Chapter two

‘You gotta let me know
so you can be free...’

Angie was screaming. Daniel cuddled her close, trying to calm her down.
- It was just a dream, calm down - he whispered into Angie’s ear - It was just a dream!
- Thank God you’re here... - she stuttered, laying her head on Dan’s chest - It was dark...& cold... - she started to cry - I was running...And then...all surroundings went to pieces...like a broken pane...I started to falling down... I couldn’t clutch to anything... And then you woke me up...Darren please, help me...
- It’s alright now, you’re safe. Nobody’s going to hurt you until I’m with you ‘ Said Dan, pretending that he didn’t know that she called him ‘Darren’.
- I’m so scared...could you lay by me..? Platonic, as a friend..?
- Sure I can! - Daniel lay on his back, put his arm under Angie’s head. She lay down beside, putting her arm on his chest. - Don’t you want to tell me, where your problems come from?
- Yeah...why not..? Once I went to a dude, who supposed to help people find about their past lives. When he hypnotised me, didn’t see much, just a pair of beautiful blue eyes, which were full of love. The owner of the eyes loved me, & I loved him. When I woke up, the dude told me, that I was in love in my past life, but that person & I couldn’t be together. I’m still feeling the painful emptiness in my heart about that love. I have to find the person, that own the soul I loved. Only then I can get out of that nightmare. It sounds stupid, don’t you think? It’s just so stupid!
- No, actually I think it’s very romantic. - Daniel kissed Angie on her forehead - Goodnight, my little, lost friend.
- Goodnight... - she replied, & fell asleep. Daniel looked at her, scared a little bit. What if she’s telling the truth? he started to wonder. I really should talk with Darren about this. This was his last thought before he fell asleep.
Daniel woke up, because his arm was stiff. He set himself free from Angie’s embraces. When he got up, he saw Darren, leaning against the door.
- Daniel, what have you done! - He shouted
- Oh shut up! You’ll wake her. Nothing has happened! She just had a bad dream & she asked me to lay beside her. She was so afraid. Oh, I found out what is going on with her. Lets go to have some breakfast, I’m starving. I’ll tell you everything after we eat something.
The guys went to a cafe & sat at the table. They ordered two coffees. Daniel told Darren what happened at night, the story, which Angie told him. Dan & Daz had to go, so they said ‘goodbye’ to Angie & walked out of the hospital.

* * *

Darren was sitting at the table in the hospital room. Angie was sleeping, she was connected to a drip. He was checking his feelings for her. She was his friend, but in a special way. Not like Daniel, although he was someone special too. This sort of friendship between man & woman is very rare & often it’s ending with a romance. He knew, that if Angie & he get together, something bad would happened. Darren grabbed some paper & a pencil, & started to write a song. It was about Angie & her life. He called her ‘the bitter one’. Daniel came into the room & bent over the table. He read the lyric.
- Is this about Angie? , he asked - It’s really good!
- Yeah, because it’s coming from the heart ‘ Darren replied, & started to write again.
- Hey! I don’t think love’s a barren place!
- I don’t think so too, but she does. You know what she said, while she was sleeping? ‘To the Moon & back.’ I don’t know, what she meant by this, but...
- Angie always dreamt of becoming an astronaut.
- Let’s use her words in the chorus ‘ said Daz & wrote: ‘I would fly to the Moon & back if you’ll be... If you’ll be my baby...’

Chapter three

‘I can’t believe you’re here with me
And now it seems my world’s complete...’ Honeyz, ‘Finally Found’ 1998

Daniel ran into the apartment, which he rented with Darren. He saw his room mate sitting on a couch with Angie, they were watching ‘Return Of The Jedi’.
- We made it! We’re on the chart once again! he shouted, then he took the girl on his hands & kissed in the cheek. - It’s all because of you, Angie, I love you!
- Could you PLEASE tell me what is going on? - asked Darren -I can’t understand a word you’re saying!
- ‘To The Moon & Back’ is on the fifth spot! We’re gonna be veeeery famous! ? Dan screamed.
- You already are famous , replied Angie.
They started to congratulate themselves. Then the boys called their families. - We have to celebrate your success! Let’s go to the bar & get drunk! , proposed Angie.
- Great idea! , said Dan, but Daz didn’t like the idea very much.

