Ok, so I deleted a couple of my stories mainly because I wanted to put this up and I did not want FOUR stories in progress. Also because I did not know where I was going to go next with them. So the only stories I will have running is this one and Forever and always. Ok now this story is very personal. It's based on my very first LOVE. Something I thought was going to last me forever, but it has quite a few differences than real life. ok? So here we go.

Chapter 1: Lylah's story

I sat looking out at the crystal blue water, the warm mid-June wind hitting my face. I let out a deep sigh. I always enjoyed coming out here, it's where I did a lot of my best thinking. Dangling my feet in the water I glanced down at my hand and slid the ring that lay around my ring finger off and looked at it. If you had asked me 2 years ago where I expected to be, what I would have expected to happen, it would not have been here the way it was now. I would have told you I expected what I have always wanted, a husband and 2 kids, a little boy and a little girl. Of course, I am too young to have 2 kids, I probably would only have one if that. But as things stood right now that dream was a long way off now.

I stood up at the end of the pier and took one last look at the ring before chucking it and watching drift down to the sea floor tears welling in my eyes. I walked slowly back toward land dreading the reaction of my close family and friends, sometimes I wish people were not always in your business, that they would let you digest things before they made you talk about. You are all probably sitting there very confused people right now, why don't I shed some light on the situation. Why don't we start from the beginning- 2 years ago.

It all started in the 10th grade, when I was 16, I was an average person. While I have always done very well academically I was also not a "loser, or a "nerd". I have never been one to label people either; I thought that that was a very rude way of looking at things. I had been in that same school system my entire life, I knew everyone there they all knew me. I was the type that always welcomes the new ones in and befriended them, if they stuck around that was their choice. Do not think that I am trying to paint myself out as some angel person that everyone loved, that was far from the truth, I had a few enemies, my only point was I am well known. Anyway, let's get back to where I was going to start, it was Friday and my English class was taking a field trip to the local college, it was an optional trip, and trust me I would have rather stayed home that day, but my parents told me that I needed to go because it was 'time for me to start thinking about my future'. Whatever. So, I had to go, thankfully my best friend Amelia had to go as well so I had some companionship. I walked into that class seeing Amelia talking to some guy I had never seen before, I sat in my usual seat and turned around to face them.

"Lylah! Hey!" Amelia greeted me with a beaming smile

"Hey Mia" I smiled at her before turning to the guy and extending my hand "Hi, I'm Lylah" I smiled at him. He smiled back and took my hand

"Craig, nice to meet you" he smiled. He had a rather deep smile and his bright smile with perfect teeth. This guy was definitely good looking and seemed very friendly. I was not the type to befriend guys much but I think I could make an exception for this one.

"You too. So where did you move from?" I asked curiously

"San Francisco" he smiled at me

"Oh, nice! What brought you here?" I asked peaking at Mia who had turned forward giving me a certain smile which I knew what she meant I just glared at her. The teacher soon entered the room and soon we were piling onto the bus Craig sat beside me in the seat Mia and her boyfriend across from us. Craig and I talked the entire time. We had so much in common with each other I found it unbelievable. I never had that much in common with guys.

I know it took a long time guys but I have been sooo busy lately. With school and I recently got a job and a boyfriend so you can imagine. Anyway I wanted to thank anyone that may read any of the stories I put up. Thank you not only for taking the time to read them but also for your patience. I will try my best and post more often. No promises though. More to come! Thank you! Please please please review. Should I continue?