Note: Sorry for taking so long, heheh. Anyway, yes, this story is based on This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen. Sorry I didn't tell you guys earlier, I was planning to tell you when I ended the story. But you figured it out…at the same time… so there you have it. And while I'm at it, I'll put a disclaimer out there and say I don't own anything.

Another Note: The title for this chapter is from the song by Jet.

Amor Vincit Omnia

Love Conquers Everything

Chapter Eleven – Look What You've Done

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Sora

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I rushed after Mimi, pushing through the crowd of people and ignoring everyone around me. I only heard my heart pounding in my ears.

What have I done?

I suddenly had so many regrets. So many fears had suddenly leaped out in front me, waiting to engulf me. I had become what I hated: weak. I was weak, and I felt it.

I didn't even know what I was doing, chasing Mimi like this, what would I say when I caught her? What would I do?

"Mimi!" I gasped, and to my surprise she slowed down and stopped, but she didn't turn around.

My mind reeled with excuses, and after what felt like hours of silence, I decided to, for once, be honest.

"Look, Mimi, I'm sor—"

"Quiet." She interrupted, whirling around to face me furiously.

I stared at her in shock.

"You knew, Sora. You fucking KNEW about the way I felt for him, and yet… you… you…" She glared at me angrily, and tears starting rolling down her cheeks

"I know, but it wasn't—"

"Shut up!" She screamed, wiping the tears away from her eyes, "Just SHUT UP and listen to me! You…I thought you were my best friend, and you… betrayed me." She stopped and looked away from me, "I trusted you, Sora. You were the only person I could look to for to support me, but then you go and do THIS."

I stared at her, tears filling up my eyes. I didn't want to attempt to speak anymore; I just stood there, accepting my fate. I would take my punishment. I, of all people, should know that I deserved it.

"You keep saying…" Mimi continued, "that you didn't 'believe' in love, you fucking preached it, and you kept telling me constantly what a sham it was, how useless and…" She wrung her hands in frustration and narrowed her eyes at me, "You, are a two-faced bitch." Then she started off to a run.

Of course. I never felt so horrible. I knew what she said was true. It was nagging at me, waiting to consume and destroy me. I knew that it would eventually catch up to me. I was two-faced. I was a hypocrite. I became everything I hated and feared. I didn't even know who I was anymore, and everything inside of me felt numb and cold.

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Tai

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I sat in my chair and shifted around nervously. To be honest, I really felt out of my element in this club. I wasn't the type to drink and party recklessly, and I couldn't understand why Mimi and Sora wanted to.

"The bar is only for people who buy something." A voice said behind me. I turned around and saw the bartender glaring at me, "So are you going to buy something or what?" He asked gruffly.

"Um… no thanks." I stammered, and jumped out of the chair. I wasn't in the mood for alcohol, and besides, I had a game tomorrow morning.

As I searched my way through the crowd of people, I saw Matt standing there staring at the door. I made my way to him and waved my hand in front of his face.

"Hello?" I said, "Are you drunk or something?"

Matt looked at me, "No, it's just that… something weird happened, or something, I dunno." He gave me a quizzical look.

"Um… ok." I didn't know what he was saying, but it was obvious that he was confused, "Are you sure you're not drunk?"

"No. Pretty sure." He shook his head, "but I do feel light headed." He shook his head again as if trying to clear it, "Damn it." He grumbled.

"Whatever, rock star." I muttered, "Have you seen Sora or Mimi?"

"That's the weird thing. Sora was just here, then Mimi came, then all of a sudden they both ran out."

"So they just ditched us?" I asked incredulously, "After dragging me here?"

Matt shrugged, "I guess. I think you can still catch them, but I gotta get back onstage. I'll see you later."

"Later." I said, suddenly feeling tired. I should just go home and get to sleep.

I made my way to the exit and pushed open the door. I walked outside and inhaled the cold night air and to my surprise, I saw Sora standing a little farther up ahead in front of me with her back turned. I walked quickly towards her.

"Sora?" I asked, when I was near enough for her to hear me.

Her shoulders stiffened and she turned slowly towards me. "Hi, Tai." She smiled weakly.

"What's wrong?" I stared at her, it was obvious that she had been crying, and truth be told, I had never seen her cry before, so I was shocked to see her like this.

"Nothing." Her voiced quavered, "I just needed some—"

"That's not true." I interrupted, "Something is wrong."

"Why is everyone interrupting me today?" Sora looked at me, and I could see tears in her eyes.

I looked at her, confused, "Everyone interrupting you?"

"Nothing. Never mind." She shook her head, tears fell down her cheeks.

"You're crying." I gasped, "What's the matter, Sora."

She shook her head again and wiped away her tears, "Nothing."

I had never seen her like this. The girl I had admired and wanted for so long in her moment of weakness. I always thought she was strong, she could withstand anything. I know it was stupid of me to think this, but I never thought that she could be so vulnerable, and to cry like this, I would have never expected it from her.

"I don't want to talk about it." Sora said quietly.

I nodded, trying to comprehend the situation, "It's alright. You don't have to." I wrapped my arms around her in an embrace and she hugged me back, then we pulled away.

"I'll walk you home." I smiled at her.

"That would be nice."

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Matt

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I didn't even know what had happened. I was kissing Sora, then Mimi came, and ran away, with Sora running after her. I didn't know what to make of the situation, but I guess it wasn't my problem.

