I shouldn't be trusted to live and let go. [Jack Barakat] Sequel.

Family.

Bonjour mes amis.

That's probably not right. #whateves.

Uhm, so it's been about nine or ten days since I've updated this. I'm sorry my life's just so busy and-

Actually no, that's a lie. I do nothing. xD In all honesty, I haven't updated this because it's coming to a close soon, and I really don't want it to end. I'm so in love with the characters and things in this story, I just don't want to stop it. So, I've held back on updating it. So, yes, I've actually purposely not written for this because every time I write for it, I get sad because this story makes me happy and I'm really proud of it. Both this and the first installment. Anyway, this one only has about two or three more chapters, IF THAT. And I would really like some advice guys, because once this ends, the only story I'm really going to have is my cowrite. SO. If you read my stories and like them, I want your help. What should I write next? What kind of fanfic do you want to see from me? I'm open to anyone basically.(besides the people I've already written about, honestly). I kind of want to do a PTV one? Maybe? Idk. I'm rambling, and I'm sorry. 

Anyway, long story short. What kind of a fanfic would you guys like to read? :3 because I have no idea what to write next, and it sucks.

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"How are we going to tell your brother this?" 

I flinched. Oops. I forgot about that. I knew I had to tell Al about what Adam did, but that could potentially fuck with his band. Not only will Allister lose his tour manager, but also a best friend, and who said Adam wouldn't go around spreading lies about not only me or Al, but the rest of MMV as well? If he really wanted to get to me, he could even drag All Time Low's name through the mud too. Basically, we were all fucked. 

"We'll figure that out later." I sighed. 

He nodded, sensing my distress and kissed me again. There was a knock on the door, and I tensed slightly. Jack frowned, then ruffled my hair.

"Relax, kid. It's probably just the guys. I asked them to come over."

"Why?" I whined.

"Because I didn't know how long you were going to be out." He said quickly and stood up, moving towards the door.

"Wait." I stopped him, even though the knocking and doorbell ringing was getting insistent now. "I don't think this is a good idea."

I looked at the few bruises I could see and was reminded that the injuries weren't just on the surface as I moved my arm. 

"They know what happened. Just..be ready for a shit storm." He sighed and then slid out of the room.

I bit my lip as I heard his steps trail downstairs, and then the door opened and several pairs of voices echoed in. Oh boy, here we go.

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Jack's p.o.v.

Hopefully the guys wouldn't flip shit. I mean, I already basically threatened Adam's life. I may not be normally very frightening, but you just don't mess with my girl. Let's just say, if we met in a dark alley, only one of us would be walking out, and I'd bet $20 it'd be me. I opened the door and several voices bombarded me at the same time.

"Is she okay?"

"What happened?"

"Why did you take so long?"

"Why didn't you take her to the hospital, you fucker?"

That last one was from Rinna, and I earned a rather hard hit to the arm. 

I rubbed my bicep. "Uh, ow! Damn, Rinna, you hit like a man." 

"Just tell us if she's okay, Barakat!"  She growled.

"CHILL. She's fine, alright? She's awake too, but I don't think having you all up in her room at the same time is a good plan."

I looked to Rian.

"I really think you should go up first."

He nodded and took to the stairs with a heavy sigh. I could tell he was upset. Not only because his friend was hurt, but also because lately, both Addy and I had been secluding ourselves. More than likely he probably felt like he was losing two friends. Rinna too. Addy and her used to be so close, but since I've gotten back into the picture, she's seen Addeline, once. I followed Rian up, we needed to air everything out. We needed to be one big group again. No sideline romances anymore. Rian reached the door and hesitated before lightly knocking. 

"You can come in." A quiet voice answered back.

I knew Addy wasn't happy about this, but it had to be done. I really didn't feel right keeping secrets from everyone. Rian stood in the doorway after being allowed entrance, and just stared at her. I could feel a slight bubble of anger rise in him as he took in her bruised body. She looked broken, and I knew it bothered him, because it bothered me too.

"I'm sorry." He mumbled.

She cocked her head, not understanding the reasoning behind his words. "For what?"

"For not being here. I'm supposed to be your best friend, Addy. I lost you once, and now I'm just losing you again. I'm supposed to be there for you and I'm not. Hell, if I was there like I should have been this may not have even-"

"Shut up, Dawson."

He was slightly taken aback at her choice of words, but stopped talking nonetheless.

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Addy's p.o.v.

 "I was cheating on Adam."

His jaw dropped. "Why? You were engaged, for God's sake."

"Because that man over there," I pointed towards Jack, "stole my heart a long time ago."

Jack dropped his gaze to the floor, but I could still see a small smile appear on his face. Rian looked from my determined features to Jack's light blush and he shook his head, a light chuckle falling past his lips.

"How did I know this would happen? Something told me you two couldn't be just friends."

I shrugged. "I love him. Always have. He's had me since day one and there isn't a damn thing anyone else can do about it."

"Well, it's nice to have 'Jaddy' back." Rian laughed loudly.

I rolled my eyes, happy that I had gotten through this with at least one person. "Just shut up and come hug me."

He grinned and walked to me, gingerly hugging me, as to not hurt my injuries.

"Could you send Alex and Zack up?"

He gave me a small nod and kissed my cheek. "I'm happy you're okay...and that you're finally happy. You deserve the family you want," he glanced at Jack, "and now you finally have it."

My face turned a deep shade of red. I did finally have the family I wanted. When I was trying to place Adam in to my life, it was like the pieces of a puzzle that didn't quite fit together. They look like they could, and you want so badly for them to match up, but they don't the first time, and every other time after that you try. With Lace and I, there was always a missing piece; one that I thought I'd never find, so I tried to replace it. I've finally figured out the puzzle, though. Jack was my missing piece, and now everything would fall together. Now, we could actually be the family we were supposed to be.