"Hey guys, it's In Time. We just like to say thanks to all of our fans who supported us through the last 4 years. Today we'd like to announce that we are going off the grid for a while, so we can finish our senior year." Dax said. I looked at the comments, people posting all over the page about why and that they shouldn't do it. There was some saying that they understand and can't wait.

"Though we won't be totally off the grid, we'll have a few concerts left at that time. Also, we are going to be putting out a new album called LoveSick on Valentine's Day. So preorder that now." Oliver then said. I looked at him. He looked different than when I last saw him. Last time I saw him he was more than, he had more muscle, and he didn't look sick. His hair was the perfect shaved on sides and bounce on top with blonde highlights. His hair now was oily looking and flat on his head and he had bags under his eyes and he was thin, so thin. To think I used to love this boy.

" In this new album it's mainly about heartbreak, and it's all in Oliver perspective. It's about how he hurt a girl without meaning to and she broke his heart. I know she knows who I am talking about.This is his story of what his life has been like for the past couple years." Caleb then says. I stare At the video, while Caleb and Dax keep explaining about why they are doing this and what will happen now. My phone goes off and I see it's my BFF, Olivia, calling. I pause the video, pick my phone up and hit the answer button.

" What," I say into the phone without trying to show anger in my voice.

" Are you watching this, he wrote an album about how he misses you." She screams into the phone.

"Yeah, but he also makes it very clear that he thinks this is all my fault when it isn't. I don't care what he has to say or sing to me. He hurt me and that's that."

"Yes well, you clearly hurt him too, I mean look how bad he looks. Also clearly you still have feelings for him Clairey.I mean you are watching the video."

" I don't care. I don't have feelings for him, I am with Owen. I also am only watching because you bribed me with money.So you can't use that against me."

"Whatever, and hey you need to be at school in ten for rehearsal, for Monday." She says and then she gives a little cheer because someone is coming to our school to do a special event and open for us.

"Why are you cheering whoever it is that is coming Monday is also stealing part of our set. So yeah, I'll be there but I am pissed." I hung the phone up.

Honestly speaking I was going to watch the video anyway, but it was just another way to get money. Also, my feeling for Oliver died a long time ago.

******Time Skip*********

I take a picture of me with Olivia at the park in front of my new motorcycle.It was my birthday today and I had to send it to the boys. The boys left me in high school to go on with their music career, and even though they never reply I promised I would send them a picture of what I was doing every day.

I learned to drive a motorcycle this year. Ever since my mom and siblings died, my dad has been left to take care of me but he is too busy in his work. So when I wasn't with Olivia I was at my friends Owen house taking care of his sister and learning to ride the bike.

I had been taking care of Owen's little sister, Gloria, for about a month when I finally told Owen that I had always wanted a motorcycle. He said he would teach me if I would go out with him. I told him I was already in love with someone but if it ended I would think about it. He said okay. So he taught me to ride. I loved it, and I loved spending time with him, just not as much as with Oliver.

I sent the picture to the boy's chat page and then I scrolled through every picture just like I do every day. It had become a daily routine. I knew every picture and everything in it. I loved the boys and their band, In Time.

" Oliva, I am going to my house to get changed and then I am going to Owen's to get Gloria. Do you want to get Ice Cream with us?" I said as I pulled my long hair into a ponytail and put my helmet on.

"Yeah sure. When and Where?" She replied back as she finished taking pictures of my bike. I hopped on, pulled the stop up, then planted my feet on the ground just like Owen had taught me.

" I don't know, I text you or have Owen text you."

"Okay, bye," she said. I pulled into gear and headed home. When I got to my home, I went up to my room and looked at the computer on my lilac colored desk. There was a notification showing that In Time had put out a cover video of Amnesia by 5 seconds of Summer. As I watched the video I realized that Oliver was the main one singing. He looked sad, I knew this song well enough to know that he was changing some of the 'you' to 'us'. Then the music was over. I looked at the time. I saw there was still a good 30 seconds left in the video. Then Oliver started talking.

" I know that the person I am singing this to knows it. Honestly, I wish that I did have amnesia, so I could forget the way I feel. "

I knew right then that we were over. My heart broke into a million pieces and my phone started buzzing. I ignored my phone and stared at the face of the boys I used to love. Then instead of sadness, my heart filled with anger. I picked my phone up hitting ignore, not even bothering to see who it was. I went into the chat and texted them;

I Can't believe you.- Claire 

You little jerks. I can't even believe you.-Claire

Do you know what day it is?-Claire

Do you.-Claire

Why am I still texting you?-Claire

I am through with this.-Claire

You won't even answer.-Claire 

Whatever we had Oliver Eugene West is over- Claire

Goodbye.-Claire 

And for the first time in 2 years, they started to reply.

