You keep me from getting burned (MIW love story)

This is really unreal

Enjoy my little ducklings ;)

~Ivy Mist

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Recap:

I sighed as I got home and laid in bed. It was only eleven forty-five and I couldn't sleep. I decided to do something I haven't thought of doing in two years.

I let the phone ring a few times until he finally picked up,

"Hello?"

"Hey, TJ? It's Coraline."

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"Coraline? I-Is it really you?" he stuttered into the phone, I giggled. "Yeah, TJ, it's really me. Did I wake you up?" I asked as I look at the clock that now read 12:08 a.m.

"N-No, I'm just sitting around. Why, you can't fall asleep?" he asked nervously. I chuckled, "Don't worry about me TJ. How have you been?" I asked as I sat up in my bed and clenched my legs to my chest. "Good, what about you? I haven't heard from you in a while."

"Yeah, I know. I'm good, my band just moved to Los Angelos. We might be signed to a record label if the next few days go well." I said in a whisper. "That's great Core! I'm so happy for you." TJ chriped, I smiled. "Thanks TJ. Um, can I ask you something?"

"Yeah, what is it Core?" he said, sounding worried and hopeful. TJ always worried about me back in Pennslyvania. Everyone knew that he had a bit of a crush on me in high school. It was quite cute actually. He always did catch my eye in a crowd.

"Why'd you leave the band?" I asked hastily. Ang didn't want to tell me why TJ left the band, don't ask me why. I tried my best to get it out of him, but Angelo has always been a stubborn one at that. I heard TJ sigh through the phone.

"I don't know, Core. It's complicated. Wait, how did you know that I left the band?" he asked. "Well, I am kind of working with the guys, I guess. My soon-to-be-manager set us up." I grunted angrily. "Have you talked to him yet?" TJ asked, knowing he was reffering to Chris.

"No, only Angelo. When I saw him....I-I don't know, TJ. I just fucking broke down. I don't even know if I can handle being in the same room as him." I cried into the phone. "Sssh, baby, don't cry. It's going to be fine. I wish I was there to help you. I'm so sorry Coraline." TJ apologized.

"TJ, you know it's not your fault. Maybe we can meet up tomorrow? Hang out like old times?" I sniffled. "That would be great. I'll text you later. Goodnight Coraline."

"Goodnight TJ." And with that, I hung up. I just sat there for the rest of the night. My eyes were wide open and scanned the room various times. I couldn't stop thinking about everything that had happened today. Eventually I fell asleep, but dreamt about everything I have been through.

I only had arrived in Los Angelos a few hours ago, and I have already faced my worst fear.

"Core, wake up!" I heard Blade yell as she threw a pillow at me. "Blade, what the fuck!?" I asked as I hopped out of my bed. "Nice bed head, Core. Now get dressed, were going shopping!" she chriped and ran out of my room.

I sighed and got into the shower. After about fifteen minutes of washing, I was out of the shower and blow drying my hair. When my hair was dry, I straighten and teased it as always. I applied my usual, daily make-up that consisted of black eyeliner, light brown eye shadow, foundation powder, and mascara.

I threw on my light brown Of Mice and Men tshirt, some black skinny jeans, and my checkered vans. I skipped downstairs to find Charlie sitting on the couch playing video games with Blade and Mani,