Notes; There it is! finally! Chapter 6. I had been having this idea for ages, but I was too busy with the other stories to update this one. Anyway I hope you like it. Enjoy.

Disclaimer; Gotta stop writing these. I do not own it!

Chapter 6 – 'No giving up.'

Paige walked into the livingroom feeling slightly awkward. She looked at her parents who were sitting on the couch next to each other. They were holding hands and both of them had a serious look on their face. Paige took a deep breath and took placed on the leather seat that was placed in front of the couch. ''Okay. So why did I need to come down here?'' She couldn't remember doing something wrong since she had gotten home. She studied the faces of her parents and gave them a slight smile. ''Paige..-'' her mother started, and she cleared her throat. ''We're moving.'' Her father filled in, looking into Paige's eyes. Paige felt her heart miss a beat. She blinked several times and looked at her dad, then at her mum and back at her dad again.

''We're what?''

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That was a week ago. They were moving. Why? Simple – They were now living in a bad neighbourhood. Her parents had been thinking about moving before, but Paige's rape had made them decide that it was time to start looking for a new house. The rape was only a month ago. Paige thought she was handling it all fine and more importantly she had actually found some friends at school. Well, friends. At least they had stopped bullying her.

Paige was sitting on a cardboard box in the middle of her empty, old bedroom. Or actually 'Soon-to-be' old bedroom. She let out a sigh.

Surely, they were only moving to the other side of San Francisco, but it still meant that she had to go to a different school. Glen wouldn't be living near her anymore. It wouldn't be 2 blocks, but 40 minutes with the bus. Her mum had told him that he could come and visit them as much as he wanted, but since his car was total loss after the car accident, Paige didn't think that she'd be seeing him every weekend. They were both busy with homework too. Of course she had asked for a car, but the answer had been No. Like she couldn't have predicted that. She wouldn't get a car until she had her driver's license and until she knew what 'responsibility' meant. Paige rolled her eyes. Parents are evil. She thought bitterly.

Even though she didn't want to admit it, this moving this had a few upsides. Their new house, it was gorgeous. And her dancing school would be closer, not that that really made a difference. Her parents didn't allow her to go until she had someone to go with her there. They were too afraid something would happen to her again.
A knock on the door took Paige out of her daydreams and she looked up.

''Yeah?''

The door opened slightly and her dad poked his head around it. ''Paige are you coming? We're waiting for you.'' He said, giving her a weak smile. Paige nodded her head in reply and got to her feet reluctantly. ''I'll be right there.'' Her dad nodded and disappeared again. Paige listened to his footsteps on the stairs, now the house was so empty they sounded hollow. She bit her lip gently and lifted the box she had been sitting on earlier up. Here we go. She walked towards the door and pushed it open with her foot. Before making her way out of the bedroom she looked around one last time. "Bye room.''

She walked down the stairs quickly and handed the box to her father who was waiting in the hallway for her. ''Last box?'' he asked and Paige nodded again, ''Yeah. The last box.'' She watched her father walk out of the front door and followed him slowly.

Her mother was already sitting in the car, she gave Paige a small smile. Where's Glen? Paige looked around, he was nowhere to be seen. She swallowed hard, he hadn't forgotten had he? Before she could start worrying she felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist carefully. Very carefully, that could only be one person. ''Glen.'' She smiled and turned around. She was right, it was Glen. Ever since she had been raped he couldn't be careful enough around her.

''You made it.''

''Of course I did. I wouldn't miss this would I?'' He smiled and kissed her cheek softly. ''All set?'' he asked, placing his hand on her waist. Paige's dad shook his head slightly and got into the car. Paige bit her lower lip gently and nodded, ''Yeah. I still don't want to go, though.'' She admitted and looked down at her feet. ''Oh Paige. I've seen the house it's beautiful. And the school looks nice too, I've heard good stuff about it.'' He put his finger to her chin and led her eyes back to his.

'I don't know.'' Paige looked into his eyes. ''It's going to be different. I'm not sure if I like different.'' ''You'll be fine.'' Glen told her reassuringly. ''You're Paige right?'' he smiled and looked up when her dad honked. ''Paige we have to go.'' He said through the open window of the car.

Paige took a deep breath. ''I'll see you saturday.'' Glen shifted uncomfortably, not sure whether to hug her or not. ''Just hug me Glen. I'm not some sort of porcelain doll you know. I can handle a hug.'' He gave her an apologetic smile and pulled her closer to his body, hugging her gently. Paige wrapped her arms around his waist. She pressed her cheek against his chest and closed her eyes. ''I'll miss you.'' She whispered, smiling slightly to herself. ''I know. I'll miss you too. You should go now you're dad's face is started to become purple.'' He whispered back, making Paige chuckle and pull back. ''Okay. Bye Glen.'' She opened her door and got into the car.

