Okay! So originally this was going to be a one- shot, but I got this really cute idea, so now it is going to be a three- shot! This chapter is going to be about how Corey and Laney meet, and next chapter will be THE EPIC CONCLUSION! (At least, I think it will be!)

So anyway, if you haven't checked, I do have a new Grojband story called Invisible, which has tons of drama, romance, suspense and stuff! So if you want to check that out, you can!

Anyway, onto the disclaimer and second chapter!

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Grojband *sniffle* please, give me a moment! *starts sobbing*

(The Beginning Of This Chapter Transition!)

It had been about a month since the tornado that had taken the life of my father. I now lived with my Aunt Lucilia in Peaceville. I am still extremely shy, but being brutally beaten for five years will do that to you.

My Aunt Lucy, as I had begun to call her, approached me, speaking while doing so.

"Laney sweetie, today we are going to the park with my friend. She has two kids; a boy and girl. The girl is a few years older than you, but the boy is your age. The girl's name is Trina, and the boy's name is Corey. Corey is a very nice boy, and I think you might just like him." Aunt Lucy said, smiling at me.

"Okay." I said, as Aunt Lucy helped me get ready.

(At The Park Transition)

We had just arrived at the park, my Aunt and her friend deciding to meet each other there. We get out of the car and see another car pull up. A woman, boy, and girl get out and approach us.

Since living with my father, who I hated dearly, I had learnt to read faces and emotions. I read the woman's first. She seemed happy to see us, so I decided I could most likely trust her.

I decided to read the girl, Trina I believe, next. She had a superiority bubble around her, and most likely thought low of everyone else, making herself feel special. I decided then that I didn't like her.

Lastly, I read Corey's emotions. I don't know why I remembered his name. It was almost as if I was never going to forget it. But, he seemed excited and happy. But most importantly, he was feeling that towards me. I genuinely smiled at him then, deciding that I really liked Corey, and that I would do everything in my power to make him my best friend.

The woman had light pink hair, onyx eyes, and was wearing a purple and white sundress. She was very beautiful, and reminded me of my mother. Even though my memories of my mother were fuzzy, my Aunt showed me pictures of her, and she was very beautiful.

My mother had my red hair and my onyx eyes, but was way more beautiful than I thought I was. But, despite my mother and this woman's differences, I could tell this woman was a mother.

Trina was the spitting image of her mother, with the same pink hair and onyx eyes. The only difference was Trina had her hair in pigtails, and was wearing a short- sleeved purple dress with a white shirt underneath.

Corey, though having the same facial features, was nothing like his mother and sister. He had blue hair and bright blue eyes to match. He wore a black tee- shirt and orange shorts that go a little past his knees.

The family walked up to us, the woman talking to my Aunt, while Corey and Trina stole glances at me. Eventually, the woman and my Aunt were done talking, and they both kneeled down to my level.

"Laney, this is Mrs. Riffen and her kids." Aunt Lucy told me.

"Hi sweetie. So now that you know who I am let me introduce you to my kids. That's Trina, and that's Corey.' She said, pointing to each person respectively.

"Hey." Trina said, not even bothering to look away from her nails.

"Hi! My names Corey, though you already knew that! What's your name again?" Corey said enthusiastically, if not a bit hyper.

"Laney." I said, loud enough for him to hear.

"Laney? Wow, that's a really pretty name! Want to go play on the slide?!" He said excitedly.

I blushed since that was the first time a boy had called me pretty.

"What's a slide?" I question him, which causes him to freeze.

"You've never been on a slide?" He questions, mouth agape.

"I've never been to a park." I said, looking down, my shyness taking over.

After a moment's pause, he finally spoke.

"Well, I guess we'll just have to change that, huh?"

I looked up to see a smile on his face and an outstretched hand towards me. I smiled back as I took his hand. We then rushed off the the playground at full- speed.

We played for an hour or two, when a group showed up. These kids looked exactly our age, and looked exactly like us, except there were two other girls there.

"Hey SNOR-ey! Who do you got there?" A girl who looked like Corey said.

"Stop it Carrie, she's new, don't be mean to her. Besides, you got a new person too." Corey said, trying to keep a level head.

"This is Lenny, he's cool, unlike this loser." Carrie said, directing the insult at me.

I should have been stronger, I've been insulted worse, but I always figured being here would mean I would never be insulted again. I guess I was wrong.

"Her name isn't loser, it's Laney." Corey said, stepping towards me.

"Laney? More like Lamey!" Carrie said, her whole group laughing.

Corey looked agitated now, since he screamed "LEAVE HER ALONE!"

They stopped laughing, but Carrie wasn't finished.

"Well, little Laney needs to learn. I'm Carrie, that's Kim, Konnie, and Lenny." She said, pointing to each one in turn. "And don't forget who we are." She said, holding me up against the metal wall underneath the slide.

I know I looked scared, and Carrie must've known that since she smirked and said "good."

They walked away, laughing and high fiving; Corey glaring at them as they left before turning to me.

He helped me of the ground where Carrie had dropped me. Tears had begun to fall down my face, but I quickly wiped them away since I didn't want to cry in front of anyone. Wiping them away didn't work since they fell faster than I could wipe.

Corey sat me down underneath the slide before plopping down next to me. He pulled me into a hug before speaking.

"Don't listen to Carrie, she's really mean to everyone. But, even though it may not matter to you, I think you're pretty cool." He said, looking down at me since he was a bit taller.

I surprised him by pecking his cheek, smiling up at him.

"Corey, it means more than you know. Now, you want to be best friends?" I question.

"Definitely!" He exclaimed, hugging me tightly before grabbing my hand to play some more.

And on the ride home, I couldn't help but think "definitely one of the best days of my life."

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Okay, so I hope you enjoyed, and stay tuned for chapter three!

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See ya next time!

-Starlight Titan