RECAP:
Once you got back to the apartment, you and Taylor collapsed on the couch and Dray went to the bathroom.
"So, are you excited?" Taylor asked.
"Of course! I havent raced since I was back in America!" you said.
"Wow," Taylor said. It got silent between you two for a few minutes.
The front door soon opened and a tall boy with dark hair and bright blue eyes stepped inside. Taylor gasped as she stared at the boy. She jumped on her feet and pointed her index finger at him.
"WHAT THE FUCK!? YOU DIED!" she yelled.
STORY START:
Taylor looked over at you.
"T-Tailer! We've been cursed! The dead are haunting us!" she said. You stood up and pushed her down onto the couch. You sighed.
"Tay," you hesitated, "Kyler never died. It was a very odd and lucky set up."
Dray walked into the living room and looked at everyone.
"Oh, shit," he muttered.
"What do you mean!? I saw him die! You saw him! You killed Hayley for him!" she said.
"Kyler," Dray said, "I think we should tell them now."
Kyler nodded.
"Sit down, Tailer," Dray said. You sat on the couch next to Taylor. Dray sighed.
"In January, Kyler was in fact, planning to kill himself. That night when he came over, he was going to admit his feelings and then kill himself," Dray said. You looked at Kyler. He was leaning against the door, looking at his feet.
"Now, Tailer, when we first told you about him, he told you that he had met someone that would die in his place. Well, at first it was Kyler talking to you. But I got tipped off that Hayley was coming, so I warned him," he said.
"Okay..." you said.
"So, he switched with the other kid, Hayley came, and well, everything happened," he said.
You glanced at Taylor. Her fists were clenched tightly and she was looking in her lap. She looked up at Kyler suddenly and glared at him as tears rolled down her cheeks.
"Do you know what we went through!? You ruined our lives, Kyler! Do you now how hard it was for me to watch my best friend become a murderer because she wanted to avenge her supposedly dead crush!? You don't! I still have nightmares about that night! The rest of us are still getting treatment for it!" she yelled. She took a breath, stood, and walked up
to him.
"And if you knew Hayley was coming, why didn't you tell us!? You could have prevented that from ever happening! So, then, why did you let things happen like that? You didn't think of that would happen when your psycho ex-girlfriend came to Tailer's house with a gun!? You didn't think someone would end up dead!? Did you ever think about us!? Did you ever stop and wonder how our lives would be if you killed yourself!? You ruined all of us, Kyler!" she said as she slapped him across the face. You stared at Taylor, shocked. Everything she said, you wanted to say. She just got to it first.
Taylor wiped away the water on her face and sat back down on the couch. Kyler stood still, in shock, most likely. Dray was afraid to move in case he got the 'Taylor Treatment' too.
"I deserved that," Kyler muttered.
"Ya know what, I can't deal with this right now," Taylor said as she got up and walked to the balcony door. She pulled open the slider and stepped outside, closing it behind her.
You watched your best friend as she leaned on the balcony railing.
"She had it the worst by far. She was traumatized. The shock effected her the most. Jolene and Sabrina were fine after a month or so. I was fine. But she had to deal with much more than that. That just added onto her stress," you said.
"If I could take it back, you know I would, Tailer!" Kyler said.
"I know! But that doesn't change anything! Saying sorry doesn't get rid of our memories!" you said. You got up from the couch and walked into the office, shutting the door behind you.
You sighed and pulled out your cell phone. You dialed Tai's phone number.
"Hello?" Tai answered happily.
"Hey..." you said.
"Hey. What's wrong? You sound sad," he said. You sighed.
"Tay knows about Kyler," you said.
"How?" he asked.
"He lives with Dray. We completely forgot," you said.
"I'm sorry, Tailer. To have to go through those memories again," he said.
"It's okay. Hey, guess what," you said.
"Huh?" he asked.
"I got to race today. And I got an apartment too. Tay and I are gonna get my stuff in there tomorrow after I leave the track," you said.
"Cool, I want to see it," he said.
"I get to see it first," you said. He chuckled.
"I can't believe you're going to be living so far away," he said.
"Yeah, but hey, maybe you can come visit," you said.
"I'd better. And maybe when Taylor leaves I can uh, ya know, stay over sometime," Tai said, in a tone of voice that you could tell he was grinning.
"Tai! You'd better not be thinking of sex! We're only seventeen!" you said. He laughed.
"Haha you ain't gettin that, Tai," you said.
"What? Even if we do ever get married?" he asked. You were silent a moment.
"...Well, I guess so. I mean, if we ever get that serious about our relationship," you said.
"Are you doubting us, Tailer?" he asked.
"No, Tai. I'm not doubting us. I'm just stating the fact that we're only teenagers still, and I've still got dreams to fulfill," you said.
