Title: In the Arms of an Angel

Author: Shady Baby Luv

Author's Note: Hey, everyone! A word of warning: This story's so sad, it even made me cry. And I'm about as tough as nails! (MO & JAN you're probably snickering right about now.) Sorry it's so short, but I'll try to make the other chapters longer.
Please review and flame if you like. Now on with the story!

Set-up: Sara and Derek are walking home late at night from Steps. It's about 3 weeks before Derek leaves for Georgetown and Sara leaves for Julliard.

"So, we goin' to Steps again tomorrow night?" Derek asks.
"Yeah, sure," says Sara looking into his eyes.
They stop at Sara's front door.
"I'll see ya tomorrow," Derek tells Sara.
"Okay. I love you," she whispers.
"I love you, too."

Just then a car comes speeding down the street. It stops abruptly in front of Sara's apartment; still in the middle of the street.
All of a sudden Malaki steps out.

"Oh my god," whispers Sara.

"Get inside, Sara," Derek says to her.
"Then come with me," begs Sara.
"No," he responds, "I've gotta see what he wants."

Suddenly, Malaki reaches into his pocket and pulls out a gun.
Quickly thinking, Derek forces the door open and pushes Sara inside, giving Malaki just enough time to pull the trigger.
The bullet flies through the air, finally ending in Derek's chest.
Malaki speeds to his car and takes off down the street.