I'm so, so sorry this took so long but I had serious writer's block. This is inspired by the fact, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW though I'm not seventeen XD

Lady-Apricotxx :Thanks I'm glad you think so

schnauzerlover : I'm pretty sure Chad wants to too

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TheChannyWizard: There's some loving in this chapter its a bit bittersweet though

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Hope you enjoy XD

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She was running down a long corridor and something was following her moving slowly but somehow never straying more than a few feet behind her. She that if it reached out it would grab her arm and all would be lost. 'Mia' a voice whispered from behind her, the sound causing to come to a complete halt. 'Mia' it was getting louder now as she tried to turn and face it but to no avail. She struggled against the invisible that held her and her breath came in fast gulps almost as if she was still running. A cool sensation made her back tingle and she froze realising it was the hand of a monster in the dark she could not se., 'Mia' Its voice suddenly became more urgent and the hand began tracing circles on her back, the way he used to when she was scared of storms that cracked and thundering outside her bedroom window. 'Timmy' her own voice sounded timid and lonely and cracked slightly as she pronounced the last syllable. 'Be Careful' the voice answered, 'Don't trust anyone.' The hand retreated from her skin and she relaxed as footsteps behind got fainter and fainter.

Suddenly she was standing in front of closed door; slowly she reached for the handle her breath hitching once again in her throat. Turning the rusty sphere, she could feel the movie type suspense fill her muscles making them tight and wary. The door creaked open into a room that was so bright she had to squint, taking a few cautious steps forward still squinting she found herself in the middle of very circular room, the door slammed closed and she started with a fright.

Once her eyes became accustomed to the light, it became apparent that the room was covered in photos of her growing up but throughout all the changes in the photos, one thing was consistent, Timmy. On the ceiling above her head there were no pictures but four words stood out in harsh black paint, 'FORGIVENESS IS THE KEY'.

'Mia' the voice was back, she backed up into a armchair that suddenly appeared and pulled her knees up to her chest, 'Mia' She closed her eyes and wished to be back home away from the invisible threat, 'Mia!'

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"Mia!" Tawni screamed at her sleeping sister, impatiently, showing clearly the traits she shared with her godmother. Mia just rolled over in bed and whimpered.

Sonny handed the carefully wrapped present to her husband and leant down to shake her daughter. Mia's eyes flickered open and her gaze caught her Mom's, she sighed in relief and sat up. Her mom took a step back and the whole family was gathered at the bottom of her bed

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" They chorused and she smiled, happy to be awake and out of the vivid dream.

"Thanks Guys. Now, what did you get me?" Chad chuckled and sat down on the end of the bed the rest of the family copying his actions,

"Happy Seventeenth Birthday, sweetie!" He handed her a present and dropped a present in her lap. She immediately ripped the wrapping paper off the small box and opened the lid, inside was the most beautiful bracelet she'd ever seen. It was silver and was made to look like branches twisting in and around each other. There were little pink and white flowers dotted along these branches and carved in tiny letters inside the biggest one was her name.

"Thanks Daddy." She flung her arms round his neck in a tight hug and he grinned at her enthusiasm, she pulled back and glanced at Sonny and then back to Chad.

"Who picked it out?" She questioned jokingly. Her mother laughed and put a hand on her dad's shoulder,

"Surprisingly your father did that all by himself!" Mia gaped shocked at her father before leaning forward and giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"Good Job, Dad!" He looked at her in mock horror,

"You're surprised? Did you forget how amazing I am?" She rolled her eyes and sat back again.

Her Mom took over then handing her a much larger wrapped present, "This is from me and the girls."

Again she tore the paper off in anticipation to reveal a cardboard box opening slowly the stiff box she was greeted by the sight of a laptop.

"Thank you!" She gasped, so happy her body shook. Up until only her parents had had personal computers, she had had to share the ancient desktop with her four younger sisters and so access to many websites had been restricted after all they were all under 12.

