Chapter 6: AMELIA P.O.V.

A month. An entire month since I last saw Gabe, or even heard form him. Dammit! Things were going so well! But after that day with his dad….I haven't seen him.

School started again…about three weeks ago. God I hate it. No one talks to me…except Landon…. I mean, don't get me wrong! I think he's sweet…but…Gabe. But he's gone now. He left me. Why!? I don't know… I'm just so tired of all this. Since the start of school Landon has been relentless in asking me to the dance…. At first I said no. Multiple times. but then I just got so tired of it..and it's not like Gabe cares or anything… so I said yes. I'm going…to a dance tomorrow night. Can it just be over already?

"Amelia, come down! You'll be late for school!" That's the goal here.

"Coming mom!" I finish getting dressed and run down stairs. My parents are waiting for me, my dad with the car keys and my mom dressed for god knows what. I grab my bag ad make for the door.

"Amelia are you alright? You haven't quite been the same sin-"

"I'm fine dad." The car ride to school is awkward and I don't even say bye when I get out to leave.

I pass through the halls unnoticed, and enter my first period class. AP Calculus…god I hate math. The class passes relatively slow. No surprise though. I've never been in a math class that has passed by quickly. I step out into the hall and make my way through the sea of people.

"Amelia! Hey, over here!" I turn around to see Landon pushing his way through people to get to me.

"Landon…hi!" I try to sound enthusiastic about seeing him. I actually don't really want to deal with people today.

"Amelia, so I was thinking. I can pick you up tomorrow around eight? How's that sound."

"Yeah..it uh…sounds great." I shrug. Such a noncommittal gesture.

"You ok? You sound a little down today?" How about everyday? Thank you for noticing.

"I'm fine. Just tired. I was up late working on an assignment for english…" He nods but doesn't look convinced.

"Really Landon, I'm fine. Everything's fine. Eight is great. I'll be ready then." Before he can respond I turn and hurry of to my next class.

Finally it's the end of the day and I can head home. My dad is there waiting and can I just say it is actually kind of embarrassing to have him pick you up everyday when everyone knows you have a license. The drive home is just as quiet as the drive to school. My dad just drops me off and leaves. He has to go back to work and I'm left in the big empty house alone. I can tell you one thing…it's friday night and I am not doing my homework.

A dance. I'm actually going to a dance. Ugh, what am I doing with my life? I look at myself in the mirror and turn( ). And as much as I really don't want to go tonight, I do admit I look pretty good. I hear the doorbell ring.

"Amelia! Your date is here!"

"Dad he's not m- ugh! Fine! I'm coming." I walk down the stairs to find Landon dressed very sharply. He looks surprised when he sees me.

"Amelia…you look-"

"Yeah, ok. Let's go." I drag him outside before my parents can say anything more about the matter.

"Don't be too late coming home Amelia!"

"OK! Bye mom!" We get into the car and back out the drive way. my parents stand at the for waving. God I hope they don't think we're dating….I hope Landon doesn't think we're dating. By the time we get to the school the dance has already started and most of the senior class is there.

"Should we dance?" He turns to me after standing awkwardly for about ten minutes.

"….um…yeah. Sure I guess." God dammit Gabe. If you hadn't run off and left me I wouldn't be stuck in this situation.

We get out on the dance floor and stay for a few fast songs. If I forget who I'm with I actually kind of have fun….that is until they decide to begin to play slower songs. I hear the music change and I panic.

"Amelia, don't go! Come on. Please, at least one." Landon pleads with me to stay.

"….Alright, fine. Yeah." I try to sound amused about it, but it comes out sounding tired and upset. I take his and he places the other on my hip. We move to the music and he begins to move closer and closer to me, until our bodies are inches apart from one another. I begin to feel extremely uncomfortable and try to move away, but his grip on me tightens. He moves his face closer to mine, tilting it.

"Landon, what are you-" I finally realize what he's doing, but it's too late now. He presses his lips to mine in and I try to pul away but he keeps kissing me. I struggle under his grip and finally break away. I turn and run from the room. making it out into the hallway. Seconds after, Landon runs out. Damn! Can I never get away from him?

"Landon, please. I need some time to think."

"Why are you doing this? I thought-"

"Well, you thought wrong. I'm sorry Landon but-"

"Now listen here Amelia. I didn't think wrong. I know what I felt. And I know I'm not the only one." He moves swiftly to me and grabs my wrists.

"Ow! Let go of me! What the hell has gotten into you?"

"Me? Me? I'm tired of waiting. I've been waiting for you since to moment I saw you. I knew I wanted you then. And here I thought you were going along with everything because you were interested."

"Oh my god…you thought…. You thought I….but I don't. I only came tonight as your friend. I was just trying to be nice Landon." I finally look him in the eyes and see them blazing. They are burning desire and anger.

"You will tonight…or we can do this the hard way."

"I-I don't understand." I try to pull my hands free from his grip but he holds tighter. I'm sure that will leave a bruise. He turns and drags me the nearest classroom, kicking the door open. He pushes to one of the tables and closes the door behind us. Had I known this was how tonight would turn out, I most definitely would have taped home. He takes me and turns me away from him, putting my hands on the table. I hit my wrist hard on the table. I feel the back of my dress being opened and I suddenly realize what he's doing.

"St-stop..please….Landon. Please don't!"

"Shut up! I waited too long for this. And now I finally have my chance."

"Why are you doing this!"

"Because I want you Amelia. And for people like me, getting what i want doesn't happen very often. So I'm doing just that." He harshly pulls down the dress leaving me in my strapless bra and spandex. He backs away to inspect his work. I can feel myself begin to cry but I try to hold it in.

"Awww Amelia, don't cry. I'm sure you'll enjoy this if you just go with it."

"I. Hate. You." The tears begin to roll down my face as he moves closer to me. he puts his hands on my shoulders and begins to move them down my collarbone. My body tenses as he reaches the top of my bra. I try to push him away but he only hold me tighter against the table. He slips his hand into my bra and I bite my lip.

"There, now. Not so bad right? Trust me honey. Things can only get better from here."

"Go to hell!" I spit in his face and he stops what he's doing for a second, only to remove his hand and begin to move it down my stomach. Outside I can hear footsteps in the hallway. They sound like they are getting closer. The combination of everything going on makes the tears fall even harder down my cheeks.

Suddenly the door bursts open but I refuse to turn to see who it is. I hope it's not a teacher. Oh, god…I hope it's not someone I know.

"Stop!" No….no. No.

I pick my head up and try to turn it towards the door. Landon loosens his grip just enough for me to be able to see who's at the door.

Author's Note: LOOK WHO'S BACK! I would just like to apologize. Like really really apologize! I'm sorry its taken so long to update! I've been really bust with school and Damn Yankees. But its ok! It closed. But now I have Into the Woods rehearsals. Buuuuut I'll make time. So I would also like to apologize because the next chapter is prbably going to be pretty cheesy. Anyway. If you have any questions about anything please feel free to ask. And please! Please! Review. Reviews=Love. Thanks everyone! And sorry about the delay!
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