The sunlight streaming in through the window made the teenager groan. She rolled onto her side and looked at the time. Her alarm was about to go off and she reached over and shut it off before it could. She then rolled onto her back and put her arm over her eyes. She wanted to say in bed and just sleep. That's all she wanted. She also wanted to make sure Caspian was doing okay as well. They hadn't been able to talk for a couple of days and she missed the male more than she wanted to admit. She sighed and grabbed her phone.

She swiped up and turned the phone on. She then opened up their messages and started to type. Good morning! I hope you are doing amazing this fine weekend morning. I'm just getting ready for cheer and then spending the rest of the day with momma. We should try and figure out a time to hang out and just talk. I miss you. I'll talk to you soon. -Rem She read the message a couple times before sending it. She then opened her messages with Tobias and sighed reading through them. They had gotten into it again last night.

He was getting more and more jealous of the fact that she was as close to Caspian as she was. It was like Tobias wanted to control her and she wasn't letting him. She had seen it tearing her mother apart and she sure as hell didn't want to let a man control her. She was about to send him a message when he messaed her first. Good morning beautiful. I'm so sorry about how we ended things last night. If it makes you feel better I haven't slept a wink. What are you doing after cheer? I want to make it up to you. I love you Rem, so much. Please don't be mad at me. Xoxo.

A small smile passed over her lips reading the message. He really was the best thing that's happened to her. When they had gotten together in their junior year, she didn't think they would have lasted. They were both seniors and in the final months of school. She was the head cheerleader, and he was the head football player as well. It was like they were made for each other. She sighed as she set her phone against her chest and let out a small squeal, kicking her feet up into the air. He really was a sweetheart, and she was head over heels for him.

She let out another squeal as she picked up the phone and started typing back. Good morning handsome. I'm sorry as well. I didn't sleep well either honestly. I hate it when we fight. As for what I'm doing after cheer I was going to spend time with mom. I haven't heard her yet so I don't know if she's even here. But I should get my ass in gear. I love you too Toby. So, so, so much! I hope to see you soon. Xoxo. Her finger hovered over the send button for a second before sending. She sighed and set her phone back down.

She then rolled out of bed and went to get ready. She hadn't heard from Caspian yet and that did worry her a little bit. Was he even awake yet? She would make sure to text him later on. She hurried and took a shower, got into her uniform, packed up her gym bag and then was out the door with a banana in hand. There was a small spring in her step as she walked to the car. She threw her bag into the passenger seat, slid in behind the wheel, started the car and headed towards the school. She had an odd feeling about the day, but she brushed it aside as she had to focus on something else for the time being.

“My Darling little boy, who is the most handsome of them all? Don't tell Daddy but you are.” She softly giggled as she tossed a young Caspian in the air. He was laughing when she caught him and cooed at his face. He would tangle his little cubby fingers in her long black hair that draped forward when she looked down at him in her arms. Her soft blue eyes, her button like nose, the softness of her hair was like clouds in his hands. He loved her just like he was her whole world….

Bang!…. Bam!….. Thud!

Caspian was awoken by a few loud noises. Sitting up in bed he could see the red digits of the digital clock/radio on his desk. 5:00 AM, it read, with a sigh, he raked a hand through his hair as his bang fell back into place in his face. A cold chill ran up his spine as he heard a creaking noise that stopped just outside his bedroom door.

The turn of his door handle made him catch his breath and hold it. When the door didn't open and then the creaking moved away only to hear a door down the hall close. Only then he releases the breath he forgot he had been holding. His heart was hammering in his chest when he got out the bed. 

He walked over to his dresser and pulled out a pair of black jeans that had a few rips but weren't too badly damaged. Next was a plain black t-shirt and his gray and black hoodie that had some skateboarding logo on the back. He dressed but as he did, he caught notice of the bruises that were still fresh looking on his side. He grimaced and turned away from his reflection of the crack mirror on his dresser. Once finished he brushed his hair and put on an eye patch for his blackened eye. The bruise has almost faded, and he had been getting away with telling the school that he had medicine drops in his eye. 

His pale skin makes it hard to hide bruises and he had to get super creative in hiding them from people. Luckily for him people thought he was clumsy, so a split lip very often wasn't a surprise. Once he was done, he grabbed his backpack and then left his room. He was as quiet as could be as he tip-toed downstairs. Putting on his shoes as he got to the door, he grabbed his skateboard and phone from near the front door and left. Making sure to close the door super quietly. 

He rode his skateboard to a small bakery and stopped to get him a coffee and perhaps a Danish. The sun was just starting to rise, and he sat at the bakery sipping his coffee and taking small bites of the cheese Danish he bought. He has sat at the bakery for about an hour watching everything waking up as the sun rose. His phone buzzed, picking it up a smile spread across his face when he read the name that appeared on his phone. 

