I Will Love You More Than Death

 I Will Love You More Than Death

An Emo Romance

Main Character 1

Name: Kieran Danson

Age: 17

Sexuality: Straight

Pronouns: He/Him

Appearance: 6ft, pale, blue eyes, black hair that covers his eyes, slim with a little chub, eyebrow stud on his right eyebrow, seen wearing his headphones, and carrying his CD player. Wears band t-shirts, skinny jeans, chains, eyeliner, arm warmers, hoodies, a grey beanie, spiked bracelets, and choker, a razor blade necklace, and black and white converse, and has his nails painted black. He's a bit of a rebel, and is usually at the principal's office. 

Family Life: He lives with his mom, his dad left when he was 6. He's an only child, but has a pet turtle named Armor. 

Hobbies: plays guitar, skateboarding, listening to music at the park, drawing, video games.

Dislikes: Bullies, the colour green, rules, people telling him what to do, or how to dress

Main Character 2

Name: Emily Peters

Age: 17

Sexuality: Heteromantic/Asexual 

Pronouns: She/Her

Appearance: 5,7 brown eyes, medium length brown hair with blue streaks, black square framed glasses, has her headphones on, listening through her IPod, dresses similar to Kieran, but with a little more colour. Also wears converse, and a blue beanie, and also has her nails painted, only hers are black and blue. Very closed off to people, and is seen as a loner. She also has little plush hangers on her school bag. 

Family Life: Lives with her mom and dad, and younger brother Sam, she also has a pet French bull dog named Princess. 

Hobbies: Listening to music, walking through the park, writing, reading, dancing, singing, collecting things. 

Dislikes: Bullies, getting in trouble, attention, loud noises.

