All My Tomorrows Are Yours: LUNA MOON SERIES BOOK 1

by Tia KENZIE

  He’s stood in front of me, beside Toby, wearing grey sweatpants and a fitted white t-shirt. He looks amazing! I’m not sure what to do, I mean…. what the hell?

  Looking around, I see everyone is watching us. I can sense Blaze tensing beneath me, holding on to me tighter. Toby is looking between Dante and me, waiting to see what will happen.

  Dante opens his arms wide, and he just stands there, waiting for me. I pass the guitar back to Blaze and I fucking jump up off his lap and dive straight into my boy’s arms.

  Oh. My. God! The feeling of being home just overwhelms me. I just hold him as tight as I can and sob into his chest.

  “Luna, God, Luna, I’ve fucking missed you. So, so much.” He murmurs, kissing the top of my head. He cradles me in his arms, one around my back and the other with his fingers gripping the back of my neck. Then he holds my face with both hands and tilts it up to look into my eyes.

  I smile at him, still with tears pouring down my face, as he leans in and kisses my forehead. “Missed you moon.” He purrs.

  “What the fucking hell Dante!” I hear screeched from somewhere. “Get your skanky hands off my fiancé, bitch!”.

  Fuck! I go to step away to see who is shouting, but before I get the chance someone grabs hold of the back of my hoody and I’m being dragged away, forcefully. I fall to my hands and knees at Blaze’s feet. A ripping pain shoots through my wrists, but I’m too shocked to care. I notice the tiara goes flying too.

  He reaches down and picks me up, holding me with my face against his muscular chest. Blaze is absolutely fuming, shaking in rage.

  “You fucking crazy bitch, get the hell away from here!!” He roars. “Toby,” he says in a quiet voice, laced with menace, “I need you to get your friends and fuck right off. Like now! Next time, don’t even try to hang with us, because it’s not fucking happening.”

  Rubbing his hands across my back, he pulls me back down onto a chair with me in his lap.

  “You okay? Christ Luna, you need to come with a warning. How in the hell have you managed to cause this much trouble on your first day? Huh?”

  I don’t answer him. I just can’t find any words. A glance to the side shows me Dante dragging a dark-haired girl away from our group. She’s trying to put her arms around him but he’s holding her at a distance, away from him. They’re arguing but I can’t hear what’s being said, hell, I can’t hear anything. Just the static in my ears again.

  Toby crouches in front of me, looking sorry. I can see his lips move but I make anything out. He waits for an answer, but I can’t. I think I’m in shock. He passes me the tiara, shakes his head and moves away, which makes me cry even more. It’s obvious he feels hurt, but I can’t do anything about it.

  Someone reaches out to take me from Blaze. I turn to look and find Talia holding her arms out, I lean into her and let her lift me up to stand.

  “Dante’s your boy, from before, am I right?” She whispers in my ear. I can't fully hear what she says so I just nod my head, hiding my face in her shoulder. I feel so fucking embarrassed. No, I feel sick, sick and dead inside.

  “Fuck a duck girl, this is a major fucking disaster.” She stokes my hair, shushing me. “Come on, I’ll take you home.”

  We walk off without speaking to anyone. I stay tucked under her shoulder; my eyes closed.

  I’m not sure how I get to the car, all I know is I’m walking blindly and the next thing I’m in Talia’s BMW, driving towards the school. I’m vaguely aware of Talia talking on the way back. I hear bits and pieces – I hear her say that Dante is a Glory, and the dark-haired girl is his girlfriend, Serena Davenport. Apparently, they’ve been together for years.

  I try to block out what she’s saying, as it’s just too painful. Fuck! It’s bad enough finding out Dante has been happily living his life with a girlfriend since I’ve been gone. But it just fucking kills me when I recognize her name. Fucking, bitch-face Serena Davenport. She made my life hell, like she was the cruelest kid ever to me and Dante knows that, he was there to witness it. He knows the pain she caused me; I just can’t comprehend it at all.

  I somehow find my way to my room, I’m not sure if I pass anyone on the way, I’m just too out of it. I throw myself in bed and for the first time, I wish that whoever tried to end my life had been successful. I can’t cope with experiencing the joy of finding Dante again after so much time, to be cruelly pulled away from him, again!

  I hear my phone pinging with text after text, which I just ignore. I can’t face anything.

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  Chapter 6.

  I awake to my phone ringing. It’s been ringing, on and off, all night. I ignore it. Climbing out of bed slowly, I make my way to the bathroom. I have a pee and get undressed for a shower, feeling like utter shit.

  Catching sight of myself in the mirror, I take in my appearance. Red, puffy eyes, mascara streaked down my face, hair plastered to the side of my face. I do not look my best. Then it hits me. Dante! Serena! An incredible pain punches my stomach and knocks the breath out of me.

  I’m overtaken with huge, racking sobs. Turning the shower onto hot I curl in a ball on the floor, just letting the spray wash over me. I can’t even start to try and deal with what I know, it’s just too painful. I honestly, honest to God, wish I could go to sleep and never wake up again.

