Chapter Three - "Don't You Want Me To Love You?"
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Avery's P.O.V

For the past three years I have spent in Australia, I always thought that the memories would eventually drift away into nothing and never come back. At the time, the memories were amazing but now, they haunt me and it drives me insane. I never thought I would want to get rid of every single memory Logan and I shared until this very moment.

He called me sunshine.

The day that I tripped him over, he called me sunshine. The day when I first got on his motorcycle, he called me sunshine. Even after three years, he still decides to call me that name.

Sunshine.

"Don't call me that." I say, bringing myself out of my thoughts. I look up at Logan, my face turning cold. Logan frowns and steps closer to me but I step backwards.

"Please don't push me away again. I can't handle that. Just... I don't know, let me explain." Logan says and I narrow my eyes at him, stepping forward and pushing him hard.

"You don't like being pushed away, Logan? Well, maybe you should've thought about that before you decided to have sex with the school's slut! Even better, get her pregnant! You had your chance to explain three years ago but I guess you couldn't find the words, huh?" I spit, poking him hard in the chest with every word.

Logan grabs my hand to stop me from poking him and I feel my hand instantly go warm. "I tried to explain but you ran off. You didn't want to hear anything that I had to say but now, you just have to believe me when I say that I didn't mean for everything to end this way."

Don't give in, Avery.

I grit my teeth and snatch my hand away, bringing it to my side. I step back and cross my arms over my chest, smiling bitterly. "Thats what all the boys say." I say and before Logan could say anything, I hear a high pitched voice call Logan's name.

That bitch that ruined everything that Logan and I had, even if we maybe didn't have anything, she still ruined it.

"Yes Katie?" I could hear the annoyance in Logan's tone which made me mentally smile but I shake my head. I need to stop thinking like this.

"I just wanted to say that Drew - Wait, what the hell are you doing with my boyfriend?" Katie turns her attention to me and narrows her eyes, glaring holes into my head. I put on a fake smile and wave at Katie.

"Hello to you too, Katie, and I was just leaving so don't worry." I say and turn on my heel, walking out of the school doors and towards my purple ferrari that I decided to leave here before leaving for Australia.

When I get in my car, I feel a tear run down my cheek but before it makes its way past my lips, I quickly wipe it away and start the car.

"Wait, what the hell are you doing with my boyfriend?"

They are together.

Well of course, they do have a child together. But then again, so does Logan and I...

Stop thinking about him and go home to your daughter, my brain says and I sigh, driving off into the direction of my house.

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"Mommy!" River squeals as I open the door. I smile and pick River up, placing her on my hip. I tap her nose and kiss her head.

"Hey Riv, what did you do with..." I look at the babysitter who is looking at the both of us with a smile on her face.

"Mandy." The babysitter helps me and I thank her before looking at River.

"We played with my dolls and she did my hair like Elsa!" River smiles and I try and push the memory of when I was playing dolls with Elena and doing her hair but when Elena left to go get a mirror, Logan walked in.

"Well don't you look cute?" I hear Logan say and I raise an eyebrow at him.

"What?"

"You heard me." Logan smirks and I roll my eyes before standing up and brushing myself off.

I shake my head for what felt like the millionth time today and look at River. "I guess you two had fun then?" I ask River and she nods, a large smile on her face. I put River down and grab my wallet, pulling out some money to give to Mandy.

"Here. Thank you for looking after River." I say and Mandy smiles, standing up.

"No problem. River was a pleasure to look after." Mandy says and nod, smiling at Mandy.

"She usually is." I say and I watch as River hugs Mandy.

"Do you have to go?" River asks Mandy and she laughs, crouching down to River's height.

"We will meet again, River." Mandy says and River sighs, hugging Mandy one last time before Mandy stands up, thanking me once more and walking out the door. River turns to me and frowns.

"Why couldn't she stay?"

"Because she couldn't. Why are you asking me?" I ask, not in the mood for this. I know, call me mean but if you went through everything that I had to go through today then you would be thinking the same thing.