P.O.V Kieran

"Well here we go again, junior year of high school." I said waking up this morning. I was at that school for two years prior to this year, and I still don't have any friends. But I don't care, I like being alone. Everyone seems to think it's better that way anyway. Why? Because I dress the way I do? Judge me all you like, at least I'm not a fake blonde Barbie or Ken kissing up to people. I get out of bed, and make my way over to my dresser. I grab one of my favourite band t-shirts, some skinny jeans, and my other accessories, as well as my black eyebrow stud. Once I had everything on, including my de-orderant, very important. I made my way downstairs, I see my mom is in the kitchen. "Hey sweetheart, you ready for school?" She asked me. "Yeah, mom." I said not with enthusiasm. "I know you don't like school, but could you please try to be a good student this year? It's your junior year, you need to start thinking about graduation." She said, looking me in the eye. My mom is such a sweet woman, it's been me and her for a long time, since my dead beat of a dad walked out on us when I was only six. She was looking at me with so much hope, I wanted to try for her. But she didn't know how hard it was for me, nobody at the school liked me. I didn't really like them either, but I turned to my mom, and said. "I'll try mom, for you." She smiled at me, and pulled me in for a hug. "That's my boy, here's your lunch. I assume you'll get your breakfast on the way you school?" She asked. I nodded, taking my lunch. "I'll be home late tonight, so make sure you have your key. And if you're going to the park after school that's fine with me." She said. "Okay mom, love you." I said, then headed out the door. I didn't live that far from the school, so I walked there most days. Sometimes I took my skateboard with me, this was one of those days. When I arrived at school, I skidded my board to stop, and walked up the steps. It was a typical high school, large with big double doors out front. Painted in the school colours, green and yellow. I despised green, another reason to hate this place. Everyone was rushing around, looking for their classes, and lockers. I could care less. I did pick up my schedule though. As I walked down the halls, someone shouted at me. "emo freak!" I glared at them, and they ran off. I popped a CD into my player, and put my headphones on. As soon as I hit play, I heard Cute Without the E start to play. I felt more at ease, and continued walking down the hall. I found my locker, and opened it. As I was putting my things away, I look over see someone I've never noticed before. It was a girl about my age, she was very pretty. Seemed pretty shy and skittish though, she was getting her books and was about to walk off when, someone came and smacked them out of her hands. "Loser" They said, before walking off. The girl just sighed and fell to the ground, picking up her books. "Here, let me help you." I said. She didn't seem to hear me, like myself she also had headphones on. "Hmm? Or sorry, I didn't hear you." She said. Her voice was so quiet, yet lovely. "That's alright, here." I handed her the rest of her books. "Oh, thank you." She said, standing back up. "Aren't you that kid that rides his skateboard through the cafeteria?" She said. "Yeah that's me, I like to make an entrance." I said, with a smirk. She giggled a little. "I'm Kieran, what's your name?" I asked her. "I'm Emily." She said shyly. "It's nice to meet you." I said, and smiled at her. "You too, but I should get going. I don't want to be late for English." She said, and started to head to class. I watched her walk away, thinking to myself. "Wow, she's beautiful, and so sweet. But also scared, there's something inside me that wants to protect her." I decided I should try to show up to at least one class today, so I walked off to my first class too. When I got to the class room, I saw her again. Turns out we were in the same English class. "Ah, Mr. Danson, actually joining us this year are you?" The teacher said. "Yeah, at least for today." I said. "Well take your seat, and I don't want any back talk from you understand? I know you're like Mr. Danson." She said. "I'll try my best." I said sarcastically. "Take your seat now." I walked over to where the girl was, she was by herself, and looked like she could use some company. "Hi" I whispered to her. "Oh, um hi." She said, a little surprised. "No one ever sits next to me." She said. "Well, I am now." I said to her. She blushed, then turned her attention to the front. "Welcome everyone, my name is Mrs. Wenton, I am your English teacher for the semester." She said as she put her name on the board. For our first day together, I would like you all to write a creative piece about anything you want. You may begin." The class got to work on their assignment, but I just doodled on my notebook. I looked over at Emily, to see what she was writing. I saw the words "Handsome, and cool" on her page. I wondered who she could be writing about. "What are you writing?" I asked her. "Oh, um, nothing." She said, and covered up her writing. "May I see it?" I asked her. "It's kind of embarrassing." She said, looking down. "I won't judge, I promise." I said. "Well, okay." She handed me her notebook, and I began to read. Turns out Emily, had written about me! She thought I was Handsome, and kind, and the only person who ever really saw her. This girl was so sweet, and adorable. "I really like it, you're a great writer Emily." I said, passing her book back to her. "Th-thanks, I love writing." She said. "By the way, I think you're really pretty." The look on her face, was so cute. She blushed a deep red, and looked at the floor. "I mean it, you're so pretty, and cute, and adorable." This made her blush even more. "Mr. Danson! Please be quiet back there!" Mrs. Wenton said. I just rolled my eyes, and continued staring at the lovely girl in front of me. Once class was over, I walked out with Emily. "I guess I'll see you later, by the way I have something for you." I handed her the picture I was drawing, then winked at her before heading off. 

