Douglas' POV:

Marcus has been acting strange. The last time I cleared his memory was three weeks ago. Maybe it's finally starting to kick in. He never really talks about a lot of things, and he always agrees with my plans to capture Adam, Bree, and Chase.

He's always asking what they're doing when I'm watching them through the cameras that he placed in their house. I mean, I love that he's on topic, but why is he all of a sudden agreeing with everything I do? Man, that last memory wipe must have worked pretty well.

He's been going over there more often than usual though. He's onto something… There's no way that he's completely wiped from his memories. But I do know this: If he's hiding anything: I WILL find out.

Marcus' POV:

Bree and I have been dating for two weeks. She makes me so happy! Every day we meet up to study together. We laugh and talk. She tells me a lot about herself (not saying anything to hint that she's bionic) and she always asks me to talk about my life.

Honestly, I don't like talking about it. Every time she asks I frown because it's reality. Douglas still wants me to do this and I can't ignore that. I'm going to have to tell him sometime or else he'll find out! I need to be happy for once. Bree makes me happy.

So this was the day I was going to tell her… everything. I was going to tell Douglas everything too. But before he could wipe away my memory, I'd leave. Forever. I wasn't safe with Bree and I wasn't safe with Douglas. The way I couldn't harm anyone was to be by myself. If I'm honest, this was the hardest thing I had to do.

As I was packing my tiny bag I looked around our basement lab one more time. Wow. I couldn't believe I was doing this. I sighed. It felt good though. I was moving on. I needed to find happiness and contentment and I wasn't finding any here.

Douglas walked into our lab. "What are you doing, Marcus?" He asked. Okay here it goes… "I'm leaving, Douglas," I replied. He stopped walking. "What?" He asked. "I'm leaving," I repeated.

"Why?" Douglas asked. "There is something I never told you," I started. "And what's that?" Douglas asked. "I fell in love with Bree. I knew one day you would find out and drain my memory so I kept it a secret. She is the best thing that ever happened to me. I want to be happy. That's why I'm leaving. I'm leaving her and I'm leaving you. I'm sorry Douglas, but I can't work for you anymore," I explained.

"You don't know what you're saying," Douglas said. "Yes, I do. For once in my life I finally know what I'm saying. Emotions are important. Without them, we'd be just as dumb as a dog. I'm not going to let you control my life anymore. Adam, Bree, and Chase are not going to let you control their lives either," I told him.

I turned around, took my bag, and left. He didn't even try to stop me. I turned around for one more time and said, "Goodbye, Douglas." Then I walked out the door. I got to be honest, it felt good. The last thing I had to do before I left forever was to tell Bree.

I reached their house and knocked softly on the door. Bree opened it. "Hey!" She exclaimed and gave me a hug. I embraced her. As soon as she let go, she noticed that I was frowning. "What's wrong?" She asked.

"I'm leaving Bree. Forever," I said softly. "What are you talking about?" She asked. Tears started to roll down her cheek. "I'm leaving because I want to be happy," I replied. "You're not happy with me?" She asked.

"You were the first person to ever make me happy. It's my father. He was the one preventing me to be happy. You have to understand, if I stay here, I will never be happy ever again. He will forbid it," I explained.

"Please don't leave me," She said crying I gave her a hug. Tears rolled down my cheek as well. "I love you," I whispered softly. "I love you too. So much," She replied. I let go and wiped her tears off her face with my fingers.

"I'll never forget you," I said softly. "I won't either," She said. I softly gave her a kiss on the lips. Hoping it wasn't the last time I would see her beautiful face. We said our final goodbyes. She went inside her house and I walked away.

"Why aren't you happy, Marcus? That's it. You don't have to let people control you anymore. You can be free," I said to myself. But I wasn't happy. My freedom was Bree. I wouldn't be able to live without her.

-Flashback-

"Ugh! This is hopeless! I'm never going to pass my Chemistry test!" Bree exclaimed. "Listen, I have faith in you," I said with confidence. "But, I'm scared!" She said. "Don't be. I'm here to help you," I said softly.

"I love you," She said softly. "I love you too," I reply, "Now, let's get studying!"

-Two days later-

(I could still see Bree running up to me with excitement…) "Marcus! Guess what? I got an A on my Chemistry test!" She said with excitement. She waved around her chemistry test in the air. "That's great!" I exclaimed.

She squealed, gave me a hug and I kissed her on the lips. "Thanks for believing in me," She whispered as soon as we stopped. I smiled, "I will always believe in you." "I love you so much," She said. "I love you more," I said. "I love you most," She said. "I love you most of all," I replied.

-End of flashback-

I opened my eyes and tears were rolling down my face. I was on the bus ready to start my "new life". I looked out the window, "I will find a way, Bree," I whispered.

The end

So that's it! I might do a sequel to this fanfic. Let me know what you guys thought! Did I mess with your feels? Do you think Marcus should have left Bree? Let me know!

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-Angie