Author's Note: Hello. Yes I am back and I have been struggling with major writers block. But I am back now and here is a new chapter. I also am working on another Tokyo Mew Mew story as well so keep your eyes out for that. Thank you for the wait.

I apologize for any grammar or spelling errors.

I do not own any of the characters other than Emmie.

Enjoy.

Zoey POV

A month had gone by since I gave away my daughter Emmie and within that month I didn't bother going to school to deal with anything. My best friends Mimi and Megan had come over every day to see how I was doing, bring my homework and told me what they had learned in class that day. After a month of being stuck at home feeling guilty for myself I deiced it was finally time to head back to school, but I had to also convince my parents that I was well enough to go back to school on my own.

Going to school was hard especially with all the stares that I was getting when I walked by the other students. I heard people whispered and pointed fingers my way. The day went by extremely slow since I wasn't paying attention to what was being said. Once gym rolled around I had gotten permission to sit on the bleachers. I let out a huge sigh as I watched as my classmates run around the filed.

"Zoey!" Megan said as she came to sit with me along with Mimi.

"How are you holding up" Mimi asked as she sat in front of me.

"I could be better." I felt like crying.

"Well hey, she's in a better place." Megan smiled, and I shrugged

Emmie just recently turned five months. I miss her dearly but school did come first. I excused myself from the girls and went to the bathroom. As I was on my way to the bathroom I saw Mark flirting with one of the Becky's causing my stomach turn at the sight. I didn't want to be notice so I quickly turned around to run the other way. Little did I know he saw me and yelled out my name, but I didn't want to deal with what he had to say. I ran to the nearest bathroom, locked myself in the stall by the window and began to cry hard, but I covered my mouth, so that my cries were muffed. The bathroom door opened causing me to put my feet on the toilet seat so that I won't be seen.

"So, did you hear? Zoey is back after giving away Mark's baby. Mark is so heartbroken that he didn't want to eat for the past few days. I always knew she was a bitch." One girl spoke.

"Poor Mark having a baby mother like her must be very hard. He didn't need her." The other chuckled

"I hear that she trapped him and probably got herself pregnant. What an ungrateful whore."

My blood was boiling. How dare they speak about me like that? Are these really the rumors that are going around about me? I had enough of what I was hearing. I got off the toilet and swung the stall door open. There I stood in front of two girls that I didn't even know who looked lie freshmen, and they stared at me in shock.

"What the hell? How am I a whore and for your information I never trapped him." I snapped at them.

"That's what we've been told by Mark" She rolled her eyes as she flipped her hair away from her face.

"M- Mark? Mark said this about me?" I was in disbelief that him of all people would stoop this low.

"Yea. He told the whole school that you had gotten yourself knocked up by him, had the baby, tried to trap him and since that didn't work you gave up the baby." The other girl said as she was chewing her gum too loud. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. "Was Mark really slandering not only my name but his own daughter's name?" I thought to myself as I quickly left the bathroom. The bell had rung for lunch, but I didn't care. All I wanted to do was look for him and snap at him. After running around the school in circles in search of him I finally found him in the main gym where he does his kendo lessons at. "MARK!" I yelled from far causing everyone in distant hearing to hear.

"Yes?" He turned to my voice to only get slapped in his face, pushed him down and started to punch him but he was blocking most of my punches. I felt someone pulling me away from him, but I was kicking the air while Mark was getting up as he looked at me in shocked.

"What the hell was that for?" He touched his lip and saw blood on his fingers. "Why?" He seemed utterly confused on why I just attacked him.

"You are the worst. The worst EVER! How dare you make lies about me? Telling the whole school, I came onto you, tried to trap you and gave Emmie away when it didn't work?" I tried to break free from the guy holding me back.

"Zoey… Let's talk about this later…" He whispered

"No Mark let's talk about this now since you have the balls to try to slander not only me but your own daughter's name! Let's talk about how you almost killed your own daughter by mistake, or how I got knocked up in the first place and after I told she was yours. I told you that you didn't have to stay in our lives but no you wanted to be a part of it. You are the complete worse. Ugh" I managed to get free and then ran out the gym.

"Zoey!" He called out, but I didn't pay any mind to his yelling.

I ran all the way to my locker to change out of my gym clothes. I sighed as I felt my heart slowly breaking as I felt nothing but pain. "I should have never come back" I began to cry, and I went o my knees.

"And why is that?" I heard a voice causing me to turn and there he was the backstabber himself.

"What are you doing here?" I quickly got up and whipped my tears.