  Sometime after that, the water runs cold, so I reluctantly drag myself off the floor. I stop the water and get wrapped in a big, fluffy towel.

  I paddle back to my room and get back in bed, with my hair sopping wet and the towel still wrapped around me. I lay there for ages, trying to stop the thoughts that are flying through my head. It’s impossible though, I can’t clear my mind.

  A knock sounds at the door and I stiffen. Who the hell is it? I don’t answer and after a couple of more tries whoever it is must give up and leaves. It happens another couple of times through the day, but I ignore it all. There is nobody, at all, that I want to see.

  My God I need to leave here! I can’t possibly stay! I need to make it happen.

  Taking my phone, I open the texts. I have countless from Talia, Prince and a couple of unknown numbers. Plus missed calls. I ignore them all, for now.

  Me: I need to leave. Please find me another school, like now.

  Straight away he replies.

  Pres: Luna! I’ve been trying to contact you. Why do you need to leave?

  Me: I just do. I can’t stay here.

  Pres: Please, tell me why. What’s happened?

  Me: I don’t want to talk about it. Just text me when it’s sorted.

  Pres: Luna. Tell me what’s wrong, please.

  I don’t reply, I can’t be bothered. I’m not going to explain myself what I have no clue who it is I’m speaking with. He sends a few more texts which I ignore. In fact, I turn my phone off at this point.

  Tuesday

  I must fall to sleep, for the next thing I know I’m waking up and the sun is shining. A knock comes at the door, which I ignore. Then I hear the door open!

  Miss Margaret steps in, approaching me slowly. “Luna dear, I’m sorry for letting myself into your room, but there are a lot of people who are worried about you.” She takes a seat on my bed. “I’m afraid it is my duty to check that you are okay.”

  I sit up, pulling the covers up to my chin. “I’m okay. Just not feeling well is all.” Liar, liar, pants on fire!

  She doesn’t seem to believe me, but she nods anyway. “Okay dear, I’ll leave you alone now. Your guardian requested I speak with you, and I have to let them know I’ve seen you.”

  Standing up from the bed, she reaches out and runs a hand over the top of my head, in a motherly gesture. “Take care Luna. And please, reply to your friends. They’re really worried about you.” She adds as she leaves.

  I don’t reply to anyone, in fact I turn my phone off. What I do is stay in bed all day, feeling my world implode.

  I make a trip down to the canteen for a couple of drinks, but other than that, I hide in my room.<
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  Wednesday

  It’s 3 days since the party now. I decide to get dressed and reply to Talia because I feel bad for ignoring her.

  Me: It’s me, still alive! Sorry for going AWOL.

  Talia: No worries bitch, must admit I was worried though! Feel like shopping today? I’ve missed you and could do with some Luna time!

  Thinking about it, that’s a hard no, but unfortunately, I am desperate for new clothes. I tell her yes and she arranges to pick me up in 30 minutes.

  We visit a local mall where I splash out and choose a few necessities. And… a lot of unnecessaries, that Talia talked me into buying. My favorite purchase is a pair of black combat boots. ‘Bovver boots’ my Nan would have called them! I’ve got to admit, I do feel quite badass in them.

  Talia is great company and the time flies. I feel myself laughing more than I have in years. She’s loud and crazy, but the best thing is, she just gets me.

  She helps me carry my shopping to her BMW, which we manage to squash into the boot.

  “Fancy grabbing some lunch? You don’t look like you’ve eaten much if I’m being honest.” She’s concerned, she is also correct.

  I’ve not eaten anything at all, I’ve basically survived on drinking coffee. “Sure, but I don’t want to bump into anyone from the other night.” That’s the last thing I need.

  We climb into the car and she turns to me. “Okay, how about a burger? I know just the place that’s a bit out of the way, so we shouldn’t drop on anyone. And if we do, we’ll just leave straight away.”

  I nod in agreement. “Okay, deal.”

  10 minutes later we’re settled into a quaint little burger place, quite a bit further down from The Reef. We both place our orders and settle in.

  She puts her hand on my arm, “so then, do you want to talk about it?”

  I know straight away what she means. “No, I really don’t.” I shake my head, fidgeting with a napkin,

  “Okaaaay. But I’ve got to tell you. Both Blaze and Toby have been blowing up my phone, worried about you. To be honest, I think they’ve both fallen a little bit in love with you.” She chuckles.

  I widen my eyes, “how, I only saw them for a short time? Hey, did you pass out my phone number by any chance?”

  Her eyes get big, she starts twirling her fingers in her hair. “Well damn, yeah, I’m sorry but they sounded so worried. I know I shouldn’t have and I’m sorry.”

  I sigh, “So I guess it’s Blaze and Toby who texted then?” She nods.

  “I didn’t answer anyway, so it doesn’t matter. But please don’t pass it to anyone else.”

  “Sure, I’m sorry.” She says, pouting her bottom lip at me.

