Little bird with broken wings.(SWS+ATL+PTV)

The end.

Jaime didn't even hesitate to catch me. He spun me around and say me down so I could hug the other three. After multiple hugs we gathered our things and headed out to the car. "We aren't the only ones excited to see you." Vic said and I looked at him quizzically. I looked to where he pointed and saw my baby in the front seat of his car. Cas was practically bouncing when I opened the car door. He immediately started licking me and I hugged him to me. "Should I be jealous? I never get that kind of attention." Nick said looking at Mike in false sadness. Mike patted his back. "It's okay. We feel your pain. None of us have ever gotten half as much love as that dog." He said and I stuck my tongue out at them. The boys apparently didn't think it through very well so I sat in the front with Cas in my lap while Vic drove and the other four idgits scrambled into the back. By the time we made it to dads house we had already stopped three times to get comfortable again. We got to dads and I practically bounced out.

The door opened and I jumped into my dads arms. He spun me around and I giggled. "I missed you, little bird." He said his voice cracked and I smiled pulling away. "I missed you too dad." I said back and almost instantly heard a gasp. I pulled my mom into a hug as she came into view. I then spun my adorable baby sister around. I kissed her face and she kept giggling. Cas strutted in and went straight to lick cope. I giggled. "Wow your dog is the size of a polar bear." Kellin mused and I grinned. "Yeah my protective guard polar bear." I joked and he laughed scratching the big baby's ears making him grunt happily. Vic and the guys all said goodbye and we hugged before nick came in with us and carried my bags up to my room with me. "Wow I love your room." He said and I smiled. "When is your brother coming to get you?" I asked placing my bags on the bed. He plopped down beside my bag and grinned. "I've got a few hours. It's only five now." He said and I smiled. "Hmm what do I do until then?" I asked with a giggle. He faked hurt, "Are you implying that you want to get rid of me?" He asked and I swatted him playfully. "Maybe." I shrugged and he just laughed. I connected my lips to his and smiled into the kiss. We moved in sync. Heat radiated off of us as we rolled over. I tangled my fingers into his hair. His lips traced patterns on the skin of my neck. His hot breath made me shiver. I pulled away from him and placed a kiss on his jawline before standing and heading downstairs.

When we got downstairs mom insisted on feeding us like we've never eaten in our lives. We were stuffed and just hung out for a while before he had to leave. It was a little weird having to say bye to him considering we have spent almost everyday with each other for months. His brother picked him up and very politely thanked me for 'watching out for his baby brother' which I giggled at. We kissed goodbye and exchanged 'I love you's' before going our separate ways. Mom watched me from the kitchen with a smirk. "You guys are so cute. I didn't believe Alex when he said you guys were adorable but, he was right." She said with a smirk. My cheeks heated up but, I simply smiled. "I'm gonna head up to bed." I said stifling a yawn. "Alright Bird. Love you, goodnight." She said and I hugged her goodnight. I nearly ran into dad as he stepped out of the nursery. He smiled down at me. "Going to bed, love?" He asked and I nodded. "Yeah sleeping in airports is awful." I said and he smirked. "Yeah, been there done that." I smiled and we stepped into my bedroom. I curled into his side as he sat down. "How have you been?" He asked and I pulled away to lean on the back board. "Better." I simply said and he smiled. "I remember when me and Vic first saw you. We were walking out of the venue to eat with the guys. Vic heard you singing. Jack and Alex were the ones who stopped though. We watched you play. It was amazing. Your long brown hair swayed in the wind and you shivered in the cold. You looked so innocent and the songs you sang held such pain as your voice rang through. I guessed you were around thirteen. When you noticed us watching you, you seemed so surprised. I couldn't help but let my heart break as I looked you over. Tiny, and broken. Like a small animal. You were a bird with broken wings. It killed me to think someone so young was so alone. When me and Vic asked you to stay we weren't expecting you to say yes. I didn't lie when I said I thought of my baby girl in that position. What I didn't say was I already wanted you in my family. You were sad and broken. You reminded me of myself. I couldn't stand it. We grew close fast and I know it scared you. I watched as you faced fears and let yourself go with the guys. You became happy but, still I could tell you were hurting. The pain you went through hurt me as well to see you go through it. But, now you look better. I'm not sure if you've noticed but, you aren't as thin as you were. Your healthy and even though you are in pain. I can see it's making you stronger." He stopped and he seemed lost in thought. I smiled with tears in my eyes. The pain in my chest faded some. He's right. I'm a healthy weight. I'm happier and it's becoming easier for me to ignore my urges. "When I met you, I was scared. I didn't wanna trust. I wanted to run because I thought I had to, but, it's been almost half a year now and I've never been happier that I stayed. I may be broken but, I'm not alone anymore. I can feel it when I'm around you. The love. I care about you and it reminds me of Lydia when I see mom taking care of me. I miss her but, I've finally found another family. I used to feel like I was betraying her or replacing her. But now I realize she would be happier for me. I know that Steve is out there looking for me but, I'm not scared. I'm with my family and for once I feel like I'm going to be okay. I have an amazing family and friends. A wonderful boyfriend, a puppy, and a up and coming music career. It's going to be okay. And for once I believe that." I said and he smiled brightly with tears in his eyes. I leaned forward and hugged him happily.

Hours after he went to bed I stayed awake thinking. Steve is coming for me. I have no doubt in my mind. We can face that. We can do this together. I'm not alone anymore. Wow. Not alone. That nice. I wonder what the future holds for me. Pain, probably, happiness, maybe, excitement, obviously. I can be normal again. I can have friends and a family. I can make music with the best of them. I'll get to see Tyler and we are going to start a band like we always planned. Even with the threat of Steve I can be happy. Dad was right. A few months ago I was a bird with broken wings. But, now I think I'll learn how to fly again. I'll be okay. I'll be happy. That's all I can ask for, maybe life doesn't suck so much.