Chapter 7

When you love someone to much

Song: "Girl Next Door" Saving Jane

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HappeeGoLuckee: Again, here you go.

Love's a four-letter word: Sorry it took so long. My life is a bit more important…

MONKIY: Hope you like it!

Tibys: Yeah, I hate 'em to, unless I'm writing them. Then I'm in love with them!

Neko: I truly, deeply sorry it took so long. My life has been quite a mess recently, and I got sidetracked. After this, there are 3 other chapters. We have a few subjects to hit, and then I'm done! I've got the next story written up, ready to type. That ones called "Don't bloody your hands" My cover picture is weird… it has Tanya on it, with a huge cut across her chest, holding her heart out to the front, probably Manfred. Well, here goes!

Note: This is gonna be kinds short. Sorry.

Asa's ginger hair glistened in the dim light of the candle light. He smirked at Manfred, and said, "Well, isn't that cute, the couple together for the last time. You two lovebirds enjoy yourself," with that, he turned on heal and walked out.

Manfred looked at Tanya's pale face. He didn't know what Asa and his accomplice were up to, but he bet that they were going to try and break them up. He brushed a few strands of blonde hair from the tall girls face, as her eyes began to flutter open.

"Manfred?" she choked, coughing slightly on her words.

Small town homecoming queen
She's a star in this scene
There's no way to deny she's lovely

"Hush, you shouldn't talk," Manfred said, glad to see she was fine.

"No, it's Asa and…Zelda. They want to break us up. I don't know how, but putting us together wasn't very smart. I think Asa was in charge of the planning," she laughed bitterly, sitting up, and sighing.

"Manfred stood, and touched the door, glancing at the hinges, "This door is bolted, and the hinges are weak. Nothing the amazing Tanya can do, eh?" he turned around, and winked at Tanya.

The telekinetic female winked, and cracked her knuckles, "I'll just take the bolt out, so we can leave without much of a noise," she leaned down to her knees, and placed her hand to the side of the lock. She closed her blue eyes, as a faint click was heard.

Perfect skin, perfect hair

Perfumed hearts everywhere

Tell myself inside she's ugly

Tanya eased open the door, and turned to leave, only to run into

"Asa!" she gasped, walking backwards. She tried to grab onto Manfred, but he wasn't there. She turned, and he was held against the wall with Zelda's telekinetic powers. She turned to run, but Asa's inhuman strength held her back, "We didn't forget about your little power, Tanya. We used it to out advantage," with that, he kissed her.

Tanya pushed away, making a strangled sort of noise, but she saw Manfred getting the same treatment from Zelda. She again tried to run, but fell to the ground, Asa still holding onto her arm. Tears filled her crystal eyes, as her mouth turned down on the sides, "Why?" she choked, her words mutilated, "why, Asa? You were such a good kid. You took the break up so well!"

"But I loved you," Asa said, his voice softer then usual, "and I still do. Why didn't you give me a second chance? I wouldn't have made that mistake again. You just needed to give me another chance!"

"I loved Manfred more! Don't you see? HE may be harsher, but he knows me better. He knows that sometimes, you have to let go. Asa, have you ever loved someone to much?" Tanya whispered, in her croaky voice.

"No."

"Yes, you have. You love me far too much."

Maybe I just jealous

I can't help but hate her

Secretly I wonder if my boyfriend wants to date her

Tanya's tear stricken face bore through Asa, the wisdom of pain evident in her eyes. A moment of sadness flashed through him. She couldn't believe that this boy would do this to her. He pulled her to her feet, and said, "I'm sorry Tanya. I truly am. Why I did this, I don't know. Come on Zelda, let's go."

Zelda released her hold on Manfred, and snarled, "You owe me, Pike. I had to miss some of my college classes, you fluke out!"

Asa opened his mouth, as if he had a witty rebut, but closed it, and walked down the halls, his head bowed and hands in his pockets.

Manfred sat next to Tanya, and hugged her close, "We need to stay on our toes. I know there are students and teachers here who would enjoy us in pain. Please, Tanya, never scare me like that again."

Tanya's tears just wouldn't stop, "I won't," she hiccupped, holding onto Manfred's arm tighter, "I never will."

She's the prom queen-I'm in the marching band

She's the cheerleader-I'm sitting in the stands

She gets the top bunk- I'm sleeping on the floor

A Few Days Later

Tanya placed her wire-rimmed glasses on the end of her nose. The half-moon shape made her face look leaner, but she still didn't need them.

Manfred walked into the class, took one look at the girl, and turned around and left. The tall blonde glanced around the door to see him looking at the door frame, and then step back in, "Sorry thought I had the wrong classroom. Care to explain why you look so different?" he asked.

Tanya rolled her eyes, "I got the glasses today. I'm far sighted, so I needed reading glasses. Other then that, I have my hair curled. Why else would I look different?

Manfred leaned on one of the tables, "Oh, it's just you're wearing a black sweater over a collared shirt, a black pencil skirt, and pumps. Come on, where's your wild side?"

Tanya shut the book she had been reading (War and Peace), gently placing it on the desk, "I'm wearing green jewelry and neon green eye shadow. My hair is dyed with platinum blonde streaks, and I'm wearing fishnets. It's called the 'sexy teacher look', space boy," she ended with flicking Manfred upside the head.

"Would you shut up?" he snapped, pursing his lips, "that's not funny."

"It is to me."

She's Miss America- I'm just the girl next door

Senior class president

She must be heaven sent

"Look, I'm here on more pressing matters. Billy Raven escaped from his foster parents' house, and we need to go get him. We think he's more then likely in the heights with one of his friends. You may want to change, considering I doubt you can run in those shoes," Manfred said, giving the shoes another glare.

