Sorry It's so short, but we had a death in the family. I'll be posting longer ones as soon as this funeral business is done with :)

Disclaimer: I don't own anything!

2 years earlier

"Madison, are you in here?"

The door to Madison's bedroom creaked open slowly, revealing the figure of 21 year old Nate Black. As he looked around the empty room, he closed the door behind him.

"One second Nate!" He heard Madison call from her bathroom. So, like the gentleman he was, he took a seat on Madison's bed, waiting patiently for her to come out of the bathroom.

Nate and Madison had officially become a "couple" only 2 weeks ago, but word had gotten around fast. What else could you expect from Hollywood?

Though Madison wasn't famous, her face, along with Nate's, was on the cover of almost every gossip magazine. Madison hardly minded though. She was absolutely smitten when it came to attention.

Little did either of them know, that would be one of her biggest downfalls.

A minute had passed before the brunette finally emerged from her bathroom, clad in a bright yellow sundress and white heels. Her hair was up in a simple ponytail, and her make-up was light.

"Beautiful." Nate whispered in her ear as he pulled her into his waiting arms. He had been waiting all day to hold her, and he had finally gotten what he wanted. Madison giggled and rolled her eyes playfully. "You're terribly sappy," She teased with a grin as she backed out of his hold, "But it works for you. Come on Mr. Black, we have a BBQ to get too!"

The two were heading to Nate's brothers house for a family dinner, sure to be filled with endless questions about the couples blooming relationship. 'His family had always wanted us to get together…' Madison thought with a grin. 'Ever since we were young.'

Nate led her out of Madison's apartment, and held her hand as she turned to lock the door. When the pair finally made their way to Nate's car, he opened the passenger door for her. Madison's cheeks turned a faint shade of crimson.

Back to Present

After Madison had ended her call with Maggie, her faithful publicist, she walked over to her off-white refrigerator. She didn't speak as she unloaded random ingredients onto her counter, which scared Cassie.

Madison wasn't supposed to hold things in like that. Dr. Carson had told her that multiple times. It just built up in her, until she exploded all at once. She couldn't go through that again.

"M-Maddie?" The blonde asked, walking over to her best friend, who was grabbing a bottle of mustard from the top shelf, blank-faced.

"Yeah Cass?" Madison asked, not bothering to look at her.

"Are you gunna be alright?"

She faltered for a moment as she looked at Cassie. Finally, she closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh through her nose. "Yeah." She responded, continuing on her tirade. "I just gotta make a sandwich."

Cassie rolled her eyes. Of course Madison would be hungry at a time like this. Her career was about to be flushed down the toilet, and she was making a turkey and mustard sandwich.

But, she decided not to press the subject anymore. "Alright. I'm going to go, so call me if you need anything?" She asked, to which Madison nodded half-heartedly.

"Sure, whatever."

The blonde nodded sadly and grabbed her keys from the counter, more than ready to leave the tense room.

"Just remember what Dr. Carson told you." She told her firmly, before walking out of the kitchen.

'Damn Nate. Damn Dr. Carson. Damn Cassie. Damn everyone.' Madison thought to herself as she maliciously attacked her slice of bread with mustard.

'How dare he! What did I ever do to him? God, I broke up with him 2 years ago. 2 years ago! Doesn't the boy ever forget? Jesus Nate! Just move on!'

Though she didn't realize it, hot tears were running down her now bright red cheeks.

'Why did he have to go run his big mouth? Why did he have to tell those reporters absolutely everything? Is he that cold-hearted?'

She paused for a moment.

'Of course he is.'

She let out a frustrated groan and placed a few slices of turkey on top of her already mustard-filled piece of bread, before taking the two slices and smashing them together, making a slapping sound.

She didn't need this right now… she didn't need Nate coming back into her life again. Things were already difficult, and he was just adding flame to the fire. A big flame. No, a hell-bent on ruining everything flame.

Nate was going to pay big time for this.

Once again, sorry for the shortness!

Also, I know this is all pretty confusing right now, but over the next few chapter there will be subtle hints dropped and more information explained :)