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Innocence Lost: Part 5

"What difference does all this make now anyways? Sweetheart's still pissed, she won't even talk to me!" Teddy sighed. "She hates me."

"Sweetheart loves you. She just feels a little put out right now, embarassed more than anything really. You know her, she blushes if you just mention the word 'sex'!" Starlight smiled as she was reminded of the many times she'd watched her dear friend's white cheeks turn to brilliant red during a number of sleep-over girl talks. "Look, arguments and conflicts are all part of being a couple, of being friends with people. Life would just be too boring without some color splashed here and there, don't you think?"

Teddy looked over at her, "You really buy all that shit you just said?"

Starlight shrugged and sighed. "This isn't working..." She could see she'd have to try a more direct approach. "You're really stubborn, you know that? Sweetheart is miserable without you, you two need each other! I'm tired of seeing her wander through the halls at school like a ghost, trying desperately to hide the fact that she's totally crushed and heartbroken! Now get up off your ass and MAKE her talk to you!!"

Teddy was speechless. Starlight was right about one thing, he needed Sweetheart more than anything. She was all that mattered to him and the only reason he was still alive. Teddy's life had been a living hell before he and Sweetheart had gotten so close. He'd tried running away, even suicide, but it never seemed to work out right. He had to get Sweetheart back.

Teddy decided to confront Sweetheart at school the next day since she refused to take his calls and her parents wouldn't even allow him into her house anymore. He walked up the front steps to the school, trying to ignore all the lewd comments he received from nearly everyone he passed. He headed for Sweetheart's locker, hoping she'd still be there dropping off her books before heading to class. There she was, shuffling the books in her locker until they all fit perfectly, the way she liked them.

Sweetheart took in a deep breath before closing her locker, preparing herself for another day of acting as if she wasn't falling apart. She knew what everyone was saying and it hurt her more than they could ever imagine, but she promised herself she wouldn't let them see it. The pain inside was almost too much for her to bear, so she pushed it aside as best she could and set up her all-too-convincing facade.

Teddy walked up to Sweetheart slowly, trying to think of what to say. Sweetheart looked up at him and he froze. "Teddy!" She still looked very angry. Flow through the hall seemed to come to a stop, everyone was waiting to see what happened.

"Sweetheart, I..." She didn't let him finish, Sweetheart dropped her books and walked up to him. Teddy readied himself for another good slap. She forced him up against the lockers, looked into his confused eyes, and leaned in to kiss him passionately on the lips. The feeling was intense, she had missed him so much and hated herself for letting such a trivial thing jeopardize their relationship.

To the passers-by watching the kiss seemed to last forever. Most broke away and continued on their way to class, disappointed they didn't get to see the flaring tempers and heated argument they'd been expecting. Others smiled at the romance unfolding before them and turned to nuzzle their own sweetheart before retreating to their respective classrooms. Soon they were finally alone. Sweetheart stopped and looked into Teddy's eyes once again, "Apology accepted."

The End!


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