He opened the text and it read: Good morning! I hope you are doing amazing this fine weekend morning. I'm just getting ready for cheer and then spending the rest of the day with momma. We should try and figure out a time to hang out and just talk. I miss you. I'll talk to you soon. -Rem

He read it a few times before replying. Yeah, Morning little robin. It's same old same old type day. lol. You know I am always free to hang with my best friend. Name a time and place, my treat. But yeah talk lates. -Cas

He grabbed his board and went on his way to this little part time job he had before art club was to meet up. He did a bunch of odd jobs to earn money. It's not like his dad provided for him. He spent the next few hours working in a medium class type Neiborhood mowing lawns, cleaning yards, and walking dogs. With in those few hours, he made almost four hundred dollars. He stopped by the bank first before having to get to the school for art club. 

He showered in the boys Gym room before meeting a few friends and the art teach in the art room. Today they were going to do photography, so they got loner cameras. He was looking forward to it.

Reading the text message from Caspian while at a red light made her heart flutter. He really was good to her. Tobais on the other hand hated Caspian with a passion. She didn't understand it and made a mental note to ask Tobias about it later on. She was about to reply back when the light turned green and she set her phone aside for now. She made sure there wasn't anyone crossing the street before going through the light. She didn't live too far from the high school but she wasn't in the mood to walk with her bag of clothes.

Once she was at the school she parked in her parking spot and shut the car off. She grabbed her phone and replied back to Caspian. I'm always down to hang with you as well. I know it's been busy with cheer and the boyfriend and I'm sorry I haven't made time for you. What if we meet up later tonight? Watch some movies, order pizza, and maybe see if momma will let us have some of her booze? What do you say? she then hit send and placed her keys into her gym bag. She grabbed the bag and climbed out.

She locked the doors before closing the door and nearly screamed when she felt someone grab her. It was Tobias. Her heart hammered inside of her chest as she looked up into his face. “What the fuck Toby? You scared the shit out of me” she said pouting. The male smriked and pinned her to the car, pressing his hips firmly against hers. “I'm sorry baby. I didn't mean too. I know you and I were supposed to meet up afterwards but I needed to see you. Who were you texting before you got out?” he asked keeping her where she was.

Remedy knew that Tobias could get mean and she wasn't in the mood to deal with that. She also wasn't in the mood to deal with lying to him either. “I was messaging Caspian. Him and I haven't seen each other for awhile and I was suggesting we get together after cheer tonight and just hang out. Why? Is that a problem?” she asked. She knew the answer before the male spoke. He kept his hands firmly on her hips as he looked into her eyes and nodded a bit before speaking. The tone in his voice scared her.

“You know how I feel about the two of you spending time together. I feel like he's trying to steal you from me, and I don't like it. I don't want you spending time with him. That's why I tell you over and over about how I feel. It's like you could careless though. You keep talking to him and you keep wanting to make plans to see him. How would you feel if I did that with another female?” he hissed. The way he was digging his fingers into her hips, she knew there would be bruises.

She looked up into his face as she reached up touching his cheek lightly. “I know, but Caspian and I have been through so much together Toby. He's not trying to steal me from you. I promise you that. If it'll make you feel better I'll text him back and tell him you'll be there as well. I know you don't trust him, but it also feels like you don't trust me either” she admitted. Tobias shook his head and leaned down kissing her roughly before pulling back. “Rem I do trust you, it's just Caspian I don't trust”

“You of all people know what happened with my last relationship. I want you to tell him tonight that you will no longer be spending time with him” he hissed. Seeing the look in Tobias's eyes told Remedy everything. He was serious. She nodded lightly as she felt tears well up in her eyes. “Alright, I'll tell him. I have to get to cheer” she said as she pushed his hands off of her. Tobias grabbed her and pinned her against the car again, this time a bit more rough. He took her face in his hands and kissed her again.

“You're mine Rememdy. Don't forget that. I'll see you tonight" he said as he kissed her again and then let her go. Remedy's heart was pounding as she hurried away from the car and headed inside the gym. That was the first time he's ever been rough with her. The fact she had to tell Caspian she couldn't be friends with him anymore was going to be heartbreaking. She shook those thoughts aside as she got changed into her sweats and tank top and piled her hair on top of her head getting ready for cheer practice.

Caspian was halfway to the school when his phone buzzed in his back pocket. He slowed to a stop on his skateboard and took his phone out to read the text that came in. I'm always down to hang with you as well. I know it's been busy with cheer and the boyfriend and I'm sorry I haven't made time for you. What if we meet up later tonight? Watch some movies, order pizza, and maybe see if momma will let us have some of her booze? What do you say? 