"Listen, before you jump the gun. Can I just talk to you for a few?" He replied softly

"I just want to know why? Why would you want to hurt me? Hurt your own daughter?" I felt the tears run down my face.

"It's not easy for me either Zoe. I'm just as hurt as you. I guess I took my anger out on the both of you and I am really sorry about that. I still love you Zoe" He held out his hand. I backed away as I covered my ears.

"That's nothing but lies. I can't trust you" I cried out

"Zoey please… I miss my Emmie as well" He began to cry

"M- Mark. I don't trust you nor believe you. Please just leave me alone" I grabbed my bag and ran out the gym. I told my teacher what had happened, and she excused me for the rest of the day.

I dragged my feet across town feeling empty after the things that had happened to me recently. I lost track of time because I noticed that the sky was getting dark and the street lights came on. I finally sat at bench and took out my phone. I had gotten 20 missed calls and 35 text messages. I chuckled as I didn't care to answer anything right now. I just wanted to be alone. My stomach growled at me telling me it was sort of hungry, but I ignored it.

"Zoey?" I quickly looked up from my phone and saw Elliot standing in front of me.

"E- Elliot?" I whispered

"What are you doing out here? You know you'll catch a cold" He chuckled, and I rolled my eyes.

"I'm fine the way I am" I replied as put my phone away

"No seriously what are you doing out here alone?"

"Can't a girl sit outside alone. Geez" I rubbed my face

"Well she can but it's getting late and I'm pretty sure her parents are worried about her" He smirked.

"I am not in the mood Elliot" I bluntly replied which caused him to raise an eyebrow. He let out a sigh and sat next to me. My heart began to race one he sat down. He put his arm around me and I felt my face go hot. "E- Elly?" I quietly mumbled

"Hm?"

"W- Why are you hugging me? This is really not like you" I was too much of a shock to move him away.

"I know. I have my days when I am kind and after all that you've been through I figured you need a hug." His response was so genuine. "Need a ride home?" He asked once he let me go.

"You're offering me a ride home" I joked as I stood up

"Well, yea. I have to make sure that you're doing okay at least and to tell you have work tomorrow" He gave me sly grin as I rolled my eyes. We walked around the corner and there was his car. He pressed a button on his car ears which unlocked the doors. I got in on the passenger side and buckled in. He sat in the driver seat and started up the car. It was a quite ride. I was mostly dazed off onto the outside world from the window. "Zoe" I heard him call out my name. I jumped out of my own thoughts and looked his way. "Hm?" I replied with no emotions at all.

"Listen, I know you're still hurting after doing what you had to do. I just want to let you know that I am here for you. I know I can be a real jerk sometimes, but I hate seeing you down like this." He admitted while stopping at a red light and looking my way.

"Those words, did he really mean that?" I questioned myself. I just nodded to what he was saying and watch out the window as he continued to drive.

"We are here" He pointed out as he parked the car in front of my house.

"Thank you, Elliot." I replied. I got out the car and so did he. He walked me to my door and we just stared at each other for a moment. I watched as he leaned close to me and I felt my face get as hot as earlier. I leaned in closer and I felt his arms go around me. He pulled me close and looked at me once again but this time he had a different look in his eyes. It was like he wanted to tell me something, but nothing came out. Out of nowhere his lips was pressed against mine. My mind wanted to fight back but my heart felt like this was just right. After all Elliot has kissed once before but it was more with lust then passion. I kissed him back and his lips were so warm. I felt chills go up my back. I wasn't expecting this to happen, but it did. The kiss was deepen when I felt his tongue begging to enter. I allowed it to enter and soon enough our tongue was wrestling one another. It was a full blown make out session which lasted for about maybe 3 minutes I had lost count. We finally broke apart because we did need air. I felt my cheeks feel flushed. His eyes were a nice sky-blue color which made me feel so bright. I touched lips and felt the fuzzy feeling from his lips. "Sorry, that wasn't supposed to happen" He finally spoke.

"Uh um" I didn't know what to say after that. He then gave me a kiss on my cheek and went back to his car. He looked at me one last time then drove off. I sighed as my chest felt like it was on fire. I opened the door to my house. "I'm home!" I yelled out as I took off my shoes.

"Zoey, I'm in the kitchen" My mom called out. I placed my bag down and walked over to the kitchen. I smelled super good. "How was school?" She asked as she placed the food on the table. I sighed as I sat table in the dining room.

"It was horrible."

"Why?" She sat across from me.

