New World

Chapter 1: Parks

Lana's P.O.V.

Michael and I had been driving for about 20 minutes now. I wonder where he was taking me.

"Where are we going?" I asked
"We're almost there" he stated

He turned into a dirt road and then made a left. He pulled up in the driveway of a house that looked like no one had lived in it for 30 years.

"This was my dads secret hide out. He used to take me here whenever he needed a little air or I needed to cool off or vent. " He said while looking straight at the house.

"Does your dad live here?" I asked
"No. He died 4 years ago. I still come here" he said
"I'm sorry Michael" I said while putting his hand in mine.

His grip tightened. "It's alright babe" he smiled

"Come inside" he said while getting out of the car.
"Is it uhh safe?" I asked unsure
"Yes Lana it is now come on" he said while opening the door for me.

He held my hand and we walked into the house together. When Michael opened the door I was amazed. Quotes from famous authors were plastered all over the room. One of my favorites from the book 'White Oleander' was on the wall in bold print.
"Do you regret the beginning in which it ended so badly, or just the ending itself?" I said "that's my favorite quote"

"My dad loved that book. Must've read it 1,000 times" he laughed.

"So the reason we came here is so that you could vent. I want to know why you did that to those beautiful, soft arms. Tell me Lana" he said looking deeply into my eyes.

I pointed to the first one on my left wrist. "I had a breakdown. I needed to do something, so I cut myself" I replied looking down.

He lifted my head up. "Your mom" he said "how did she pass away?" he asked

Tears started to form. I mumbled "suicide". Tears started to run down my cheeks.
"You wanna know something?" he asked
I just looked up at him
"That's how my dad died" he said while wiping the tears from my face.
"I-I'm sorry" I said whilst crying.
"Don't be babe" he said and then embraced me in a hug.

We stayed in each others arms for a long time.
"You know you really are something Lana" he said while grinning
"What do you mean by that?" I asked
"You're like the only girl I like" he said
"Well you're the only boy I like" I replied.
"Hmm" he said quietly.
"Favorite My Chemical Romance song?" I asked
"Sleep. Yours?" He said

"Disenchanted" I replied

"You're beautiful Lana. I want you to know that. " He said
"You really think that?" I asked
"Yes, I do" he said while holding my hand.
"You're like the only guy I've ever met that's not a freaking dick" I laughed
"Haha" he said
My phone started ringing. It was Luke
'Crap' I thought. School is out now, he's probably wondering where I am.

I answered
"hey Luke" I said
"Lana where the hell are you?" he boomed through the phone.
"I'm uhh at a park. I needed to be alone" I answered.
"Get home now Lana. I mean it" he almost yelled.
"No Luke. I'll come home when I want to" I said
"Lana if you're not home by the time I get home, you're in trouble" he said

I hung up

"Was that your brother?" Michael asked

"Yep. He said I need to get home now" I said
"Are you leaving?" he asked
"Hell no. He can't do anything" I said

"Did you tell him you were with me?" he asked
"No he would've clobbered you" I said
"Well I guess that's good you didn't tell him" he chuckled
"Yeah. He's kinda protective I guess. Do you have any siblings?" I asked
"Yeah a pain in the ass, inappropriate older brother" he replied
"Why do older brothers have to be such a pain?" I asked
"I honestly don't know. My older brother is so gross sometimes" he said
I just laughed