Everything Changes Now

XXIII

Nate's P.O.V

Today, Hanna gets to come home. She still has to be watched and take pain medicine but the doctor said she will make a full recovery. This past month and a half has been a struggle for all of us. Her parents were worried sick, Jake never left the room and Taylor. Even though Jake is Han's boyfriend, I think this hurt Taylor the most. She could have lost her sister. Her life long friend. She lost weight, cried rivers and was very distant, even from me. Ever since she talked to Han after she woke up, she has been so happy.

"What are you thinking about?" Taylor asks, knowing I had a distance look on my face.

"I was thinking," I pause, not wanting to tell her what I was really thinking. "About throwing Han a party. A coming home party." She looks away, thinking.

"I think that's a good idea. We can plan something tomorrow. I'm sure she just wants to spend time with us and rest." She says. Jake comes over and we start talking about doing something for Hanna tomorrow while we are waiting for Hanna to be released by the doctor.

"Who's ready to go home?" We turn around at Hanna's voice.

"What are we waiting for?" Taylor says as she walks up to her and intertwines their arms together and start walking towards the elevator. Taylor presses down and we all pile in.

"We'll catch the next one," Christi says, smiling as they watch up crowd around each other. The doors slowly close and we stand there with smiles on our faces. Happy that we have our best friend back.
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The car ride was fun. The girls sang all the songs they knew and didn't know. It was hilarious. We get back to the house and when Taylor when to unlock the door she says,

"Guys. The door is unlocked." She says as her voice shakes a little.

"Okay that's good right?" Jake says.

"Not if I locked it before I left yesterday and no one has been home." She says and everyone quiets down. She decides to walk in first and stop.

"What are you doing here?" She says and I shove past the door and we all crowd in the front room.

"So she survived. Hm, shame," says the girl who is standing in the middle of the living room.

"I've been waiting for quite a while." We all stand in front of Hanna knowing she has something to do with everything. I whisper to Hanna low enough so only she could hear telling her to run.

"What do you want? Haven't you caused enough trouble already?" Taylor says, clearly knowing who our guest is.

"Doing what needs to be done, Taylor. You see, she hurt my brother and that's not-" Taylor cuts her off.

"So killing her is the option you went with? How dumb do you think I am to let you try again?" Taylor says angry. I touch her arm to calm her down but she just stares at the girl.

"Oh no, I had other option. This, just looked like fun."

"Who are you even and-" Jake walks up to where Taylor is but Taylor puts her arm up so he can't pass.

"Sorry to burst your bubble but you're never going to touch her again." Taylor says standing firm.

"Mhm, yeah, I don't like that idea. Mine sounds better." She says. I'm grabbed by the arm and when I try to get away from their grasp I can't. Whoever has me is way stronger than me or anyone apparently. Everyone is held back except Taylor, Hanna, and the girl.

"Who are these people? Let. Us. Go." Jake says as he struggles to twist out. He fails.

"Now the fun begins." The girls smirks.

"The only way to get Hanna is through me." Taylor says.

"Taylor, what are you doing?" I say worried.

"Doing what is right." She looks at me and I can tell by her eyes something bad will happen.

"Let's get this over with, Regina."

Regina walks up to Taylor and slaps her. Taylor brings her head up. Her cheek is already starting to turn bright red.

"You shouldn't have done that." Taylor says.

"And what are you going do abo-" Regina doesn't even finish her sentence when Taylor punches her and we hear a crack. Regina gets up and blood is already coming from her nose. She lunges after Taylor and all I see is a blur. I can't follow what is happening. Taylor is thrown to the floor and holding her side.

"Taylor!" We all shout. I need to help her, I think. I try to twist and turn out of the strong arms that hold me firmly. I hear a thud and look up to see Hanna with a frying pan and Regina knocked out on the floor. She must have came in from the back door.

"Let them go or you get it to." Hanna says and the guys let us go and rush out the door.

"Tay! Are you okay?" We all gather around her on the floor. She has tears in her eyes but hey haven't fallen.

"Yeah yeah. A few bruises but all that matters is that you're safe." She smiles at her sister. Hanna and I help her up and Jake get ice from the kitchen.