The Dark Prince (rewriting)

Chapter 1

Nine Inch Nails - Closer

Adrianne

He was so close to me.

I knew it was him, even though I couldn't see his face.

I could see everything but his face.

I reached out to touch him, but he was a foot away from me now.

Why couldn't I touch him? He wouldn't let me.

"Dad.." I whispered. He shook his head.

No.

I went towards him again, but I walked in slow motion.

He kept getting farther away with each step I took.

"No!" He screamed at me. I didn't listen.

I ran towards him, but I was on the moon now, my steps huge and taking forever.

Why can't I touch him?

Because he's not here, that's why.

I screamed.

I shot up, sweating and panting in my bed.

One year had passed.

I had graduated from high school, gotten my diploma, and now went to the closest college to my home.

My life had went on without him.

I lived in a small town in the center of Florida, and stayed with my mother, unfortunately. My brother had moved to go to a much farther college, but me and him still constantly spoke.

I looked over to see his contact picture pop up on my phone. I grabbed it and answered.

"Hey," I said, yanking my covers off of me.

"Hey," he said, "what's up?"

"Not much, just about to head to one of my classes. What about you?" I looked at my clock. I could make it on time.

"I'm just chillin' at home. Gonna go to work soon."

"Oh, sounds like fun." I smiled. I sat on the toilet and went pee.

"I know right," he muttered. I flushed. "How's she doing?" He cleared his throat.

I paused. "Perfect. Same old, same old." I wrinkled my nose.

He sighed over the phone. "Not surprised. I don't even know why you're still there. You should come move in with me."

I was quiet for a second. "Yeah, I know. I'm trying to figure that out, too." I snatched my keys off my nightstand.

He laughed a little. "Yeah... I miss you. You should at least come visit me for a day or something. You know, get away from there for a little."

"Yeah, I'll take you out to dinner." I chuckled. I could feel him smile through the phone.

"Hey, I gotta go get ready for work. I'll call you tomorrow, okay?"

"Okay." I headed downstairs.

"Love ya."

"Love you too, bye."

"Bye."

I hung up as I got in my car and I headed to school.