraging. How do you keep positive when there is so much negative?" I ask, surprising myself at my honesty. I've never told anyone about that.

He leans back, still looking me in the eye and sighs.

"There will always be people who judge you, hate you, say mean things about you. But that's all they are-mean people, with hateful words. Their opinion means nothing! They're either jealous, or want to be cool or have had a bad life or day and are taking it out on you! When people are jerks, and it hurts. A tip I've learned is go find a mirror-look in it and tell yourself the truth. They are nothing more than words, they cannot hurt me. Who I am isn't going to change because of other's stupidity. I have a purpose and someone's going to love me just for me someday! Until then-live, laugh and love!" he replied, then pulled me into a hug.

I realized tears had started to slip down from my face and I knew that I couldn't just sit there and keep quiet anymore.

"And if you think you've found that someone?" I ask, not daring to look into his eyes.

"Then you better tell them-before they slip away." he gets up, and then adds "If they really are the one-then they'll love you back. So there isn't anything to fear... just go for it-you know; once it happens. I've gotten something to do now-I'll meet you in an hour by the pool okay?"

Then he runs off, excitedly. I wonder what sudden plans he has, then shake my head-pondering his words... Did he mean that I should tell HIM I like him-was he telling me he liked me? Or was he just speaking in general-giving advice.. because if so; it would suck if I told him... but then again-it would be following his advice... oh what do I do?!

Riker's Perspective:

I leave Elizabeth to ponder my words and wonder how to take my own advice. My insecurities used to weigh me down for a long time-I want her to know she is beautiful and amazing; and nothing she could ever do could change that... and she should NEVER change-because the way she is right now is perfect!

Suddenly, a thought struck me-they met through song... maybe I could explain my feelings like that as well!

Writing lyrics, pausing to strum chords and then in a blur I was off into music land! Soon enough, and hour had flown by, and I had a short song for Elizabeth.

She walked over, saw the guitar, and glanced at me nervously.

"You're teaching me more chords?" she asked, I shook my head no and motioned for her to have a seat!

"This is a song... I wrote for you." I told her, standing up and looking into her gorgeous eyes.

She blushed and said: "Oh, that's sweet... but..."

"No buts... just... listen-please!" I pleaded, and she finally nodded; smiling.

I started strumming the guitar, taking in a deep breath. It was now or never.

:A Little Bit EVERYDAY!

"I used to see those eyes shine; but then somebody told you that you didn't look right. It really brought you down-those words... And I hate to see you low-their opinion's don't matter. They are just jealous of your looks!" I pause, then look into her eyes and smile: "The things other's see as flaws-are perfection in my eyes... Those words of hurt that try to bring you down. Aren't mine. How can I get through to you-what you mean to me! These words now spoken-guess it's how I'll show you. A little bit everyday. If I can make you smile-maybe I can make you stay. A little bit everyday! I'll show ya; I'll show you what you mean to me. One word can take your fears away. I know, your afraid. But darling, don't you know. You're beautiful. You mean everything too me!" then I go into a guitar solo and finally it's the last words: "Everything too me!"

She applauds loudly, grinning.

"Thanks, that was sweet of you to cheer me up about those people back home!" she gives me a hug-uh oh.. I guess I didn't give her the right message.

"Actually.. It wasn't just that..." I blush, then say the words in a rush "IlikeyouElizabeth!"

Her grin fades... she turns white.

"What did you say?" she asks.

"I... like... you?" I get out.

"I like you too!" she says, a larger-more beautiful smile spreading across her face.

Then we go back to playing guitar, singing songs to each other and I am happy. Love is a wonderful thing!

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Short and Sweet awe! :D exciting beginning, and then a love plot to distract us all from the scary events going on... Next chapter will be less love plot and more suspense so stay tuned! 3