Freddie's POV

"Hey man, what's up?" Ashton's voice rang through the metallic pear.

"I think the Guardians already know about us," I called.

"What about us?" he asked.

I sighed. "Not you and me. Me and Sam!"

"What? Really?" he confirmed. "That's serious chiz, man. I think it's best if you break up with her."

"I can't break up with Sam!" I yelled.

"Why not?" he asked. "You have no other choice. It's either you break up with her, stay as friends and then continue protecting her, or you risk losing your life!"

I smacked my palm against my forehead. "But I can't just be selfish. I love Sam and she loves me too. After months of dating, you're telling me to just break up with her to save myself?"

"You won't be just saving yourself, Freddie," he persuaded me. "You'll also be saving Sam. Imagine when you're gone, Sam won't have a guardian angel anymore. She'll be vulnerable to attacks and who knows what might happen if you're not being replaced?"

I stayed silent.

"All you have to do is to tell her that your mom has been pressuring you. She's a smart kid. She'll understand," he said.

"I'll consider, Ashton," I replied.

"No," he stated firmly. "Don't consider. Get it done."

I shut my eyes tightly as my eyebrows furrowed. "I will."

I wanted to just end it all, just quit. But I can't. I've been born like that, being the chosen one. My life has been laid out for me like a dinner table and all I had to do was to sit down and play along. It's that simple, right?

…SEDDIE FTW...

It's Sam's birthday today. I've been planning this for a long time and now, I'm told to give everything up. I remembered the promise I made her two weeks ago.

I'm not just going to celebrate your birthday this year. I'm going to celebrate it every single year from now on.

But now, that promise is going to be broken. All because of a rule, a silly rule set by the powers above. All because I am a Guardian Angel. And Sam is the girl I'm protecting.

"Hey Freddie," Sam grinned, gleaming from ear to ear. "You're late."

"Sorry," I apologized. "Happy Birthday."

She noticed my glum expression and her smile faded into a concerned frown. "Are you feeling okay? Did you lick a swingset?"

"No, I didn't," I pushed the palm she placed on my forehead. "I'm fine. I'm just... really sorry."

"It's okay. You've already apologized. It's not the first time we're dating anyway," she laughed, leaning back into the chair.

"No, I'm not talking about being late, Sam," I said firmly.

She frowned. "Then, what's wrong?"

"I'm sorry Sam," I started. "I just can't go on like this."

"What do you mean?" she frowned.

I couldn't do it. It was too much for me to take. Besides, it's her birthday and I wasn't planning on giving her a gift like this. "Let's break up."

"Why? Did I do something wrong?" she asked. "If I did, then tell me. Was it the nicknames or the fights? I can stop calling you nicknames and try to avoid fighting if you'll just-"

"No, it's not your fault, Sam," I frowned. "It's me."

She calmed down.

"My mom has been pressuring me again," I lied. The anti-aggressive parenting courses really got to her. "I just thought it would be best if we could return to being friends. We can still hang out together and we'll-"

"You're lying," she stated. "Your hand always twitches vigorously when you lie."

"What? No..." I forced a smile from my lips. "She's really pressuring me."

She frowned. "Tell me the truth, Benson."

You can't, Freddie. You'll violate code number two-six-five if you tell her about the Guardians.

"Speak," she commanded, sending daggers through her eyes.

"I..." I started. "I'm... err..."

I was searching my surroundings for an excuse, but the world seemed to be unjust to me. Do I really have to say it? Don't tell her, Freddie.

"I... I'm a Guardian Angel."

A/N: Hey guys, it's been a long time since I wrote on . I just wanted to thank all the nice reviews and great feedback you guys have given me. I won't be updating as often from now on as I have other commitments such as schoolwork, which has been taking a toll on me. I will, however, be posting more chapters on my new upcoming fic, 'iFall For You All Over Again'. Do check it out :D Thanks!