Or was it?

Argh, fuck it. I needed to concentrate on the band and the music anyway. I guess.

All through the second half of the gig, I could hardly concentrate. I felt so distracted. I messed up on the notes twice, and almost forgot the words countless times. By the time it ended and we were starting to pack up our equipment, I could feel the burn of rage from my band mates.

"What the hell was that, Ishida!" One of them shouted at me when we got into the van, "You almost screwed us over!"

"Thank god no one noticed or we would've lost the job." Another growled, "And then we'd have to kick your ass."

I ignored their screaming and closed my eyes. It was useless, anyway, to try to argue. I would just have to take it.

"Dude." A bandmate called out, "You just ran that red light."

My eyes flew open again. I forgot. I was driving. "Shit." I muttered, pushing on the brakes lightly to slow down. I didn't even know why I felt so disoriented. I should just forget it.

I dropped all the bandmates to their perspective homes and pulled up in front of my apartment building. I felt so sluggish and tired; I couldn't wait to get home. I made my way up the stairs and to my door, where I saw Sora standing.

I stared at her, and she looked up and stared at me. What was she doing here anyway?

I grinned at her, "Couldn't resist, huh?"

The weary look that had on her face disappeared and she glared at me, "Shut up. I need to talk to you."

"I knew you would come around." I said, taking out the key and unlocking the door.

I walked inside the apartment, and turned around and looked at Sora in the doorway, "Come in. It's not like you haven't been here before."

"I'd prefer to forget about that horrible experience." Sora shot back.

I smiled at her. I suddenly felt full of energy, when just a few minutes ago, I lacked it. "Why? It was a nice date; it even ended in a kiss."

"Exactly why I want to forget it."

I shrugged, "There will still be other kisses." I winked at her and sat down on the couch. "Why are you here, anyway?" Because, really, I didn't think that she was here to confess her love, I mean, honestly. This was Sora.

"I… wanted to talk to you." She stood in the middle of the living room awkwardly, then walked and sat down on the couch next to me.

"Yeah, I've been meaning to ask you, what happened tonight?" It was gnawing on my thoughts all night, and I couldn't get rid of it.

"Truthfully…" Sora paused and looked at me thoughtfully, "Mimi has a crush… on you."

Ok, that really threw me off.

"What?" I asked dumbfounded.

"She likes you. So, we've… well, she went through all this stuff to get closer to you, when actually, it only made me get closer to you, and…"

"She saw me kissing you?" I finished tentatively.

"Yeah, so she got mad." She sighed.

"Oh."

We sat there in silence for a minute, and I was trying to make sense of what she told me. What kind of sick and twisted drama was this? Why couldn't anything be simple?

I glanced at Sora. She looked exhausted and miserable. "Are you okay?"

She shook her head, and got up, "I shouldn't even be here. I'm just making things worse." She walked quickly towards the door.

I shot up and grabbed her arm, "Wait! You can't just tell me all this and leave."

She looked at me, "I lost my best friend because of this." She said softly, "If you knew what she said and how I felt…" She shook her head, "I have to go." She wiggled out of my grasp and walked out the door, walking quickly down the stairs. I ran after her.

"Sora! Wait, goddammit!"

She turned around and stared at me, "What?"

"Why are you running away?"

"Because…" She slowly closed her eyes, "I don't think we should see or talk to each other for a while."

"What?" I asked incredulously.

"It's been nothing but trouble. Everything is just so… complicated now."

"Just because things are complicated you decide to run away?"

"Yes!" She shouted, looking at me angrily, "You always act so carefree and reckless. You don't think about what's going to happen next, you… you just don't think! You live for the present, and I… I hate that about you."

She was crying now, and I stood there awkwardly in front of her, taking in her words.

She was going through an emotional crisis. I didn't know what to do. I just stared stupidly in front of her. If I tried to comfort her, she would push me away, like she always did. But, right now, it seemed as if what she really need was to be comforted. I couldn't stand to see her like this.

I slipped my arms around her shoulders and she looked up at me.

"It's okay to cry." I said, "And I guess what you said is right. I never think of the outcome of my actions." I hated to admit it. "And if that's what you want… Then I'll see you later." I kissed her on the forehead and walked away.

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Mimi

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I inhaled a shaky breath, and then slowly exhaled. Everything around me seemed like a blur, the sounds were dulled out by the pounding of my heart and I clenched my fists. I shuddered involuntarily and my vision became blurred by the tears that I refused to let fall.

I never felt…so…

Deceived.

How could she do this to me? Was I not clear on my feelings for him? I thought she was my best friend… and not only did I witness her kissing him… what hurt the most was that…

Why didn't she tell me that she liked him?

God, I didn't know she could be so dishonest with herself. She was such a hypocrite, going on and on about the whole illusion of love, when really, she believed in it herself. How could she?

Why hadn't I seen it sooner?

I felt so distressed and irritated, as if I were going to break into a thousand pieces or more.

I rested my head on my pillow and closed my eyes, trying to forget everything. Matt never liked me at all.

I opened my eyes and stared at the ceiling.

Did I care that he didn't?

Now I felt more confused than ever.

TO BE CONTINUED.

Done! Yay! Sorry about taking so long to update! Anyway, this chapter is a little dramatic, and I'm really bad at drama, so it took me a while to write this, and besides, I think it's kind of corny. Heh. Well, thank you for the reviews, and I really hope I'll update soon!