Sorry for the huge delay. It took me a while to decipher D's handwriting. Anyways, here we go.

Disclaimer: Since I'm to mentally tired to put up any real argument, No, DJ does not own Darkest Powers, or anything in relation. We simply own this story line and a few of its characters.

Chapter 8- Memories (Good Girls and Sparks Fly)\

DPOV

I pulled her closer, and as her red lips formed the last words with me, my befuddled brain cleared. Everything over the last five days was fuzzy. But with Chloe's crystal blue eyes staring into mine, my thoughts were clear for the first time.

Knowing that this was a perfect moment, I leaned in. I pulled her closer, using my other hand to tilt her chin. Quickly closing the distance, my lips touched hers. She jumped up and pulled away quickly, a quiet yelp escaping her.

"Um... Well, thanks for letting me join you, Derek. Now, our next totally epic contestant will be," her eyes cast around before landing on a girl with fiery red hair and blue eyes. Her costume was a cat. "Sophia Fernings!"

The chosen girl yelped before heading to the stage. Passing the mic to her, Chloe raced away. I put my mic down and took to the chase. Catching her outside the karaoke room, I slammed her against the far wall.

"Why are you running from me?" I growled. Placing my hands on either side of her head, I looked down at her. I was hurt. We'd dated for almost two years now. In about two months, we'd be having our anniversary. So, why was she running?

"Get away from me, Souza." Chloe's voice was a harsh whisper, but underneath was an undertone of hope. Hope? What would she be hoping for? I searched her eyes for the answers. They were hard, but underneath their cold exterior, emotions swirled. There was envy, anger and pain. Lots of it. What was she hurt over? What had I done?

"Well, Souza? YOu gonna leave me be?" she questioned me harshly. She squirmed, but I pressed her against teh wall. She stilled and refused to meet my eyes. I growled, grabbed her chin, and crushed my lips on hers. She sighed. Raising her hands, she placed them on my shoulders. And...

She pushed me away.

Surprised, I stepped back. "Don't pull stuff like that, Derek. Just leave me be. You can't make a fool of me again! Just go back to Chelsiey." her words hit like a tidal wave. Memories rolled with them.

"Hey there." a blonde chick said, rubbing her hip against my thigh. I grunted and pulled away from her. "What's your name?" I didn't answer. "The silent type, are we?"

I walked away from her, looking for Chloe. She grasped my shoulder, her nails digging in. My thoughts went incoherent and something in me needed the beauty with honey hair and midnight blue eyes. I spun around and grabbed her. Slamming my lips on hers, I heard a soft giggle escape her. She happily responded to my forceful kiss.

Pushing away, I grinned down at her. She smiled posessively. "Chelsiey. Chelsiey Bridget." her soft whisper caused shivers to run down my spine.

Realization hit me like a rock: I was still dating the blonde child!

I would have to leave her. Glancing at Chelsiey, I thought, it's worth it.

I told her I'd be back in a second. Racing away, I followed Chloe's strawberry scent to a nearly empty restraunt downstairs.

"Chloe," I grunted. "We need to talk." Nervously, she smiled. "The dreaded line." I heard her murmur.

Following me out, I turned to her.

"Chloe, I'm in love." she grinned. "And that means you're gone." she stared at me.

"W-what d-do you m-mean?" she stammered.

"It means I'm done with you."

"B-but, I-I th-thought you said-"

"She's better than you."

"W-wait, w-what?"

"Chelsiey."

"Chelsiey Bridget? The girl in 49B?"

"Yeah."

"Umm... Wh-?"
"Why?"

Her voice was barely audible. "yes."

I took a deep breath. "I don't need this Chloe. I don't want the trouble that you bring. Don't need it. You are just a hopeless, helpless, spoiled, little brat. Worse then Tori, because at least she doesn't confuse people. Doesn't manipulate them. You are just two faced liar. I don't want or need you. You don't meet any expectations. You're a horrid person. So don't come to me later, begging me for help. I won't do anything. You have to learn to deal. You are just a tiny, annoying, little child that doesn't know how to do things for herself. And this time? I'm not apologizing. The only one needing to apologize is you. You have no self-respect, so get lost. And don't come asking for forgiveness."

Wow, that felt good.

"Fine." tears cascaded down her pale face. She turned and gasped. I looked up to see Tori, her hands sparking as she looked between Chloe and me in horror. Simon scowled at me.

"What?" I grunted.

"How could you, you little-"

"Tori!" Chloe shouted as the wind picked up and lightning crackled in Tori's hair and sparks flew from her fingertips as she pointed them at me accusingly. "I'm fine." she said normally. "Let's just go." Chloe left the room. Tori followed, after hitting me with a small ball of lightning. I yelped with it hit me in the chest and Tori snickered.