It was odd he couldn't help but smile when he reads her texts. They had been through so much together, she was his best friend. Not only, but best. She was the most kind hearted person he knew. How she was able to accept Tobias was beyond him. Dude was a piece of work. He thought for a moment before replying.

You had me at booze… Kidding it was the pizza that had me lol. I would so be down for that. Now I got something to look forward too after Art club. Just let me know if I need to bring anything… Like your favorite candy, maybe xD just let me know, see you later. -Cas

He slipped his phone back into his back pocket and continued on his way. Once he got to the school, he noticed a few cars in the parking lot. The majority was from cheer and football practice that was going on. He got off his skateboard and put it in his backpack before going through the school gate. He stopped by his locker then went to the art room.

Mr. Cyrus was the teacher for art and he had his back to Cas as he walked into the classroom. “Damn bro, I thought that eyepatch was supposed to come off by now?” Sam said. Sam was a friend and classmate. He wasn't as tall at Cas but he was bulkier. Sam sung an arm around Cas' neck in a playful manner. Cas laughed. “And is that another split lip? Dude you seriously need to just not walk no more.” Sam let out a roaring laugh and a few others in the room joined in. 

“Yeah, they said a few more days and then I can take it off. But uh…. as for the lip I just accidentally reopened the one that was healing. Well my dad did with the help of a door…” Caspian laughed as Sam let him go. He was so lucky everyone bought his clumsiness as an excuse. “Okay class settle down, today we are going to use these cameras and do photography, exciting yes? We are going to go out and around the school and shoot a few pictures. The other club teachers already gave permission to let us photograph their class if we want. So let do this. Everyone come and get a camera, and set forth. When you are done with your roll come back and we will develop them ourselves. I will stay behind and turn this classroom into a dark room.” Mr. Cyrus said pulling a container of older model cameras that if broken would still cost a pretty penny to replace. 

Once Caspian got a camera, he left the class. He wandered around the school taking a few pictures here and there. The first was of the tree in the courtyard. Well to be more precise it was of the leaves. He zoomed in on the camera and captured part of the sky with the leaves framing in. The second picture a zoom in on a ladybug on the outer metal fence that surrounded the football field. 

He did stop a little to watch the football playing doing exercise. He quickly took a zoom in on the Coach yelling. It was a side profile shot. He was hoping that all you would see was his mouth open. He chuckled to himself at the thought before continuing on.

He wandered around the school taking a few more pictures. They were all angled in some shape or form. He was having a blast when he wound up back at the football field. This time in the bleachers though. He aimed his camera at a butterfly fluttering around. It took him a moment following the movement of the butterfly before taking the picture. He stumbled a bit and almost fell but caught himself and sat down take catch his breath.

“Alright ladies! I know we were going to be in the gym today, but one of the other classes are doing a project and I did agree to let them take photos of practice as long as they kept them clean! That's another reason why you ladies aren't going to be in your uniforms as well” came the sound of Coach Summers voice. Remedy looked up from where she was sitting and knew that Caspian was part of that group. Was she going to see him sooner than when she was done? Maybe she could pull him aside and speak to him about what Tobias had said.

Her hips were still sore from where Tobias had gripped her. She made a mental note to check her skin when she got home. She wasn't in the mood to deal with Tobias at all. She grabbed her pom-poms and followed the other's outside. Sadie fell into step beside her. “You know Caspian's in this group right? Do you think he'll finally pay attention to me? Because I do want to ask him out on a date” the other female said. Remedy looked towards Sadie and she couldn't help but smile as the girl spoke about Caspian.

“To be competely honest with you. He should be paying attention to you already Sadie. Yes I know he's part of the group, but I really doubt he'll want anything to do with a bunch of cheerleaders anyway” she said with a roll of her eyes. The two walked out onto the field and started to stretch. She could hear the voices of the foot ball team and Tobias bragging about her. She lifted her head and nodded towards the small group of boys on the field. She didn't like how he was talking about her. She was nervous and still reeling from what happened in the parking lot.

Sadie nudged her slightly. “I have to admit Tobias is pretty good looking too. You are damn lucky you're dating him, because I would be all over him if I had my way” she said with a smirk. Remedy rolled her eyes as she turned her attention to Coach Summers. “Alright ladies. Don't forget that next weekend is going to be huge! We are going to the Cheerleading Competiton that weekend. Yes we have the game afterwards, but it's going to be worth it! We are going to bring home that first place this year!”

“Now let's get our heads in the game and make sure we have our routines down pat” the woman called out. Remedy joined in the screams from the rest of the team. Her eyes then wandered the field again wondering if Caspian was around. She hoped he wasn't but at the same time she felt like it would be best if she told him what Tobias said instead of tonight. She sighed lightly as she turned her attention back to what was going on. She was the head cheerleader for a reason.

