Hey, awesome people! (:

Thanks for the reviews, that are just as awesome as you are. Seriously, I didn't even know that this thingy, which I'm writing, can be described / complimented in such a positive way. But I'm glad you guys like it (:

About the choice of a third protagonist: It turned out to be more complicated, than I thought! To be honest, I would want every character to play an important role, as it would probably be interesting to know, what changed in all their lives. But I need to choose someone, because I guess if everyone sees Rocky and Gunther being the main characters (I let it say so, you can find it on the right to the genre specification), they may aren't that interested, as Gunther isn't that popular of a character, since he left in Season 3. But what am I actually talking about? I have enough amazing readers who write amazing reviews which make me smile everyday. So let's just settle down on the fact, that it will be told about everyone (maybe Deuce is going to be a little bit neglected, but just a little bit). Just wait, till each character's turn will come, as there is also the main plot line around Rocky and Gunther. I hope, everyone is pleased with this decision (I know I am, I would hate myself for ignoring someone of them :D).

By the way, did you guys notice the new cover image? Do you think, it's better than the old one? Do you think, it portrays the story more? It took me a lot more time to make it, than the old one, I actually wanted to use textures, but it didn't really work out, so I left it like this. But, if you think the old cover was better, tell me and I'll change it back again. (:

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fortheloveofchocolate : No worries, I haven't forgotten about your Rocky / CeCe interaction suggest, but I have to let some things happen before. Honestly, I think about your request every time I write on, try to find a way to add it, but then say, "Nope, it doesn't fit in here." Just have a little patience (:

DarkLight18 : So you think I should feature some Tynka? Hmm... I am a big Tynka shipper, though I like Dinka, too. But, to be honest, I didn't add that heated Dinka kiss because I like the ship, but to kind of underline the character's developments, since at the show Tinka is always making fun of Deuce, as I remember the last Shake it Up episode I have watched. It's probably going to be hard to build another chemistry as good as Runther (at least, I assume from the reviews, that the chemistry is good), but I will make my mind up about it. / Honestly, you come up with so many interesting ideas! I could actually let them sleep at some point (too bad not in this chapter yet), but sexual content would make the story have to go up to M and, besides, I have never written any lemon, even with a background story, though the idea in general is really really good. But thanks for the ideas, maybe I could... ah, we'll just see. (: Thanks for complimenting (:

YrCaJc : Haha, you choose everyone but Deuce. I would actually agree on that one; while I was typing the question in the author's note, I actually forgot him at first :D Anyway, thanks for reviewing! (:

BackBecky: Yay, thanks! I hope, it was not too cheesy (:

JWOW13 : Willll do. (:

funtimes-raredtimes : Aww, thanks, that's really sweet of you! c:

Love990 : I am not going to add specific points of view, because that way I would either have to leave it in one POV, which wouldn't give me the freedom to describe events and feelings precisely, as Rocky or someone else aren't mind readers (:D), or I'd have to change the POV's all the time, which I don't like, sorry. But I hope, you like this chapter (;

rocky9870 : Thanks, I will haha (: Love you too c:

Guest / NightWolfMoon? : Haha, you don't have to thank, you're one of the best fanfiction authors I have seen, ever. You should write a book with your own characters and stuff, seriously! :D I'm glad you could feel the emotions I desperately tried to describe, my vocabulary sucks, but I did what I could and if it's fine to you, then I'm happy. (:

Chapter XI

"You can stay here tonight," Gunther suggested, pointing to the window. Rocky's look followed the direction his finger led it to and noticed the big raindrops falling down from the sky behind the glass.

"I can't," she replied after thinking for a minute.

Gunther's face expression became upset. "Why?" he questioned, trying not to sound sad.

"I, I just can't," Rocky stuttered out, not daring to look into his ocean blue eyes filled with sadness.

"You didn't answer my question," Gunther said stubbornly.

Rocky licked her dry lips. "Look, how do you think my parents will react? And in general... I would feel uncomfortable," she said then, picking the words carefully.

"Yeah, you're probably right. Just wait here, until it stops raining," he responded emotionlessly and walked to the couch to grab the television remote and turn the TV on. She looked at the ground, biting her lower lip; she knew she hurt him without wanting so, he felt untrustworthy now, that's what his mimics and his behavior told her.

She wanted to take her words back so badly, because there wasn't anything else, that she wanted to do that much, than spending the night together with Gunther, probably having more fun than ever, but she really couldn't. It wasn't really because of her parents - they would beat her anyway - or because she would feel uncomfortable - that was a lie -, the true reason would be never told, she was ashamed of it.

From the first moment, when he looked up, as she had called his name, to today, when she saw his weak and insecure side - she had always known, that there was a connection between them, deepening with every second they spent together.

He brought hope to her broken soul, a splash of life into the darkness, also known as her life, but she read the stars wrong.

Because she lost control and just let herself fall, even if it didn't feel like falling.

Yesterday and all the days before, she could deny it and tell herself, that she was just grateful for having him.

But when the vision came and she knew, he could be dead soon and she would never see his sparkling eyes and his comforting smile, telling her everything will be alright someday, she proved herself wrong.

It was love, definitely.

She just didn't know how to love anymore.