"Glare to hard, and they might just eat you," Tanya snapped. She grabbed the thick Leroy Tolstoy novel, and walked out the door. She turned around to look at Manfred, "Well? You coming?"

Manfred sighed, and followed after her.

She was never the last one standing

A backseat debutante

Everything that you want

In her room, Tanya pulled out a slightly more sensible outfit: A kimono sleeved black shirt, and a pair of dark wash jeans. She grabbed her old beat up sneakers, brown trench coal, and red beanie. Running out the door, she zipped past a half-asleep Manfred, "Hurry up, slow poke!" she called over her shoulder.

Never to harsh or to demanding

Maybe I'll admit it, I'm a little bitter

Everybody loves her but I just wanna hit her

As soon as they arrived at Gabriel's house (In Tanya's silver convertible bug), they were glad to finally find them, but not sure they had really wanted to. The war of sprits and oaths had already started. Being the kind of girl she was, Tanya sighed, "This is ridiculous," she said, leaning on her elbow, "we'd best head back. We'll just have to deal with the little munchkins tomorrow."

Manfred nodded, as Tanya turned the car around. The telekinetic girl sighed, "Look, there's something I want to talk to you about."

"Hm?"

"It's about Ayume."

Manfred's eyes widened, but only a moment, "What about her?"

Tanya stopped at an intersection to let someone go, and turned to Manfred, "Do you still have feelings for her?"

As the car started again, Manfred snorted, "That would be like asking if I still loved my mother. I love Ayume, Tanya."

A hurt expression crossed Tanya's face, "But then-"

"Not like how you're thinking," Manfred said, cutting in, "I love her like a sister. That's all."

Tanya smiled, pulling up into a parking space at Bloor's, "Just asking. I need a little reassurance today. After what happened the other day-"

"Oh god, please don't' bring that up again," Manfred said, covering his eyes with his hand, "THAT is one thing I need some reassurance that I didn't kiss Zelda. She used to be nice, but look at what happened!"

Tanya glanced up, as the wind picked her hair up, "As I said before, it is very possible to love someone so much, that you'd rather break them then see them continue in the manner that they are living now."

Taking her cold hand in his own, Manfred pulled Tanya close, "Don't you dare love me to much. I don't want to be gently broken by you, love."

"Now don't you start!" Tanya said, pushing playfully at him, but laughing all the same.

I don't know why I'm feeling sorry for myself

Spend all my time wishing I was someone else

She's the prom queen- I'm in the marching band

That morning (since that had gone out late, and Tanya didn't have class, she slept all day), Tanya sat on her bed, typing on her computer. She was trying to write another manuscript. She was getting rather pissed that she couldn't think about anything to write. All that flashed before her eyes was Ayume. Ayume was beautiful, perfect, friendly… she bit her lip, and continued to type. Her dead story was going no where, so she deleted it. She opened another document, and waited for inspiration to hit her. Although what came into her mind next was a little different then what she had hoped for.

She's the cheerleader- I'm sitting in the stands

She gets the top bunk-I'm sleeping on the floor

I get a little bit- She get's a little more

Tanya continued typing all day. The story was of broken relationships, hatred, true friendship, and over coming obstacles. Finally, she had finished her last chapter. Hooking it up to the printer, she printed off the story. Even though it was short, it still held meaning. She was drawing a cover when Manfred stepped into the door.

"Well. You finally finished something. So, how is it?" he asked, taking the letter from her.

"Good. You should read it. You are, after all, one of the main characters."

"Ah, I see. And who is the other one, Miss Torsson."

"Me."

Manfred looked at the cover. It was an anime version of Tanya, sitting on a hill, writing. He looked at the title, and laughed, "Your titles always make me laugh."

"Why?"

"It's just funny, that's all."

He read through the whole thing, laughing at parts, suddenly growing quiet is others, and smiling softly in others.

"You like it?" Tanya asked, as soon as he had finished.

"It's great," he said, kissing her.

She's Miss America

She's Miss America, yeah

I'm just the girl next door, oh

Tanya smiled, "I knew you'd say that. Hey, let's go get something hot drink. I need a caffeine boost."

"Cinnamon dolce latte from Starbucks?"

"You'd better believe it."

The couple left, the manuscript sill on the bed. Wolfbane jumped up to it, and motioned Azure over, "Look at this, Zus," she said, pointing at the paper, "Tanya finally finished one."

"Don't like the title," the cat said, wrinkling her nose, "but it looks good."

After the two pets left, then walked off to find something better to do, again leaving the story on the bed. In years to come, a girl would find it, and claim it as a journal like story.

I'm just a girl next door

A Stab in the Dark

By: Tanya Torsson

Edited by: Neko

This story is based on actual events

Neko: That's the end, my friends! (Sorry, ran out of ideas) There is a sequel, however, which will come out soon. I have other stories to write about as well. Such as the one that has NO REVIEWS! Sorry… anyway, I know I said it would be 10 chapters, but I lost my notebook with all my ideas, so I forgot them all, except the ending. Thank you for reading, and look out for an epilogue!

Afterthought: If you don't get the song, that's my fault. The story only mentions Ayume a few times, which my friend didn't like. Essentially, Ayume is living the life Tanya always wanted. It's a simple friend jealousy thing. It's really simple.

End of the story notes: Sorry, but I really didn't like this story… it just hits a sour note with me at the end, since I'm in Tanya's position right now. More to come in the epilogue!