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Chapter 3.

~~~Amber's POV~~~

“So, Amber, how is school going?”asked Liz, Seth's mom while I served the food to everybody.

“Pretty good, I'm getting almost perfect in every class!”I said, excitedly. “All my teacher's think that next year, instead of taking grade 10 courses, i should just take grade 11 courses! Then I would be able to get into university a year earlier!” And get out of this house faster. I thought as I sat down in my seat.

“Well! That's great to hear! I would enjoy if Seth here did a little better.” she said while frowning.

“MOOM. I told you not to say anything about me in front of anybody!!” said a fuming Seth.

“Fine fine honey! Don't get all prissy with me!” she shot back.

I started thinking about Seth's life, since I knew nothing about it. I already knew he cuts, like me, because i saw his scars in gym one day, when he forgot to put on his sweater. I'm not sure if he gets abused, but he might, because when my dad asked about Seth's father, his face turned to stone and replied “He's fine.” very stiffly.

“Amber, why don't you tell Liz and Seth about that wonderful piece you were playing on the piano earlier.” my dad said.

I honestly had no idea what he was talking about, since I didn't do anything today, but I played along.

“Um, yeah, okay. I was practising 'Fantasia in D Minor' by Mozart. It's my favourite piece I've ever played!” I said while chewing on a carrot.

“Well...If it's okay with you, may I hear it after dinner?” she asked.

“Of course! I've been practising that song so much it's engraved in my brain!” I replied.

“Amber has won many awards for playing at competitions. She is the best daughter a man could have. I love her with all my heart.” my dad said, with a huge smile on his face. So big it almost looked genuine. But I could see beneath all of that. He was just saying whatever the other wanted to hear.

“Dad...I didn't win that many...” I said with a red face.

“Oh hun, stop it! We know how amazing you are! You MUST show Liz and Seth!” he finished talking to me and turned to Liz.

“Liz, are you ready for a breathtaking performance?” he asked.

“Any time! Let's put the dishes in the sink and then go watch her play! Amber, go set up, we'll only be a few minuets!”she said with a smile.

I went up to our giant grand piano, it was the only thing good my dad ever did or bought for me. I got it as my 15th birthday gift, since I knew I wouldn't be getting a 16th birthday gift. As I readied myself for a performance, Seth walked in carrying a guitar.

“Could we play a song together?” he asked with a hopeful look.

“Of course! What song?” I asked him.

“How about 'Iris' by the Goo Goo Dolls?” he asked.

“OHMYGOSH I LOVE THAT SONG!” I replied while doing a happy dance.

“'Iris' It is!” he said while laughing at me.

“Okay on the count of 3 we start playing.” Seth whispered.

“Okay.”

“1..2..3..”

Seth's guitar strumming sounded incredible, and it went perfectly with my piano playing. Right away i started singing along:

“And I'd give up forever to touch you

'Cause I know that you feel me somehow

You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be