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The whole car ride was silent, I don't think either of us felt the need to talk to each other. I laid my head on the side of the seat as I stared out the window and into the darkness of the night, wondering what was stored in my future with Paul. John pulled his car into Paul's dark driveway and turned the engine off making it even quieter than before. We both got out of the car and proceeded to walk to the front door. Once we were there I unlocked it but didn't open it just yet. I thought I would be madder at John tonight, but he hadn't tried anything so I was okay for now.

"Thanks for driving me home." I turned around.

"It was nothing." He smiled a bit but then turned serious as he said, "Emma… I was stupid for kissing you earlier today, I know I probably caused a lot of problems. I just want you to know that… I'll stop. After I kissed you, I went home. Cyn and Julian were fast asleep on the couch, and watching them dream made me realize how much I love em'. They're me family… and it's me responsibility to take care of them. I'm not going to break it up, I love em' too much." His eyes were sincere as he said those words.

I smiled, "That's exactly what I want to hear." Finally, John was being honest and this time I knew he was serious. I could see the way he looked at Cynthia and Julian, his whole world brightened up when they came into view.

"As much as I hate saying it… I'm sorry." John pursed his lips in sorrow. I could tell he didn't like apologies at all.

"It'll take time for me to get past everything… but I really appreciate you doing this."

"Hope everything works out for you and Paul, I know he tends to get mad but don't worry he'll get past this."

"I hope so." I whispered. Then I nodded, "Thanks again for the ride."

"Night Em." John smiled as he tapped the side of my shoulder.

"Goodnight." I said back. I turned around, walked inside, and flicked on the light switch next to the door. I turned back to John, gave him a smile, and closed the door gently.

As much as I tried to block it out, my thoughts kept wandering back to Paul. I wondered what he was doing or what he was thinking every second that ticked by. I took a long shower and I hoped that I would see Paul sleeping on the bed when I got out, but he still wasn't home. I changed into my pajamas and still no Paul. I lay in bed and thought about where he was, even though he had said some mean words I still found it in my heart to forgive him. As much as I hated the way he was acting, I still cared about him. I was starting to get worried so I called Mandy, and she answered.

"What's up?" She questioned from the other side.

"Well I was just wondering if you saw Paul… I mean it's getting pretty late, are you still at the party?" I glanced at the clock and it read 1:00. I nervously looked out the window, but all I saw was darkness. I knew I was probably over reacting but I didn't care, I just wanted to be in his arms.

"Emma we got home an hour ago." She said slowly.

"But do you know where Paul is?" I questioned curiously. "I'm getting kind of worried."

"No I don't, but don't worry he'll probably be home soon." Mandy tried to calm me. "Everything going to be alright."

We talked for a while before we both decided it was time to get off the phone. I lay in bed for another half hour before I went downstairs to get a drink of water. I walked down the stairs and into the dark living room.

"Oh!" I jumped when I saw Paul laying a blanket down on the couch. "I didn't hear you come in."

"Didn't mean to scare you." He adjusted the blanket but didn't look up. The room was a little bit dark, the only thing that lit up the room was the two lamps that were turned on next to the couch.

"It's okay." I whispered. I waited to see if he was going to reply but he didn't. I felt my mood sink as he continued to adjust the blanket. I hoped he would talk to me but he didn't. I quietly walked into the kitchen and got a glass of water. After I was done drinking I walked back out. I saw Paul laying on the couch, back towards me. His legs were almost too long for it and the blanket barely covered him.

I proceeded to walk towards the stairs. Once I climbed the first two, I stopped and looked at Paul, "Are you coming up?"

No answer.

"Paul?"

He looked over his shoulder and simply replied, "Oh uh, no." I was about to go ahead and walk back up, but I couldn't take it anymore.

"Please come up." I walked towards him. "Please Paul." I was now at the front of the coffee table.

"I'm fine down here." He said plainly. I walked quietly towards the part of the couch where Paul's head laid.

I knelt down and whispered, "Look at me… please." He didn't respond at first but then turned around. Paul's face was just a short distance away from mine. He sent butterflies through my stomach just by the way he looked at me.

"What?" I could hear the pain in his voice. I stared at his bubbly lips and then I placed my hand to his cheek and it felt exactly like it had before… natural. I gazed into his shiny eyes and then placed my lips to his. They meshed together roughly. He ran his hand through my hair and pulled my face closer, before doing something I didn't like. Paul pulled away.

"I can't." He sat up. "You don't know what this does to me." Paul rubbed his eyes with his fingers over and over again.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have." I looked down but I didn't regret kissing him.

"Please." I could feel him look up at me. "Just let me stay down here for tonight, if I feel like it… I'll come up." Those small words had given be a bit of hope, I nodded and silently walked back up stairs. Once I was in Paul's room, I gently shut the door and got under the covers. I laid my head on the pillow and closed my eyes. I hoped that Paul would walk up here during the night, but when I woke up he wasn't lying next to me. I rushed down stairs only to find an empty couch with no Paul. Instead, there was a little white note that rested on the coffee table. It read:

Went to the studio, don't know when I'll be back.

-Paul

I stared at the note and the neat hand writing for a moment, trying to soak up everything that happened yesterday.

Why couldn't things just… work out?

Okay okay, I know this & the last chapter weren't worthy at all! I have to admit this was pretty short but but but, I think the next chapter is pretty HUGE & dramatic! So prepare…muahaha.

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