*Lexi's pov
"So Lex you're how old again?" Matt teased as we took our seats at the table. "I'm 18 today" I said excitedly. I was bubbling with excitement as Adam slipped his arm around me at the table. "I love you Lex" he said kissing me. "Guys seriously, cut it out!" James begged. We laughed and relaxed over dinner. After almost getting thrown out for being loud and obnoxious we finally settled down long enough to order.
"That was amazing guys, thank you" I said as we finally left. As we walked out the door a familiar, scary, voice took my breath away and stopped me dead in my tracks. "Little Lexi Knight, how's my favorite niece?" The voice cooed. "Lexi?" Adam said, but he was a million miles away. Suddenly he was right behind me, his hand wound its way into my hair and tugged. Adam and the guys stared shocked for a moment before Adam reacted and took one of the three steps between us. A shiny, silver, metal, object was pressed to my skin. My breath caught and Adam was frozen in place. "What do you want Jack?" I asked through my teeth. "What was that Lexi dear?" He asked. "Ugh hi uncle Jack, how are?" I asked struggling. "I'm pissed little girl, you murdered my brother, after everything he did for you" he said. "Like rape me, and abuse me?" I spat. "Listen bitch" he said. Before I knew it James had slipped out of my sight and was gone. The knife, as I realized now, was pushing fairly hard against my neck. "What do you want uncle Jack?" I asked carefully. "Your blood" he spat.
CLANK
The knife hit the ground, I fell into Adam, and Jack collapsed. My head was spinning, James was standing over him and Matt was next to him. Mickey and Jesse ran over to me but everything seemed so far away. I was shaking with fear as the guys helped me to the car. I finally broke down in Adam's arms as Jesse drove home quickly. Adam carried me into the house and straight to bed. He laid me down and crawled next to me. "You okay baby?" He finally asked quietly. I touched my neck and looked at my hand, nothing, he didn't do anything. "What happened Adam?" I asked quietly. He could see my confusion and started, "what do you remember?" He asked. "The last thing I remember is Jack telling me he wanted my blood" I said a shiver running down my back. Adam pulled me close, "James grabbed Jack and Matt got ahold of the knife tossing it. James dropped him and called the cops. They arrested him and we came home" he said softly. "It was that long?" I asked, "it felt like seconds" I said. "Yea well you passed out babe" he said kissing me. "I love you Adam" I said. "I love you too baby, get some sleep" he said and played with my hair.
The knife pressed hard against my neck, it was cold and the metallic smell was so strong I could almost taste it. My hair was pulled back so hard so I was looking up at Jack. My legs gave out under me and my shirt was getting wet. I fell to the ground and Jack spit on me. He walked away looking smug and powerful. I felt myself slip away, the blood pooled around my head. I gurgled looking for a breath.
I sat up screaming in a sweat. "Lexi!" Adam shouted grabbing my shoulders. "Baby relax, relax" he said pulling me close. I cried holding on to him. He held me close cradling me. After about 10 minutes he finally calmed me down. "Nightmare?" He asked softly. I nodded and we talked about it for a bit. I looked at the clock, 10:30. "Baby why don't you take a hot shower and relax, it might help" he suggested. "Join me?" I asked softly.
We soaked in a warm bath relaxing, he comforted me and stood by me and it was all I could ask for. "You're going to be a prune!" He said laughing. "I'll be out in a minute babe, I want a little alone time" I whispered. 10 more minutes passed before I got out and wrapped my robe around me. I wiped the steam off the mirror and looked at myself. I gripped the sink crying for a minute before gathering myself and going back into our room.
I slipped on one of Adam's oversized shirts and a pair of panties and short shorts before going in search of Adam. I walked into the living room and there on the tv was the movie menu for The notebook and Adam sitting on the couch a pint of ice cream in his lap. "Come on babe, I had a feeling you wouldn't be going right to sleep" he said with a smile.
"Hey guys," the guys said joining us. "Uh you okay Lex?" They asked. I nodded and patted the couch. They joined us surrounding me and it felt nice. I must've fallen asleep because when I woke up it was morning and the guys were huddled together. "Morning" I said softly. "Morning babe" Adam said kissing me. "What's that?" I asked. "Uh a song" James said. I took it and looked over it. "This is about me? My almost death?! NO!" I shouted. "No curtain call is not being recorded!" I yelled and stormed away.