* * *

- Ok., that’s enough. You both are drunk, we’ll better get going! - Darren was irritated with his friends. - You should take an example from me, I’m never drunk & I never have any problem with getting back home! Now let’s move on! - He led out Angie & Daniel from the bar & packed them to his car.
- I wanna sit at the front ...hic!...seat! - declared Angie.
- No! You & Dan will sit at the back!
- Ok. - she replied obediently & opened the backdoor.
In the middle of the ride, Angie embraced Darren.
- I love you, Daz - she whispered into his ear.
- No you don’t, you’re just drunk - he replied. - Beside I hate the smell of alcohol!.
- You know that when people are drunk, they tell the truth! ? said Daniel. He wasn’t very tipsy, but enough not to let him drive.
- Yeah, well...Just let me drive, Angie - Daz said in a sad voice.
When they finally got home, Dan went straight to bed & fell asleep as if he was dead. Angie went to take a shower. At first she wanted Darren to drive her home, but he refused. He said, that he’s too tired & it’s too late. She can sleep on a couch. Daz poured himself a mineral water. He started to think about Angie’s confession in the car. He was really worried about their relationship. She was sensible now, but she still was destroying her boyfriends. After a few weeks friendship, every guy dumped her, because he felt as she poisons his mind. Daz opened the bathroom door, when he saw Angie under the shower. She was washing her hair, streams of water flowed on the shower cabin. She was looking so incredibly beautiful covered with forth. Suddenly she turned around.
- What the hell are you doing here?!? - she hissed - I’m taking a shower, get out!!
- I...I’m sorry, Angie. I didn’t know you’re here - Darren replied. He was impressed with her perfect figure. He couldn’t help but look.
- I was telling the truth in the car...- she said.
- I’m afraid that you’re still drunk. We’ll talk about it tomorrow... - Daz was still looking at her body. He wanted her so much...He wanted to lick her all, make her want to scream from desire. Suddenly he realised that he wanted this for very long time. He realised that he really loved her. He didn’t feel fear, for being rejected or destroyed by her mantis subconsciousness. He was ready to gamble about this love. Darren took his clothes off & stepped into the cabin. His body was gorgeous! So muscular, so incredibly beautiful! He changed looks with Angie. Their mouths came together in a long, passionate kiss. It was the same as they both imagine, intense & gentle, rough & soft.
- I wanted you for so long... - said Angie after they broke of & Darren rested his forehead on her shoulder. They started to kiss & caress each other, never having enough of each other. Darren kneeled down & told Angie to lay back. When she did this, he dipped his head between hers thighs. Angie felt a huge wave of pleasure coming through her body, then another one, & another...Suddenly Darren stopped to lick her.
- Don’t stop..! - she moaned. Then she felt Darren inside her. She never felt the pleasure like this.
- I love you - he whispered into Angie’s ear. She didn’t answered, just cuddled him closer & kissed his neck. Darren forgot about whole world. Only thing he could think about was that he’s making love with Angie. It was so intense, so beautiful... They were approaching climax, their lips met. Darren & Angie reached orgasm in the same moment. For a few minutes they were laying close to each other, hugging.
- God, Angie I love you...
- Do you? Or maybe you just said it to make me happy? Or because we just had sex? Is it me or just pure lust?
- It’s you. I loved YOU long before this night, Today I fell in love in your body. I hope you know that I’m not the guy for just one night-
- Now I do. Let’s go to bed - she replied, rose from the floor & turned off the water.