"You deserve worse." she spat, before following Chloe out. I went to turn back to Simon, but I flew back and hit the wall with a dull thump. I groaned and stood to be hit with another knock-back spell. I grunted when I slammed into the wall a third time.

Dazed, I opened my eyes to be faced with flaming hazel ones.

"I trusted you, Derek. You- she loved you. She turned me down for you. She stayed during your Changes because she cared about you. She looked past the stereotype because she wanted to know the real you. Derek Souza. The good guy. The one who was loyal, faithful, and gentle. Not the moron you're acting like."

He turned on his heel and left.

Another one hit me.

Music blared through the sound system. Something about a boy coming back after a fight and the girl believing it because of "The Best Song Ever".

Chelsiey giggled at something I'd said from where we sat. Simon was seating in the booth in front. He hadn't spoken to me since he slammed me against the wall. I want to talk to him, but he either ignored me or came up with an excuses.

As the song started to end, Choe and Tori came in. Tori was Tori and Chloe... omigosh.

She wore a blue halter, black jeans, silver wedges, and her hair was in a pretty up do. Her makeup brought out her blue eyes and her honey brown hair was lush. I stared. And Chloe ignored me. She and Tori sang along with the endo of the song, and their voices sounded great together.

And you would never:

Kiss my best friend,

kill my innocence.

You're gonna love me forever.

According to the song,

According to the best song ever.

woah, woah! x3

According to the song, according to the best song ever!

They laughed and headed for the breakfast bar. The ate quickly and then headed for Simon. After saying their 'hellos', Simon became nervous.

"So Chlo," Simon blushed and rubbed the back of his neck. "Do you want to go out to the movies or something?"

Her response was quick, and happy. "Of course, Simon!" She laughed, then stood and walked over to his side. Bending down, she gave Simon a kiss on the cheek. Tori stood up with her, and lead her away. I glared at Simon, so I didn't notice when Chloe turned back to look at me.

"Crap." I muttered.

Another burned its way to the surface.

I scratched at my arm. I was going to Change soon. And I couldn't let Chelsiey come along. I would need Chloe. 'Like she'll come along.' my wolf thought wistfully. I barked at it. 'Of course she will. She'll do anything to win back my affections.' I inwardly smirked. Of course, Chloe would come crawling back. I couldn't wait to watch her fail. My arm spasmed again. I pulled away from Chelsiey, standing.

"Where you going, Der?" Chelsiey asked.

"Saunders." I grunted.

"Why?" she had a cute pout on her face.

"I need something from her."

"Then I'm coming with." she looked determined. 'Just like-' I hushed him.

"Okay." She followed me to Chloe and Tori's room, two doors down. I knocked on their door. A yelp that could only have been Chloe's answered. I snickered. The door swung open to reveal a smirking Tori. She stopped when she finally saw me.

"Derek?!" Chloe's voice rang with disbelief. They stared at me for a moment. Tori finally broke the silence.

"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be making out with Chelsiey, in some hidden grove or something?" Tori sneered. I didn't say anything as I saw Chloe walk up. She giggled. I watched her, desire burning bright in the pit of my stomach. 'No, duh, Sherlock.' my wolf said sarcastically. He was still drooling. Chloe rose up on her tiptoes and 'whispered' something in Tori's ear. Tori nodded her head vigorously. Chloe turned to face me. No want was in her gaze. Only a touch of sadness, and maybe... Happiness?

"You know Derek?" she smiled brightly. Her gaze turned slightly sympathetic, but I could see it was false. "I'm sorry that I wasn't good enough for you. I hope Chelsiey's love is." She grinned over my shoulder at Chelsiey. Then her eyes looked to my left, and they lit up. "Oh look! Si's here!" She turned to go, after patting my cheek like I was some little kid. She practically skipped over to Simon.

I watched her go past me, her pale pink dress fitting her well. The pink rose in her hiar drew your eyes to her face. Her lips were pink as well. Soft, like a petal would be.

She giggled when she met Simon. They talked a little and I heard it when Simon said, "It's too bad Derek was an idiot. You are quite the beauty."

They began to walk in the direction of the doors. Then, Chloe called back, asking Tori to start the invitations. Whatever those were.

After having Tori slam the door in our faces, Chelsiey said she was tired and left. I enter my room, just as I heard Simon whisper to Chloe.

"He'll come around."

