Into The Unknown

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Chris's POV

I sat at the piano with Carmen singing the song she wanted me to sing to her. I found myself tapping the beat against the hard cover of my song book. I was singing the words from my soul as she stared at me. I hadn't noticed she was staring at me due to the fact that I didn't look at her while I was singing. As I neared the end of the song, I was bobbing my head and smiling to myself. I loved singing and dancing; they seemed to be the only things that brought a smile to my face. I ended the song and looked up at her. She had tears in her eyes and smiled back at me.

"It was so beautiful Christopher!" she squealed at me, causing me to chuckle.

"Thank you."

"Can you do another? Like one you don't have in the book?" she asked, looking at me. I nodded and rubbed my fingers across the keys. I didn't know what to play so I decided to make something up on the spot. I sat and smiled a little.

My fingers gently caressed the keys..." There's a star in the palm of my hand, And I think it's yours. If you don't want it, I'll understand. You deserve much more. When I brought it, down from the sky, you almost forgot it. It was new back when you gave a damn. What you need I'll go and get it..." I paused and thought of the next phrase to say and I shut my eyes. The song came to me in an instant and I sang as if I were the most remembered song bird.

"But if I don't come back, Girl your love was worth it. That's the one thing I know. And if I don't make it back, girl remember that, that I said I'd go, baby. Girl your love is so hard, but it takes me so far. But I don't care, I'll go. If I don't make it home, but at least now you know, Girl for you, I'll go."

I sang the song until I felt it needed no more time. I looked at Carmen and she smiled.

"You've got talent, Chris. I don't get why you won't just go with this. Be an artist. I know a lot of people would love you," she spoke, "This is your gift. You bring the biggest smile to Marlie-Rae's face, and mine as well..."

She reached for my hand and intertwined our fingers. I locked my fingers onto hers and she smiled before she spoke again. "I believe in you..."

I looked down at her and before I knew it, our lips locked. She squeezed my hand in hers before she slid her tongue into my mouth. My free hand cupped the side of her face as she deepened the kiss. I couldn't help but pull her small waist towards me. Her soft lips tasted of the fruit she ate earlier that evening and she pulled away biting her lip. I blushed a little and chuckled. I got up from the piano and kissed her forehead.

"Goodnight, Carmen," I spoke, walking towards my bedroom. I rubbed my fingers through my hair and shut the bedroom door behind me. I opened my book to a fresh page and wrote:

"Falling in love can get dangerous...Please don't give your mind to nobody.."

Raegan's POV

I sat on the bed and scrolled through the previous conversations I had with Chris in my text messages. He was so cute. Honestly, I missed him. I missed being able to just walk down the hall and see him sitting in his room. I remembered how he would just sit in his chair, facing the window, and stare at the outside for hours. I always wondered what he was doing...

I got up from my bed and walked into Chris's room. I sat down in the chair he used and opened the curtains. I looked out of the window and smiled. The view from his room had the perfect horizon. I understood why he could sit here all day and look at nature.

I took out my phone and texted Chris.

Me: Hey

Him: Hello

Me: How are you?

Him: I'm well. How are you

Me: I miss you.

Him: Okay.

Me: Chris..I really do miss you though. I'm literally sitting in your room right now, just so I can feel closer to you. I know what I did was wrong but I really need you. I do realize what I did and I know you might not ever forgive me but I'm sorry baby. I'm so sorry. I love you so much and I'm afraid to love someone that will love me back, the way I'm supposed to be loved..

Him: I see..

Me: Please Chris...don't make me beg. Even though I will beg. At this point I'm willing to beg you to come back home.

Him: Raegan, that's not my home..

Me: Chris.

Him: I can't trust you. You told me you loved me so much then walked downstairs and had sex with Michael.

Me: I'm so sorry Chris. I swear to you.

Him: I'll meet you somewhere in a few days...just give me time to think..

Me: I love you..

Him: I know.

Him: I loved you too. Give me time.

I smiled at his text and sat back in the chair.

"Yo, Rae," Henry spoke from the door.

"What's up, little bro?"

"I have to tell you something..." Henry stood by the door and I could tell by the look on his face that something was wrong.

"Alright, speak up," I smiled a little.

"I had something to do with Chris getting shot that night..." he shifted in his feet and I turned around in the chair quickly.

"WHAT!?"