I'd be dead with out you.

chapter four.

Alan had stayed up talking even after all the lights went out. He told me about his family and how his mom would love to hear that he finally had a girlfriend. I opened up and told him how my parents were brutally murdered and how I never got to say goodbye. We shared almost everything about eachother. He likes Nickelodeon more than Disney and that bums me out because Disney is my favorite thing ever. He told me how the found Evan and her story and also how the band formed and the back story to that. We finally fell asleep around midnight. Alan was up before me texting away. He told me Evan was planning something for Austin and I just smiled.

"I'm gonna slip into the shower. Can we go to breakfast after?" I asked.

"Sure thing. Evan wants to join us," Alan informed me.

"Okay." I replied while sifting through my bag for some cloths. Once in the shower I let the hot water flow over my body. I missed being able to just do things like this without constantly looking over my shoulder and worrying about Micheal. I still had to look over my shoulder now but he was still locked up. The police said they would contact me about the trial and if I had to be present. The room started to steam up and I realized it had been a while since I first got in the shower but I didn't want to leave. Eventually I got out and dried my hair quickly throwing my cloths on and going without make up.

"You look pretty today," Alan said as I came out. I realized I still had some bruises but they were yellowing and healing up pretty good.

"Not sure if that was sarcasm or what but thanks all the same," I said. As I was putting my hair stuff away he came over and hugged me from behind kissing my neck.

"Don't forget we have to go to breakfast in about five minutes," He said and then walked into the bathroom to take a quick shower.  I opened the curtains and noticed it was a bright day outside and that there wasn't a cloud in sight.

"What's on your mind?" Alan asked me. I smiled as I felt his arms wrap around me from behind.

"Nothing. Just that the world can be beautiful," I said turning and planting a kiss on his nose and grabbing my purse.

"Shall we?" I asked. He nodded and I banged on the wall to let the others know we were heading down.We were the first ones down but Austin and Evan soon joined us. Despite the long night of no sleep Alan still smiled at me and cracked a few jokes. Alan got up and went with Austin to the breakfast counter and Evan joined me.

"Hey," She said smiling as she sat down. "How are you doing?" She asked reaching her hand across the table in a move to comfort me.

"Better now that he's in jail. They haven't announced how long his stay will be but I hope it's long enough for me to cover my trail so he will never find me again." I said with hope. I smiled over at the boys. Alan who looked quite annoyed, returned the smile and his whole character changed.

"I....I don't want to be the one to ruin that Idea but... He knows you're staying with the guys...They aren't exactly hard people to track," Evan said not meeting my gazed. I nodded knowing that my childish delusions were too carefree to actually be a solid plan.

"I know and if it comes to it I may have to leave to keep us all safe. If he had found anyone at the apartment he would have harmed them to get to me and it would kill me know any of you all got hurt because of me." I said realizing that this was the only plan I had that I knew would work. "I really like you guys and Alan. I want to stay and make it work but if it comes down to it I'll leave," I said. I was now focusing on the guys who were goofing off of course. It made me smile and also reminded me of how much I am going to miss them.

"Come on we need to get out of here," Evan said grabbing my wrist and walking outside. I waved at Alan and he nodded but seemed skeptical. We hadn't let our new relationship status slip yet so he was probably worried I was going to tell Evan too soon or something. We walked through the lobby to the little court yard outside and found a bench. The weather was really perfect today.