Always

4.

Victoria's pov

After Vincent got mad at me for saying I wish my first attempt at my life, when I was 9, worked, I walked back over to my brothers.

"Sorry...I have a lot going in and none of you have tried to talk to me since Javan's wedding. I get you were probably busy. I don't hate you lot either. But, I'm still not going to take my medication or stop drinking. So now that I've apologized and cleared everything up, you all can leave."

"We're here for as long as we want to be."

"We were going ro surprise you actually."

"Well congrats, you surprised me. You also have a place to stay that isn't my dorm. Leave now."

I motioned towards my door but none of them moved. I inwardly groaned. Stupid boys.

"Why do you want us to leave Tori?"

Kai asked me. I didn't answer him.

"You have a guy coming over don't you? You don't want us to meet this guy."

Scout make his point. I looked down at me feet.

"Something like that..."

"Muffin. I'd like to meet this guy please."

I sighed and looked at Javan.

"He's a friend. He texted me literally 5 minutes ago saying he was coming by. I don't need him to see you lot. I don't care if you guys met, but he does. So, please leave. I'll come have dinner with you guys or something."

"Okay. Call if you need us."

"We love you Tori."

"Make sure to hit him of he hurts you."

My brothers made their way out of my dorm. Javan was the last.

"I love you muffin. I know you are smart and responsible, but don't hurt yourself again. And please reach out if you need me. Also, don't drink so much or as often."

"Alright, alright. I love you too."

"Bye Muffin."

Javan kissed my head and left with the rest of my brothers. I went to my room and fixed my hair and makeup. I texted Mer that everything was fine and I had a friend coming over. She doesn't need to know who. And just as I put my phone away a knock came from the door. I opened it and saw him.

"Conrad."

I said breathlessly.

"Teacup."

He gave me his white teeth grin with dimples. I opened my door for him to come in.

"Doesn't look much different."

"No. Mer and I haven't done a lot. She rearrange her bedroom though."

"And you?"

I shook my head. I could never. It would make all the memories fade.

"So...do you still have our photos on your wall?"