Her parents laughed as Brittany held up a cake, "Lookie Mia. Me and Mommy made you a cake!" She smiled at the younger and gave her kiss on the forehead.

"Thank you sweetie I'm sure it'll be lovely. Just let me get dressed and then I'll come downstairs and we can all have a piece." The little girl beamed and shouted 'Ok!' causing the family to all follow her from the room.

A few seconds later her mom stuck her head back in,

"Oh Mia, I almost forgot this came for you this morning." She held out a card and after giving it to her baby girl left the room.

Mia tore open the envelope and looked at the boring commercial front of the card before opening it.

Inside was the typical greeting but under it read,

Mia,

Meet me at the beach tonight at sunset for a birthday surprise.

T.

Taylor. He remembered even during the summer. She wondered the surprise could be but decided she better dress up nice just in case. For now she simply threw on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt and headed downstairs for some cake.

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At seven o'clock that evening she was dressed and ready to go buzzing with excitement but of course didn't set for another two hours and so she had to sit patiently waiting which wasn't her best gift even in the most helpful of times and so an hour and a half later she couldn't wait any longer and headed downstairs.

"Mom, I'm leaving now."

"Oh come here first and let us see you." Her mom shouted back from the kitchen. She sighed; it should only take a few moments, hopefully.

She strode into the kitchen to see her whole gathered at breakfast bar. Her mom took the sight of her in and began to cry.

She wore a black strapless sweetheart neckline dress that reached her knees; her blond was lightly curled and hung loose around her shoulders. Her make-up was impeccable and she wore a pair of black flip-flops.

"Oh, I remember the day you born..." Sonny began as Chad snapped photos.

"Mom, Dad!" She moaned and they both stopped and made to hug her.

"We just love you sweetie. Have a good time and we'll see you later." Chad whispered and they pulled simultaneously in the weird way they always did.

"Bye." Mia shouted behind her as she fled via the front door and into the family car she was surprised she was allowed to drive.

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The beach was no more than two miles from the house and so it didn't her long to get there. Getting out of the car, she paused as she closed the door and looked out to see the sun setting in the horizon and smiled, she was right on time.

She walked along the expanse of the beach beginning to wonder where Taylor was until she spotted and rug and a figure in the distance. She ran until she was no more than ten feet from rug where she stopped abruptly as the figure turning to face her.

"Timmy!"

"Hello, Mia. Happy Birthday!" She glared at him and taking a few steps forward questioned him,

"What're you doing here?" He sighed and looked down guiltily at his feet.

"I...I realised what an idiot I've been and well I always to treat you on your birthday so...I...made us this picnic." He sounded so sincere that she dropped the glare and when he looked up, he looked so close to crying that she had to run to him.

"It's ok Timmy, I forgive you." She hugged him pulling him so close to her that she could feel his heartbeat. He pulled back slightly and moved to kiss her.

It was like the final piece of their reunion and she was in heaven. His lips still tasted of candyfloss and not of those horrible cigarettes he'd been smoking and she was like an addict reintroduced to heroin, deepening the kiss after only few moments. His lips were rough against her plum soft ones but the effort was in all ways equal.

After what was the most glorious moments of her life so far, he pulled back and chuckled,

"We mustn't forget the picnic." She pouted but moved to sit down on the rug anyway.

"What would you like to drink coke or sprite?" He said holding both bottles up to her. She reached for the coke and laughing snatched it from him and opened the bottle was gulped hastily to quench her thirst.

Timmy discarded the sprite and she looked at him questioningly.

"Not thirsty yet." He explained but she barely heard his voice suddenly became very quiet and she felt all of sudden light-headed. Feeling the urge to lie down she obeyed closing her eyes tight.

The last thing she heard was the voice from the dream whispering 'I'm sorry' in her ear followed closely by the feeling of lips against hers sending her mercilessly into a deep sleep.

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