A/N: So this was meant to be a one-shot about Gwen and Duncan but I turned it into a multi chapter story. It's the last day of summer after graduation and Gwen and Duncan are going their separate ways without telling the other how they feel. Until they remember the reason they fell in love with the other. Hope you enjoy!

Gwen's P.O.V

It was the last day of summer. The last day here in my hometown before I go to art college in California. My last day with Duncan, my best-friend, and all the other people I love. My last chance to tell him how I feel, yet I don't take it.

I sigh as I put my final suitcase into the trunk of my car.

Most of my friends had come to wave me off. Bridgette, Leshawna, Geoff, DJ, Harold, Dakota, Samey, Zoey, Izzy, Owen, Noah, Pixie corpse, Marilyn, Reaper, Crimson and Enui were there. Along with my mom and brother, Lucas. My dad died years ago. Everyone was there but Duncan and then I remembered why. He was going off to college today and had a huge house party last night. I totally forgot even though I went and got a bit tipsy.

"Bye Girl," Leshawna gave me a hug, "I'm gonna miss ya."

"Good luck," Bridge hugged me and DJ patted me on the back.

"Just tell me about the parties," Geoff whispered so Bridge couldn't hear.

"Bye Gwen," Everyone else gave me their own little sign off. I then got in my car and drove off. First I passed the little house on our street, then the shops and my old schools. Soon I was nearing the sign which read, 'You're now leaving Wawanakwa'. Soon I'd be gone. I started to tear up.

I'm gonna miss this old town, even if it has some bad memories. I smile as I remember the pranks I used to pull on Heather Chang, the Queen Bitch, with my friends. Then I remember the night.

*A few years ago*

I was going to Trent's, my boyfriend's, house to give him so brownies I'd baked earlier. I rang the doorbell and it was answered by none other than his side chick. I just dropped the brownies and screamed.

"Trent!" I yelled from his porch, "I'm done! You hear me D-O-N-E! Don't come round to apologise or anything you cheating bastard!" I then left the porch and walked back home. It began to rain and I didn't bring a coat. I was walking up my front path when I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"Trent!" I say pushing it off, "I thought I said-" I turned round to see Duncan. He was holding an umbrella and was shielding me from the rain. It wasn't surprising as he lived across the street and was my best friend. I just sigh as he looked at me concerned.

"What happened Gwen?" His deep teal eyes showing concern, "Did Trent do something?" I nod.

"He has a side chick!" I burst into tears and hug Duncan.

"That douche's gonna pay," He wrapped his warm strong arms around me, "But first we need to get you out of the rain." I smiled as he kept the umbrella over me and helped me get in my house.

"Thanks," I smile as I drink my hot chocolate, "I really needed your help."

"No problem Sunshine," He stared at me, "I don't like seeing you upset." I gave him a hug. It was then I fell in love with him.

*Present Day*

Just as I was gonna pass the sign I did a u-turn. I had to tell him before it was too late.

Duncan's P.O.V

I watched as Gwen drove away. I could've told her. I could've seized my chance. But I didn't. I didn't want her to get hurt and I didn't want to disappoint her. I couldn't bear to watch her slowly go away from me. I just couldn't.

Sighing I start my car and head off in the opposite direction to Gwen. I pass all of the places I have memories, the places I pulled killer pranks and got arrested by the cops a few times. But most importantly the places I shared with my best friend.

I remember the time I dumped Courtney and all the other things I've done. Then it dawns on me, the reason I liked Gwen in the first place.

*A few years ago*

"Thanks. I really needed your help," Gwen smiled sipping her hot chocolate.

"No problem Sunshine," I stare at her comfortingly, "I don't like seeing you upset." She then gave me a hug, wrapping her skinny arms tightly around me.

"Still, I don't feel completely satisfied," Gwen mumbled.

"Well, we can always t.p and egg his house," I say hinting. That way the bastard gets half his punishment and Gwen feels way better about the whole thing.

"Sure," She smiled getting up, "I'll go buy the things while you do whatever you need to do." She then left the house. I got my phone out and called my older brother Jack.