P.O.V. Emily

Today was unlike any other. I met this really handsome, and sweet guy! The whole day he was always so kind to me, he even helped me pick up my books when some jerked smacked them out of my hands. His name is Kieran, and he's so dreamy. He even made me a drawing, it was of me! With the words "the most beautiful girl" on the top. It made me swoon. It's after school now, and I'm on my way to the park to take a walk and listen to my playlist. When I get there, I see Kieran on the half pipe. He's really good at skating. I take my walk, and a romantic song comes on. I get lost in the story, and come back around to the halfpipe. Kieran is still tearing it up, so I decide to sit and watch him for awhile. It also gives me an idea for the next part of my story. I was so lost in thought, that I didn't notice Kieran came over and sat down next to me. "Hey beautiful, didn't know you came here." I paused my music, and put my headphones around my neck. "Oh, hi Kieran. Yeah, I come here a lot. It's a great place to write, and take walks." I said. "You're really good at skating." I said to him. "Thank you, it's a nice hobby." He says, staring at me with those gorgeous blue eyes. They're like two oceans I could get lost in. "What were you listening to?" He asked, with a curious look in his eyes. "Oh, Paramore! They're awesome!" I said. "No way, I like them too!" He said, with the brightest smile. I blushed. He was so cute! "Do you have Riot on CD?" He asked me. "I do actually! The special edition one too!" I said enthusiastically. "That's so cool!" He said. "I don't show this to just anyone, but would you like to see my CD collection?" He asked me. I was floored, of course I wanted to see it! "I would love to see your collection!" I said. He unzipped his backpack, and pulled out his CD case. "Here, have a look through." I unzipped the case, and flipped through all of them. He had good taste. "Wow! You have MCR's first album! I would love to own this!" I said, admiring the disc. "You can borrow it if you want?" He said. "Really?! I would love to! I promise, I'll super good care of it!" He nodded, and handed it to me. Luckily I had something to keep it in, until I got home. "Do you want to listen with me?" I asked. "Sure." I brought out my IPod earbuds, and gave one to him. We laid down on the grass, listening to music. Just being in each other's presence. It was the best time I ever had. "I should head home, my parents are expecting me." I said, standing up. "Of course, hey before you go. Could I get your number?" He asked me. They pulled out their blackberry, and I pulled out my razor flip phone. "Sure, here." We exchanged numbers, then waved goodbye. Before I got to my house, I see that he sent me a picture. I opened it, and it was of him, with his tongue out. I laughed, and saved the pic. "He's amazing." I sighed to myself. Then I got home, I put my things away in my room, then went to greet my family. After dinner, I was working on my homework. When I get a text, it was from Kieran! I immediately stopped what I was doing, to answer it. "Hey beautiful, what you doing?" It said. I smiled, and replied. "Homework, and it's boring as heck" he sent back. "that sucks." I laughed. "Do you wanna come over?" He said. "I would love to! Just let me check with my parents first." I replied. "ok" They said. I ran downstairs, and found my parents watching TV. "Hey mom, dad, can I go over to a friends house?" I asked. "Sure honey, just be back before ten." My mom said. "Ok!" I ran back upstairs, and grabbed my things. Then sent a text to Kieran. "I'm on my way!" But as soon as I left the house, I realized that I don't know where he lives. "Oh, I completely forgot to ask you. What's your address?" I sent. "Oh, sorry, I should have told you that lol." I laughed. "it's 457, on west omen st." He said. Oh, I know where that was. I walked all the way to, his house. And when I got there, I knocked on his door. He answered, looking as handsome as ever. "Hey Emily, come on in." He took my hand, and led me inside. "Nice place." I said, looking around. "Thanks, it's just me and my mom so it's pretty simple." He said. "Come on, I'll show you my room." He led me upstairs to his room, and it was amazing! He had posters on the walls, as well as various pictures of different things. Very emo, and gothic, and dark, but fun too! He had guitars hanging up, and some plushies on the bed which was nice to know, because I collect plushies too! "Your room is awesome!" I said, looking around. "Thank you, it took a lot to get it this way." He said, feeling proud of his work. "Do you really play?" I asked pointing to the guitars. "I do, would you like to hear?" I nodded really fast, and he chuckled at me. "Come here." He patted the bed, and I sat down next to him. "See if you know this one." He started strumming, and I instantly recognized the song as Save It For The Bedroom by You Me At Six! I love that song! "OMG I love this song!" I said. "Me too, isn't it fun?" I nodded. "Who