"Mark." I rolled my eyes at the sound of his name. I explained to her about what he did and how he was trying to slander my name alone with Emmie's name. I didn't however mention about Elliot and I kissing. She was very upset that he would want to drag my name under the bus like that. As we ate dad walked in from work and we talked about his work. Once we were done with dinner I headed up to my room to try and do my homework. I covered my face and let out a small scream but not loud enough to alert my parents. After 2 hours of getting my homework done I finally take myself asleep but not before I texted Mimi and Megan.

The next morning my sleep was interrupted by the sounds of my phone buzzing next to me. I quickly rose up and looked at my phone. I was getting in incoming call from Mark of all people. I groaned as I looked at the time. "Hello" I whipped the corner of my eyes as I let out a small purr.

"Oh, I'm sorry did I wake you?" He asked

"Yep" I looked at my bright pink walls. "What do you want?"

"I was wondering if we can talk before class" He sounded nervous

"You do realize I hate you."

"I know but I think it's about that time we talked face to face"

I let out a huge sigh as I agreed to whatever he wanted to get him off the phone. Once the phone call was over I got up, washed up and changed into my school uniform. I went downstairs and saw my father sitting at the table. He gave me a small glance before going back to his newspaper. "Good morning" He said.

"Morning daddy" I mumbled as I let out another yawn. I didn't bother eating. I grabbed my lunch and headed out the door after I placed my shoes on. The walk was quite, and I felt the spring breeze hit my cheeks. I met up with Mark at a nearby café.

"Good morning again. Can you please have seat here" He pointed at the chair across from him at the table. I put my bag on the chair and sat down. It was quiet for moment until he spoke. "I'm sorry for bringing you out here before school. I just felt like it was better this way." He began. I ordered myself a nice big coffee since I know this will be a long day. "I apologize for slandering your name. I am also sorry for slandering Emmie's name. It's just been so hard after everything to just watch her go." He looked at me.

I took a deep breath and a sip of my coffee before I spoke. "I am highly disappointed with you, I can't stand you. You made me an outcast and hurt me badly. But here you are telling me you miss our daughter after everything she's been through. I did what was best for her, but you only thought of yourself. You didn't care about us and how we would feel. It hurt me the most to give her away because I gave birth to her. I raised her as much as I can even with the rumors and I worked my ass off. My boss Elliot as much of a jerk he is, he actually helped me with her. You have no excuse other than you was her father and you saw her only three times or maybe four. I don't want to hear what you have to say." I took another sip of my coffee. He gave me these sad eyes as he was about to cry. Part of me felt broken seeing him sad but the other side of me was glad I finally told him off. "I can't trust you nor do I want to be seen around you. Now if you excuse me I think we have school." I got up, placed my bag on my back and grabbed my coffee. As I was walking away I felt my arm get grabbed and was pulled. I was now in Mark's arms. I looked up at him and he was crying.

"Z- Zoey please, please forgive me." He cried softly

"M- Mark…" I whispered.

"I still love you. You are my everything." He held me tight

"I- I can't…." I began to cry.

"Why won't you love me back" He now cried louder causing the other three customers to look our way.

"Because…" I mumbled as I sobbed

"Is it because of him…" He questioned

"Him who…"

"You're boss… Elliot" He had loosen his grip but was still holding me. I quickly turned around and broke free.

"Elliot? Really? Elliot and I as just boss and co-worker. There's nothing more." I protested

"You can't fool me Zoey. I see the way he looks at you and same for you at him" He stopped crying and was now angry.

"Uggh I can't with you!" I threw my hands in the air. My phone rang, and I picked it up before he had a chance to have a comeback. "Hello!" I rudely replied.

"I- I'm sorry." The voice on the other side said.

"Oh no, I'm sorry. This is Zoey" I replied trying to calm my voice down.

"Did I call at a bad time?" The lady asked

"No. I'm not busy. Who is this?"

"Oh yea, my name is Kimberly. The social worker gave me your number. I am Emmie's adopted mother." She said cheerfully which caused my heart to skip a beat. I haven't heard about Emmie in about a month. "I'm pretty sure you are off to school right about now, but I wanted to let you know that you are welcome to come after school to see her. We will be moving soon to New York, so I wanted you to see her before you go." I heard Emmie's cries in the background. I didn't know what to say. They can't be moving. "Hello?" Kimberly tried to get my attention.

"Zoey?" Mark questioned.

"I- I'll call you later." I quickly hung up my phone. Mark looked at me confused. "That was Emmie's adopted mother." I stared blankly at him.

"Oh, what happened?"

