I've come to a decision. I'm ending Black Balloon where it is, as three chapters. I think where the third chapter ends is a good way to close it. Also, I was planning to make five chapters, but my ideas for the last two would involve a different POV and also changing from past tense to present tense. I may or may not write a sequel. Until I figure that out, I leave you with the first good multi-chapter story I've ever completed, and the lyrics to the song that represen this fic.

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Baby's black balloon makes her fly
I almost fell into that hole in your life
You're never thinking about tomorrow
Cause you were the same as me
But on your knees

A thousand other boys could never reach you
How could I have been the one?
I saw the world spin beneath you
And scatter like ice from the spoon
That was your womb

Coming down, the world turned over
And angels fall without you there
And I go on as you get colder
Or are you someone's prayer?

You know the lies they always told you
And the love you never knew
Well, those are the things they never showed you
That swallowed the light from the sun
Inside your room

I'm coming down, the world turned over
And angels fall without you there
And I go on as you get colder
Or are you someone's prayer?

And there's no time left for losing
When you stand, they fall

Coming down, the world turned over
And angels fall without you there
And I go on as you get colder
All because I'm...

Coming down, the years turned over
And angels fall without you there
And I go on, now I'll lead you home, and
All because I'm...

I'll become
What you became to me.

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I want to thank everyone who's followed this fic, and everyone's who supported me and my writing. This story means a lot to me, and I hope I could have made some sort of impact on my readers. Once again, thank you all.

Disclaimer: The lyrics belong to the Goo Goo Dolls. Their song, not mine. My fic, not theirs.