are they?" I pointed to a poster on the back wall, it was of a band I never heard of before. "That's Smile Empty Soul, they're a post-grunge band. You should listen to them, it will change your life." He said. "Here, you can have this." He gave me a CD of the band. "Are you sure?" I asked. "Yes please, take it. I have another copy of this one." I accepted the gift, and put it in my bag. "There's a song I wanna play for you, it reminds me of you. Have you ever heard of From First To Last?" He asked me. "Yeah, they're pretty good." I said. "Listen to this." I got comfortable, as he began to play the opening chords. The song was so beautiful, and the way he sang was amazing. "Cause there's no one in the world like Emily." He sang. I blushed, the way he sang my name was so sweet. "Thunder storms could never stop me, cause there's no one in the world like Emily. There's no one in the world like Emily." I teared up when he was finished. "Oh, did I do something wrong?" He asked, with concern. "No, no it's just that was really beautiful. I never had anyone sing a song like that to me before." I said. "Well I'm happy to be the first." He said, with a sweet smile. "Do you wanna watch a movie?" I nodded. "How about Corpse Bride?" I nodded, I loved that movie! "Ok" The movie was amazing, and it was nice to have someone watch it with me. I looked at my watch, and realized how late it was! "Oh, I'm sorry but I have to go. It's almost ten, and I said I would be home before that." I said, gathering my things. "Oh, ok, before you go. I have one more thing for you." They went over to their guitar case, and pulled something out of it. "Here, this is one of my favourite pics. I want you to have it." I was in shock, it was the most romantic thing anyone has ever done. "Thank you, I love it." I said. It was a black pic with a white skull on it. "Hey wait, I'll walk you home." They offered. "That's really sweet, but won't your mom wonder where you are?" I said. "She's gonna be home late tonight, so she won't mind if I'm out a little later." He said. He offered me his hand, and I took it. We walked together back to my house. "I had a lot of fun tonight." I said. "Me too." "So was this a date?" I asked. "If you want it to be?" I nodded. "I want it to be." "Me too." He said, flashing that sweet smile. "Before you go inside, there's one more thing I wanna give you." He said. I couldn't possibly imagine, what else he was going to give me. But Kieran gently, tucked my hair behind my ear, and softly caressed my cheek. Then he leaned in, and kissed me. I was taken aback at first, because I had never kissed anyone before. But eventually I settled in to it, and I kissed him back. "That was my first kiss." I said. "I hope it was a good one." He told me. "I did, it was really nice." We slowly let go of each others hands, and he waved goodbye as I went inside my house. "Wow." I sighed, leaning against the door. "Hey sweetheart, did you have a good time." My mom asked. "Yeah, it was wonderful." I said, going upstairs. "Oh, I know that look. Someone's in love." I heard my mom say, as I walked into my room. I think it's a little early for that, but I certainly loved hanging out with Kieran. He was so cool, and sweet, and kind, and cute, and handsome! I took out the CD and the pic he gave me, and put them on my dresser. I placed the disc in my CD player, while I gathered up my PJs for the shower. After my shower, I walked back to my room, and noticed my phone was vibrating. I opened it, and found texts from Kieran! I squealed, and jumped on my bed. "Hey beautiful, I know it's late. But I don't wanna stop talking to you yet." The text said. "I feel the same, I just got out of the shower, and I'm feeling really sleepy." I replied. Kieran answered, "aww are you tired? maybe I could sing you to sleep?" He replied. The idea sounded amazing to me. "I would love that." I replied back. "Okay, get comfortable baby." I was staring at that last word, he called me baby! I loved it. But it did make me wonder what we were. "Wait, Kieran before you start. I was wondering, what are we?" I asked. It took a few minutes, before he answered. But when he did, what he sent was so sweet. There was a selfie of him, smiling at the camera. Then underneath the picture, was "Emily would you be my girlfriend?" I felt like I was going to burst at the seams! "Yes, yes, yes! I would love to be your girlfriend!" I sent back, with a picture of myself. They replied back, "aww you look adorable in your pajamas, and I'm so happy you said yes! Now get ready baby, I'm gonna sing you to sleep." I got underneath the covers, and our texts turned into a call, so I could hear his voice. "Cause I wanted you to know, that the world is ugly. But you're beautiful to me." I heard him play and sing. I loved that song, I always thought it was so beautiful. I didn't even realize I had fallen asleep, but I did. And I had the best dream that night, only it was more than just a dream. Because it was also my reality. 