River frowns at me. "Why are you so grumpy? You should be happy not sad." I smile at River and sit down in front of here.

"Can your promise me something?" I ask her and River nods.

"Anything for you, mommy." River says and I grab her hands, swinging them slightly.

"Never fall in love." I say and River frowns.

"But I love you. Don't you want me to love you?" River asks and I chuckle.

Oh, this kid.

"I meant with a boy. Never ever fall in love with a boy, okay?" I tell her and River smiles, hugging me.

"I know your hurting, mommy, but everything will get better." River says and I smile, hugging her back.

Hopefully.

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"I can't believe he thinks he can just walk up and do that! What kind of person does he think he is?" My brother grumbles and I sigh, watching Joshua pace around the kitchen in rage.

If you have no clue about what he is talking about, he is talking about how Logan decided to take his grilfriend away from him. I know it's stupid but boys will be boys.

"Josh, they are related. I think he has a right to take his own sister away from you." I say and Joshua raises his eyebrow at me.

"Why are you sticking up for that asshole? You should be siding with me. If you have forgotten, I am your brother so you should be on my side with this." Joshua says and I sigh, resting my head on the table.

"Joshua, leave her alone." I hear my mom say and Joshua groans.

"Whatever. I'm going to bed." Joshua says ans I raise my head to see him walking up the stairs and into his room. He slams the door and I look at my mom, frowning.

"God, he has changed into one moody boy." I say and my mom nods. My father walks in and looks at me, furrowing his eyebrows.

"Have you been crying?" My father asks and I shake my head.

"No I'm just tired." I say and my father sighs before walking out of the kitchen and into the living room. I look at him and watch as he turns the television on.

I get off the stool and walk up the stairs, deciding to go out for a couple of hours to clear my head. I grab my phone and my keys and shove them in my pocket. I grab my black jacket and throw it on, walking out of my room and down the hall to River's room. I push the door open and look at my little princess sleeping with her brown teddy bear next to her. I smile and close the door, walking down the stairs.

"I'll be back soon." I tell my parents who are sitting on the couch, watching some documentary. My mom looks at me, worry in her eyes but I wave her off.

"I'll be fine, I promise." I say and my mom nods. I walk out of the house and close the door behind me. I walk to my car and sit in the driver's seat, resting my head on the wheel.

I wonder if the dance studio is open at this time?

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I push open the glass door and look at the girl behind the desk who is happily on her phone. I walk over to her and ring the bell that is on her desk, grabbing her attention.

"Yes?" She asks, her mood completely changing.

"Is there a dance studio room that isn't being used right now?" I ask the chick and she puts her phone down and types a few things on her laptop. She looks back up at me and hands me a piece of paper.

"Room four should be available in about five minutes." The girl says and I walk away, not bothering to thank her. I walk down the hall way and look at the door numbers.

One, two, three, four, five-

I walk backwards a few steps and look at the large four above the door. I push the door open a little and look at the little girl who is twirling and jumping around the studio.

Elena.

"Okay, times up, Elena. We have to go." I hear a male voice say and I breathe in a sharp breath.

Why does he have to be here?

"But I'm not finished." Elena says, pouting. I push the door open and close the door behind me, leaning against it.

"But your time is." I say, watching as Elena turns to look at the person who just walked in. I smile at her and Elena runs to me, attacking me in a tight hug.

As I look at Elena, I notice that her brown hair has grown and her bright blue eyes are still as captivating as ever. The only thing that has changed about Elena is the fact that she has grown.

"You've grown." I say, speaking my thoughts and Elena smiles.

"Well, what do you expect? A nine year old girl like me doesn't stay the size of a six year old forever." Elena says and I raise an eyebrow.

"Sassy much?"

"You've got Katie to thank for that." I hear Logan speak and I look up at him, narrowing my eyes at him. I look down at Elena and crouch down to her height.

Thank Katie? Ha, I don't think so.

