Far Behind

Chapter 10: I want all of you

It had been 3 days since Dustin was released from Rehab and he was getting ready to go to Marah's wedding. He walked around his dorm room, cleaning up the mess and finishing up getting ready. He grabbed the tie laying on the floor and went into the bathroom to put it on. He starred into the mirror at himself again. He finished pulling the tie down and neaten his jacket before forcing a smile. He looked a little tired, as he opened the drawer to find some cologne. A clear bag stuck out and he grabbed it, looking at it. The 10 days of Rehab didn't do crap for him, after what happened he just had to feel good again. He knew it was a stupid move again, but he was hooked. He tried to do it only when he needed it and was more careful around his friends. He looked back at the mirror as his face. He did look a little tired. He placed the bag in his pocket and left the bathroom only to hear a knock. He opened it up and Tori stood there in a nice blue dress. She smiled as the brunette let her in.

"You ready?" She asked.

He nodded, "Hold on. Just let me clean the place up a bit. Shane's been forcing me to do keep the place nice." He responded.

He walked over picking up his clothes on the floor and throwing them on his bet. Tori brushed her bangs back as she crossed her arms, watching him. He stole a glance at her before continuing his cleaning.

"You look tired." She spoke up.

He shrugged, "Motocross." He lied, "I've been trying to get back into the groove ya know."

She nodded, as he walked back over to her. She took a few steps forward and fixed his tie, tightening it a bit. She looked up and smiled at him as Dustin looked back at her. An awkward silence fell upon them, they hadn't really talked since that stupid argument they had in the park. She slowly continue to retie the tie, she finished it off looked back at him. He smiled a bit, slowly moving closer to her. She stood there as he moved in to kiss her. She didn't break away as he felt his lips pressed against her. A bit shocked, she began to kiss back. A few seconds later he quickly broke away.

"I'm sorry." He quickly said.

Tori looked down at the ground, "Me too." She whispered.

The brunette quickly exited the dorm room without saying another word. Tori stood there, rethinking about the kiss. The way it felt, her feelings towards him. She tried to push them aside as she quickly looked around the room. Leaving with haste, she closed the door and went down the stairs where the others were waiting in the lobby. Forcing a smile, she stood beside Hunter and looked at everyone.

"We ready to go?" She asked, "This is going to be a great day."

Without looking at Dustin, she quickly grabbed Hunter's arm and left the building. Cam and Blake laughed as they followed the two couple. Shane glanced at them and then walked over to Dustin.

"Sure you want to do this?"

He nodded, "I'm going to regret this but I want to see what happens."

"If you don't mind me asking, what happened between you two? You said you ended things on good terms."

"Nah man." He responded, "That's what I wanted you to think. Marah went away on this trip and meet this suave french dude." He shrugged and headed towards the door before turning back, "You know how the french are."

The gang drove out of the city and deep into the country side. It had been two hours and everyone was chatting and making best of the long trip. Even Dustin participated, trying not to blow his cover of his little depression. The last thing he needed was his friend to worry or lock him away. They arrived into a large dirt parking lot. They all climbed out and looked over to a large field. The wedding was being held outside. There was a giant pavilion near by and rows and rows of white chairs in the middle of the field with a small alter at the end. There was a small building to the right where the bride and groom could get ready. Dustin and them made there way over where a guy with a goatee walked over to greet them. It was Ryan, Marah's fiancé.

"Dustin, I see you made it." He smiled and extended his hands.'

Dustin shook back, "Remind me to punch you at the end of the day." He replied casually as he walked past him and towards the field.

Cam snickered, "Don't mind my friend. This is Tori, Shane, Hunter, Blake and I'm Cam."

"So you guys are the one who Marah always talk about." He laughed, "Well enjoy yourself. Not sure when the wedding starts, Marah wont even let me see her."

Tori and Hunter nodded to him and walked past him. Tori glanced over to see Dustin talk to a few folks. She sighed before looking away and walking over to a table to get something to drink. She grabbed a cup and poured some juice in it.

"Not bad." Hunter commented, bringing her back to reality, "Like it?"

Tori looked at her cup and threw on the ground, bringing Hunter down to kiss him. He took it by surprised but kissed back. She broke away as Hunter stumbled back a bit. Tori looked away, getting lost in thought again.

"What was that for?" He asked.

She looked down at the ground, "I don't know.."

Dustin stuck his hands in his pocket as he made his way towards the building. He looked around to make sure no one was following and entered the building. He found himself in a small lobby, he walked over to a white door, the only door that was closed in the room. He softly knocked on it.

"Ryan! For the last time, I can't see you yet!" Marah's voice screamed.

Dustin rolled his eyes as he opened the door and closed it, turning to see Marah standing there in a white wedding dress, starring at the mirror. She turned around and gasped as she noticed Dustin standing there. He made his way forward, putting his hands in his pocket.