P.O.V. Emily the next day

I woke up so happy the next day, I turned on my bedside lamp and noticed that my phone was lighting up. I removed it from the charger, and flipped it open. "Good morning pretty girl." The text said. It was from my boyfriend Kieran! I love that I get to call him that. "Good morning my handsome man." I sent back. "Aww, thank you baby." He said back. "So what do you want to do today?" He sent. I thought about it, but I couldn't think of anything in particular I wanted to do. "I don't know." I sent back. "How about I take you out? Wear something nice ;)" He sent with a winky face. I smiled, then sent "Okay!" I flipped my phone off, then went to my closet to pick out something nice to wear. I went with my black music lover t-shirt, my black flared mini skirt, black ripped leggings, some black and white arm warmers, a black heart choker, and the pic that Kieran gave me. I turned it into a necklace. I decided to leave my hair down, and placed a spiked headband on my head. I looked at myself in the mirror, and was happy with my outfit. I finished it off, with my black and white converse. I went downstairs to grab some breakfast, before I went out on my date. "You look lovely dear, what's the occasion?" My mom asked, as I sat down to eat my cereal. "Oh, I have a date today with Kieran." I said. "Oh, you have a date with a boy?" My mom said. "Yeah, I can't wait for you to meet him." I said, eating my cereal. "Where's dad?" I asked. "He's at work honey, but he'll be home later." She said, cleaning some dishes. My little brother Sam, ran into the kitchen. "Hey Em!" Sam said, sitting next to me at the table. "Hey Sammy, what are your plans today?" I asked him. "I'm going to the park to play!" Sam said. "ooh, sounds fun." I said to him. A little while later, I was in my room working on some writing, and listening to the Smile Empty Soul CD that Kieran gave me. They are a surprisingly good band. Suddenly my phone goes off, and it's a text from my boyfriend! "Hey beautiful, I'm on my way over." He said. I smiled, and replied "Okay, I'll wait by the door. Oh by the way my mom and brother want to meet you." I said. "Ok" He said back. I waited by the door, until I saw him walking up the drive way. I opened the door, and ran into his arms! "Hey babe!" I said, hugging him tightly. "Hey baby girl." He said, kissing my hair. "Come in, I want you to meet my mom and my little brother." I led him inside, and walked into the living room. "Mom, Sammy, this is my boyfriend Kieran." I said, introducing them. "Oh, hello young man, it's so nice to meet you." My mom said, holding out her hand to shake. "You too, Mrs. Peters." He said, with that shining smile. "Hi Kieran! Do you like dinosaurs?" Sammy asked him. "I do, I see you have a stegosaurus there. Those are my favourites." He said with a wink. "Mine too! I like how you're dressed. It looks cool." Sammy said. "Thanks dude." Kieran said, holding out his hand to Sammy for a high five. "You kids have fun, and make good choices." My mom said, as we headed off on our date. "We will, my mom." I said, as I grabbed my bag and headed out the door. "Come on, you're gonna love where I'm taking you." He said, as I got into his car. When the car stopped, I saw that we were outside the mall. "Where are we going in here?" I asked getting out of the car. "You'll see." Kieran said with a twinkle in his eye. He took my hand in his, as we walked inside the mall. "Okay, here we are." He said. It was the music store! "OMG! This is perfect!" I said. Taking it all in. We walked in, and the speakers were blasting MCR's new album Black Parade. There was rows and rows of CDs and vinyls, it was paradise. I found a CD I new Kieran would love, it was Smile Empty Soul's album Disease. I know he didn't have this one, so it was perfect. "I'm gonna get this for you." I said to him. "Oh baby, you don't have to." He said. "I want to, you've given me so much already. I wanted to get you something. "Ok then, thank you." He said, and gave me a little kiss. While I was still looking, Kieran taps me on the shoulder, and shows me something. "I'm gonna get this for you." It was Avril Lavigne's album Under My Skin. "OMG I've been wanting this one! Thank you babe." I said. "You're welcome lovely." We went up to the front to pay for the CDs, then moved on to the next store. "Oh can we go in here?" I asked, it was a store with a bunch of plushies. "Sure." We went inside, and I loved all the cuteness. "Do you see anything you like?" Kieran asked me. I looked around, and something caught my eye. It was a little skeleton plush, I thought it was the cutest thing ever! "Do you like that?" He asked me. "Yes!" I said grinning. "I'll buy it for you." He said. "Oh thank you! Wait I wanna pick out one for you." I said searching around. "This is perfect!" I said, showing him a zombie plush. "How did you know I collect monster plushies?" He said, hugging the plush close to