I felt my stomach churn as I sat in the Indian circle. Indians were dancing and celebrating the soon-to-be marriage of me and Tiger Lily. The Indians were outraged when they found out I had tried to banish her, and unfortunately, Katelyn was wrong. It was an arranged marriage.

I couldn't bring myself to eat or dance. I couldn't even smile. I haven't smiled since Katelyn...left.

I saw Tiger Lily prance over to me and kneel down. "Hey, Petey." she cooed. I hate when she calls me that.

"Hi." I muttered.

"Why aren't you celebrating?" she asked. She can't be THAT stupid!

I just shrugged.

"Peter, you are gonna have to just forget her." she said as if Katelyn was a bad memory that needed to be erased.

"I can't forget her." I said solemnly. I didn't dare blame it on her. Not after Katelyn reassured me it was no one's fault.

"I know how you feel." she said soothingly.

"You do?" I asked.

"No. But I can imagine." she said again. I sighed and leaned against the pole behind me.

"Just forget her Peter. Everything will be so much easier that way." said Tiger Lily as she sat next to me.

"I can't. I promised I would never forget her." I whispered.

"But you have ME now!" she said excitedly.

"So?" I replied nastily.

She sighed and grabbed my hand. I drew away. That didn't feel right. I liked it when Katelyn held my hand, and she was the only one allowed.

"Peter, we're married now--"

"Not yet." I retorted.

"Well, we will be soon." she snapped. I huffed and turned away.

"Why do you hate me?" she asked.

"Why do you think?!" I yelled as I jumped up. "You're a murderer! You killed her! You killed the girl I love! I hate you!" I turned away from her and ran off into the woods.

"Peter? Peter, come back! We are getting married in an hour!" she yelled as she chased after me.

"No! Stay away from me!" I shouted as I darted through the underbrush.

"Peter please!" she called, but I ignored her. I ran all the way to the Underground Home and burst through the door. All the boys were playing and talking excitedly. But I didn't care what they were doing. I ran into the bedroom and slammed the door. I flopped onto my bed and let the emotions I had been hiding for so long pour out. I turned over and buried my head in my pillows.

I heard the door open and someone tip-toe in.

"Go away." I said through my pillow.

"Peter." a soft voice said. "Why are you crying?"

I gasped. No, it couldn't be...

I whipped around and gaped at the sight before me. There, living and breathing, sitting in front of me, was Katelyn Burrows.

"Wha--what..." I started. She smiled.

I finally scrambled off my bed and ran up to her, enveloping her into the biggest hug I could muster.

"I thought you were dead! I was so scared." I screamed as I rocked her gently.

"I was." she smiled as she drew away. "But they got the potion."

"They did?" I asked, bewildered.

"Yeah, they just found it." Katelyn gushed.

"Where was it?" I asked expectantly.

"They found it on my bed sheets." she whispered.

"What?" I asked.

"Peter." Katelyn whispered. "Your tears saved me."

"They did? I did? What?" I asked, too confused to make sense.

She laughed and gave me a sly look. Oh, I love that laugh. "Your tears saved me! The only thing that can destroy pure hatred is pure love."

I gasped and smiled. She smiled back and pulled me into a hug. I felt tears burn my eyes again and held her as tight as I could without choking her.

"Okay, now why are you crying?" she asked as she pulled away and put her hand on my cheek.

"I just missed you so much! And now you are here--" but I was cut off by a delicate kiss from Katelyn. My heart fluttered as I felt the familiar feelings and memories replay in my mind.

When we pulled away, we could hear people cheering. We turned to see the door wide open and al the Lost Boys, Kevin, and Willow with happy expressions on their faces. Tiger Lily burst into the room with 3 Indian braves.

"There he is--" she stopped dead.

"You! I thought you were gone!" she screamed.

"Well, Miss Piggy, I am sorry to break the news to you, but nothing stands in the way of true love. Even death." Katelyn snapped as I chuckled and pulled her closer.

"Ge-get her!" she stammered to the braves behind her.

"Oh, bug off!" yelled Kevin as he shoved her back out the door and slammed it in her face.

All of us laughed as I leaned in for another kiss. She gladly accepted. I think it's safe to say the wedding was canceled!

Katelyn's POV

Sorry for the scare, my friends! I am alive and well, thanks to Peter! Anyway, if there is anything to be learned in this story, it's that forced relationships always end in peril, never be afraid to take a chance, and nothing stands between true love.

Even death.

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Well, that's the end. Do we like? Feel free to PM and review me for suggestions, comments, or questions. I am also thinking about making a sequal. Good idea? Bad? Let me know! Kudos to all the people who have reviewed and made me feel all special inside:)

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