"T- They are moving and asked me to come see her one last time" I can hear my heart breaking

"Wait what can they do that? I thought this was an open adoption." I can hear the worry in his voice.

"I thought so as well…" I shook my head and walked out the café and Mark followed. We walked quietly to the school. Everyone took notice that we walked to school together and all I heard was whispers. He walked me to my locker where I leaned my head against mine. "So, are you going?" He questioned, and I shrugged my shoulders not knowing what to do nor say. I changed my shoes and went to class. I sat all the way to the back next to the window without saying a word to anyone. Classes were all a bore since I couldn't pay attention. I had plenty on my mind. Mark's talk, Mark thinking I'm in love with Elliot which wasn't true, and now my baby maybe moving out of the country. This was too much for me to handle. Thankfully the school day went by fast.

I walked my way to the café so that I can work. I walked through the front doors and saw the girls setting up to open the doors soon. I dragged my feet and sat at the table with my head down as I groaned harshly.

"What's eating your butt" Corina joked.

"Everything" I mumbled while my head was still down.

"What's the matter Zoe" I heard Kiki ask

"A lot" I mumbled again

"Well, spill" Corina was getting frustrated

"Mark is being dumb, and Emmie's adopted parents are moving to New York." My voice cracked.

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear." Bridget replied

"Is that even legal?" Kiki asked

"Sadly, it is" I heard Wesley voice as I felt him pat my back. "I'm sorry to hear" I just nodded my head. "Are you able to at least see her one last time?"

"They told me to come by today, but I don't think I have the heart too" I whined

"But Zoey, you should at least." Bridget said while being the voice of reason

"Yea, baby mew should see her mama!" Kiki said happily

"I agree with the girls" I heard Elliot say which made me pick up my head and saw him stand there. My god he looked good with his cute blue eyes. I shook my head at the though. "I believe you should see her. It would make things better for you." He gave me a sly smirk and I rolled my eyes.

"I guess. I just don't have the time nor money to get there." I shrugged. I felt myself being picked up by him causing me to turn red and the girls to cheer. "W- whhhhaaattt are you doing Ellyyy" I failed in his arms.

"No more excuse, you are going to see your daughter and send her off with a positive note" He walked with me in arms out the door and to his car. I had no say as I was completely embarrassed as he placed me in his car and buckled my seat belt. He then got into the drivers side, started up the car and drove off. I was still in shocked of what just happened that the car ride was silent. We soon arrived at the house where Emmie was currently staying. He helped me out yet again but this time I was on my feet. We walked to the front door and he rang the bell. My heart was racing. I wasn't expecting this at all. The front door opened and there was the lady standing there.

"Hello, are you Zoey?" She asked, and I nodded. "Welcome in. Is this Emmie's father?" She questioned

"No. I'm just a friend" Elliot replied. She welcomed us both in. We walked in and she had us stay in the living room while she went to go get Emmie. "Nice house" Elliot whispered. I just nodded.

"Here she is" Kimberly said as she held Emmie in her arms. She had gotten big. I started to tear up as she handed me my child. Emmie defiantly had my face mostly and Mark's nose.

"Hi Emmie. It's me your mommy" I cried as I held her. She had on one of the outfits that I bought her which was a cat onesie. She looked so cute in it. "My mini mew."

"I'm sorry about the sudden move. My husband gotten relocated and he will be working in New York. I thought it would be a good idea to have you see her before we go. I will try and keep in contact with you as much as we can." Kimberly replied.

"I see. Is it possible to give us the address you will be staying at so that we can send her things" Elliot asked as I played with my baby girl. She giggled as those two talked among themselves. I changed her diaper and read her a small story. "Emmie, I want you to know that I will always love you. Your daddy and other people love you. I was just a young girl and I couldn't take care of you but that doesn't me that I love you any less. I will try to see you as much as I can. This isn't a goodbye this is more like a see you later. Again I love you my sweet baby." I gave her a kiss on her cheek and placed her in her crib as she slept.

I didn't notice it was 9pm already. I said my goodbyes for now before walking out the door as I cried but these tears was more like tears of joy of what my baby will become when she gets older. As of now I had one job to do and that was to finish high school and maybe deal with my love life. Elliot drove me home and gave me a small kiss on the cheek before I stepped out the car.

"Zoey I am proud of you" He said causing me to blush.

"Thank you" I let out a small smile. "I just hope she understands in the future that what I did was best for her." He gave me a smile back which was rare of him. "She will I know she will." He replied and held my hand...

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