Hey guys. I am really really really really sorry it took me so long to update. I have been going through a rough time right now. My boyfriend and I broke up and I'm taking it a little rough right now. I can't think about Duncan without my bf popping in my head. I know that's no excuse for me being late so here's chapter 9. I apologize again for it being almost 2 weeks late. And I also apologize if this chapter isn't up to par. I'm really trying my best. I hope you like it.

Duncan woke up the next morning thinking that the events that happened on the previous night was all a dream. He realized that his thoughts were wrong when he saw that he was in Gwen's room. He sat up in bed and looked around to see that Gwen was no longer in the room. He plopped back down on the bed and closed his eyes. It was Tuesday and he knew that he soon had to leave so he wouldn't get caught. Then, Gwen walked in the room.

"Morning, sleepy head" she whispered.

"Oh, I see. You make me promise to still be here when you wake up and then you leave" said Duncan.

"I had to pee. I promise I was only gone five minutes" said Gwen.

She bent down and gave Duncan a quick kiss on the lips.

"What time is it?" asked Duncan.

"6:00. My mom is already up and in the kitchen. You need to hurry up and leave" said Gwen.

"I have a better idea" said Duncan.

Duncan stood up and quickly put his clothes back on. He walked over and opened the window. With a quick smile back at Gwen, he was gone. A few moments later Gwen heard the doorbell ring.

"I'll get it" shouted Gwen's mom from downstairs.

Gwen could hear her mom walking to the front door. She could hear her talking to a guy but she couldn't understand what was being said. Before Gwen knew it, Duncan was walking through her bedroom door.

"That wasn't so hard now was it?" asked Duncan.

"Nope. Now if you don't mine, I'm gonna get ready now" said Gwen.

Duncan crossed over to Gwen and took her in his arms. He pressed a passionate kiss to her lips.

"Hurry up before we're late for school" said Duncan.

"We don't want that now do we?" asked Gwen.

Duncan laid on Gwen's bed while she got ready. He couldn't help, but doze off while waiting. Last night, while Gwen was asleep in his arms, he couldn't sleep. Thoughts of how he was going to kick Trent's ass without getting his own ass kicked filled his head. He hated Trent more than he had ever hated anyone in his entire life. He hurt Gwen, the girl that he had been in love with ever since that had met. Trent was going to pay, Duncan decided. He just had to figure out how to do it.

Gwen gently shook Duncan until his eyes opened.

"Are you ready to go?" asked Gwen.

"Ready when you are. Are you riding with me or taking your car?"

"How about we both take my car? I'm driving" said Gwen.

"That sounds fine. I can't wait to see Trent's face" said Duncan.

"Oh God, don't remind me" said Gwen.

Duncan and Gwen walked out the front door of Gwen's house and got in Gwen's car. The drive to school went by fast. Gwen and Duncan talked the entire time. Gwen had noticed that Trent and her had never had as much to talk about as her and Duncan did. Gwen fell silent. Duncan noticed.

"Is something wrong, hun?" asked Duncan.

"I was just wandering something" said Gwen.

"Well, what is it? You can tell me" said Duncan.

"No, it's a stupid thought" said Gwen.

"There's no such thing as a stupid thought" said Duncan "just tell me."

Gwen was quiet for a moment. The car came to a stop in the school parking lot. Duncan didn't attempt to move. It became obvious that he wasn't going to until Gwen told him what she was thinking about. Gwen couldn't hold back her thoughts anymore. She decided she was going to let them out and whatever happened, happened.

"What are we?" asked Gwen.

"What do you mean?" asked Duncan.

"Are we still just friends or-" Gwen paused. She realized that what she was about to ask could ruin her and Duncan's relationship forever.

Before Gwen could continue, Duncan was cupping her face in his hand.

"It's up to you, baby" said Duncan "you're the one whose gone through hell and back with Trent. You're the one that's had to put up with so much shit for so long. Now, your in control. You make the decision. Do you want to be boyfriend and girlfriend?"

Gwen looked Duncan in the eyes. In his eyes she saw so much love and passion. She knew what she wanted.

"I want nothing more than that" said Gwen.

Duncan smiled and brought Gwen in to a hug. They remained that way for a while until the bell rang to get to homeroom. They broke apart and exited the vehicle. Hand in hand they walked into the building.

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This day was going by slower than any day had ever gone before. Second period had just ended and Gwen felt like she had been there for hours already. She was so tired already. He bed was sounding so good right now. She was standing in front of her lockers putting her second period books up. She was about to get out her third period books, but a hand came from behind her and slammed her locker door shut. Gwen looked behind her and saw none other than Trent.

"What do you want?" asked Gwen.

"To tell you that we're going to see a movie tonight. You and me. And then I was thinking we could go for some round two if you know what I mean" said Trent.

"We're done, Trent" Gwen's words spit out like venom.

Trent seemed unfazed by what Gwen had just said. He laughed and brought Gwen into a hug. Gwen didn't return it. She tried to break free, but he was too strong.

"Duncan's going to be here any second. I suggest you let go of me" threatened Gwen.

Trent squeezed Gwen tighter. The mere mention of Duncan's name brought fire to his eyes. The hatred burned at his throat. He slammed Gwen hard against her locker. The force was so hard it was sure to leave a colorful bruise. Gwen kept her composure and looked up at Trent nonchalantly. She was in control of the situation for once.

"You bring up his name just to piss me off, don't you?" asked Trent.

"You and me are over, Trent. I'm with Duncan now. I love him. Not you" said Gwen.

Trent released Gwen and started pacing in front of her.

"When did all of this happen?" asked Trent. Fire still burning in his face. Gwen had never seen him this mad. But she didn't stop.

"Last night" said Gwen.

Trent stopped dead in front of her. He wore a look of hatred on his face. The veins were sticking out of his neck. Gwen took a step back. She had crossed the line.

"YOU FUCKED HIM DIDN'T YOU?" shouted Trent. His voice was so loud, people started to come around to see who was making the noise. "DIDN'T YOU?"

"Yes" said Gwen casually "I did."

Trent lost it. He started walking towards Gwen. Gwen knew that if he got to her, he was going to kill her. She couldn't let that happen. When he got close enough, Gwen swung. Her fist connected with his nose. He stumbled back. He was mostly shocked. Gwen was happy when she saw that his nose was starting to bleed. Then her happiness faded. Trent swung right back and connected with Gwen's jaw. Gwen fell to the ground. She couldn't find her way back to her feet. Her vision was blurred. People were gasping all around her, yet no one volunteered to help her. Gwen laid on the floor trying to keep from losing consciousness. When she finally could see, she saw Trent bending down towards her. She let out a scream before he grabbed her throat. Gwen couldn't breathe. Trent was squeezing so hard that Gwen knew he was either going to strangle her to death, or break her neck.

"You just wouldn't listen. You had to be stubborn. I tried to warn you. It's to late now. Goodbye, Gwen" said Trent.

As Gwen was starting to fade out, someone grabbed Trent by the shirt collar and pulled him back. It was Duncan.

Duncan looked at a girl who was watching the fight with a horrified look on her face.

"Call the police" Duncan instructed.

The girl nodded and got out her phone and began dialing.

"This ends now, Trent. This has gone on far enough" said Duncan.

"You fucked my girlfriend" said Trent. He lunged towards Duncan, but Duncan thought fast and dodged.

"She's not your girlfriend, Trent. It's over between you two. You won't hurt her again" said Duncan.

"It's not over until I say so" said Trent.

Trent reached into the back of his pants and pulled out a hand gun. Duncan's eyes went wide.

This is it he thought. I'm going to die

Here you go. I really hope you like it. RXR