Hello guys!!! Sorry it has taken so long for me to update!! I don’t have an excuse, so please forgive me!

Last chapter. I know, I was going to do some more, but this seemed to be a good place to end it, sorry I didn’t warn anyone, but I think its time to move away from this story.

Thanks for the reviews:

Ruby- Thank you, and you know, I didn’t actually think of that at al, lol, how weird.

FLGMadisonW- Lol, no, he hasn’t and yes Rachel is kinda stupid, in the story anyway, lol. Thanks for the review.

Psycho Fox/Cookies Fly Mostly At Night- Thank you for both reviews, and there isn’t really any need to make it so vocal. And no, Danny was ill because of the alcohol he took when with Debbie so sorry but that theory is wrong, lol. Thanks again.

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CHAPTER TEN

RETURNING TO THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM

“And you decide to tell me this now?” I asked barely containing the anger within me.

To be honest I felt like locking my fingers around Debbie’s throat, taking all life from her pathetic form.

But I didn’t, the last thing I need at the moment is a criminal trial.

She fiddled with a lock of her auburn hair before smiling at me in a wistful way.

“I wish it was yours.” She admitted placing a hand over mine, which was gripped tightly around the smooth steel of the swing chain.

I shrugged her off quickly, hating the lies that seemed to plague whatever friendship we may have once had.

“Who’s is it?” I asked finally, gazing at her through my dull brown eyes, noticing her stiffen slightly.

“A boy from Scotland, in the town I lived in, we had a fling. I had sex with him to keep him, but of course he left when I said I wasn’t willing to do it again. I found out I was pregnant, I met you and you became the only friend I had in the world. My parents were disgusted with me, refused to look at me, so I left, and came down here, to live with you instead.” She said to me, her emerald eyes looking into mine.

I know it’s hard to say, through all the times she has lied, but it felt like she was telling the truth, you could see the truth in her eyes, the betrayal, the pain.

“If you told me that to start with I may have took pity on you, but you deserve none now.” I said, forcing my voice to a calm tone.

I rose form the swing, pulling Debbie along with me, smirking as the little kids recoiled in fear way from us as we walked across the jade grass, exiting the park. I know the vice like grip I had on her arm was probably not that comfortable for her, but I didn’t really care, my chivalry towards her was all but dead.

“I have had enough of your lies Debbie. Your stupid lies have cost me and my family too much pain and torture, and just because you are not brave enough to face your own problems?” I demanded furiously, my voice going to an insanely high pitch.

I was taking her to my house, to make her explain to my parents why she lied.

“We will pay for a train ticket back to Scotland, we will call your parents, they are probably worried sick about you anyway. I refuse to be a part of your life anymore.” I stated, turning my head slightly so I could see the expression on her face.

“Fine. But do you really want to give up on us?” She said wildly, trying once again to release her arm form my grip.

“There is no us.” I spat out venomously, enjoying her shocked reaction.

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“Goodbye then.” I said, wishing I could slam the train compartment door shut, but alas, some idiot switched the doors to electric and denied me this pleasure.

It is the day after Debbie’s revelation in the park opposite the train station. When we finally did get home, she explained to my parents, in the harsh truth everything she did. My Dad was furious, very uncharacteristic of him, whilst my mother just sat there nodding, saying they would pay for her ticket to go back home. I think she suspected all along, she is a very clever woman.

Cleverer then I had been anyway.

She also called Debbie’s parents, who had apparently been on the verge of reporting her absence to the authorities they were so worried. I had moved out of Laura’s house, giving her a hug of gratitude, but overall glad that things were returning to normal. Though this time, we would remain friends, maybe something more some day. You never can tell with these things.

Greg had dumped Rachel in school today, publicly coming out of the closet. Needless to say, there were some rather negative reactions, but I defended him, and congratulated him for his courage, but overall felt glad that things were finally clear between my best friend and myself.

Apparently their whole relationship had been a sham, with Rachel trying to get back at me and Greg giving heterosexuality one last chance.

I found Rachel’s expression at the truth rather amusing.

To be honest, I can not be bothered to be friends with someone who would go to such extreme lengths to make me jealous, I mean how pathetic can you get? So, I carefully avoided her attempts to talk to me all day.

“Bye.” Came Debbie’s reply from within the train, bringing me back to reality.

With one last glance, I walked out of the train station, gagging at the strong cigarette smell mixed with piss, an overall rancid stench for a public transport station, not that I expected much less.

The train station is of Victorian design, the bricks blackened with age and dirt. Uncomfortable metal benches were positioned every few metres away from the track, housing a few tired looking travellers.

Breathing in relief as I was in the open air outside the dingy station, I started to walk home, my mind trying to comprehend the last few weeks of my life, but I gave up after several moments, deciding I would look back when I was ready.

One thing I had learned through this whole ordeal, was that I did want to be a father one day, with someone I loved and respected.

Smiling slightly at the thought, I kicked a loose stone on the pavement, the wind tossing my hair around me, making me draw my MADE hoodie around myself tighter. I carried on heading to home, smiling at a few people as I walked by.

“Hey Danny, you wanna lift?” A voice said, piercing my reflective state. I saw Laura unlocking her car a few feet in front of me, offering me a warm smile.

“Sure.” I said, grinning, walking up to the cobalt vehicle.

“So she’s gone then?” Laura asked as we started moving along the smooth road, glancing at me from the driver’s seat.

I nodded, smiling slightly, noticing my childhood friend trying to repress a smirk. Her distaste towards the red headed Scottish girl was obvious, even though she tried to hide it.

The car halted as we reached a red light, giving me ample time to lean over and kiss Laura briefly, sending shivers running through my body as I tasted the strawberry lip gloss she wore.

“Thanks for being there for me.” I whispered as I pulled away from her.

“Anytime Danny, anytime.” She whispered back, her steel eyes focused on me.

For the first time in weeks, I actually felt at peace, calm.

Loved.

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A huge thanks is in order for everyone has read this, reviewed and helped me write this.

Hopefully all questions were answered, and a happy ending for the Debbie haters, lol.

Now, a moral was running through this whole story, hopefully some of you picked up on it. That is the bad consequences of using lies to get what you want. Don’t do it, trust me when I say it’s not worth it.

I have an idea for another story, lol, but I think I shall take a break from writing such angsty stuff again.

Also, it would mean a lot to me if you could pick apart my story and tell me where my faults are, what you think should have happened differently and your overall opinion, it would help me a lot. So, reviews, emails, the lot are very welcome.

Thank you again,

Dan.