When Coach Summers was done speaking she took her place at the front and broke out into a grin. “First things first. Let's make Coach Summers proud! Let's show her what we've been working on outside of practice. Also don't pay any attention to the other students as they are taking photos. It's most like for a project they need to get done this weekend. Let's make this practice worth it!” she called out. She then turned her back to the team and started to count, her body moving to the routine her and the rest of the girls had come up with together.

As Caspian sat on the bleachers, resting his foot, he saw the cheerleaders come out to the field. He supposed they were going to practice. Though he thought they were staying in the gym. He made careful note not to go near the gym so he would not interrupt their practice. His teacher gave notice that they would have permission and taking pictures of people is different than what he would normally do. 

He went to step down on the seat below him, instantly a sharp pain ran up his leg. He froze cursing under his breathe. “Shit, that hurt." He Moved to sit down again, gently placing his camera on the metal bleacher seat next to him and pulled his foot up onto his other knee. He saw a thin cut near his ankle and was already starting to bruise around it. “I love you mom but curse our pale skin.” With a sigh he put his foot down. 

He eventually made his way down the metal bleachers and leaned against the gate that led to the track course. Beyond the track was another gate and pass that was where the cheerleaders practiced and beyond then was the football field. Like most schools Sports were favored among any other extracurriculars. He wasn't much of a football fan, but he could appreciate the hard work they did.

He looked through the lens of his camera at all the football players. He tried to take a shot of a player fumbling the ball, a player catching a ball, a player getting tackled, and the ball in the air. He hoped his shots would come out how he liked. once he developed them. He took a couple shots of the cheerleaders in action. Let's just say the majority of them had all sorts of hair flying every which direction.

A hand touched his shoulder which made him jump a little. He grasped his camera and glared at whoever was behind him. It was the one and only Sam. “Dude, what if I dropped my camera just now, not cool.” He said turning to lean his back against the fence. Sam put his hands up and chuckled. “But you should have seen your face. It was hilarious.” Sam kept laughing. Cas rolled his eyes.

“Did you get any good shots? I hope mine develop right.” He looked down at the old camera. “I have had a great time with this free roam.” He smiled. Sam shrugged. Photography wasn't really his thing. Charcoal was though. Sam could get so deep in it, it was insane. “I'm sure got some great shot, you gotta believe in yourself more is all.” Cas tried to inflate his egotistical friend some more. It was odd when Sam was sad or unwell.

“I heard that once we develop them the teacher is going to take three from each student and submit them to line the halls. Cool thing about that is they will be anonymous.” Sam stated. “Thank God, what if they aren't good, I definitely wouldn't want to be openly mocked about my photos. Kids these days are just cruel.” He said looking at Sam a bit worried. Only because he didn't know the teacher would be submitting them. “Like you have anything to worry about Caspian.”

“Come on, let's get back to class so we can develop these.” Sam started walking off. “Hey! wait for me.” Caspian shouted a little as he used the gate he was leaning against as a springboard to help him get momentum to chase after his friend. Sam only broke into a run when he got close, making Cas run all the way to the classroom. 

He was huffing and puffing trying to catch his breathe. “Damnit Sam.” Sam just laughed. When they stepped into the classroom it was all dark with red lights everywhere the windows were boarded up as to not let any light in. The tables were arranged in rows with containers and different fluid in each one. Once everyone got back the teacher explained the steps of developing the film. 

Everyone had their photos done and hanging up to dry in about an hour and a half. The classroom closet was set up for the drying because they can't be exposed to light and light would surely ruin them when they went to leave the classroom. Everyone did about twenty pictures each so there were roughly one hundred pictures in that closet right now.

Sam and Caspian hung out in the parking lot with the other art clubbers and discussed the pictures they took. Cas had his skateboard out of his backpack and under his arm. His phone buzzed and he took it out to see it was his dad asking about something stupid like where was his car keys. He responded before listening back on his friends.

As the girls were thrown into the air, the chanting they did with the spins, cart wheel's and everything else for their routine for national's that was coming up in the next couple of weeks wore the whole team out. Remedy had been keeping an eye out for Caspian the whole time and she hadn't seen him. It made her heart drop a bit when she didn't see him. She was hoping she could see him in action. She knew how much the male loved doing photography. She was just dreading what was going to happen after practice. She turned her attention back to her team just then.

Soon they were done and Coach Summers clapped her hands together. “You all did amazing! I see Remedy did amazing work with putting that routine together. You guys will be bringing home that trophy for sure. Go and get cleaned up. Today was a good day. I'll see you all on Monday” she said. Remedy couldn't help but grin as the other girls patted her on the back and exclaimed about how she had done a good job. She couldn't help but feel amazing with what she had done. She fell into step with a couple of the girls heading into the gym.

