"I don't know why I like this place so much." Naomi thought to herself. "Maybe it's because of what happened here three years ago." She remembered it as if it was yesterday.

I had gone to the lake for a swim on a warm summer day. I had planned to swim from one side of the lake to the other but I never made it. I had gone about ½ ways back before my strength gave out. Luckily, someone had been near by and had saved me. That someone was Brad.

Brad had been sleeping on an island in the middle of the lake and that's where I was when I woke up. It was the strangest island I had ever seen. It was about an inch underwater. Brad and I ended up spending the whole day together. I had so much fun! Brad taught me things I had never known before. In a matter of hours I had fallen deeply in love with him.

I felt so guilty of the fact I loved him because I was supposed to be in love with Ray. He was, after all, going to propose to me at the ball that was taking place that night. Before I could finish thinking Brad was kissing me. And for some reason I couldn't help but kiss back.

When we drew apart I told him that I never wanted to leave his side. I told him that I was in love with him. He understood. What he said after I had finished speaking shocked me. He told me that he had been watching me grow up since the day I was born. He said that he saw me everyday when he came to my house after school. He was my brother's best friend! He said he would take me with him on his travels but I'd have to wait until his command wolf came in. he had gotten a new one so that his parents couldn't follow him. We agreed to meet at sunrise the next day.

"But she never showed up." Brad thought. "Why am I still thinking about that now? I should be paying attention to Crougs lecture."

I still can't believe she didn't show up! I can't believe that I fell for her lies about how she loved me. She never loved me. She loved that Ray guy. Why should I care about Naomi? She's just a nuisance. But I should go look for her despite her cruelty.

RRRIIINNGG!!!!!!!!!!!(Bell ringing)

"Hunter, can you come up here? I'd to have a word with you."

"What is it, Croug?" "That's Mr. Crougar to you, Brad."

"Sorry. What did you want to see me about?"

"Just wanted to give you a piece of advice, that's all. Remember; always go with your first instinct, no matter how wrong you think it is. That will be all, Mr. Hunter. Thank you for your time. Now hurry on to your next class."

I got to find Naomi! (Brad tearing through the woods next to the lake) I've got to find her!

When he got to the lake he looked towards the island and saw the form of a crying child pressed against the fog.

Without thinking he plunged into the ice cold water and headed towards the child. When he arrived on the island, he noticed that what he thought to be a crying child was Naomi, shaking violently from her uncontrollable sobs. Without realizing, his arms encircled Naomi slender waist and cradled her in his arms. He pressed his face against her check and kissed her ear.

"You know that I'll always love you regardless of what happens, right?" brad whispered.

"I know. I love you so much." Naomi answered with her western accent.

"I Love you Nom. I'll always love you."

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Writers Notes: Naomi's nickname is Nom (pronounced gnome)
* Represents end of a chapter Sorry that the chapters kind of short but I've been real busy. Gonna get the next chapter up ASAP. Until next time! Much luv, licorice^_^