chapter 16

Dean apparently had a car, which he brought to take us. It looked nice, awesome grills. I studied it before getting in while Uncle Duncan checked if deans drivers license was 'legit'. The drive to the party was an awkward one. I wondered what to say to lighten the mood. Maybe I could asked about the party we were headed to. I didn't really know were we were going, or who would be there, not that I would be able to recognize anyone from my school if I saw them. I once again awaken to the reality that I did not know anyone except Uncle Duncan and maybe Dwayne but he didn't count, cause I had never seen his face. I wasn't particularly troubles by this, after all Uncle Duncan family was the only family I had.

I shook my head realizing I had zoned out when Dean suddenly broke the awkward silence saying "You know I always dreamed of this day... Not in a weird way or anything, I just always wanted to go out with you," he was grinning widely and blushing. I smiled back.

"Really?" I asked. For I life of me I could not understand why he was so desperate to get to know me. I purposely avoided everyone. Ignoring their advances and invitations to the point it just wasn't worth it for them to try. They all seemed to understand that I wanted nothing to do with them...All except him. "Why are you so interested in me?"

"You really don't remember me...Do you?" he said quietly, his cheerfully disappearing

"What do you mean by that?" I asked genuinely confused

Dean didn't answer and instead maid a sharp left, which knocked me sideways as I didn't expect it. Getting my baring I realized we weren't going in the direction of the party anymore.

I steadied myself and got my defenses up. The doors had been locked, I assume he did it when he took the sharp turn.

"Dean, I don't know what you think you're doing but I want you to stop...NOW" I said, my voice turning cold in my warning.

Dean slowed down the car and turned to me... I wasn't sure what I was expecting. Maybe for him to break into a crazed maniacal laugh of an obsessive creep or try and grab something to silence me as he whisked me away into the night. I wasn't sure but I definitely did not expect him to break down in tears like a new born baby.

"I just...I just need to show you something" he said between sobs.

I felt both worried and confused, "What's with y..." before I could finish my sentence, he grab my arms and leaned towards me. I tried pulling away but his grip was strong, It hurt a little.

"D please just come with me...All I want is for you to remember" he said. I looked into his eyes and saw pure desperation. He really wanted me to follow him, there was no malice in his eyes so I figured why not. If I followed him we would eventually get out of the car and I could either make a ran for it or beat the hell out of him for this stunt.

"Ok. I'll follow you I said nodding. His grip loosened immediately and he continued driving. I noticed we were headed in the direction of my old house.

We drove in silence, despite my current situation i wasn't particular scared...At most i was curiously alert.

We got to own destination, it was I the woods right in front of my old home...Dean had us get out off the car. He paid no mind to the ruble of my old home, with I was actually relieved about. At least this meant it had nothing to do with my family. However it got me more curious on why we were walking through the woods. It was getting dark and the trees formed strange shadows.

"We almost there...you can hold my hand if you're scared" he said. That made me want to punch him, but I restrained my self... I knew he didn't mean it in a bad way. He sounded more concerned than condescending. Like I previously stated I didn't feel threatened if anything I felt if that if Dean was acting this way, whatever he wanted me to remember was important to him. I could have ran when we got out of the care. I could have even beat him up but he looked so hopeful and excited that I came with him. At the end of the day, Dean was the only one who persisted with trying to become my friend. I felt that I might as well do this for him after all I would be leaving town in two weeks.

"No I'm fine, thanks" I said as we continued walking.

We eventually got to a creek. It was dark but moon light bounced of the water and shined the area around. I stared in awe at the beautiful sight. Apart from moon light there were also countless fireflies and the sound of the water flowing accompanied by frogs crocking and other insects was like calm music. I moved on my onw and looked into the creek. The water was crystal clear, I could even see my reflection.

"Do you remember yet?" Dean asked quietly behind me.

The answer was yes I did... I remembered.