She was getting more and more nervous with meeting up with Caspian and she knew she shouldn't be, because he was her best friend after all. “Earth to Remedy. Are you listening to a word I've said?” came the sound of Nadine's voice. Remedy shook her head lightly and smiled sheepishly at the other girl. “Sorry I wasn't paying attention. What did you say?” she asked. Nadine rolled her eyes lightly as she crossed her arms over her chest and stood in front of her, blocking her way into the gym.

“I asked how everything was going with you and Tobias. You haven't said a single word about him, and I'm dying to know everything. How's he treating you? When are you guys getting engaged?”

“Everything's going okay I suppose. He's had times where he's been jealous of Caspian, but I've told him over and over that he doesn't need to worry about it. Caspian and I are just friends and that's how it'll stay. As for getting engaged, we aren't. At least not for a really long time”

“You mean Caspian the photo geek? You're still spending time with him? Girl that's not right. You can't have a male best friend. I can understand why Tobias is jealous about him.”

“There's nothing going on between Caspian and I. Plus you don't have a right to speak. Caspian and I have been friends since we've been in diapers. There's nothing to be jealous of. If you'll excuse me, I have to go and get home cause I'm hanging out with Caspian shortly” she snapped as she shoved her way past Nadine. Nadine rolled her eyes and dropped the matter. Remedy hurried into the locker room to gather up her things.

She wasn't even going to worry about changing. She needed to get out of there and now. She didn't even want to see Tobias either. She slung her bag over her shoulder and hurried back out of the building and towards the parking lot. She ducked her head as she hurried to her car. Once she was there, she unlocked it and started it up. She looked up and spotted Tobias coming towards her car, and she put the car in reverse and pulled out of the parking stall and peeled out of the parking lot. There was too much going on right then.

It took her a few minutes to get home and when she was home, she shut the car off, climbed out and made her way inside. She pulled her phone out of her bag and sent a message to Tobias first. Sorry for leaving like I did. Nadine got under my skin and I didn't want to deal with it anymore. I'm going to be spending the rest of the day with Caspian and watching movies with my best friend tonight. I won't have my phone on me, I'll talk to you on Monday. I love you. Xo - Rem.

She read the message over a couple of times before hitting send. She then scrolled to Caspian's name and sent him a message as well. Hey Cas. I just got home. Let me shower real quick and I'll be ready. You know where the hide-a-key is. Go ahead and let yourself in. I'll see you soon. - Rem. She didn't bother reading that one as she hit send. She tossed her bag into her room and went straight to the bathroom to take a quick shower before the male arrived. She needed to relax and not let Nadine and Tobias get to her. She was going to enjoy the rest of her weekend even if it killed her to do so.

Caspian walked home after his friends were don't talking his ear off. When he got there, he was very thankful that his father wasn't home. He could not deal with him right now. He was in a rather good mood since he was going to see Rem in a little bit. It really had been a while since they last hung out. He understood that she was busy. Cheer and Tobias took up a lot of her time. Cheer he understood but Tobias, he wasn't sure what Tobias' problem was. He was like most Jocks, cocky as hell and thought he ruled the school. 

Cas had actually stopped Tobias from bullying some that were weaker than him. He also noticed that Toby didn't like any male near Rem. It was ridiculous at how he tried to control her. With a sigh, Cas finished his five-minute shower and got dressed in some clean dark gray sweats with a plain navy-blue t-shirt. He tried to let his hair air dry as he rode his skateboard to the convenient store. He picked up couple of energy drinks, soda pops, and an assortment of chocolaty sweets for Rem. 

It took a few moments to get to Rem's house. When he arrived, he propped his skateboard against the banister and grabbed the hidden key. He did a strange rhythmic knock before unlocking the door and stepping in. It was something he always did so she would know it was him. He took his vans off at the front door after he closed it behind him. His hair was still a bit damp as he walked past the living room and headed for the kitchen with the abundance of snacks and a few drinks in the bags he brought in, placing them on the counter he yelled for his best friend. 

“Little Robin I brought snacks to go with the pizza!” He stated taking the assortment of chocolatey goods, chips, sparkling water, sodas, and energy drinks out of the bags and displaying them on the counter. Tossing the bags in the recycle he placed his hands on his hips in accomplishment. “So, do we know what movie we are going to watch? You usually have the better taste in them than I do.” He said coming into the living room and looking around to spot not one person. 

“Okay I was talking to myself… and I am still doing it…” He stopped and shook his head before going to the bottom of the stairs. “Rem? You up there?” An older voice responded moments later. “Hey Caspian, dear, Remmy just got out the shower moments ago, I am sure she will be down shortly, make yourself at home.” He hears a door close and that was most likely Rem's Mother closing her door to watch her stories. It was like she had an addiction to soaps.

