Mitches POV
I stood there in awe as ember climbed out of the box stretching. "Miss me Bitch?" She asked with a raised brow.
I stood up knocking us both to the floor with a hug. I started to sob as I clung to her.
A sudden gasp made me remove myself. I saw Faith standing there. Tears streaming down her face.
Ember stood up. She was taller thanks to er heals. She fixed her hair which was white thanks to what had to be a die job. She was in a long sleeve top with a deep v neck that was only okay thanks to the strings that where exed threw them. And camo shorts. "Um...it's been a while huh?" She asked only to once again be tacked by a smiling laughing faith.
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We walked down to a park. I sat in Jerome's lap cuddled into his arms. Preston was in the same position. Vikk and Matt where sitting together and faith and ember where next to one another holding hands. Lachlan and Brendan had gone to get burgers and fries.
Everyone was talking and laughing. I knew I should be happy that ember was back and I was. God I missed my best friend but seeing Jerome drink had actually freaked me out a bit. That's a lie. I was having trouble looking at it like Jerome. My boyfriend. He wasn't acting like my father but-I was having trouble. It had to be my ptsd but it was bad.
Preston seemed to notice my distress. "Hey Mitch. I need help getting some wood. I wanna start up a fire. Wanna help?" He asked.
I nodded standing up. We started to walk. It was silent till we where far away from the group. "He won't ever hurt you" he sighed.
I nodded. "I know it's just-drinking has hurt me so many times and I wasn't even the one drinking. It's just my ptsd. I'll be okay"
Preston shook his head. "Maybe I'll jus-"
He was cut off by Jerome running over. Beer in hand. Jerome suddenly dropped the bottle as he ran. It smashed.
I suddenly saw my father. Broken glass all around me. Preston looked like my mom. Beaten and sobbing.
I crawled backwards but my father stepped forward. My head started to hurt. "JEROME DOESNT CARE FAGGOT! HE FORGETS ABOUT YOU ALL THE DAMN TIME YET YOU STILL BELIEVE HE LOVES YOU?"
I was suddenly in the park. Laying there tears streaming down my face. "Home...I go home..." I muttered standing up.
I started to sprint. I didn't stop till I fell. I didn't move. I layed there on the side walk sobbing.
"Mitch!" Ember called. I felt her hug me holding me in her arms. "Shhh. What's wrong?" She asked calmingly.
I hugged her close. "He's drinking. He's going to turn into Dad..." I muttered.
I heard more foot steps. I looked over to see everyone standing there. Brandon and Lachlan too. They where both holding three bags of food each.
Jerome was I front holding onto Preston's shoulder in fear. "Jerome. Can I talk to you?" Ember asked.
Jerome nodded running to her. Preston followed. He helped me up before realizing I couldn't stand picking me up. He was my hight yet incredibly strong.
I watched them talk. Suddenly Jerome looked at me eyes hurt. I looked at Preston. "Does he hate me?" I asked. "I don't want to be hated. I'm sorry..." I mumbled.
Jerome stepped closer. "Can I take you mitch?" He asked.
I nodded lightly letting Preston pass me to my boyfriend. "Mitch. I- I won't ever drink again I swear. I want you to know that I'll kill myself before I hurt you" he mumbled kissing me neck.
I giggled cause it tickled slightly. Jerome smiled lightly. "Hey beautiful. Let's go to my place and we can hang out there ya?" He asked.
I smiled and nodded. He was actually like my Jerome. Not my dad. He was giving me kisses and making me feel loved.
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We all walked into Jerome's house. Food and all. Jerome placed me on the sofa petting my hair. He gave me a kiss on the head.
Everyone plopped on various seats and pillows. Some even just laid on the floor. "Hey. I have an idea!" Brandon suddenly erupted catching everyone's attention. "Truth or dare! We haven't done that since...god a few years back"
Everyone nodded in agreement. Jerome wrapped his arm around me. "Okay. You wanna start then?"
Brandon nodded. "Hmmm Okay. Rob. Truth-or dare?" He asked.
Rob snored. "Truth. I'm not standing up as long as I don't have to"
Everyone chuckled. I cuddled into Jerome slightly as Brandon thought. "Okay. Would you rather have the best sec of your life with Preston? Or relive your first time with Preston?"
"Irrelevant. Haven't slept with Preston yet"
Everyone gasped. "WAIT WHAT!" Lachlan yelled. Preston blushed rubbing the back of his neck. "You two basically live together and you've held out for this long?"
Preston grabbed robs hand smiling. "Yeah actually. We wanted to wait till it was the perfect moment. It hasn't been the perfect moment yet hah" he explained.
Everyone groaned before rob looked at me. "Truth or dare?"
I shrugged. "Fuck it Truth"
Rob smirked. "What was sex with your ex like-"
"-ROB!"
Rob rolled his eyes as Jerome's reaction. "Im kidding. Calm your shit Jerome. Have you ever sent Jerome any nudes?"
I suddenly blushed. "No...maybe I should pick up the habit." I joked.
Everyone gagged. I shook my head looking at faith. "Truth or dare?" I asked with a smile.
She shrugged. "I'm no pussy. Dare"
I smiled. "Oh dear faith. Matt will be loosing his title this evening. Faith. I dare you to expose embers biggest kink. Then give and example of how you would use this?" I asked.
Matt slammed his hands down. "MITCH DONT YOU DARE TAKE MY TITLE!" He yelled.
Ember smirked. "Please do tell them" she chuckled.
Faith covered her face. "Hhhhh Fine. Embers biggest kink isssss. I don't know. Mitch. You have forgotten. Ember and I where dating for a matter of hours when the accident happened" she smiled.
The two girls started laughing. Matt joined. "I HAVE KEPT MY TITLE!!"
I chuckled. "Ah shit. I forgot. Everything has just fallen back into place so smoothly I forgot you weren't here for that long"
Everyone stopped. We where all so happy she was back. We wanted her to know that. Ember finally spoke up. "I was alone when I woke up. It was really really scary. All I wanted was to have you all back. So I stood up. I pulled on my shoes and a jacket and I ran" we all looked up. Listening to her carefully. "I ran all the way to the school. I found the football team and asked them to help me. I missed you all so damn much" she whispered.
I stood up hugging her. "You will never leave us again right"
Ember cleared her throat clutching my back. "Never. I'm going to go to prom. I'm going to be your best woman at your wedding. I'm going to get into my dream collage. I'm going to buy a house" she looked at faith. "And I'm going to get married and have a kid. And I'm going to be the best mom ever"
I nodded. I felt arms wrapped around us. It was rob. Then Preston. Then Brandon. Then Matt. Then Lachlan and Vikk. Then Jerome and faith. It was complete. We where all together again.