"Hey Duncan," He answered, "What do you need this time?"

"What makes you say I want something?" I say smirking.

"Cause every time you call you want something to do a prank," He shot at me.

"Fine," I give in. What he's my older brother! He'll pound my face. "Do you have any spray paint?"

"Definitely," He replied, "What colour?"

"One green, one blue," I reply casually.

"Yeah, come pick them up," Jack told me, "Don't worry I won't tell Dad."

"Good," I smile, "Or we'd have problems." I then left Gwen's house and drove to my brother's garage. I swear sometimes it is handy to have an older sibling to supply things and bail you out.

"Duncan," Jack's friend called me over, "Your brother left early so he put the paint over there." I then picked up the spray paint and went back to Gwen's house.

She was already putting the eggs and t.p into a bag.

"You ready?" I say raising a brow.

"I guess..." Gwen hesitated.

"Come on, Pasty!" I drag her out of the house, "We either do this or you feel guilty for the rest of your life."

"You're right," She sighed, "Let's get this over with." She got on my motorbike and put her arms around my waist.

"Ok let's go," I say revving up.

We get to Trent's house and get the supplies out of the bags. First we egged his house, then tp'ed his trees and then we spray painted his windows and car. Gwen looked like she was enjoying herself and had no regrets. The fun was over when we heard a voice from inside.

"Who the fuck is messing with my house!" A deep male voice yelled from inside.

"Shit!" I hear Gwen say.

"Screw it let's go!" I say grabbing her and driving away. We got away just in time because as we turned the corner of the street, Trent's dad came out with a Glock.

"Wow, we made it just in time," I heard Gwen let out a breath of relief, "Let's not do that again."

"So? You don't wanna do that to Heather's house or the side chick's?" I probe.

"Never mind!" She threw her arms in the air, "Let's go." That's when I noticed I fell in love with her. When she showed her wild side. When she was carefree, but also when she was herself.

*Present Day*

Just as I was about to leave town I u-turned. I was going to get the girl of my dreams whether it killed me or not.

Gwen's P.O.V

I drove back to my street and spotted Duncan's car not too far away. I'm not too late. I stare at it and wonder if I'm just imagining things, but I'm not. Duncan steps out of the car and blinks and he spots me.

"Duncan!" I say running towards him.

"Gwen!" He says capturing me in a hug, "I'm sorry I wasn't there this morning. It's just-"

"Wait," I say softly, "There's something I need to tell you."

"What?" He stares at me, his deep teal eyes trying to read my expression.

"I-I," I stammered, "I...have...a...crushonyou!"

"Did you just say you have a crush on me, Pasty?" Duncan smirked. I nod blushing.

"I thought if I'd ignore it, it would go away but when I remembered why...I just had to tell you," I say rubbing my arm, "Before it was too late."

"Well, Gwen I've got to tell you something too," Duncan sighed.

"What?" I say anxious, "Is it because of what I just said or-"

"No!" Duncan interrupted, "I like you too Sunshine." He then placed his arms around my waist, pulled me close and crashed his lips onto mine. I stood paralyzed. After I realised what had just happened I couldn't help but kiss him back. His lips were soft and warm and I couldn't help but moan out of lust and want. Before we got too far I pulled away.

"But what about collage?" I stared up at him, "I'm going to Cali and you're going to Illinois."

"We'll sort it out," He stared straight into my eyes, "Just promise you'll wait for me."

"I will," I gaze straight into his eyes, "And you'll do the same?"

"Without a doubt," He pulled me in for another kiss.

"Hey Gwen!" My little brother, Lucas, brandished his phone from his bedroom window, "Everyone knew you two were gonna hook up! And I've just done you a favour!"

"Lucas!" I seethe, "What did you do?!"

"I just posted your little session on Snap Chat!" He yelled with glee.

"Oh, when I come back for winter break!" I yell showing him my fist. Duncan just laughed at the whole scene.