He made himself comfy on the couch in the living room as he uses the remote to flip through the Netflix accounts, he started with Rem's to see what she had been watching lately. It didn't look like she touched any of her shows they were all near season one and twos, probably because she's been really busy with cheerleading practice and maybe Tobias didn't like some of the show she watched. Then he switched over to her mother's account. There was a bunch of half watched movies and probably every soap opera Netflix had to offer all well within like five and six seasons in.

There was a knock on the door, so like any person he got up and went to the door looked through the people and saw it was Tobias. He opened the door. “Hey Tobias. I didn't know you were joining us for movie night..” he could barely get the rest of his sentence out as Tobias shoved past him. “And why wouldn't I be she's my girlfriend” hehe said putting emphasis on my. “Wasn't saying anything against it more the merrier.” Caspian just shrugged off his rudeness and stepped around Tobias to go back to the living room. “I think remedy should be down in a few minutes she had taken a shower.” Tobias was fuming, that comment did not settle with him. Like why should Caspian know his girlfriend had taken a shower. And he noticed caspian's appearance, the semi disheveled comfortable clothing and damp hair. Tobias was cooking up something in his head that didn't even happen.

This time the doorbell rang, Caspian got back up off the couch and went to answer it. It was the pizza delivery guy. “Yes, you are here thank God. I was starving” Caspian chuckled. “That will be $33.50.” Caspian handed the delivery guy forty dollars and told him to keep the change of the tip. He walked to the kitchen with three pizzas and two box of wings, he was going to be nice and full tonight. When he set the food down on the dining room table, he saw the money that was supposed to be used for the pizza he just picked up the money and put it in their little change jar. He knew if Remedy's mom came down and saw him pay for the pizza, she would try to give the money back to him and in all honesty, it was fine he didn't mind paying for it.

Caspian left the pizza on the kitchen table and went back to the living room. He went over to a bookshelf that was maybe a few feet away from where the TV was. The first two shelves had books below that was like CDs and below that one, movies. Some of the movies were still on plastic because they haven't been opened yet. He was looking at the movies wondering which one they would watch unless Remedy had plans for something else to watch for movies. He wasn't 100% sure what was taking her, but he could wait forever and be just as happy spending time.

“Dude pizzas here. There is enough for everyone.” Caspian walked past Tobias to go back into the kitchen he grabbed two slices of pepperoni and mushroom pizza and grab like five chicken wings putting them on a paper plate. He went back to the living room and decided to sit in the recliner leaving the couch for remedy and Tobias in case they wanted to snuggle, cuddle, or whatever boyfriend and girlfriends do. He truly was starving he scarfed down his food in no time. Since scarfing down his food had him extremely thirsty, he went back to the kitchen again to grab one of his energy drinks and put his plate on the counter for seconds only after everybody else had partaken in food first.

“So how long have you been cheating with my girlfriend?” The question is so quiet and out of know where it took Cas completely by surprise that as he was taking a sip of his energy drink he choked and spit it out. “Dude are you mental. I have never… she would never… we best friends.” Tobias was not satisfied with Caspian's answer and pushed him into the counter causing Caspian to drop his drink. “What the fuck is wrong with you.” Caspian said as he try to reach for a paper towel to clean up the mess.

“I have seen they way you have been lusting after my girlfriend. She is MINE! You nerdy freak. I have seen the way you look at her.” Caspian turned to look at Tobias with Shock. “That's it you have certainly lost it. Remedy and I have been friends for a long time since we were in diapers. She was there with the death of my mom and her mom has reached out and been like a second mom to me so whatever delusion you are cooking up in your sick abusive head you need to get off your high horse. You are such a narcissus and a controlling abusive ass.” That comment got him a fist to his jaw. Cas fell into the counter.

The scuffle could be heard from up stairs and Remedy's Mother was the first to come down. Tobias was pulling his fist back again and again delivering a barage of punch to Cas's face, ribs, stomach, and chest. The blind anger that was over Tobias was insane. She tried to stop him and was pushed out the way. She had fallen down and that was it for Caspian, he pushed Tobi off him and punched him a couple of times before going to help Rem's mom off the floor.

“I heard that your dad was so sick of that whore of a mother of your so he found a way to get rid of her and tried to get rid of you.” Tobias said laughing. “Keep my mom and family out of your mouth.” Once he ushered Rem's mom out of the kitchen, Tobias kicked him in the back and the fight continued to the door. Cas was bleeding from his nose, mouth, eyebrow, and one of his ears. 