  Our meals arrive and we tuck in. The burgers are to die for! Food eaten; we sit chatting for a while.

  Then I notice a motorbike pulling into the parking lot, right outside. The rider gets off his bike and heads through the front door of the diner, making his way to the counter. I shrink down in my seat.

  “Talia!” I hiss when I recognize him, “it's Blaze.” I point over to the counter. He looks really good, dressed in all black again. “Did you tell him we were here?” Shit!

  She shakes her head wildly. “God no, honestly I didn’t. We didn’t know we’d be here ourselves until an hour ago.”

  I stay crouched down in my seat, picking up a menu to hide my face. Peeking around it I watch as Blaze places an order, then starts looking around the diner. He glances right past us, then his eyes flick back, and he grins. He speaks to the server then starts making his way over.

  Holy shit! I’m really not ready for this! I’m still hiding behind the menu when he drops down at my side, with his arm around the back of my seat. He is so close! Like, all squashed up against me, wow. I start blushing, a lot. I look to Talia with side eyes for help, but she just giggles at me.

  “So, girls,” Blaze starts, “mind if I join you?” Talia shrugs and I squeak. Yes, I fucking squeak!

  He laughs, then puts his hand on the back of my neck, stroking a finger slowly against me. Damn! That feels, really nice. He chats with Talia for a bit, then he turns his attention to me.

  Leaning over he talks into my ear. “Are you okay, baby girl?” he sniffs me, “you smell nice.”

  Baby girl? Okay. I’m getting really hot; I feel like I need a cold shower. I just nod back at him, putting the menu down, because, well, what’s the point now? The waitress comes over with Blaze’s order. Burger and fries and a milkshake. He tucks in and in no time at all it’s gone, devoured.

  “So, Luna,” he’s talking into my ear again, “have you ever been on a motorbike? It’s just, well, I’d like to take you for a ride sometime.”

  “Ha, you dirty boy!” Talia shouts, attracting the attention of a young family, sat nearby. She is so loud!

  I start giggling, like, well, like a schoolgirl I suppose. Then I compose myself because he’s not laughing. I don’t think he realizes how it sounds. “Actually, I have, lots of times. I’m not sure how I feel about riding with you though.” I smile to soften the blow. I’m not trying to be mean, but I really want to move schools, so I don’t want to start making friends if I’m going to be moving.

  He looks a bit offended by that. “How so?”

  “Well, I don’t really know you. And you might go a bit too fast for me.” That sounded really dumb, so I cringe. Talia finds the humor in that statement too and starts laughing loudly again.

  He chuckles. “Baby girl, I’m a good rider but I would be extra careful if I had you with me." I debate for a bit because, well, he sounds sincere. And…. he is really, really cute!

  “Sure then, I’d like that.” I give him a smile. He smiles and nods in return, seemingly happy with my response. Just then his phone starts ringing. Taking a look at it, he excuses himself and dashes outside.

  We can see him through the window, talking and pacing. It looks quite heated, then he jumps on his bike, waves at us and leaves. Then he swings back, right up to the window, makes the sign for a telephone and points at me. I nod in understanding, then he leaves again. “Damn bitch. He really likes you, like really, really, likes you.”

  “How do you know?”

  “I know because I’ve known him years and he’s never, ever, made any attempt to ask anyone out before. The way he looks at you too, yeah, he likes you a lot.

  Plus, I’ve heard it be said that he never, ever, lets anyone on his bike. Bitch, he’s got it bad.” She stands up. “Come on, let’s get you back. I’ve got to be somewhere.” Making our way to Talia’s car I’m deep in thought. I’m not sure how I feel about Blaze, to be honest. I mean yeah, he’s really good looking and well, he makes my skin tingle when he touches me. It’s just not a good time, I don’t think. Well, I know it’s not, not when all I can think about is Dante.

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  I’ve been back in my room for a while now. Talia dropped me off with a promise to text me later. Looks like I’ve got my first BFF!

  I’ve managed to put all my shopping away, had the last of my coffee, noticing I’m out of cream, well I’m out of everything really. I decide to lay down for a bit.

  My phone beeps with a text.

  Prince: Luna, are you okay? Please answer because I’m worried. I’ve not heard from you in 3 days.

  Shit, I bet he’s seen all the money I’ve spent on the credit card!

  Me: Yes, I’m okay. I didn’t feel like speaking with anyone. I guess you’ve seen that I’ve spent some money on your credit card. Sorry about that, but I needed some clothes and had no other way of paying. Suppose I should have asked you first.

  Prince: Don’t be sorry, that’s your card to buy what you want. You don’t need permission to use it. How are you feeling?

  Me: Sad. I still need to move schools, like asap. Can you sort it?

  Prince: Where do you want to move to?

  Me: I don’t care so long as it’s far away from here. I’ll even go back to Switzerland if you want.
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br />   Prince: Damn Lune, what’s happened? It must be bad for you to even consider that!

  Me: Lune?

  Prince: Sorry, typo.

  Me: I just don’t fit in here. I want to leave.