"I know. But still..." he said.
"On to a lighter subject please," you said.
"Um, oh, hey, we're all going to head to the Digital World today. You wanna come?" he asked.
"I have Taylor here, remember?" you said.
"Well, have her by the computer. She knows about the Digital World, doesn't she?" he asked.
"Well, yeah, but, that'd be a bit unfair. Don't you think?" you asked.
"Yeah, I guess it would be a bit unfair," he said. It got silent a moment.
"So tomorrow, is everyone coming?" you asked.
"Um, let's see, I know Matt and Brenna are. Shari is, I am, and Izzy is too," he said.
"Cool. Oh, hey guess what," you said.
"What?" he asked.
"Taylor and Izzy like each other," you said. He laughed.
"You're kidding!" he said.
"Nope! It's soo funny! It's cute," you said.
"In a way, I guess," he said.
"You're just a retard, Tai," you said. He got silent a second.
"That hurt, Tailer," he said. You laughed.
"It's okay though. Cause you're my retard," you said.
"Damn straight I am," Tai said.
Someone knocked on the office door.
"Tai hold on a second. Come in," you said. The door opened and Kyler stepped in.
"Can I talk to you for a few?" he asked. You nodded.
"Tai, I'm going to have to call you back," you said.
"Okay. If Kyler does anything at all to you, I'll become a murderer," he said. You chuckled lightly.
"That won't be necessary, babe. But I'll call you later," you said.
"Alright. I love you," he said.
"Same here," you said before you hung up the phone.
"Tailer, listen, about not telling you-" he started. You held up your hand.
"Stop talking. This is my time to talk," you said. He nodded and sat down on a chair.
"I agree with Taylor completely. I mean, I know that your parents used to beat you and everything, but that was no reason to go off and get ready to commit suicide. Honestly, I think you should go back and turn them in. I know that it would seem unreasonable especially since they all think you're dead. They might try and punish you for a fake death, but still. Your parents need to be taught a lesson. So, I've decided for you. You are coming back to the States with me," you said.
"No way," he said. You walked up to him and got in his face.
"You are coming back with me. And when I go on national television for my band, I'm bringing you with me to tell what really happened. I'm taking Dray, too," you said.
"I said I'm not going, Tailer!" he said as he lightly pushed you out of his face and stood up. You glared at him.
"Well, when my social status in the U.S. declines even farther thanks to you, you'll be wishing you were dead! As it is, it's your fault half of them hate me!" you said. Then you walked out of the room and you joined Taylor on the balcony.
"I hate him," you said quietly as you leaned against the railing next to her. Both of you continued to stare out at the city.
"You used to love him," she said.
"I loved him. But I wasn't in love with him. I blame hormones," you said. She chuckled lightly.
"I can't believe he's alive. And here! What are the others going to say!?" she asked.
"I don't know. But, I just told Kyler that I'm revieling his secret when we go back to the States," you said. She finally looked at you.
"So, you're coming home with me?" she asked.
"Yeah. Tai's not going to be too happy about it. But, I feel like I need to do this," you said.
"You don't know how happy the girls are going to be," Taylor said. You smiled at her.
"Yeah. I kinda miss it there. I want to see my daddy too," you said.
"Maybe we can bring Tai along," Taylor suggested.
"No. I don't want him to have anything to do with America. I don't want him to find out any more about my past," you said.
"But, Tailer-" she started.
"No, Tay. It's too early. I...I want him to stay safe," you said.
"Safe? From what, Tailer?" she asked slowly. You sighed and slid down to the floor.
"From everything. I'm still hated over there. And, if they all find out about Tai... I'm afraid something might happen to him. I don't want him to get hurt," you said quietly.
"Um, actually, Tailer. They already know..." Taylor said quietly.
"What do you mean!?" you asked.
"Well, um, before I came here, we had an interview. And we let it slip," she said slowly. You put your head in your hands.
"Shit..." you whispered. Taylor looked at you in shock.
'Wow I thought she would completely flip out at me...' Taylor thought.
"Are you okay, Tailer?" Taylor asked.
"No. Please, don't tell Tai about me going back with you," you said.
"I won't. But, are you sure about this?" she asked as she knelt down next to you.
"Yeah," you said.
"But, you're going to be gone for the summer. Are you positive you'll be okay without him?" she asked. You sigh.
"I'd better. But, either way, I'll still be able to email him and such," you said.
"Wow, love must suck," she said.
"Love does suck. I never want to be away from him," you said. You looked up at Taylor grinning slightly.
"Taylor, never fall in love!" you said as you pointed a finger at her. She laughed.
"No problem for me!" she said.
"What? You don't like Izzy enough?" you asked, eyebrow raised. She grinned slightly with a blush line on her face.