* * *

Darren woke up with wonderful feeling of fulfilment. At first he didn’t know why, but then the events of yesterday evening flowed to his head. He saw Angie’s face very close to his own. She looked like an angel, with her copper locks, which covered his chest & arm. Her beautiful lips was half-opened. He kissed her very gently, he didn’t wanted to wake her up. After that he got up from the bed went to kitchen to make himself a coffee.
- Sleep well? - asked Daniel with devilish smile. - Or maybe you two just didn’t have the time to sleep?
- How do you know..?
- You left your door open. Want some coffee? - Darren nodded - And you, Angie? Want some coffee? - Daniel asked the girl, who just walked into the kitchen. She was wearing Darren’s T-shirt.
- Yeah... - Angie yawned - why not... What’s the time?
- Half past ten.
- Oh God!! - she screamed. - I’m late for my classes..!
- No you’re not. - Daz replied - It’s Saturday. It’s day off for all of us.- he said & kissed her cheek. - Maybe we’ll go somewhere? Dan, wanna come with us?
- No, thanks. I have a date too. That’s why I’m going to take a shower now - he grinned & went to the bathroom. Daz hugged Angie.
- Feeling good? - he asked her.
- Yes, not counting that terrible headache, but it’s just a hangover. Ouch!
- I know what can handle this...- he said with that his smile, which nobody could resist.
- Oh yeah? - she smiled & lifted one eyebrow - What is that?
- Hard fucking! No, I’m just kidding. I’ll make you some breakfast. - Darren said & turned around. - What do you want to eat?
- Umm...I don’t know. Think it out for yourself.

Chapter four

‘Without you
There would be no sun in my sky
There would be no love in my life
There'd be no world left for me...’ - LeAnn Rimes, ‘How Do I live’

Darren was sitting on a couch. Angie was laying on her back, her head was leaning on Darren’s knee. They were watching ‘Interview with a Vampire’ & eating vegetarian pizza. Daz bent over & kissed her forehead. She giggled, put her hand on his neck, attracted him to herself & kissed in lips.
- I love you - she said plainly, when they broke off. - You know that, don’t you? I wonder, if we have met in our past life.
- You mean: am I your ex lover? I don’t know, but I hope so...Maybe we should go to the dude, who can tell?
- What if we find out that you’re not the right person? I don’t want to lose you...or hurt you. I think we should follow our hearts.
- Great idea. But now, let’s go for a walk! To the park! - Darren rose from the couch & started to put his shoes on. Angie looked at him, he didn’t look very happy.
- Ok, ok.. - she sighed - Sometimes you act so childish...We can go to that dude if it means so much to you...
- Great, but I still want to take a walk! - Daz smiled - Let’s race to the elevator! - he shouted & ran out of the apartment.
- Daz, c’mon! - she shouted after him. She closed the door & walked to Darren, who already waited for her. - You cheater, you were closer to the door!
- Maybe I was, but I won! - Darren opened the elevator door for Angie. - Ladies first.
- Thanks!
They rode downwards & went to the park. It was January, so the weather was great. It was warm & sunny. Christmas trees looked strange, same as somebody wearing bikini in winter. Angie & Daz were walking around for a few hours. They sat on a bench with the view on a pier. Sailing boats looked like a diamonds on the azure water.
- Darren, do you really love me? - Angie asked when they were cuddling.
- What kind of question is that?! - he replied, irritated. - Why do you doubt this?
- I don’t doubt, I’m just asking. I don’t want you to break my heart, or break yours.
- Of course I do love you! - he said. - You have to start believe in people!
- I believe in you - Angie answered & got up from bench. - I’m tired, let’s go home...
- Yours or mine?
- Mine.
They started to walk in the direction of Angie’s flat. When they were in the middle of the street, a black car went out from the corner. It was heading straight on Darren, but Angie pushed him from it’s way. Unfortunately, she didn’t jumped on time. The car disappeared from the road. Angie was lying in Darren’s arms, her head was bleeding. She was unconscious. Daz couldn’t remember much since that moment, but he knew that someone called the ambulance, which took Angie & him to the hospital. Then some doctor was talking about her state, but Darren didn’t listen. Then he fainted. When he woke up, he saw Daniel’s face above his.
- Man...You’re not very resistant for shock... - the blonde said. Darren just sighed & looked around the room. White walls, a big window, this could be only the hospital.
- Where’s Angie? What happened? What am I doing here? - he asked impatiently.
- Whoa..! Slow down! You’re in hospital. Angie had a car accident, she isn’t very well right now. You were in shock, you your lost consciousness...
- Oh my God! - Daz tried to got up - I have to see her! It was my fault..! She pushed me of the car way..!
- Easy...get up slowly, or you’ll faint again!
- Yeah... - Darren rose from the bed slowly. - Guess you’re right... Daniel & Darren went out of the room & headed to the intensive therapy.

