3: Never Let Go (John & Lenny Pearce/Justice Crew Fanfic)

Chapter 8

“What the hell are you doing here?” He spat the moment he sees me, obviously, he hasn’t forgiven me from the last time, but I don’t blame him… at all. He has the right to get upset.

“I need to tell you something.” I stopped him from leaving. His pack, which was used to be my crew, moved forward, protecting him, in case I had something planned. It hurts to see that they all turned their backs on me, but I couldn’t complain.

“You can’t order me around anymore. I’m not scared of you. We’re done being brothers.” He uttered, emphasizing much on his last sentence.

“At least, listen to me. It’s very important. If you can’t do it for me, do it for Faith.” I explained, hoping he’d hear me out even for the last time.

And I know I’ve got his attention the moment I mentioned her. “You got yourself a minute.” He uttered with more confidence this time. He sure changed these last couple of months, and to be honest, I’m not even sure if he would believe what I’m going to tell him next.

But one thing is for sure… “I promise, I’ll fix everything this time…”

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* John’s POV *

It was already six in the evening and it feels like the sun was still beaming in the sky, but honestly, it was just the smiles radiating off from Serenity, influencing my moods. Every time I was with her, I could forget my issues and just focus on our adventure.

Two days may be considered short, but it felt like I’ve known her a lifetime. And it didn’t even feel like I was just here because I was guilty of being the reason why she was living in the dark, but because I actually enjoy her company.

Her smiles, not only help her, but it helps me as well, making me feel like everything’s turning out to be okay. I wasn’t that miserable anymore, perhaps, she was even helping me move on and I wasn’t complaining.

Sure, Bailey is the girl of my dreams. Always was, but it has been too long since I waited. And when she had gotten back, I only dug a deeper hole, only ending in a much more heavy feeling. I’ve lost her, and I just have to accept that. I couldn’t be depressed my whole life.

*Flashback*

The night felt like a repeat of the first time I’ve lost her a year ago, though this time, it was much worse than the last. She was already secured in my arms, but by one unfortunate event, she was taken away from me. And worse, she told me she needed time to convince Slade to come out of the building with us.

It hurts a lot when you know she chose you, but she needed time for the other. If a year ago, I’ve complained of my guilt, this year, I hated that I didn’t argue with her when I should have. Then maybe, she’d be right here with me, calming me down.

“Mr. Pearce, we need your side of the story. What happened before you came out?” A police officer asked me questions, but all I could do was watch the building in front of me, burn into ashes. Still shocked, I didn’t have the strength to tell them everything, not unless I see that she was fine. That she would come out alive.

It took two whole hours before the fire was put off. Bodies were trapped inside the building just like the last time, but it was too burnt to actually figure out who it was. Though, it had all struck us when one firefighter and a cop confirmed that they had found a body of a girl in one of the rooms.

“Is this the room you’ve last been to?” They asked me as I followed them in search of clues that were left from the fire, hoping we could at least see one. To be honest, I do not remember anything. All I know was that I was following her cries earlier when Slade forcefully took her. I did not take notice of which room it was.