A Reason To Smile

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Twilight characters or anything Twilight related.

Thank you .hectate for your reviews and support from the last chapter. Good thing I know how to delete anonymous reviews. Enjoy the chapter.

Chapter 14 – Could This Get Any Worse?

Krystal's POV

It's the middle of October as time goes by. Things have been going well between me and Lucas. Apparently we're the big talk here at this school. Word sure gets around fast. I mean this is Forks for pete sake. I don't really care because all that matters is me and Lucas. He loves me, I love him, and his family and friends loves me and so do I. The only person who's not pleased to hear the news is Miley.

To say she was pissed is an understatement. She threw like a hissy fit everywhere we see her. I saw Miley ready to confront me but luckily for me, Lucas and his siblings stepped in causing Miley to stop in her tracks. Guess she knows better than to mess with me, not that she ever bothers me. Speaking of Miley…

The bell rang and third period has ended. It was passing period before fourth and Edward, Bella and I were walking together meeting up with Lucas and the others in the commons.

"Hey beautiful." Lucas said with a hello kiss.

"Hey pretty boy." I chuckled.

"Krystal, if he's pretty boy, than what about me?" Emmett smirked.

"Simple, you're muscle man." I smiled.

"Ah hell yeah I am! OW!" Emmett said flexing his muscles earning another slap in the head by Rosalie.

I heard a gasp and we all turned to see Alice who appears to be zoning out. I also saw Edward looked a bit tense.

"What's going on you guys?" Lucas asked.

Before they could answer, we heard someone shouting over the crowd getting our attention. We all turned to see Miley standing on the stone stair railings waving her arms around. Why are my Miley senses telling me it's not good?

"Everyone, listen up." Miley began. "Krystal is with the Cullens who are not human. They got super strength, weird eyes and pale skinned."

My eyes widened in fear. She knows? That can't be good. Everyone in the school was muttering in confusion. Oh no if everyone agrees with Miley of her suspicions than this could be bad for Lucas and his family. I looked at them to see how they're reacting but to my surprised they seemed really calm about it. Alice was giggling while Edward was silently chuckling.

"Funny, either we're too strong or you're just that weak with all the excuses you made to get out of gym." Jasper said loudly.

"Yeah it's not our fault we don't go out in the sun much." Lucas said. "Why do you think our dad take us hiking during school when it's sunny?"

I saw Miley getting pale at the response when everyone laughed at her.

"No, no you have to believe me. It's true." Miley tried to shout over the laughter.

"Okay then where's your proof?" One guy asked.

"Um..."

Wow for a diva like Miley, she sure hasn't been thinking straight to plan this. I couldn't help but joined in as the whole school laugh louder at her. Even Miley's friends are laughing. This is more embarrassing to her than that lunch incident back then. Miley got down and headed to the door to the parking lot but not before she shouted,

"Don't say I didn't warn you. That was your biggest mistake." That caused everyone to laugh harder.

Miley was soon out the door and I saw her crying. I kinda feel bad for her… nah. I guess karma has finally gotten to her. The warning bell rang and Lucas walked me to class with Nessie by our side.

"How were you guys able to be so calm about Miley's little stunt?" I asked.

"You guys are easy to lie to." Lucas said. "Plus from what Alice and Edward said, she doesn't have any proof except her word which is no good."

"Are you lying to me?" I teased.

"I would never lie to you." Lucas said. "I'll see you at lunch."

"Bye," I said as Lucas pecked my lips and he ran off to his class.

Things are starting to look up; I have a loving dad, awesome friends, an amazing boyfriend and amazing people that are like second family to me. I don't know what could ruin this moment.

Two weeks have passed since Miley's outburst and things have been… I don't know, weird. I went to school the next day expecting to run into Miley since we have class but to my surprise, she wasn't there, nor was she any other of her classes. I know she ditches but she would never cut school. By the next day, she still hasn't shown up. And the next day and the day after that. Bella told us from her father who is the chief of police, that Miley has been reported missing since the day of her outburst. You would think some people at school should be worried but they're not. Everyone seems happy about the news.

Most of the girls who were tormented by Miley were relived like their chains have been broken and have been set free. There was a rumor going around saying that Miley got pregnant and quit school although I highly doubt that's the case.

I should be happy right? I should be happy that Miley's out of the picture, well temporary but you know what I meant. So why is it that even though she's not here, my Miley senses are acting out?

Lucas and I were sitting at lunch with everyone including Nessie. We talk just about anything; random topics, Emmett's jokes and of course everyone's favorite subject; me and Lucas. We were interrupted when the principal came to our table.

"Ms. Diamond, may I have a word with you in my office?" Mr. Fulton asked. He had a solemn look on his face. Oh no, I'm not in trouble am I? What did I do? I don't remember doing anything wrong in school, ever.

I looked at Mr. Fulton and then at the Cullens. "Um okay." I said nervously.

"Everything will be okay." Lucas said to me. I nodded and followed the principal out the cafeteria.

Mr. Fulton led me into his office when he closed the door behind me and sat down behind his desk and faced me as I stood there getting ready for whatever he throws.

"Krystal, I'm sorry, but I have some… news." He said glumly. This can't be good.

"W-What's going on?" I asked nervously.

"It's about your father." I almost passed out at the mention of my dad. What happened to him? "He just got off work early today and was just at his car when he was attacked. No one saw what happened. He was just found there."

"Is he okay?" I asked fearfully.

"When he was found, all the blood had been drained from his body and he… didn't make it." Mr. Fulton said. I collapsed into the nearest chair as I cried.

I can't believe that my dad is gone. My dad; the only family I had left, the one who raised me single-handedly, the one who's been there for me when I needed him the most, my other hero is gone. Just like my mom, he is gone. Dad is dead and no one knew how. If he was attacked then it must have been murder. Who would do this? Why him? What did he ever do to them? How could this happen? I felt as if my heart is being ripped apart and I'm back to where I was since mom died. Could this get any worse?

"There is one more thing I have to tell you." I looked up to see Mr. Fulton still talking to me and he had an apologetic look on his face. "Because you are underage and have no family living here, you must go to New York, to live with your godmother."

I couldn't move. No, this can't be happening. They can't do this to me. I can't leave. They can't make me. Nothing personal, I love Aunt Miranda Knight. She's my mom's best friend and her husband Adam is a great guy but I can't leave Forks. If I leave, I'll never get to see my friends, my team and Lucas. I'll be taken away from him. I'll be thousands of miles away from him and I'll never get to see him ever again. I can't stand the fact of being far apart from Lucas. He's my reason for me to live, to smile.

I just sat there and tears came out of me as I cried since it was my only response to the news.

Poor Krystal. If you haven't read The Other Half, I suggest you do. That story is where the events happened in Lucas's POV. Please review.