Somewhere In Neverland

Sixteen.

Jack's P.O.V.

I walked in to see Arie, sitting up in her bed, facing out the window. Even though it was almost midnight, she did have a good view of all the lights. I frowned seeing her, she was skinnier than I could remember seeing her. Maybe this was because it had been getting a little chilly out and she always wore layers. Her burgundy hair was all over and knotted. She looked so pale. Like a ghost. Like she wasn't really alive, just sitting there.

All of a sudden, Alex jumped on her bed and wrapped his arms around her. Then the rest of us joined in. She stiffened a little at first but relaxed when she saw it was us. "I'm sorry..." she whispered. Too quietly, that I almost didn't hear her.

"ARABELLA JAYMESON I SWEAR TO GOD IF YOU EVER DO THAT TO ME AGAIN I WILL KILL YOU MYSELF, BRING YOU BACK AND KILL YOU AGAIN!" Zack screamed and we all looked shocked, because Zack never expressed emotion like this. "I agree." Rian said nodding.

"Arabella, if you ever put me and Alex through this again, I will buy a leash and keep you on it at all times." I said and she laughed. God, it was good to hear her life and see her smile. After talking and making sure she was okay, Me, Rian and Zack decided to run home to shower and change and grab stuff for everyone to spend the night in the hospital. Alex stayed and I figured they needed alone time.

Arabella's P.O.V.

Everyone had left to head home and grab things they needed to stay here for the night. That left me and Alex alone and I was honestly nervous. He looked terrible and I hated myself for doing this to all of them, especially Alex. I started shaking, not knowing what was going to happen. "Cold, love?" He asked and came and wrapped his arms around me. I smiled and sank into his chest, calming down a little bit. "Arie-please don't do this again. Please," he said, almost begging me.

"Alex, I'm sorry...I didn't mean to hurt you. I just thought...everyone could be happier." I said, not meeting his eyes that were obviously bearing down on me. "Arie, do not understand? We need you to be happy. You're a part of our little family we have going on. We need to stay with us. I need you to stay, you make me forget. You help me." He said, and I looked up at him into his eyes. There was sadness, yet happiness in his eyes that made me give him a questioning look. He sighed and sat me up, and sat across from me. He looked down and there was an awkward silence. Is this it? Is this where he leaves and then I never see him again? "Arabella, I need to tell you something. About my life, it's important." He started, still not looking at me. I didn't say anything, just sat there expectantly and waited for him to continue.

He sighed, "about a year ago, I had an older brother. His name was Tom. He was my role model, he was my best friend. One night, we got into an argument. I don't even remember what it was about but he stormed off. When he came home, he was drunk but we were all asleep. The next morning, I went to his room to apologize for the fight and he was there. Dead. His wrists were slit. He was pale, he didn't move. He killed himself, because of our argument. I get panic attacks and anxiety attacks because I remember. When I first found you, that one night on the park bench, I almost died. It brought back memories. And earlier today, I had images and everything playing out in my head. I fucked up with my brother, Arabella. But I will not fuck up with you. I won't, I can't. I-I love you." He finished and tears were pouring out of his eyes.

I grabbed him and held him and he cried. I kissed his forehead, and cried with him. "That's what happened with my dad." I whispered and he looked up at me. "My dad, him and my mom got into an argument. He took off, and when they found his car he was in there. With a bullet in his head. Him and my mom were arguing about me. My mom has blamed me since. That's why we don't get along." He pulled me into a bear hug and we both just sat there.

"I love you, Wendy. Don't leave me." He whispered into my head and I smiled, kissing him on the lips. It started out sweet and innocent, then he begged for entry and I let him in. I bit his lip a little bit and he moaned. I ran my fingers through the back of his hair and he tightened his grip on me. Finally, I stopped and we were both breathless.

"I love you to, Peter Pan. I'm here to stay." And with that, we both laid down and fell asleep, never leaving each other's hold.

Jack's P.O.V.

When we all returned to the hospital, Arie and Alex were cuddled up like a damn ball in her hospital bed. I couldn't help but laugh and I snapped a picture to post on Instagram later. Rian gave me a look to shut me up but I just winked and walked to go take a shower. We were leaving for Warped Tour in about a week and I was hoping they wouldn't commit Arie and she could come with us. I sighed, we needed her to be happy. I stepped into the shower and just let the water run down my body and instantly I felt exhausted.

I hurried and showered and got dressed. When I entered back into the room, Alex was staring out the window and everyone else was asleep. A nurse was checking Arie's charts, but she looked a lot happier than before. She even had a little color to her skin. I smiled and walked over and kissed her head. She stirred a little but didn't wake up.

I walked over towards Alex, who was still staring out the window. "Hey Gaykarth," I said and he turned around, laughing a little. "Hey Jackie" he grinned and I smiled. His smile suddenly turned into a frown and he looked at me, beckoning me to follow him outside and I followed.

We walked outside and Alex breathed a little. "What's up dude?" I asked, not sure if I should be worrying. "I told her, Jack...about Tom." He looked defeated and I noticed a lot of features I hadn't before. He had big bags under his eyes, his hair was a mess and he looked pale. I sighed and threw my arm around his shoulders. "We all miss him Alex. Tom was our rock, our biggest support besides our parents. He was my best friend, next you of course," I winked and he smiled a little, "but it's not your fault, you know that. Stop blaming yourself." I finished and his shoulders dropped a little.

"I need to see him, before we go." He muttered, and I nodded. "We all do, and we all will. Even Arie."