"Dustin, I didn't think you'd show."

He shrugged, "I figure I swing by and say hi."

"How do I look?"

"Like a beautiful girl that a french guy can sweep off her feet."

She turned, "Please don't do this."

"I'm not going to start anything." He responded getting closer.

She turned back, "You look.. You look very tired."

"I've been through hell." He quickly stated before pulling out an envelope, "I believe are yours."

She grabbed the envelop and looked inside. Dozens of pictures of them two were inside. Her smile faded away as he turned and headed towards the door. She was going to say something as he made his way towards the door but decided to go against he. He turned around one last time.

"Don't forget how you got here. Don't forget what you did to get yourself married." He said sternly and exited.

He closed the door and turned to see Ryan standing there. Dustin moved forward, not keeping his eyes off him. Ryan smirked as he circled Dustin before coming behind him.

"It's funny how things turned out." He whispered.

Dustin remained calm, he stood there, feeling the guy's breath against his neck. Ryan moved around and faced him.

"I did her on your birthday." He laughed, "On your anniversary."

Dustin closed his eyes as he kept circling him, telling him things he didn't want to hear. The annoying french laugh echoed in his head He waited for Ryan to circle to the back, before jabbing his elbow in him and flipping him over. Dustin bent down with a smile.

"Next time I see you, I'm going to kick your ass. Don't you forget it."

Dustin then quickly left the building and walked down the hill towards the crowed. Tori and Hunter were sitting in the chair. She was trying to be polite, listening to his rambling ass he drifted off to think about her feelings towards him. She crossed her legs and leaned forward, picking at her nails. She looked over to see Dustin heading towards the woods.

"What do you think?" He asked.

Tori turned to him, "What?"

"What do you think about the race? Tori, haven't you been listening?" He asked.

He leaned over to nudge her, she tried to force a smile. The crowed began to gather and take there seat and the groom walked up to the alter. The music began playing and the wedding was about to start. Tori was lost in thought, she was curious of where Dustin had gone off too. As everyone rose, she remain sitting and thinking as Marah came down the aisle. Realizing that she was the only one in a chair, she quickly stood up and watched the wedding. She sighed, wondering when her day would come.. When will she be the one up at the alter.. Question is, who was she going to be her man. She looked down at the ground, not knowing what to do anymore. The wedding proceeded, what she thought felt like only a few minutes was actually a half hour. She looked around and noticed everyone clapping as Marah and Ryan began to kiss. She clapped along, glancing at Hunter who winked at her.

"That was good." Hunter commeneted.

Tori sighed turning to him, "Hunter."

"Yeah?"

"I think we should take a break on our relation ship?" She slowly spoke.

Hunter blinked for a few seconds, "What? What are you talking about?"

"Um you know cause.."

"Dude, you telling me at a wedding. I need a drink."

Tori spun around as Hunter brushed past her. She closed her eyes, she was getting a headache out of all this. She sighed deeply and sat down, rethinking if it was the right think to say or if she even meant it.

Later that night, Tori had arrived back on campus with the others. The guys had gone out partying and to have some fun but Tori decided she'd rather go for a walk. She moved around campus, looking up at the cloudy sky. She sighed, wondering where Dustin had ran off too. Figuring he must be in his dorm, she headed towards the building and up the stairs. She noticed the door was unlocked and wondered if Shane was in there. She walked in and looked around and noticed the room was dark and empty. It began to rain outside, as a flash of lightning lit the room. The bathroom was empty too, as she took a peak inside. She turned around and a flash of lightning cracked in the sky and Tori jumped as she saw Dustin standing their completely drenched.

"Jesus Dustin. You scared me." He gasped.

He stumbled forward and fell into her arms, she used her strength to keep him from falling as she slowly knelt to the floor with him. He dug his head into her shoulder, as she heard whimpered. Pulling him away, she placed her hands on the side of his face and looked deep in his eyes..

"Dustin.."

"I-I can't do this anymore.."

Another flash of lightning appeared as tears streamed down his face. She pulled him close again and held him tightly, slowly rocking, trying to calm him down. She looked around the room, not sure what she should do.

"Tori-I-tori."

"Shh."

He held onto her tightly, she noticed the clear bag sticking out of his pocket. Still holding onto him, she pulled the bag out and stuffed it in her own body. The thunder exploded in the sky and the rain began to pour harder. 15 minutes later, Tori was laying on Dustin's bed, starring up at the ceiling as Dustin rested his head on her stomach. She stroked his hair slowly as she drifted off into thought. Dustin was fast asleep, exhausted from the long day. She smiled a bit, looking at the sleepy kid. He was like a child, just one big kid refusing to grow up and face the world's challenge. She loved him, she loved him a lot as best friend, and perhaps even more. She didn't know.. She sighed deeply as she kept looking up at the ceiling, wondering what she was going to do now...

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