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𝟎𝟑𝟑: 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬

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𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬

The car was completely silent. Finn's chest was pounding against his ribs and he was holding his breath as they approached the supposed house that Aurora believed John was residing at. Once stopping the car, he just stared. "I don't know if I can go in.." he mumbled. "If he's not there it'll just make it worse."

Rory pursed her lips together and placed a hand on his arm. "You don't have to come with me but if John is in there.. you'll want to see him."

Finn exhaled and nodded, getting out of the car.

The pair stared up at the home for a few moments.

Rory was the first to begin walking toward it. Finn followed behind hesitantly, still unsure. Her hands trembled slightly as she knocked against the wooden door.

No response.

They exchanged a glance and Rory decided to gently twist the door handle and, to their surprise, the door was unlocked. It opened slowly but not without a creak and they stepped inside.

"This doesn't feel right.." Finn whispered to her.

She hushed him and slowly walked down the hallway.

And, suddenly, somebody came from around the corner, a gun pointed. A scream left Rory's mouth and she stepped backward. Her eyes widened.

"Fucking hell— I almost killed you!" John spoke.

Both Finn and Rory were frozen in place. Yes, part of them expected John to be alive but now that he stood before them, they couldn't believe it. John stood with a blank face and looked between them. "What? You didn't think I was actually dead did you?" He joked.

"John.. I watched you bleed out." Rory whispered, her brows furrowed.

He grinned and placed the gun against the wall. "Yeah, well. It'll take more than that to get rid of me." He said, pulling her in for a hug.

After a few moments, John looked over to his brother who remained in place. Finn's lip was trembling and his eyes were watering at the sight. John tutted and walked to him. "Come here, soft lad." He teased, hugging his brother tightly.

"Shut up.." Finn laughed, holding John just as tight.

Rory smiled slightly from where she was standing. Part of her couldn't believe it. The other part was ever so relieved to see him stood there.

Once Finn finally pulled away, they looked at each other. "Why are you here?" Rory asked him as she played with her hands. John blinked a few times and inhaled deeply. "It's all a part of Tommy's plan. He says if Luca thinks i'm dead, they'll think they're winning."

"Tommy's plan.." She mocked. "When has his plan ever gotten us anything good?" She asked them both. Neither of them could give her an answer. Silence fell over them but it didn't last for long. "And where do we go once this is all over? How do we tell people that you were never really dead?"

"That's something Tommy can figure out. I don't give a shit," John laughed. "How did you find me anyway?"

"Cause she's crazy." Finn joked.