"See ya later Sunshine," He hugged me and went off in his car. I guess it was my turn to leave. I got in my car and drove off to Cali. Only two years and then I can be with my best friend again.

Start of Actual Story

It's been a two years since I promised my best friend I'd wait for him and today I was going back to my hometown in Arizona. I don't know if he's kept his promise or not but I hope he has. Countless guys asked me out while I was in California but I always told them I was taken. But what if I told them that for nothing?

Over the breaks we got from collage I'd met up with Duncan, and he seemed pretty single a month ago, but a lot can change in a month. Sighing I get out of my car and play 'So am I' By Ava Max on my Iphone. This song has really helped me over the past few months while I waiting for my time at Art school to end.

My heeled boots make a constant clanking sound against the pavement as I walk towards the park.

I was meeting all of my old friends there for a picnic and to catch up. Everyone said they'd be there but I couldn't help but be anxious. Duncan could turn up with a girlfriend or someone new. He could've forgotten our promise. He might not even like me anymore. I mean we have been thousands of miles apart for so long.

I mentally slap myself 'Of course the guy still likes you! You saw him last month and he was still into you!'.

I really need to stop overthinking. As I turn the corner of the street I spot his car parked outside of the park. Great, now my nerves are built up even more. I walk through the entrance and spot the gang at the hill where the giant oak tree grew. They all sat under the tree socializing and having a great time. I gingerly walked up to them.

"Gwen!" Izzy immediately dashed towards me, "I've missed you so much! You should come to my and Owen's restaurant! You can have a free meal with you know who!"

"Thanks, Izzy," I say hugging her back, "I've missed you too." She then dragged me to everyone and we caught up.

Leshawna was a TV Host; Bridge a marine biologist; Duncan a tattoo artist; DJ a vet; Geoff a party planner; Crimson, Enui, Pixie, Marilyn and Reaper were still in studies; Harold a games designer; Dakota a professional photographer/model; Izzy and Owen had their own a fast food business; Samey and Zoey designers and Noah a psychiatrist. They'd all achieved something and were happy with their new lives.

"So Gwen what job have you got?" Zoey looked at me, "And are you seeing anyone?" I saw Duncan look stare up at the clouds as she said the last question. He was wondering if I was still single too.

"Well, I'm an artist and I'm single at the moment," I say. I saw him look relieved.

"So are you planning on seeing anyone?" Leshawna probed. Oh, so they wanna play that game.

"Maybe," I say playing along, "But only if they want to." Everyone was silent.

My phone then rang. It was my brother, Lucas.

"Sorry," I say walking away.

"Hi sis," He greeted, "How did it go?"

"I don't know yet," I say sighing, "I hope he still remembers."

"I'm sure he does," He replied, "Did he try and look distracted when someone asked you if you're single?"

"Yeah," I reply, "Look, just leave me I don't think I need advice from my younger brother."

"Whatever," He then hung up. For the rest of the afternoon we all played a Rounders and a couple rounds of Frisbee. It wasn't too bad actually and by sunset everyone was packing up and ready to was leaving. Soon it was just me and Duncan left.

"Hi Duncan," I say quietly, "Look, I just want a straight answer. Did you still keep your promise?"

"Of course I did," He hugged me, "It's just- I'm worried."

"About what?" I stare into his deep teal eyes.

"You know Courtney, right?" He stared straight back at me.

"Yeah," I say wincing.

"Well, she went to the same college as me and tried to hook up with me again..."

"So?" I didn't want to hear the rest.

"We need to be careful. She'll hurt you Gwen and I couldn't live with myself if she did!" Tears were in his eyes.

"It's ok, Duncan," I say hugging him,"I'll be careful. I don't care about anything else. I just want to be with you." Jeez, am I really that corny.

"Hey, we can be together now and that's all that matters," I say, "We've been apart for two years and still managed to come back to the other."

"I know," He smiles hugging me back, "It's just I don't want you getting hurt."

"And I won't," I say, "I promise."

A/N: So here's Chapter 1. Tell me what you think in reviews. And yes it was meant to be a one-shot but changed into a story. Till next time,

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