And she didn't know what could happen in these hours she would stay at his apartment, maybe she would blurt out accidentally and destroy the connection they had built so carefully.

No, that couldn't happen.

"You can go," his voice ripped Rocky out of her thoughts. She looked to the window; it didn't rain anymore. But she couldn't go now, couldn't leave him being mad and hurt.

"Gunther," she sat down next to him, with a little distance, in case he would push her away. "I didn't really mean, that I would feel uncomfortable around you, I misspoke. But my parents really will get mad, you know."

He turned his head to face her. "You don't have to explain yourself to me, you didn't do anything wrong," he said.

"So, you aren't mad?"

"No, why would I. But tomorrow... come a few hours later, okay?"

"Why?" Rocky asked surprised.

"Just... come a few hours later."

"Fine, then see you tomorrow... a few hours later," she said and touched his arm, only to blush afterwards, while putting on her shoes and walking home.

Maybe, just maybe, if she could become who she used to be again, he would be able to feel something towards her, Rocky thought.

"Hello?"

Tinka's phone ringed and she picked it up, wondering about the unknown ID.

"Hello Tinka, this is Heidi," a voice replied in the language of the Old Country.

"Heidi, it's been quite a while since we have talked the last time," Tinka said cheerfully in the Old Country's language, as well.

"Yes, it has. Now, what would you think about catching up in an hour or so? I suppose you still know where I live," Heidi suggested.

"Sure thing, let's say in an hour and a half, is that fine?" Tinka questioned, opening her wardrobe and looking for the right outfit.

"Yes, it is. See you!"

"Bye!" Tinka said and finished the call.

"So, Tinka, how is it going? How is Tobias?"

The blonde sighed and continued chewing her gum. "I'm alright and Tobias is, too. What about you?"

"Everything's good. By the way, I heard Gunther is back," Heidi said and stroked the ends of her blonde hair.

Tinka stopped chewing. "How do you know?"

"I saw him," Heidi replied and took her time to go on. "He came here," she said then.

"What?" Tinka yelled out. "What was he doing here?"

"Well, not exactly here, I didn't let him in..."

"Now tell already," Tinka said impatiently.

"Okay, okay, calm down. He was looking for your parents," Heidi answered calmly, as if she wasn't interested in the conversation.

Tinka's eyes became wet, but she ignored it. "What did you tell him?"

"That they are dead," Heidi said, still sounding disinterested.

A single tear escaped Tinka's eye. "What did he answer?"

"I closed the door. Listen, Tinka, I'm not trying to be unfriendly or something, but why do you think it was his fault, that your..."

"Because it is!" Tinka yelled out, interrupting her cousin.

"But if it was so, I think he would know, wouldn't he?"

"Why do you even care? I have to go now, bye."

And with that she left the apartment quickly and texted CeCe to meet at the mall as soon as possible.

The redhead texted back, that she's on her way. Tinka nodded satisfied and sat down on a bench, as she had to wipe away her tears and add mascara. After a few minutes she was ready to go and took the shortest way to the mall, her new red-black high heels clicking after every step, as usual.

After a kiss on the cheek the girls sat down, so Tinka could explain, why she had called her friend.

"Heidi, the sister of my cousin Klaus, had called me and asked to come," Tinka started.

"Wait, is Klaus that annoying and rude little boy that me and... that I had to babysit?" CeCe interrupted.

"Yes, exactly," the blonde replied with a little grin on her lips. "Anyway, she told me, that Gunther paid - or tried to pay - her a visit."

"Why 'tried to pay'?" CeCe questioned, sounding confused.

"She didn't let him in, now stop interrupting me," Tinka said. "He - he was looking for my parents."

Their both parents, CeCe thought, but didn't correct her friend. "And?" To be honest, CeCe didn't really care about this whole story, since Gunther was on Rocky's side.

"And, and I don't know what do... I want to take revenge for them, but that would be pointless, if he doesn't even know what happened to them."

"Tinka, why don't you just leave this all alone? He isn't going to have a good life, if he's protecting Raque-loser, anyway."

"But that's not fair! He killed my parents!"

Just don't cry, Tinka, don't cry.

"That's ridiculous, he wasn't even there, when they died," CeCe replied calmly.

"I don't care, I know, it was him! He would, he would always fight, yes, fight with them over every little thing, call them names, when they couldn't hear - they, they sent him to the Old Country, so he would stop make our lives miserable, but no, he had to come back - you don't know, how it is, when your own brother turns out to be your worst enemy. He is, he is evil-" Tinka stuttered out and CeCe was almost scared because of the sudden change of her blonde friend's mind.

"Tinka, Tinka, calm down, I'm sure you aren't going to see him again, okay? Just calm down and let's go shopping," CeCe suggested faked cheerfully.

"Su-sure, let's go," Tinka replied and stood up, making her way through the crowd, with CeCe following her.

Gunther woke up earlier than usual, knowing he had to make a few calls. Even if it seemed useless, this was the only thing he could do for Rocky right now.

It was surprising, how many contacts he found in his old cellphone. He decided to call the first name in the list, Adeline, straightaway.

"Hello?" a high-pitched female voice answered.

"Adeline?" Gunther asked unsure.

"Yes, yes, that's me, and who are you?"