"Do you like Katie?" I ask and Elena pulls a disgusted face and shakes her head.

"She's so mean. I would prefer you any day over her." Elena says and I smile, hi fiving her.

"Good girl." I say and stand back up. Elena turns to Logan and runs up to him.

"Can we stay?" Elena asks and Logan looks up at me, a small frown on his lips.

"I don't think Avery would-"

"Avery, can we stay? Please, please, please?" Elena begs and I sigh, biting my lip.

Ugh, I know I'm going to regret this but it's not like I can reject a beautiful nine year old.

"Okay." I say and Elena grins. Logan looks at me with confusion but I ignore him and walk over to the bench, taking off my jacket and placing it there.

When I turn back around, I notice that Logan is staring at me... well, it looks like he is staring at my attire but what can I do? By the way, I'm wearing a black crop top and grey sweatpants which explains why Logan is currently staring at me like I'm his prey.

"Logan, I need to go to the bathroom." Elena says, bringing both of us out of our thoughts. Logan looks down at his little sister and points to the door.

"I'm pretty sure you know where it is." Logan says and Elena nods before running out of the room. I walk over to the stereo that is in the middle of the studio and I connect my phone to the cord that is already in the stereo.

I scroll through my song list and click on Drop That Kitty by Ty Dollar Sign and I look in the large mirror and see that Logan is watching me. I turn around and glare at him.

"I would appreciate it if you wouldn't watch me. It's creepy." I say and Logan smirks. I gulp, knowing that smirk.

"What are you going to do, sunshine?" Logan asks and I grit my teeth standing up. I walk over to him and clench my fist.

Ignore him, my brain says and I mentally nod. I turn around and close my eyes, starting to move my feet the to beat of the song.

Drop that kitty down low,
Pop that kitty down low,
Shot that like a window,
I'm gonna make you explode,

I slide my feet to the left and then to the right then drop down to the floor and slowly bring my body back up. I raise my hands in my hair and move my hips, my eyes still closed.

Drop that kitty down low,
Pop that kitty down low,
Take that bit of your phone,
Drop that kitty down low,

Suddenly, I feel hands on my hips and I turn around to see Logan grinning at me. I push him away and glare at him.

"What is your problem?"

"You." Logan says, his grin still on his lips and I bite my lip. I cross my arms over my chest and narrow my eyes at him.

"Hurry up, say what you have to say." I say, ignoring the music that is making my foot tap against the wood. Logan steps forward and runs his finger down my jaw. I don't move at all.

"Let me make you fall for me again." Logan says and my eyes go wide.

"What?"

"You heard me. Look, let me make things right." Logan says and I bite the inside of my cheek.

Don't fall for it. Don't fall for it.

I shake my head and step backwards away from Logan. "You can't just say all this and expect me to give you a second chance." I say and Logan smiles.

"If you don't want to give me another chance then why do you keep wiping your hands on your pants?" Logan asks and I look down at my hands and cross my arms over my chest.

"They are sweating, duh." I say and Logan smirks.

"Nervous much?" He asks and I roll my eyes.

"Of course not." I say and Logan steps forward, grabbing the side of my face with both of his hands.

"Then give me a second chance, Avery. If your not nervous and your confident that you will hate me for the rest of your life then let me at least try." Logan says and I look into his brown eyes, biting my lip.

Am I confident? Oh, of course I am.

"Fine." I breathe out and Logan smiles, tapping my nose like he always used to. He thanks me and grabs the pink bag next to my jacket and flashes me one last grin before walking out the doors.

I can't fall for him, not again.

"I hate you so much, Logan Maddox."

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Oh what do you all think? Is the third chapter good? Can Logan pull it off? Can Avery keep her hatred towards Logan strong forever or will she break? Please comment your thoughts.

Please vote and comment, people!

"Cause after all this time, I'm still into you. I should be over all the butterflies but I'm into you. And baby even on our worse nights, I'm into you."

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