“Fuck you Tobias, Remedy will leave your abusive ass when she realized what type of piece of shit you are.” He walked out the door and grabbed his broken skateboard that he knew Tobias broke on purpose and walked home in the dark. It was a good solid hour with him limping home and when he got home it wasn't good either. He came in with the house pitch black. The smell of alcohol was heavy in the air. He flicked on a light to see his dad sitting in he chair with his gun in hand. “Where the fuck have you been Caspian.” He said with a cigarette in his mouth. “I was just coming back from Remedy's house. If you needed something I had my phone on me.” 

It all happened to fast. First, he was walking towards him with the gun pointed. Then they were fighting for control. His dad was slurring a bunch of curses and incoherent words. Saying it was his fault that his wife died and how Caspian should have died in stead. Then BANG! They both froze. The silence seemed to last forever until Caspian was standing their holding the gun and his father collapsed.

He shook with fear and sadness. He may have hated his father drunkenness, but his dad used to be his hero. He dropped the gun and meltdown by his father's side shaking him hoping he would wake up. He didn't so much as flutter his eyes as blood was pooling around his body. He didn't realize he had been kneeling in his father's blood for about 10 to 15 minutes crying, the door burst open, and two cops walked in guns drawn. 

He was surprisingly lucky that the two cops that busted through his door happened to have been good friends of his father's when he was on the force. “Caspian what happened?” A dark skin man with hazel eyes approached putting his gun away. “I don't know… it all happened so fast he was pointing the gun at me and yelling at me, and I fought for control of it because I was scared, he was going to shoot me, and we were struggling, and it went off….” More tears began to stream down is bruised and half bloodied face. The two cops looked at each other. They knew Mark finally lost it in a drunken stupor. The dark skin cop whose name was Kobe told the white skin cop whose name was Tyler to call it in as a burglary gone wrong. They did not want Caspian to be caught up in an accidental murder even if it was self-defense the kid was too young. They taped off the house and gave Caspian a ride to Tyler's house. He was told he was going to stay with Tyler and his wife for as long as he needed.

News had spread about the death of Caspian's father as a burglary gone wrong. The school was notified that Caspian wasn't going back. Caspian made sure to leave an envelope with about four hundred dollars in Rem's mailbox with a note apologizing for any damage that was done. They were able to wrap up the investigation on Caspian's house, but it was a few months before he returned to that house and because his father was paying for his phone it was cut off and he realized that he didn't really have anybody anymore, so what use was a cellphone. He continued to stay with Captain Tyler and Nadine. She homeschooled him and he made sure to do whatever she asked. He couldn't turn to Remedy because of Tobias. He just vanished and wasn't to be seen again at least for a very long time.

Remedy took a quick shower and as she shut the water off, she heard the sound of her mother tapping on the bathroom door. “Remedy darling, Caspian's downstairs waiting for you” she said through the closed door. “Thanks momma, I'll head down shortly” she called back. She was nervous to see Caspian. She wrapped herself up in a towel and made her way into her bedroom. She heard voices downstairs and wondered who else was here. She had heard Caspian's voice, and she thought she heard Tobias's voice. What the fuck was Toby doing here? She had told him about her plans after all.

She hurried and got dressed and that's when the sounds of the men fighting hit her ears. She threw the door open and ran down the hall in bare feet and reached the stairs in no time at all. “You both need to stop this! Right now! There's no bloody reason why you both need to be fighting!” came the sound of her mother's voice. That's when she saw Tobias lay his hands on her mother. Her blood boiled as she ran down the stairs. She was about to say something when Caspian was out the door. Her heart breaking a bit.

She then spun around on Tobias her eyes blazing with anger. “What the fuck did you do?! You knew I was spending the evening with Caspian! How dare you lay your hands on my mother as well!” she yelled. Her mother slowly got to her feet and slipped into the kitchen. Tobias then turned on Remedy and shook his head. “You knew how I felt about you spending time with him alone. I've seen the way he looks at you. He's undressing you with his eyes all of the time Rem! You are my girlfriend, not his”

“Plus he had it coming for the longest time anyway. I told you over and over that I don't want you spending time with him. Yet you still chose to spend tonight with him! Why the hell would you do that?!”

“He's my best friend Tobias! Nothing more. You didn't need to come here and destory my house! You didn't need to come here and hit my mother! Get the hell out of my house and get the hell out of my life!”

“You don't mean that Rem. I've done nothing but love you, I've treated you like a fucking queen! And for what?! Just to have you go behind my back and sleep with another fucking guy?!”

“Are you fucking stupid?! I didn't sleep with him! I was dating you Tobias! You knew I was spending tonight with him, and yet you got all bent out of shape! Get the fuck out!”

“Don't bother leaving Tobias. The cops are on their way right now. You better not leave, because if you do they will hunt you down” came the sound of her mother's voice. Remedy wanted nothing more than to just leave and find Caspian and apologize for everything.