I gasped and landed against the wall. No wonder Chloe was giving me the cold shoulder. I'd hurt her, beyond anything I'd ever done before. i'd told her that Tori was better than her. By telling she was a lot of things she wasn't, I'd hurt her pride and her self-confidence would diminish. Yet, by telling her that no forgiveness would be given and that Tori wasn't less than her... I don't know what I did.

I had to apologize, set her straight. Fix us. I scrambled up from my sagged position and hurried back inside. bu I was stopped as I saw her, Simon and Tori giggling. And the song. The song hit me like a blow to the jaw.

But he's really good at lying
Yeah, he'll leave you in the dust
'Cause when he says forever
Well, it don't mean much
Hey good girl (hey, good girl)
So good for him
Better back away honey
You don't know where he's been

Why, why you gotta be so blind?
Won't you open up your eyes?
It's just a matter of time 'til you find
He's no good, girl
No good for you
You better get to getting on your goodbye shoes and go, go-o-o, go-o-o-o...
Yeah yeah yeah, he's low
Yeah yeah yeah

I blinked as I saw Chloe singing along. She and Tori sang while Simon laughed at them. The took a little bow and Simon clapped for them softly. I saw Tori lean in and whisper something to Simon. Simon nodded. Chloe was then told whatever was being told by him. She blushed before nodding. She said something to Simon, who nodded, seeming to understand. Tori snapped her fingers. Simon pressed Chloe against a wall. I growled. What was she- oh yeah. Simon had asked Chloe out. But hadn't they given up on that? I growled again when I saw Chloe gingerly place her hands around his neck. Simon flashed a grin, before settling his hands on her hips and kissed her. And she responded to him.

Simon pulled away and leaned down to her ear. He whispered something and she nodded, eyes closing. Simon smiled and asked something else. Chloe gasped and looked at him with a worried expression. He grinned and she rolled her eyes. He kissed her again, and she responded once again.

It was too much. My wolf took over, having me race over there. I grabbed Simon by his cape. If he had been anyone else, I would have thrown him across the room. But he was my brother and I wouldn't hurt him, no matter how mad I was at him. So, instead, I shoved him into Tori. I turned back to my precious Chloe and kissed her. I smelled Simon on her and desperation and panic filled me. I had to get his scent off of her! I heard her gasp.

I wasn't normally like this, forcing myself onto her. My hands ran up and down her back. She clutched at my shirt, trying to stay up right. pushed her into the wall, with one hand cradling her head and the other on the small of her back, keeping her pressed to me. she moaned quietly.

I pulled away to smile victoriously. Her eyes were slightly glazed over and i couldn't help grinning. I could still do that to her.

Oh, he's no good, girl
Why can't you see?
He'll take your heart and break it
Listen to me, yeah

Why, why you gotta be so blind?
Won't you open up your eyes?
Just a matter of time 'til you find
He's no good, he's no good

Won't you open up your eyes?
Just a matter of time 'til you find
He's no good, girl
No good for you
You better get to getting on your

goodbye shoes

Chloe's eyes cleared slightly and she unwrapped her arms from around my neck. She shoved me, trying to get away. I growled down at her as she tried to escape. She looked up at me and I crashed my lips on to hers again. She gasped once more as she was crushed back inot the wall. I bit her lip gently and she growled. And suddenly, she took control. Her hands rand down my chest, causing me to shiver under her touch. I kissed her more forcefully.

Pulling away, I whispered, "Mine, and Mine alone."

"That's what I had once thought." she said. Angrily. And this time, when she pushed me with all her might, I actually moved. She slipped into the space given. "Hold-n-Cold. Has he listened to Katy Perry lately?" she grumbled as she left.

I groaned and sagged against the wall as I saw my little red riding hood walk away. Too far for my big, bad wolf to grab.

CPOV-Chloe

Hot and Cold? PMS? Missing Chesliey but she's a bad kisser?

More excuses for his sudden attempt to make out with me flitted through my head. I faintly heard some random girl singing "Sparks Fly". She was in the second part of the chorus.

Get me with those green eyes, baby, as the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me when you're not around
'cause I see sparks fly whenever you smile.

"Wolf-boy tried to show Simon up?" Tori asked as she eyed me. I groaned. Was it really that obvious? "Yup he did. Didn't he?"

"Yeah."

"come here. we'll fix you up." She led me out.

*happy dance* I think that was awesome! Do you like Chloe's thoughts? I like her excuses. And poor Derek. Trying desperately to apologized, but Chloe won't be swayed. maybe he should just say, "I'm sorry for being brain washed"?...

No, we need Chelsiey banished. Any suggestions.

And sorry it took so long, like I said before, it took me forever to decipher her handwriting.

D: Hey!

Toodles!

-DJ