Taken In

Hey guys, back with a new chapter, this chapter is going to be flashbacks of Chris and his high school years. Also, I might put up a new story called A Missed Text, which is described in my profile. So, R&R and I'll stop talking now.

Chpt. 5: A Broken Soul

He got back home, threw his groceries on the table and plopped himself down on the couch. He turned on the TV and put it to The Amazing World of Gumball, since it always put him in a good mood. He watched a few episodes, but he still couldn't think right. All the man thought of was Evan. "Come on Chris, you need to stop thinking about him, he couldn't even remember who you were, just let him go." The man told himself as he tried to comfort himself. "Oh come on, you know what you feel toward him, you're just leaving it in the darkest corner of your memories." The man's conscience told him as he then reminisced back to his high school years.

It was his first day in high school, and barely moved to LA, but had no friends yet. Chris wandered around the campus, following his schedule and trying to his first period, which was Science. He headed to class and took a seat next to a kid he would later on fall for. The class started with the teacher introducing himself, then the other typical first day stuff teachers do. Chris was just spacing out the entire time, until he was interrupted by the kid next to him, telling him that he was about to be called on to tell a little of himself. He quickly thanked the person next to him and was then called on. "Chris Martinez, would you please tell the class something about yourself, like your favorite pet, color, etc." The teacher said as Chris tried to think of what to say. "Uh, my name is Chris, my favorite pet is…" Chris anxiously said as he saw a drawing of an owl that the guy he sat next to drew, he liked it and knew what he would like to have as a pet. "an owl because to me, they are majestic creatures that I think have beauty and wisdom in them." The boy said as the class snickered at what he said. "My my Chris, that was a really good explanation as to why they are your favorite, I'm sure your English teachers will have a pleasure to have you in their class." The teacher said as she excused him to take a seat. As he walked back, the whole class eyed him, except for one pair of eyes, his eyes. Chris was confused as to why the kid next to his seat didn't look at him funny. Chris just quickly sat down and put his head down. He was about to daydream again, but a light tap on his arm got his attention. "That was pretty good Chris, I didn't know you liked owls." The asian kid said as Chris felt awkward talking to this stranger. "Uh, actually, if it was for your drawing, I would have just said dog or cat." Chris stated as the other wondered how his drawing had a bigger impact than expected. " Well, my name is…" The kid was about to say as he was called on. " Hi, my name is Evan Fong, and my favorite color is red, and my favorite animal is also an owl, just like Chris." Evan stated as he pointed to the person he was talking about. "Thank you Evan, you may sit down." The teacher said as he walked back, receiving the same treatment that Chris got. "So, your name is Evan, good to finally meet you." Chris said as he took out his hand without a hint of anxiety. Evan looked at his hand and shook it. "You know, I have a feeling we're gonna be good friends." Evan said as the other had a feeling it would be a good four years in high school.

Evan and Chris were now sitting in chairs, out in the stadium with all the other seniors, waiting to be called to get a diploma. The two had been friends since that day in science class. The school knew them as more than friends, they were brothers, sticking out for themselves and others who were in need of a friend. This was the happiest day of their lives. However, life always knew how to mess with happiness. Chris knew that he was due to move to New York, to go to a college over there. He didn't have the heart to tell Evan, so he kept it a secret. "Chris Martinez!" The principal announced on the microphone as everyone cheered for him, the one who started off as the owl kid. By now, Chris knew it was more than just owls that he loved, deep down, he knew that he loved Evan, more than just as a brother. He had found out during the last few months of Freshman year. Chris quickly headed up to the podium. He shook the principal's hand and took his diploma. Again, the seniors cheered, applauded, and did other supportive things. He quickly took a seat and instead of being happy, he just blanked out and thought to himself, thinking what was going to happen once he left.

Chris knew that he had to tell Evan, but just didn't have the strength. Instead, he just left with his parents, and left all of his friends behind in the school to celebrate.

It was now time for him to move out, and head to New York. He said his last goodbyes to his parents, siblings, and neighbors. Chris still didn't have the guts to tell his friend, so he just left it as that. During the cab ride to the airport, he got a text, it was from Evan. "Hey Chris, do you have a minute, I need to tell you something, in private." Chris read as he just turned off his phone instead. Once he got to the airport, he just sat down and thought. Chris was thinking about Evan, how he had just left him, possibly hurt him emotionally later on. He shook the thoughts out as his flight was called. On the plane, he waved out the window, saying goodbye to his beloved memories.

Many years later, Chris completed his two years in college, and headed straight back to California. As he stepped out of the plane, he felt a wave of nostalgia hit him, he felt at home again. He called a taxi, and told the driver to take him to the nearest hotel. Once he got there, he called his parents to tell them he got back safely. Chris just rested for a couple days, until he had to go grocery shopping. He got there and got the things he needed. He accidentally bumped into someone, and once he saw who it was, he felt the love and pain that one man from his past gave him. "Hey, you're Evan right?" Chris said as he hoped that the other had forgotten about him. "Don't you remember me, it's me Chris, you were my partner for almost every class, you were my best friend." Chris stated as the other just gave a look of confusion. "Sorry, I won't be able to remember you because I have amnesia." Evan said as Chris felt dread and another feeling crawl into his mind. He then noticed another guy behind Evan. Chris felt a tinge of jealousy. "So, who's your friend." Chris asked as he saw that he accidentally offended the nameless man. "My name is Jonathan, I'm taking care of Evan for the time being, since I sort of knew him from high school." Jonathan explained as Chris found out he went to the same high school. "Well good to meet you, Jonathan." Chris said as he stook out his hand. The other man then shook it quickly and retracted his hand. "Well, we gotta go, bye for now." Jonathan said as the two left. Chris tried his best to keep his feelings in, but eventually they would get out. He quickly payed for his things and headed home.

Chris recovered from his trance, and felt like he wanted to cry. He had left Evan, just because he didn't have the guts to tell him where he was going. Now, he had amnesia and wouldn't be able to remember his own best friend. Chris then felt angry because if he didn't do something, Jonathan would take his friend away from him and he would be left in the background. "Come on, fight to get Evan back!" His conscience told him as he then knew what he had to do. He would have to repair his soul back, even if it meant he had to take Jonathan out of the picture.

Wow, that was A LOT longer than I intended. I'm sorry if Chris's past sounds different than the way the beginning explained it. I hopefully might take out a new possible one shot. Anyways, review and PM me. So, see you guys next update. - Slimsy