* * *

Angie looked like a ghost. Her white cheeks were covered with drops of sweat, she had to be in pain. Darren sat beside her & kissed her wrist.
- I’m so sorry... - he said. He knew she wouldn’t answer him, she was unconscious.
- I’m sorry, are you the family? - Daz & Dan heard a feminine voice behind them. It was a doctor.
- Not exactly - replied Dan. - Her parents are in Europe on vacations. We’re her close friends.
- I see... Well... I’ll be honest. The inside damages are too extensive, she won’t make it. It’s only matter of time. We made everything we could, I’m sorry - she said & walked out of the room. Both guys bumped on the chairs. She won’t make it... she won’t make it... Darren couldn’t escape from words in his head... she won’t make it...
- It’s impossible...
- I know...

Chapter five

‘You’re in the arms of an angel
May you find some comfort here?‘ Sarah McLachlan, ‘Angel’

Darren was watching sunset on the pier near the hospital. The sun has the colour of Angie’s hair...So orange & red... the impossibility of touching them...I will never see her again... I will never talk to her again.. I’ll never hear her laughter... Someone tapped his shoulder. It was Daniel.
- How do you feel?
- Terrible...How could I let this happened..? If she didn’t push me from the car’s way, she would be fine...
- You shouldn’t blame yourself. Angie did this because she loved you. Anyway, I came here to tell you that she’s awaken. But she still going to...You know...
- Let’s go - Daz said & wiped tears, which showed in his eyes. The guys rose from the bench & walked to the hospital.
Angie really was awake. She was looking around the room with faded eyes. When she saw Darren & Daniel she smiled sadly.
- It’s not long, am I right..? In fact it’s very soon.
- How can you say this..? - Daniel took her hand.
- Oh come on... I can feel it. But I don’t have any regrets. I’m glad I saved you, Darren - she said & pulled him to herself gently. - Thank God nothing happened to you...
- You can’t leave me here...If you die, some part of me will die too.
- I’ll always be with you, remember..! Like a guardian angel... I will always stand by your side... I love you... - she whispered & kissed him softly.
- I love you too, Angie...please stay with me... - Darren replied.
- Everything will...be OK - she was getting weaker every second - Daniel...you are like...a brother to me...I love you... - she was breathing heavily.
- I love you too, Angie... - Dan squeezed her hand.
- Take care of him... - Angie smiled softly - Remember...Darren, I’ll always...be with you... - she closed her eyes. Darren closed his eyes too, leant over her & kissed her.
- Goodbye... - he said. When he opened his eyes she was gone. Then he got up from the chair & ran out of the room.
- Darren..! - he heard Daniel’s calling, but he didn’t stopped. He was running, but he didn’t know where. Daz stopped on a pier & sat on a balustrade. Wherever he turned his eyes something reminded him of Angie. Stars looked like the shine in her eyes...bonfire, which teenagers made on a beach...the flames seemed to be her hair, blown by the wind, gentle breeze seemed to be her voice...
- Angie, I can’t live without you! - he shouted. The wind returned his words in a deformed version. Don’t give up...I love you... Darren looked on the water underneath him, sparkles on it were the colour of her eyes. The depth seemed to retract him
Don’t you even try to do this you jerk! You have to move on...With or without me..! It could only be her.
- How can I live without the part of myself?
What have I told you? I’ll always be with you..! I’ve finally found my pilot, for this short time it was you & we were living in our world...Our own world...Thank you, Darren... her voice melted with the night.