Tobias shook his head as he looked towards Remedy and her mtoher. “You have done a bang up job raising her. She's a slut just like her mother. I should have killed her the first time I was alone with her. I was planning on doing that tonight Rem. Did you know that? I was planning on killing you and making it look like a suicide. But you had to choose that fucking loser over me.” Tobias snarled. Remedy's heart shattered. Was he really planning on killing her? Or was he just trying to scare her? She felt tears well up in her eyes.

She felt her mother's arms wrap around her, and soon the cops were there. Remedy didn't hear anything else as her head swam with what Tobias had planned on doing to her. All she wanted was to see Caspian and make sure he was okay. She broke away from her mother and ran up the stairs to her bedroom and slammed her door closed. She grabbed her phone and called Caspian. There was no answer. She called him again and again, with the same results. She had messed everything up and she had lost her best friend along the way.
 

Ten Years Later.
 

It's been ten years since Remedy's stepped foot into Ravenwood. The memories were too much to handle. The year she had left was the year everything had gone out the window for herself and Caspian. They had been spending a night together just watching movies and chilling like they used to do until her ex-boyfriend Tobias had ruined it. Since then she hasn't heard a single word from him. That was the year her heart shattered and her world had been turned upside down. That next day she told her mother she was moving to New York City and her mother let her.

Since then, she's been making a name for herself. She had become a well-known tattoo artist and she had opened up her own shop in New York. She was making a life for herself. A small sigh passed through the woman's lips as her alarm finally went off. She reached over and grabbed her phone shutting the alarm off. As she did she noticed there was a text message from her mother and she couldn't help but smile as she opened it. Good morning my beautiful girl. I can't wait for you to get home! I have some good news for you. I hope you drive safe. xoxo - momma.

Remedy read the message over a couple of times before she finally responded back. Good morning momma! I'm just getting the last little bit of what I need into the car. I'll be home soon. I can't wait to see you and spend the whole summer with you! I love you. xoxo - Remmy. She then hit send and stood. She made sure all of her bags were packed for the next three months. She then made sure that her roommate knew she was leaving as well. She walked to the closed door and knocked softly.

“Come on in!” came the sound of her roommate and best friend. Remedy opened the door and peeked her head in around the corner and smiled lightly towards the blue haired woman. “Hey I just wanted to let you know I'm heading out. I'll be gone for the next three months, so please make sure you don't burn my tattoo shop down" she said with a laugh. Odette looked up and flipped her off before breaking into a fit of giggles herself. “Don't be such a worry wart. Your shop is in good hands I promise”

“But as for your room that's a different story. You might need to find a new apartment when you decide to come back” she said. Remedy rolled her eyes and flipped Odette off as well. “You wouldn't. I'll see you in a couple months” she said. The two talked for a few more minutes before Rem closed the door and walked out of the apartment. She had a really strange feeling in the pit of her stomach and she didn't know what it was. Something was going to be changing and it worried her on what it was.

She shoved those thoughts aside as she gathered up her bags and took them to her sleek, black mercades benz. She unlocked the door and threw her things into the back seat. She slid in behind the wheel, started it up and headed to the freeway. She had quite a drive ahead of her but it was worth it. As the hours passed, she realized she was getting closer and closer to home. The place she didn't feel safe anymore. She didn't know if Tobias was still around or not. She hoped he wasn't and that her trip was going to go smoothly.

As soon as she entered Ravenwood she felt right at home again. She slowed down and drove through the old neighborhoods slowly. When she finally pulled up to her house, her heart skipped a beat. It didn't look any differnt. There was just a huge sign outside welcoming her home. She parked in the driveway and shut the car off before climbing out. She went to the back and grabbed her bags and headed up the front steps. The door flew open and her mother was standing there with her favorite flowers in hand, a huge smile on her face.

“Welcome home baby!” her mother called out. Rem dropped her bags on the porch and ran up to her mother and hugged her tightly. Tears welling up in both thier eyes. The two clung to each other and sobbed. “Oh Remmy, I'm so happy you are home! I know it's not forever, but I've missed you so much” Rose sobbed out. Remedy clung to her mother and broke out into more sobs. “I have missed you so much! I'm glad to be home” she said pulling away finally. The two wiped their tears away and sat on the porch steps.

“I know it was supposed to be just you and I this summer, but I did invite Caspian for the summer as well. And speak of the devil he's just pulling up now” the older woman said with a smile. Remedy's heart dropped when her mother told her the news. Was this really happening right now? Sure enough she saw a car pull up behind hers and her heart dropped into her stomach. Her mother stood and went to welcome Caspian, but she stayed where she was not knowing what to do.