"Well, I mean, I like him. But I don't think it'll work out," she said.
"What do you mean?" you asked.
"Well, I live in the States. He lives here..." she said glumly.
"I'm sorry, Tay. But, maybe it's for the best. I mean, maybe y'all can spend the next three weeks together. Before we leave," you said.
"Yeah, I'll do that," she said.
"C'mon," you said getting up, "let's go back inside."
You and Taylor left the balcony and went back into the apartment.
"Sorry about that, Dray," Taylor said to Dray who was cooking in the kitchen. (Me: Noo... He was cooking in the flippin bathroom! lmao sorry)
"Oh, uh, it's alright. Hey, why don't you guys go watch a movie or something?" Dray said.
"Okay!" you said as you ran into the living room.
"Tay, what do ya wanna watch?" you asked.
"Um... I don't know. Anything good, I guess," she said as she plopped onto the couch. You looked through the cabinet of shelves and pulled out three DVDs. You grinned and showed them to Taylor.
"Do you remember these, Tay?" you asked. She grinned.
"Yeah!" she said.
"Which one?" you asked. You had pulled out the Naruto season DVDs, InuYasha the Movie 2: Castle Beyond the Looking Glass, and Sailor Moon(the one with Princess Snow Kaguya and the awesome snow dancers!).
She thought about it a moment.
"All of them. Starting with Naruto," she said smiling. You grinned and put in the DVD and turned on the TV. You sat down on the couch next to Taylor and put your legs across her lap.
Dray walked into the room.
"What are you watching?" he asked.
"Naruto," you replied smirking.
"Are you kiddng me?" he asked.
"Nope! Hehe, I'm surprised that you kept these," you said.
"They were expensive. Why would I throw them out?" he asked.
"Cause you're a retard," you said. He glared at you.
"Shut up," he said. You stuck your tongue out at him. He hardened his glare and walked back into the kitchen. You turned back to the TV and pressed the Play button.
"Hey, Dray-" Kyler started, walking out of the bathroom.
"Shut up we're watching Naruto!" you and Taylor said in unison. Kyler looked over at you guys.
"Are you kidding me?" he asked under his breath as he sweatdropped.
Then he walked into the kitchen.
**With Brenna and Shari**
"I can't believe Tailer's not here anymore," Brenna said glumly.
"Yeah, I know what you mean. It's not fun anymore," Shari replied.
Both Brenna and Shari were laying on their new separate beds thinking of how bored they were without Tailer.
"So, what do you want to do?" Brenna asked.
"I don't know. Eat popcorn?" Shari suggested.
"No. How about eat clocks?" Brenna asked.
"Clocks?" Shari asked from the top bunk.
"Yeah. We should go make clock-shaped cookies," Brenna said. (Me: I want clock shaped cookies!)
"Renna, dear, are you fully sane?" Shari asked.
"Shari-lyn, my lovelyful wife, I am not," Brenna replied. They both laughed.
Then it got silent again.
"Internet?" Shari said.
"Internet," Brenna confirmed.
They both got off their respected beds and ran for the computer. Brenna logged into Yahoo Instant Messenger.
"YAY! TAILER'S ONLINE!" Brenna said smiling as she double clicked on Tailer's screen name. (Me: I can't remember Tailer's email address that I gave you, and I need to use the IM names so I'm using my Yahoo for Tailer and Brenna's for Brenna ^.^ Sorry Ren, but my readers now get your email address ^.^)
brennas_always_right: TAILER! ^.^
28: hey
brennas_always_right: we miss you, TaiTai! its lonely here without you!
28: same here!
brennas_always_right: omg! did you know tais finally getting his own room!? hmm i wonder what your going to do tailer lmao
28: hm yea i wonder what
brennas_always_right: tailer are you okay? youre usually more talkative than this and shari and i havent seen you in like a day! :(
28: yea im fine. but ive got to go. later
28 HAS SIGNED OUT
"What the hell was that all about?" Shari asked.
"I don't know... Call her," Brenna said. Shari pulled out her cell phone and dialed Tailer's cell phone number.
**Tailer/Your POV**
You and Taylor were sitting on the couch watching Naruto when your phone rang.
"Who is it? Tell them to shut up," Taylor said. You pulled out your cell phone and pressed the talk button on it.
"Hello?" you asked.
"Tailer! Why were you so weird just now online!?" Shari asked.
"Huh? What do you mean? I'm watching TV with Taylor. I haven't been online," you said.
"Well then who the hell was just IMing us?" Brenna asked.
"I don't know... Huh weird," you said.
"Who is it?" Taylor asked.
"It's Renna and Shari. They think I was just IMing them. I was right here with you the whole time," you said. Taylor took the phone.