Glen closed the door for her and kissed her forehead, ''Bye princess. I'll see you saturday.'' He said quietly and then stepped away from the car. ''Bye Mr. and Mrs. Matthews.'' He gave them a little wave and Mrs. Matthews waved back. ''Bye Glen.''

Then the car started and it started moving. Paige kept looking at Glen and smiled when he pulled a silly face. Yeah, she would definately miss him, even though he would only be 40 minutes away.

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Paige pulled the door shut behind her reluctantly and she swung her bag over her shoulder. I can do this. She told herself after taking a deep breath. Yesterday they had moved into the new house and today she'd be going to her new school. All by herself, not with Glen this time. And that felt different.

Oh how bad can it be? At least I get to make a new impression. She walked down the path of the frontyard. And the kids should be nice. At least if I have to believe what Glen told me. She bit her lip. She missed him already. Maybe I can call him today. Or would that be too desperate? Hell what do I care, we're best friends. She continued her way down the street slowly and glanced at her watch. 8.20am. Her school would start at 8.30, but it was only 5 minutes walking, so she could easily make it.

10 minutes later Paige rushed through the hallway of the school towards her classroom. Damn it. I shouldn't have stopped to get a cup of coffee. She looked at the doors of the classrooms. A093, A094. A095, there it was. She drew in a deep breath and placed her hand on the doorhandle, this was it. New school, new class. She hoped they were nice.

She put a fake smile on her face and opened the door with a swift movement.

She was welcomed by a silence and the teacher looked up from her desk. For a moment Paige didn't move and she looked at the teacher, hoping she would say something.
And she did. ''Paige Matthews?'' Paige nodded.

''Just in time, try to be earlier next time. You can sit down.'' I actually made it. At least i'm off to a good start in front of the teacher. She closed the door and walked over to an empty seat next to the window, knowing full well that every pair of eyes was following her and checking her out. She heard several whispers and ignored them, putting her bag down and taking place on the seat. She looked up and caught the gaze of a good looking guy who was sitting in front of her. She blushed and he gave her a smile. ''I'm Nathan.'' He told her whispering. '' She smiled slightly, ''Paige.'' ''Nice to meet you Paige.'' He turned back to facing the blackboard when the teacher started to speak. ''Everyone open your maths book on page 43.'' Paige pulled a small face and took her maths book out of her bag.

She hated maths.

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Several hours later, in the lunchbreak Paige looked around the canteen. It was completely crowded and there didn't seem to be any place left to sit. She took a deep breath. Maybe I can go outside. Before she could move she felt a warm hand on her shoulder and she turned around, looking straight into Nathan's face.

''Looking for a place to sit?'' he asked. Paige smiled, relieved, and nodded. ''Yeah, it's really crowded here.'' Nathan took her hand, ''Follow me.'' He made his way through the students and Paige followed him hesitantly. Where was he going? After a few minutes they walked out of the school doors, into the sun. Paige blinked several times against the bright light. ''Where are we going?'' she asked, still following nathan. ''To my friends. We always sit outside it's way too noisey inside.'' He replied and walked across the green field towards a large tree. Underneath the tree were sitting several people. Nathan let go of her hand and cleared his throat.

Silence fell and everyone looked up. ''Everyone, meet Paige. She's new at school. Paige meet everyone.'' He said. It was obvious that he was popular, everyone greeted paige cheerfully and with a smile. ''Sit down.'' Nathan told her. Paige nodded and took place in the grass next to some blonde girl who was cuddled into a tall, dark haired guy. He looked a bit like Glen. Nathan took place next to her. He pulled a pack of cigarettes out of his pocket and held it in front of Paige. ''Do you smoke?'' he asked. Paige looked at him, deciding whether to tell him or not that she hated smoking. She didn't want to ruin things now, everyone was smoking and she didn't want to be left out.

''Of course.'' She said, taking a cigarette out of the package. ''That's my kind of girl.'' Nathan lit the cigaret for her and she took a drag. The tears leaped into her eyes and she coughed.

Nathan smiled, but didn't say anything. ''Sorry.'' Paige coughed again and took a deep breath of fresh air. ''It's been a while.''

TBC...

Notes; Done, hehe. Like? Dislike? Suggestions? tell me in a review dear people. keep checking back for chapter 7. Oh and happy NewYear! xxx Paigey-waigey.