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Ellie reached her house and ran quickly inside. Her eyes wandered around for a moment until her gaze fell upon her mother, who was staring at her frantically.

"What's his face, Sean dropped by to see you. He seemed sort of desperate if you asked me."

"Mom. I know...he's back. "

"Well, if it makes you feel any better, sweetie, I told him to leave..."

"Thanks." Ellie smiled weakly, her heals clicking against the floor as she headed towards the couch. She sat down and looked at her mother. Her eyes were still prying at her, staring at her own daughter. "Yes?"

"Your father just called. He's not going to be coming back for another year. I'm sorry."

"Mmm, mom, I'm used to it already...but, what about you?"

"Me? I'll survive. I'm a grown women, don't worry about me." She smiled and placed her hand on her daughter's head, ruffling her hair slightly. "You know I can handle this, you've seen me."

"Yeah I have. I'm proud that you've gotten so far, Mom." Ellie stood up and gave her mother a hug. Secretly, she was very upset about the fact that her father hadn't come back yet. She missed him so much and Ellie had the feeling that her mother was thinking exactly the same thing but didn't want to say it. She brushed a few strands of tresses away from her face and headed towards her bedroom. Still, the shock from what had just happened made her want to cry.

Ellie sat on her bed, staring out the window. The leaves from the trees were swaying gently in the wind as a few birds flew by playfully whistling at each other. Her mind raced through once again. Sean had just kissed her and once again confessed her love towards her. What was he going to do next? She didn't want to think about any of the possibilities; it would most likely upset her more. Several tears slid down her eyes as they averted towards that compass that was lying on her desk. No, she had more self control than that, she couldn't injure herself again.

Stifling a tiny sigh, Ellie shook herself free from her bed and sauntered out of her bedroom. "Mom, I'll be back in a few hours or so. I am going to rehearsal for my band. Is there anything you want me to bring you back like dinner?"

"Mm, no Ellie. You go have fun, and be safe."

"Bye."

The brushed against her face as she opened the door to go outside. Her hair cascaded softly in the wind, blowing in many different directions. Her drumsticks were in her hands already and she was gripping them very tightly. Once again, her heart started beating very fast. For the first time in her life she was afraid, afraid that something was going to happen.

This isn't over Ellie Nash!

What on earth did that mean? It wasn't over. To her, it seemed like a major threat. But she wouldn't tell anyone, she couldn't. Not yet, nothing extreme has happened. Ellie walked faster, though, just in case. She was lucky that Craig lived so close to where she was, otherwise she would have had him come pick her up just to be extra precautious. No need to worry, she thought to herself. Everything will be all right; I hope so.

Ellie opened up the door as she reached Craig's house. Everyone was already there tuning up their guitars.

"Sorry I'm late, guys. Just heard news that my father isn't going to come back until next year..."

"How's your mother taking it?" Marco asked her with a worried look on his face.

"Oh, she seems to be find with it." Ellie smiled and took a seat by the drum set. She let her right hand fall onto one of the drums and started beating against it in a fast pace. She stopped and looked around.

"So, you guys ready to get on with it?"

"Dude, of course!" Craig smiled and strummed his guitar. This was bliss, bliss to every one of them. Being in this band was an escape to them. Living a normal life was very hard and they needed something to get away from all the stress busters that happened in their every day life. Ellie really enjoyed playing in the band now that she was together with Craig. She loved his company and he especially loved hers. They were meant for each other, their similarities just matched up so perfectly.

A few hours later practice finally ended, their playing getting better and better each day.

"I should get home to my mother. I promised her I would be home." Ellie said. She headed towards Craig and they both kissed each other before Ellie headed out the door.

Darkness had fallen; everything around her seemed to have a mysterious glow to it. Her footsteps echoed as she paced herself faster and faster. She had this feeling, this feeling that she was being watched, followed, something. Ellie looked behind her; there was no one there, no one that she could see very far away. She was just imagining things, nothing was going to happen.

But when she heard an extra pair of footsteps, she started worrying and her stride became a run. Ellie ran and ran, she was getting more tired by the minute. What on earth was happening? Who was following her?