"Guys, Tailer's been with me. We're watching Naruto," she said.
"Are you sure? Well, cause someone with Tailer's IM address was just IMing us and they were being really weird," Shari said.
"That is so weird," you said. You thought for a moment.
"Dray," you called.
"Yeah?" he asked.
"Were you just on the computer?" you asked.
"No. I've been in the kitchen the whole time. Kyler was though," he said. You heard a faint smacking sound.
"Were you just IMing my friends?" you asked.
"Maybe," he said.
"Tell me straight up. You're still not in the clear," you said. You could hear him sigh from the kitchen.
"Yeah, I was. It automatically signed you in and I didn't know. And they IMed me," he said.
"Okay," you said. You got back on the phone.
"It was a friend of mine. Sorry y'all," you said.
"It's okay I guess," Brenna said.
"Hey guys, I've got to go. Tay and I are watching something," you said.
"Aw, alright. We'll talk to you later. Loves," Shari said.
"Love ya too," you said grinnning before you hung up.
**FF To Next Day**
You and Taylor had slept in the office that night and Kyler slept on the couch and Dray was in his room.
"Tailer! Get up!" Dray shouted as he banged loudly on the door. You jumped awake.
"Shut up, Draco! Leave me alone!" you yelled. (Me: Wow that was odd. I haven't used his full name in a looong time...)
"Get up then! We've got to get your friends and go to the track!" he said.
You got out of your little bed of blankets and walked over to the door. You pulled it open and saw Dray standing there in his boxers and a T-shirt with a toothbrush in his mouth. You cracked a smile as you stared at him.
"Wow, that's sexy, Dray! I can so see why all the girls want you," you said sarcastically. He glared at you.
"Shut up and get in the damn shower," he said as he walked back into the bathroom to finish brushing his teeth.
You snickered as you closed the office door and stepped over Taylor who had conveniently moved from the middle of the room to right by the door. You grabbed your clothes from a duffle bag you had with you and you nudged Taylor with your foot as you walked out the room.
"What?" she groaned.
"Up, Tay-chan!" you said.
"No," she replied once again burrying her head under her pillow. You reached down and took away her pillow.
"Up. Dray's making breakfast, then you need to take a shower after me," you said. She growled.
"Why?" she asked.
"Cause we're going back to the track today," you said smiling.
"Fine," she said as she sat up and put her glasses on, and layed down again
"Good," you said as you walked out of the office and into the bathroom.
Once you were done in the shower, Taylor got in and you, Kyler, and Dray were sitting at his table eating.
"You excited, Tailer?" Dray asked. You grinned as you put your food in your mouth and nodded. Dray laughed at you. You swallowed your food.
"Hell yeah I'm excited. I haven't raced in forever," you said.
"Good," Dray said.
"When are you guys leaving?" Kyler asked. You looked at the clock.
"Well, it's only eight now. And the track doesn't open until eleven. So, we'll prolly go get Tai and the others around ten. That'll give us plenty of time to dye Dray's hair," you said grinning.
"Woah, what?" Dray asked.
"I'm dying your hair. You look like Draco Malfoy. And I don't like it. Besides, you're going to have to face Dad sometime. And you know how he is about hair dye," you said. Dray looked at his bleached locks and sighed.
"Fine. Go in my bedroom and on top of my dresser there's all my dye. Pick one out," he said.
"Yay," you said happily as you jumped from your seat and ran into his room.
"HOLY HELL!" you yelled as you stared at all of his dyes.
"Dray do you have enough!?" you asked.
"No. Just shut up and pick one," he said.
There were all sorts of colors. Black, blonde, red, brown, blue, purple, green, pink. Name a color and he probably has it. You grabbed the color you wanted most and you ran back into the kitchen. You grinned and held up the hair dye.
"Are you kidding me!?" he asked.
"Nope!" you said. Kyler smirked at him.
"Sorry dude," Kyler said. Dray put his head on the table and groaned.
**Half An Hour Later**
"I think it looks good, Dray," Taylor said, after she was out of the shower and dressed. Dray looked back in the mirror at his now dyed, dry locks and sighed.
"But, now I'm all boring," he said. You put your hands on your hips.
"You look like my brother," you said. He glared at you through the mirror.
"Terrific," he said sarcastically. You grinned. Draco's hair was now back to his natural color of black!
"C'mon, we'd better get going. It's ten," Taylor said as she looked at the clock. You all glanced at the clock and stepped out of the bathroom. (Me: haha yes there's a clock in the bathroom!)
You all started for the apartment complex to get Tai and the others. When Dray put the truck in park, you jumped out of the cab and ran up the stairs. You knocked rapidly on Tai's front door. Dray and Taylor were still walking up the stairs as the door opened.
"TAILER!"