Joe-

Her mom was yelling at her. I stepped in.

"Mrs. Mathews, this was my fault. I lost track of time", I said.

She slapped me. I didn't even see it coming.

"Mom", Chris yelled.

"It's ok Chris", I said.

Her dad came running to the door.

"What is going on?", he asked.

"Mom hit Joe", Chris said angry.

He looked at his wife like she was crazy.

"Why would you do that?", he asked her.

"He kept her out late. She's sick", my mom yelled.

"I let her, I gave her permission", he yelled back.

"Its ok, really", I tried to tell them.

They were arguing back and forth. Finally her mom stormed inside. Her dad sighed.

"I'm so sorry Joe, its just been very stressful lately and she hasn't gotten much sleep since finding out", he said.

"Its ok", I said.

"I'll let you say goodnight", he said to Chris.

She nodded and he closed the door behind him. She looked at me, tears in her eyes. I cupped her face.

"Hey, I'm ok. Don't worry", I said.

"It's only going to get worse Joe, them and me. That is how its going to be till I'm better or dead", she said.

"You're not dying, understand? You're staying here with me", I said.

I wiped the tears that fell. I rested my forehead against hers.

"I will see you tomorrow. Pick you up after practice", I said.

"Ok", she said softly.

I kissed her.

"Goodnight", I whispered.

I waited till she walked into her house and closed the door.

Christina-

Getting inside my house I could still hear my parents fighting. It was about me, every argument was about me. I couldn't take it anymore. I finally knocked on their door, it swung open. My mom sighed.

"Yes Chris?", she asked, I could smell the alcohol on her breath.

I wiped my tears.

"You're getting what you want. I won't go out anymore, I'll stay inside. You win mom", I said.

"Chris", my dad said.

I stopped him.

"Its fine. Thank you for at least giving me tonight, it was amazing. He invited me to the beach tomorrow, but I'll just cancel", I said.

I nodded and went to my room. I changed, a soft knock at my door.

"Come in", I said.

My brothers heads popped in, along with my sister. They closed the door behind them.

"So how was it?", Cora asked.

"It was great. We went to eat and then the beach, he was really sweet", I said.

"Are you gonna see him again?", Isaac asked.

I looked away, then shook my head.

"What, why? Did he do something?", Jesse asked.

"No, mom and dad are fighting and she hit Joe", I said.

"What?", they said shocked.

"I think she's drinking again", I said.

"That explains why dad was pissed when we got home", Isaac said.

I nodded.

"I told her I wasn't going out anymore, that she won", I said.

"What about Joe?", Isaac asked.

"You can't just dump him", Cora said sadly.

I shrugged.

Joe-

I was in the locker room getting dressed. Danny smirked at me.

"So you're telling me, you didn't get anything but a slap from her mom", he said.

"I don't want to move that fast with her", I said.

"Awe, Joe's in love", he said laughing.

"Shut up", I laughed.

"So your gonna see her today?", he asked.

"Yeah probably finish my report first, then hit the beach with her", I said.

"Good luck", he said.

I picked my bag up and headed for my car. Driving home, I left my bag by the front door and went to Chris's house. I knocked and her mom answered the door.

"Joe", she said surprised.

"Mrs. Mathews, about last night, I'm so sorry", I said.

She shook her head.

"No son, I am I should have never hit you. I'm sorry", she said.

I nodded.

"Is Chris here? Can I see her?", I asked.

She looked back into the house and then sighed.

"She wanted me to tell you, she, she can't see you anymore Joe. I'm sorry", she said.

She was about to close the door. I stopped it. She looked shocked.

"No. Please, just let me talk to her", I begged.

"No. She doesn't want to see you", she yelled.

"Because you won't let her", I yelled back.

"Just leave Joe, it's for the best", she said.

Her sister Cora appeared. Moving her mom.

"She's in her room", she said.

I nodded and went down the hall. I opened the door and slammed it shut, locking it. Chris stood and looked away.

"You can't just do that. I know your mom, your family is on edge, but I want to be here for you. You can't and you won't get rid of me that easily", I said.

"Joe", she said softly.

I closed the distance and kissed her. I pulled away.

"We're going to the beach, now", I said.

There was a loud banging on her door. She went passed me to open it. Her mom stormed in and Chris pulled her away from me.

"Mom", she said loud.

Her brothers showed up. Cora was with them. Her mom looked at her.

"I'm going to the beach, with Joe", she said.

I took her hand and pulled her with me.

"No you're not", her mom yelled.

Jesse was holding his mom. I stood in front of Chris protectively.

"I'm sorry mom", she said.

We got in my car and drove down to the beach. Sitting on the hood of my car, we watched the sun set. Her back leaned against my chest, our fingers locked together. I kissed her shoulder.

"Its you and me now, ok. No one is getting in our way", I whispered in her ear.

"Ok", she said.

My phone started ringing, looking at it, it said dad calling. Chris looked at me.

"You should answer", she said softly.

I nodded.

"Hello", I said.

"Are you crazy? Why would you take their daughter like that? You can't just kidnap someone son. Where are you? You need to come home now, before they call the cops", my dad yelled.

I sighed.

"Ok, we're on our way", I said softly.

I looked at her, we stood up and I cupped her face. Kissing her.

"Together", I said.

She nodded with a smile. Getting to my house, the lights were on. We both took a deep breath before walking in. Her hand gripped mine hard. Walking into the kitchen, both our parents sat there, angry, confused, and disappointed.

"You can't keep us apart", was the first thing out of my mouth.

My mom sighed and my dad nodded. They weren't the ones against our relationship. It was her mom. Her dad smiled, her mom was the only one who wasn't happy.

"What you did was wrong", my dad said.

"I know but", I started to say.

"No buts son. This is kidnapping", he said.

"No its not. I told him to take me", Chris said.

Her mom got up and started towards her angry. I stood in front of her, stopping her mom.

"I love her. I know we've only just started dating, but I can't help it. I think I've always loved her", I said.

Her mom rolled her eyes. I kissed the side of Chris's head.

"Don't take her from me", I begged her mom.

"You can't love each other. You're kids, you know nothing of that", she said.

"I know what I feel when I'm with her, everything is better. I can't wait to get home to her, to talk to her, to see her smile", I said.

"That doesn't mean you're in love", her mom said.

"Mom, please", Chris said.

"I'm sorry, but you can no longer see my daughter. Stay away", her mom said.

I looked at my parents for help. I wanted to go after her, my dad grabbed me. Her dad gave me an I'm sorry look. Her mom grabbed her arm and pulled her away.

"They can't just do that", I said loud.

"I'm sorry Joe", my mom said.

I shook my head.

"I'm not giving up on her", I said.