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2 months.

It had been 2 months since they'd seen each other.

2 months since they'd talked face to face, 2 months since they'd held hands, 2 months since their first kiss, 2 months since his promise. He promised her he'd come back, promised her always. Little did she know that always didn't mean forever, at least not to him.

They'd kept in touch when he left. He tried to make sure that he text her every morning when she woke up and every night before she went to bed. Where he failed she picked up the slack. There routine played out like that for about a month. The last month is what killed them.

Calls got missed. Phone calls went unanswered. Arguments were had. Communications were severed. Parents stepped in the way. Distance started to play it's role. Always started to fall apart. 2 months. The longest 2 months of their lives. And definitely the worse.

Kate awoke with a start.

'This was it' she thought 'the day her Ricky came back. They hadn't talked for so long. She wasn't sure what was happening with him now, but she was sure she'd find out. He would probably be to busy droning about his summer he wouldn't even care about their little mishap with communications. Oh she missed him so much. His soft hair, his arms around her, those beautiful eyes, oh God, those eyes. Most importantly, his lips. Oh man, she must of thought about their kiss at least 3,000 times during vacation. And now she'd get them back. She'd get him back and that made her happier than anything.

She decided right then she had to wear something special. After all it was her first day of school (first day back with Rick). And she had to look her best (had to turn his head). Okay, really Kate? Chill. Just where your usual. He's still yours. Anything you where will turn his head. she thought.

So she did exactly. She grabbed a purple long sleeve shirt with a pair of jeans and her plain white sneakers. After giving herself a once over in the mirror - okay so it was more like 20 over - she turned to brush her hair in the vanity mirror. She threw some stud earrings in then she grabbed a jacket out of her closet. Not because she was cold, but because her body had grown a lot over the summer and she had two new medium sized passengers aboard right below her neck, but above her stomach. After one more look, she descended down stairs to have her breakfast. She just couldn't wait to get to school. When she got downstairs, her mom had breakfast waiting for them.

"G'morning, Katie-bug!" Her mom was at the stove cleaning up the rest of the mess. Kate looked around, then had a quick peek into the living room.

"Morning mom. Where's dad?"

"Oh, Katie I'm sorry. Your dad went on a business trip. He won't be back until Tuesday night."

"Well, how am I gonna get to school?" She didn't need to be late.

"Well, it's only 12 blocks, but if you really don't want to walk, I suppose I could take you." Johanna didn't see her daughter rapidly typing on her phone until she looked up from her breakfast.

"Thanks mom, but Lanie is gonna swing by and pick me up." She also hadn't noticed her daughter practically inhale her breakfast, but before she could say anything,

"All done and Lanie is outside. Bye mom! Love you!" And with that, Kate hopped up, grabbed her bags, kissed her mom on the cheek and shot out of the room.

When Kate got in Lanie's car, she wasted no time telling her to floor it.

"Girl, relax. School is like right up the block." Kate just stared out the window and watched the blocks go by in anticipation.

"Ohhhhh, I see what this is. Your eager to see your Ricky poo aren't you?"

"Am not. I just... don't wanna be late for school."

"Mhmm." Lanie pulled up into the student drivers parking and her and Kate walked arm and arm into school. Kate was still wanting to see Rick, but she curbed her excitement, at least for a little while. Both girls got checked into the front office and received their schedules and locker numbers. Luckily, their lockers were on the same hall and they had 3 of their 6 classes together, not including lunch. As they got to their lockers they had to part ways, leaving Kate some time to search for Rick. She really couldn't wait to see him. In the meantime, she turned her attention to a crowd starting to form in the front hall. Kate looked over to see what the commotion was.

'Huh' she thought 'probably just the football team'. Still she looked over and saw a scene that took her breath away. She saw Rick, clad in form fitting jeans a plain white tee and a leather jacket, with his arms wrapped around a very gaudy looking red head. She couldn't believe her eyes. That was her Rick, or at least she thought so. But, who was this girl with him? She'd never seen her around before, so she had to be knew.

He - and his new arm candy - began to walk her way. What was she supposed to say to him. What should she do? Right now, all she felt like doing was sliding into a hole. As they approached, he caught sight of her and stopped beside her, never moving his arm from around the other girl.

"Uh, babe, why don't you go find our first class. I'll be there in a second." Babe? He was calling her babe?

"Sure thing, sweetie" The red head glared at Kate then turned and claimed Rick's mouth before sauntering off down the hall.

"Who's that?" She blurted out. Her curiosity covering the sheer hurt she was feeling.

"Oh, her name's Meredith. I met her in New York. Apparently, her granddad lives her, so she moved here to be with me. Isn't that sweet?"

"S-sweet? Rick what about us?" Oh God. The hurt was starting to seep through.

"Yeah. Look Kate, what we had was fun for awhile, but being in New York really opened my eyes to a few things. This is our first year in high school. We should be making the most of it! That's what I'm doing with Meredith and pretty soon with the wrestling team."

"Wow wow wow. Wrestling team? Make the most of it? Rick, what are you talking about?" Her heart was literally breaking in two.

"I'm saying... we're over. Have a nice life, Kate." He turned and walked away, only to be met by the red head down the hall.

Kate couldn't believe it. Just two months ago, they'd been on her front porch, sharing their first kiss, promising always, but now? Kate was almost near sobs as she watched her ex get jumped by that red head. She turned and looked in the mirror placed inside her locker. Her eyes changed. The hurt that had just filled her hazel globes had now been replaced by something darker. Jealousy? No. Anger? Maybe. Determination? Yes, that was it. She was determined. Determined not to let this break her, not to let him break her and more importantly, to show him what he'll be missing out on.

'Katie B,' she thought 'make room for Katherine Beckett.'

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