A New Beginning [Student -Teacher Relationship]

I guess you could say that music saved my life, one way shape or form. As I sit here on the swing at the local park in my hometown New York City, guitar on my lap. Lightly strumming the chords humming to myself, ignoring the odd stares from people. I find peace within, you see this is what I do whenever life gets to hard to handle. I come to the park and play my guitar, because this past year my life had been anything but easy.

Me and my twin brother Ashton, went to Italy last spring break. It was the best time of my life, because my parents finally trusted us enough to go somewhere on our own. I wish they hadn't, if they didn't I wouldn't be sitting here trying not to cry again.

We were in Italy for another week, but on the 5th day there me and Ashton decided to just stay at the hotel one night. But a boy I met while we were sight seeing earlier that day called me and asked if I wanted to have diner with him, so I said sure. Ashton just told me...

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"Alright, if you must ditch me then go have dinner with him." Ashton said in an annoyed tone, but the smile on his face gave him away.

"I won't be gone all night anyways." I rolled my eyes at him and gave him a hug.

"Just be back before midnight ok?" He questioned as he squeezed me back. I just nodded and headed for the door, my high heels clicking on the tile floor. "Just know that I love you no matter what sis, don't ever forget that." He said from behind me.

I turned around and smiled, "Enough with the sappy stuff I'll see you in like 4 hours, but you should know that I love you to." I teased him playfully, " No matter what." I gace him one last smile before leaving the room.

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A tear escaped my cheek, and rolled slowly onto my lap. I quickly wiped it away, along with those memories. Why me, its not like I have a perfect family, hair, body, friends, why would you take my brother. I thought while looking up into the sky, the sky was dark like my mood and looks like it was going rain. Great.

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I don't care about the rain, how I can't feel most of my body right now. Everyone had left the park and gone for shelter, but I sat on the swing singing my heart out. I highly doubt any one can hear me through this heavy rain anyway. Mid-way through belting Skyscraper by Demi Lovato, I felt a tap on my should I didn't care I wanted to finish this song for my brother. So I ignored it and kept playing, strumming my guitar with numb fingers. I looked up around me seeing the tree's being pelted with rain, and swaying in the wind. And it being fall the leaves were vibrant oranges, reds, and yellows, everthing is just so beautiful right now and it makes this moment even more perfect. The only thing that would make it more perfect was if-

My thoughts were cut short as I the person who tapped my shoulder standing infront of me, and let me tell you he was a sight to see. His hair was stuck to his forehead, his dark jeans hung heavily around his hips, and his white t-shirt clung to his body. I should probably be looking at his face but so he doesnt get creeped out but damn, he has really nice abs.

I was now nearing the end of the song, I should probably focus on that for a second. I was still singing loudly but once I looked up into his smoldering eye,s they were already staring straight into my bright green eyes. I felt like I had no choice but to whisper that last few words, while still not able to rip my gaze from his.