Wait- Dax

This isn't what you think- Oliver

You have to listen to us- Caleb

I'm sorry we weren't more clear- Dax

Plz. don't leave- Oliver

Caleb has signed off

Dax has signed off

I love you, don't do this, listen to what I have to say- Oliver

I don't want to hear it. I can't believe you would think I would listen to you after all this.-Claire

I am sorry, so sorry. It never thought you would think this.- Oliver

I hate you, I never want to talk to you again. Goodbye-Claire 

Claire has signed off

No, don't leave me- Oliver

This Chat Has Been Discontinued 

On that day I realized I never was going anywhere with them. I was always in the shadow. I could move now and It would start with them. I grabbed Owen's Jacket that I took from him when I walked home refusing to let him give me a ride. I ran down the stairs onto my bike and rode to Owen's house. When I got there, Owen was already on the front porch, like he was waiting for me. I took off my helmet and ran to him.

" Oliva called me. She told me what happened. I watched the video myself.I am so sorry." He said as he wrapped me in a giant bear hug.I cried on his shoulder for a while. Then Gloria came outside.

" Clairey sad." She said, then came up to me and gave me a hug too. I saw out of the back of my eye a car with the driver window rolled down. I didn't know the driver but I saw the silhouette of 3 boys. I thought about how it could be the boys. I got out of the hug.

" Owen, I want to go get my hair cut."

"Okay, I know just the place."

" And Owen,"

"Yes?"

"Yes, I will go out with you."

" Are you sure."

" Yes."

"Okay."

The car drove off and that was the last time I saw the boys.

********Time Skip***********

I walked into the gym of our school. The equipment was all set up and all we had to do was work on choreography. I look at the stage the heavy crew was setting up. It was black and colored. Most of the background was black with paint splatters from our paintball battle last week. Owen was practicing the choreography for our duet with the dance team's captain, Lavender, who is my second bestfriend. Oliva was on the computer on the stage pulling up the song for our duet. I got the huge hint that we were going to practice our duet.

"Guys she's here. Get dressed, Bear." Olivia said. I looked at Owen and he smiled at me. I gave him a look and went into the hall where the makeup and costumes and sound equipment was. We set up the same way every time. I went to the makeup girls and the did a light blush, light pink lipstick. Then they put mascara and eyeliner on then used nude eyeshadow and did a light smoky eye. Then one of the girls handed me a white ballet dress. She then sent me to the English room we use to change.

As I change I noticed that I have changed too. I am much thinner than what I used to be.I wasn't fat 4 years ago, but I wasn't skinny. When the boys left I started to remodel my self. I started exercising and eating healthier. Then I slowly started to stop eating. When I finally started to realize I had a problem my friends started worrying. They helped me through it and got me eating again, and while I gained weight, I only gained enough to make me feel and look strong.

Not only had I gotten thinner but I've grown fuller. My cheekbones are more defined. My hair a better color and thicker. I looked more grown up. I learned balance, and how to stay strong and healthy. I am just better.

A knock on the door came while I was looking at myself. Owen came in and hugged me from behind. We stood in the mirror. I looked at Owen. Owen was tall, 6'4 and me being a solid 5'10 we worked together well and fit. Owen was half Mexican and white. So he was slightly naturally tanned. I, on the other hand, am white with a little Native American in me. My skin was pale, like really pale. His hair was shaved on sides and curly on top. My hair was a mixture of many colors but in good lighting, it is a mix of red and brown so aburn.

" You look pretty," Owen said to me. I looked at him. Giving him a look only he would understand. He took my arm and sat me down in a chair. He started putting my hair in a bun because he knows how to make it look really nice.

"Just pretty?" I asked back.

"Well if I said beautiful then I would get kicked by Oliva because apparently I am not allowed to call you that." He replied I gave him a look in the mirror and he smirked. I laughed. He was done with my hair. So we went outside to the gym. It was all set up and ready for us. We walked out onto the floor the music started and we got in positions. 

Alright, hi guys! I am swim_is-life! This is my first story on this account. I would just like to warn you I am very bad at finishing stories. Like really bad, but I actually like this one. So I am going to try! So, Flicker is the duet Owen and Claire are doing so listen to that. The next chapter I am going to start tonight. Also If anyone has a different name for Claire please message me. Yeah, Thanks, Yall. 

P.S. Guys I know this is horrible, but I am 14 and don't know anything. So deal with it. I'll fix it later. 

Publish Date: 12-4-17

Word count: 2090