I sat in a chair in the corner of the room. I was watching the dancing couples and knew that I could have been here with Will, instead of by myself. Alice was wrapped up in Jasper's arms and I had been completely forgotten. My dress, hair, and makeup were all going to waste. I stood up to leave and edged over to the exit. I took one last glance at the graceful couples gliding down the dance floor and sighed. I slipped out and made my way into the cold open air. My dress billowed out around me and I stared down at its beauty. Alice had bought for me. It was a dark shimmering blue, strapless and flowed out at the bottom. I leaned against the stair's railing, deciding not to walk down them yet. It was beautiful out. The sky was clear and the moon was bright. The stars glittered in the sky.

"Cat?" My name was whispered softly in the silent night. I turned towards the sound and my dress moved with me.

"Alex." I stated. I knew why he was here. He was worried about me. "Go back to your date, I'm fine." I turned my back to him and rested my elbows on the railing. I tried to hold back a sob of despair but couldn't. It was forced out of me. I sensed him walk up to me and felt his arms wrap around my waist.

"Oh Cat. I'm so sorry Cat. I'd do anything to see you smile again." I leaned against his back and held onto his hands. We stayed in that position, silently, for several minutes. I was the first to break the silence.

"You should go back to her. Let me go home, please." He shook his head.

"She'll understand. Let me take you home."
"No... I don't want to ruin your relationship with her." My voice cracked on the word relationship.

"Alright. Don't leave yet. I'll be right back to say goodbye." I nodded in agreement and let him go. I immediately felt the warmth leave me and I became chilly. I thought about leaving but decided that it would be better not to. I didn't want to anger one of the few people who still cared about me. I watched the moon, as I waited for Alex to come back. I heard them before I felt their presence. He had brought his date along.

"Cat?" I turned to face them. "Go on tell her." His date looked around nervously but at an encouraging look from Alex was able to speak.

"I don't mind if he takes you home. I understand that you're best friends. You'll always come before me and I get that. Don't worry about it. As long as he's mine at the end of the day…" She looked at Alex possessively and I almost laughed.

"Don't worry. Alex is my best friend, nothing else…I won't take him from you. I would never ruin someone's perfectly good relationship."

"There Cat, you see. Now can I take you home?"

"Yeah…"

"I'll see you later babe." He kissed her cheek and waved goodbye. "Come on Kit Cat, let's get you home safe and sound ok?" He took my arm and led me to his car. I couldn't remember the last time I had been inside his black Jeep. I got into the front passenger seat and waited patiently for Alex to get the old car going. I must have gotten used to vampire cars and their speed because it seemed to take much longer than usually.

The car eventually started and we pulled slowly out of the parking lot. The ride from our school to my house was silent. I allowed my tears to fall freely. I miss Will so much. It's hard to accept his absence. Alex's hand left the steering wheel and found its way into mine. I remembered when Will had done the same and only sobbed harder. I felt the car stop and Alex gently pulled his hand out of mine. I curled up and cried. The car door beside me opened and he leaned across me to unbuckle my seat belt.

"It's ok, Kit Cat. I'm here for you," Alex whispered into my ear. He scooped me up in his arms and closed the car door with his foot. He locked the car as I rested my head in the crook of his neck. I tried to stop sobbing long enough to tell him to get back to prom, but couldn't catch my breath. He rang the doorbell and chose to stay silent as we waited, for which I was grateful.

My mom answered the door and I heard her gasp. It must have been worrying to see your only daughter sobbing in someone's arms.

"What happened?" She cried out.

"She'll be ok. She just needs a warm bath, some ice cream and sleep." My tears slowly stopped flowing as Alex laid me down on the couch. "I promised her I'd go back as soon as I saw you safely home." I nodded, letting him go. "Love you kitten, feel better." He kissed my forehead and left me in my mother's arms.

"Oh baby, my sweet baby girl. What is it? Why won't you tell me what's wrong? Let me help you." My mom held me in her arms and rocked me back and forth and as my tears returned.

"It hurts mom." I sobbed out. "Why did he leave? He…he said…no. No he didn't. But it was implied everyday. Mom!" I pulled away from her and buried my face into the pillows, while still allowing her to rub my back comfortingly.

"Will?" She asked tentatively. I nodded as I wept. "It will be alright sweetheart. Don't worry about it. I promise it will be alright. Why don't you take a shower? It'll make you feel better huh?"

I slowly got up and made my way into my bathroom. I filled the tub up with warm water and got in. I don't remember how long I stayed in there with my head submerged. I do remember my mom opening the door and screaming. She forgot I didn't need to breathe anymore. I shot up and splashed water all over the place.

"Cat! Don't you dare scare me like that ever again. I thought…I had thought." She sank to the floor as I wrapped a towel around me.

"I'm sorry mom. I didn't mean to scare you." I wanted to hug her but refrained because I didn't want to drip water all over her.

"Its ok. Just. Just don't ever do it again."

"I won't." I sighed. "Do you mind if I go to bed now?" She shook her head and I went to my room. I put on my most comfortable pajamas and slipped under my covers. I stared up at the ceiling in dismay. Wishing I could see the glitters in the sky. Wondering if he too, was at that moment thinking of me.