Chapter 5 is up! Again, the italics are her thoughts/memories.

Disclaimer: Same as it's always been. The songs aren't mine either.

Newt entered the the building and headed toward the benches by the ice rink to sit down. He was about to take a seat when he heard what sounded like singing. At first he figured it was just the song Tabby was practicing to, then he realized there was no music. He walked over to the wall of the rink and leaned against it as he watched her skate. She wasn't doing any kind of fancy tricks or spins, she just glided. That's when he realized that the singing was coming from her. He listened intently to each word she sang.

"Look at me,

You may think you see

Who I really am,

But you'll never know me.

Eveyday

It's as if I play a part.

Now I see

If I wear a mask

I can fool the world,

But I cannot fool me heart."

Her voice came out smooth and sweet. She manipulated her voice to perfectly match each note and her hand moved up and down with the notes, as if controlling her voice. Her eyes were closed as she savored each moment.

"Who is that girl I see

Staring straight back at me?

Why is my reflection

Someone I don't know?

I won't pretend that I'm

Someone else for all time.

When will my reflection show

Who I am inside?"

"Wow. She sings too?" Tabby's eyes snapped open and met with those of a star-struck Newt.

"And I play guitar." She seemed to be slightly embarrassed at getting caught singing. She skated toward the small exit and sat down on one of the benches, untying her skates.

"Is there anything you can't do?" Amazement was hinted in his voice. He pushed himself off of the wall and sat across from his dream girl.

Tabby paused, looked toward the ceiling, and slightly scrunched her face up. "I can't whistle."

They both laughed a little before stopping and staring into each other's eyes. The somewhat romantic moment lasted for about a minute before Tabby started to giggle, causing her to blink.

"Ha! The winner!" Newt shot both of his fists into the air. Tabby started to laugh harder.

"I'll get you next time, Livingston." She slid her skates off and replaced them with old tennis shoes.

"Bring it on, Trachtenberg." Newt smiled.

'If you could be my punk rock princess,

I'd be your garage band king.

You could tell me why you just don't fit in

And how you're gonna be something.'

Tabby grabbed her cell phone and flipped it open. "Hello? Yeah...okay, I'll be out soon." She snapped her phone shut. "My mom. She's gonna be here soon."

"Oh." Newt nodded his head slowly. Tabby grabbed her duffle bag and they both stood up. They were surprised at how close they really were. Their noses were practically touching and they could feel each other's breath. Newt felt his heart start to beat faster.

"I-I'm s-so sorry." He stuttered and backed up into the bench, tripping over it and landing on the other side.

Tabby felt herself become disappointed when he backed up but her eyes went wide when he fell. She resisted the urge to burst out laughing as she rushed over to help him up. "Are you okay?"

He took her hand and pulled himself up. "Y-yeah! I...uh...I meant to do that." His face felt hot from the pink that covered his cheeks.

Tabby raised her eyebrows. "Smooth."

His look suddenly became serious. "Tabby, I want to talk to you about something."

"What, are you bipolar?" She joked at him random mood swing.

Newt looked her straight in the eye. "What has been going on with you?"

"Nothing!" She gave him another fake smile.

"Tabby, I promise I won't tell anybody."

More memories ran through her head.

'I love you, Tabby. I promise I would never hurt you.'

Screams pierced her mind and the tears welled back up in her eyes. She shook her head and looked down. "Don't promise."

"Why not?" Newt was confused.

"Because promises just get broken." She didn't look up as she let a single tear roll down her face.

"What happened, Tabby?" He tried to put the pieces together.

"You wouldn't understand." she said sadly and turned to walk away. She new her mother was waiting out in the car by now.

Newt grabbed her arm and gently turned her around. "Let me try."

She became angry. She pushed him away and began to take a few steps backwards. "You will never understand, Newt!" More tears began to stream down her face. "You will never understand, so just let it go! Stop trying!" Tabby turned quickly and rushed out of the building, leaving a hurt and confused Newt staring toward the door.

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