Author's note:

Please note, this story takes place just after part IV of the Redhead route in relationship problems. Though you don't have to read relationship problems to get into this, because it's mostly a standalone story. But I do suggest checking it relationship problems out if you haven't, it's a good read.

Tiffany watched on in shock as the man she thought she knew - Mike Winters just turned around and left her. Tears started to well up again, her heart broken into a million little pieces. "I was going to let you into my life…" She gingerly lifted her hand up to her heart. "Into my heart…" She clenched her fists, shaking as her arms fell to her side. she felt like someone just kicked her right in the stomach. "Mikey, I was starting to love you…" She could hear the concerned murmurs around her as those words left her mouth, barely a whisper.

As the blonde turned on her heels, she could see the small crowd forming around her. Her heart almost exploded as it dawned on her, she'd humiliated herself in front of all these people.

Her breathing sped up as her eyes darted around, she could see the look of concern on some of their faces while others were utterly confused as they appeared out of the little coffee house.

Her eyes went wide she bit her lip as she shot forward, pushing past a surprised bystander. She had to get out of there, away from all those judging eyes.

She sprinted down the street, away from the crowds. Like her legs, Tiffany's mind raced.

Is this why Mikey wanted to see her?

Her feet violently beat the sidewalk as she tore past the occasional pedestrian. That call Mikey gave her, wanting to meet at the nutmeg. She clenched her fist as she took a deep breath. He sounded so broken up about something, was that all a facade?

She wouldn't have known about all of this if it wasn't for that chance meeting with Audrey at the pharmacy...

How stupid she must've looked at that park bench gushing over Audrey's new found love at that park bench… Then she showed her that photo, Mikey in her bed!

Sorry but I'm banging your best friend because you didn't put out!?

Tiffany's legs burned, but she couldn't stop now. She had to get home, get away from all of this bullshit!

How long has this been going on, were they laughing at her behind her back all this time? She cursed Mikey and Audrey, they were both special to her!

Tiffany quickly turned down a nearby street, she didn't want to go past Lusties. Knowing Audrey, she'd be celebrating her latest conquest there. Probably bragging to everyone how she one upped her!

She didn't even bother looking at the street signs as she made her way into the backstreets, anywhere else was better than there!

She sped up again, ignoring the fire raging in her legs. She held her breath as she pushed her body to its limits.

She gritted her teeth, what did Audrey have that she didn't?

She was the perfect student, captain of the cheer squad in her physical prime. Not to mention one of the most desirable girls at U.O.G. Hell, she didn't even have to try, she had some of the finest suitors in college tripping over each other trying to get a date with her!

She felt a white hot burning in her veins, her thoughts targeting those who had hurt her.

God she should have seen this coming, Audrey was such bitch to almost everyone and her lifestyle... don't make her laugh! She couldn't even run fifty feet before hacking and coughing. She hit the clubs almost every night, attracting attention from some of the slimiest men she's ever had the displeasure of meeting.

She could see why she would betray her, so much for their friendship. All that work she put into help her get a passing grade, after giving her unconditional friendship... She was just used up and thrown away.

Her mind settled on the next target. Mike, that damned musician. She should have known he'd be sleeping around, damn it. She should have known his type! They hate to settle down, they resist it at every. Single. Turn. How could be so foolish to think he was any different!

She shouldn't have believed his little act, she should have known he wasn't the boy she once knew all those years ago. Hell, she was pretty sure he'd forgotten her by the way he acted.

She could feel fatigue was catching up to her, she had to slow down. Sweat pouring down her face as she took ragged breaths. Damn it, how could be so stupid?

Tiffany could feel the white hot burning coming from her legs now, they screamed at her to stop. She obliged as a wave of fatigue smashed over her like a tidal wave. Damn it, she had been played and it was all her fault.

Her righteous rage melted away as she came to a stand still, doubt filling her thoughts. tears started to stream down her face.

How could this happen to her, hasn't she done enough to prove herself?

Tiffany glanced around, she couldn't recognise any of these street names. Damn it, she shouldn't have just ran off into the back streets!

She could hear her heart beat like a jackhammer. How could she be so foolish, she was suppose to be smarter than this!

Tiffany felt sick to her stomach, her perfect reputation was ruined and she knew certain people would pick at what remained of her almost flawless record.

She stumbled into a nearby dank side street. Quickly wiping her eyes, unsuccessfully trying to stem the torrent of tears.

Her steps felt heavy as she trudged along. she had to sit down, her legs were crying out for respite.

She flopped down next to a little storefront, thankfully it was dry. Her lip quivered as she threw her face into her hands and let forth a cacophony of sobs.

Damn it, now she wasn't sure if even Audrey even knew what she did. All she could feel was regret, she'd made such a fool of herself at the supermarket, outside the nutmeg and now everyone knew, she was far from perfect.

Her entire world was crumbling in front of her eyes and it was all her fault...

I would like to thank you for reading and I hope you had a good read! Anyway, I'd like to Thank CrystalMoonlightII for giving me the go ahead to write this story based in his universe and his help and CypherDS who has been a true trooper and helping me get this prologue into tip top shape.

I just need to sort out a couple of details, but the first proper chapter introducing our other main characters should be out soon.