Okay, I know many of you dislike MaggieMay- hell, I'm not her biggest fan, but I don't want my reviews page to be used to personally attack her. The page is to REVIEW my story, not comment on another person. If you disagree with a comment MaggieMay or anyone else who has posted a review has made then sure you can say something on my reviews page but I don't want you to attack her anonomously and simply use the reviews page for this purpose, whoever posted didn't even read the story! MaggieMay, I don't agree with all the comments you make, they are both hurtful and discouraging (I am guessing thats how you want them to be) but I suppose in SOME lights they could be viewed as constructive. The things that were said to you were wrong and sounded like they had come from a school playground. I just want you to know they most certainly don't have my support and any further comments will be deleted.

Anyway- the next chapter! I hope you like it! (I have run out of breath after the earlier rant!)

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Chapter: A Deep Breath of Smokey Air

Luka half ran outside into the cold night air. He closed his eyes shut tightly, resisting the urge to cry. He opened them once again, looking out into the dark street. He ran his hand down the back of his trouser, diving into his pocket and going to pull out his keys before changing his mind.

Instead he decided to take a walk. Strolling slowly down the empty streets he began to crave a cigarette and so headed for the nearest shop. Reaching it quickly he went inside and bought a packet and a lighter.

He lit the single cigarette, inhaling it deeply and exhaling slowly, letting out a cloud of smoke in front of his face. He spotted a bench opposite and went over to sit down. Taking another drag of the cigarette he tried not to wonder what Susan was doing right now. He closed his eyes tightly, trying to make the horrible thoughts disappear and to stop his mind wondering freely. He opened them again to find a familiar face sat next to him, also smoking.

He reached forwards to touch her gently on the face, checking to see if she was real or not. She flinched.

Hey Abby.

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Why are you here. Charlie shifted uncomfortably in his head, tapping his legs gently on the floor.

I told you. Susan shook her head fiercely.

No, no Dix- no! She shook her head again, beginning to pace around the room. You can't do this to me, we broke up. It's over, I've moved on.

He stood, moving closely towards her. Susan flinched at his touch, her hairs on her arms standing on end at the feel of his warm hands on her bare skin. She stepped backwards.

Susan voice was smaller than she remembered and she could feel the tears welling up. Charlie stepped towards her again, this time pulling her into his arms. She rested her head on his chest gently, letting her forehead rest on his chest as he lay his strong arms around her back.

I don't believe you. She stepped back once more, but his arms remained around her. He smiled, leaning forwards to kiss her.

Susan stepped away quickly, caught off guard by his sudden movement. Suddenly the tears that had been trapped behind her eyes freed themselves and began to roll freely across her cheek, pouring over her cheekbones and gliding off her face.

No. I said no. She paused to wipe her face briefly. I've moved on.

What, with the guy you were making out with?



Charlie paced over to the windowsill, looking out to the window. Noticing a car he hadn't seen when he arrived. He drive a viper? Susan nodded and he scowled. I guess he hasn't gone home yet.

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Abby stared hard at Luka as he continued to smoke on the cigarette. She stared for a minute longer before taking another drag fog her own and staring back at the road in front of her. She watched several cars pass before she began to speak.

What happened. Her voice was distinctively loud and intruding and she winced at the sound of her own voice. Luka blew a large cloud of smoke out.

Don't ask. She sighed.

I already did.

And I already answered. She shook her head, placing a hand on his face and forcing him to look at her.

Luka, what happened. He shrugged her off, continuing to brood quietly. She sighed more loudly, snubbing own her cigarette in the snow. I couldn't face it.

Luka turned to face her, momentarily interested in what she had to say. He looked into her eyes but she avoided his gaze instead turning her head away from him.

She nodded.

I couldn't face it Luka. Me and him pretending like were this perfect couple, that we have no problems or that we're completely in love. I just couldn't do it...

You didn't miss much. He smirked and she let out a laugh.

That bad? He grinned and nodded.



You wanna tell me what happened. He began to shake his head before pausing and pushing his hair off his face.

I don't think she loves me. Abby, slightly taken aback by his comment, shook herself, trying to regain her composure slightly.

What happened Luka?

He came back?



Abby half sighed- half laughed as Luka slowly let out his name. She shook her head, taking grip of his hand immediately.

They broke up Luka. She paused. I'm sure they're just friends now.

You and Carter were just friends.