him. "Because I saw all the ones on your bed, and I knew this one would be perfect for your collection." Kieran smiled at me, and kissed my hand. Then we went to pay. After that, we went to the food court. We split a basket of fries, and talked about stuff. "Then we went to the zoo, and Sammy tried to climb in the tortoise enclosure. Because he thought they were dinosaurs, and he wanted to hug one!" I said, seeing Kieran laugh. "OMG that's crazy!" He said. "You're so cute." I told him. "So are you baby." I blushed. I had never felt so special before. After we were done at the mall, we drove over to the skatepark. "You wanna watch me tear it up again?" He asked me. "Sure, and I can continue to work on my story." I said, sitting down and pulling out my notebook and pen. I also my my headphones on, and put my IPod on shuffle. I was deep into a paragraph, when all of a sudden I heard this scream. It was so loud, that I heard it through my headphones! I looked up at the halfpipe, and saw Kieran on the ground clutching his arm and screaming! "Oh, My God! Kieran!" I ran over to him, and knelt next to him. "What's wrong?!" I asked. "I-it's my arm! I think it's broken!" He screamed. "Hang on babe, I'm gonna call my mom she can drive us to the hospital." I quickly called my mom. "Mama? Kieran is hurt really bad, can you come take us to the hospital?" I asked her. "Oh of course sweetie, where are you?" She asked. "We're at the skatepark." I hung up the phone, and started to gently stroke Kieran's hair. "Shh, shh, it's going to be okay babe." I said, placing a kiss on his forehead. I hated seeing him in pain. "My mom's here, come on." I helped him up, and we got him in the car. We arrived at the hospital, and they took him in right away. I had to wait out in the waiting room, and once everything was calm. I burst into tears. "Oh honey it's okay, he's gonna be okay." My mom said, rubbing my back. I cried in her arms, I was so scared for him. I eventually calmed down, and started going through the pictures we took today of us. We looked so cute. The doctor came out, and I immediately sat up. "He broke his arm in two places, so he'll need to wear a cast for at least six weeks." The doctor said. "Okay, thank you doctor. Can I see him?" I asked. "Not yet, we're putting the cast on now. But soon." I nodded, and slowly sat back down. Not knowing what else to do, I pulled out my notebook and started to write again. It was a good distraction for me. After what felt like forever, the doctor came back out with Kieran. His arm was wrapped up in a cast, and he had a sling to keep it elevated. "Oh babe, you're okay!" I said, as I got up to hug him. "I am, it's okay baby girl. I won't let this get me down. The only downsides are I can't play guitar or skateboard, but at least I can still kiss you." He said, and gently kissed my lips. I kissed back very grateful he was alright. "Thank you doctor." I said, and she nodded. "You two be safe now, and Kieran if you need to take a pain killer please do." She said. "Okay, doc." We were back in my mom's car. "Hey Mama? If it's alright, can I spend the night at Kieran's?" I asked. "Well, I think his mom would like to know what happened to him. But other than that, if she thinks it's okay. Than it's okay with me too." I smiled. "Thanks Mama. I'll just grab some things from the house, then I'll walk home with Kieran." When we got back to my house, I grabbed my pajamas, and other stuff I would need for over night. Then I met Kieran at the door, and we headed to his place. When we walked in the door, his mom was right there. "Oh my God! Kieran what happened to you?!" She asked concerned. "It's a long story Mrs. Danson." I said. After I explained everything, she hugged Kieran tightly. Thanking me for getting him help so quickly. We were both really tired, so after Kieran's mom kissed him goodnight. We went up to his room. "You can change in the bathroom, it's just down the hall." He said. "Okay." I went to the bathroom, and put my PJs on. Then I brushed my hair and my teeth, I walked back into his room. He was wearing some batman pajama pants, with no shirt. I thought he looked adorable, and very cuddly. "You look so cute." He said, pulling me closer. "Hehe, thank you so do you." I said, breathing in his scent. We laid down on the bed, and pulled the covers over us. I gently laid my head on his chest, it was beating so fast. "You have a strong heart, I like that." I said, nestling into him. "Hehe thank you baby." He gently stroked my hair, and placed a soft kiss to my forehead. "I'm really happy you're okay." I said. "Thank you for getting me help, and I love having you on my chest." He said, smiling. I felt so comforted, and loved. "Let's get some sleep baby girl." He said, I nodded and turned out the lamp. "Goodnight baby." He said. "Goodnight babe." I said, and I closed my eyes. But in the faintest of whispers I heard him say "I love you." 

Stay tuned for part 2