Ashley's POV:

After Courtney had been discharged from the hospital a few days later, she became very insistent on going back to school. She had missed a lot actually, with the ordeal with Xavier, then the brief coma, and then she locked herself in her room, and finally the attempted suicide. I had been tasked with explaining our current situation with the high school, and they were actually fine with it. Her friends texted and called her, brining her her missed homework and taking it back to be marked. Apparently my baby sister had made quite a image for herself at school, as many teenage boys were amongst the people to visit her, much to Andy's annoyance.

They had quickly declared their new romantic relationship, and while I had given Andy my permission, i was still kinda awkward and pissed at the whole thing. it was pretty strange, but not too different than their past relationship.

Courtney was once again, on strict bed-rest, and we didn't allow for her to be alone, ever. During the day she lived in the living room, spending her time browsing through Netflix with Andy and CC. At night she slept in the spare room with Sammi and Ella. Hell, Sammi even chatted with her while she was having a shower. We did anything we could to make sure she was safe and happy, even though she repeatedly claimed that she was feeling better.

I had made plans to have her old bedroom gutted and redone, although I knew neither of us would ever be able to set foot in their again. Courtney had occasionally gone in to retrieve some clothes or other things, and luckily her smile never wavered after she would briefly dash in the closed-off room. It was horrible, the memory of what had transpired in there, the blood and glass was cleaned but the memories would always lie forever confined with the walls. And maybe that was okay.

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Courtney's POV:

I sat squished beside Andy and CC on one of the couches in the living room, harshly pressing buttons on my PS3 controller. Call of Duty 2, Black Ops (a/n: seriously such a fun game ;)) was in the console, and we were furiously firing at creepy zombies. I let out a little scream as one of the pixelated undead killed me, making my fragment of the screen go red. I huffed in response and glowered at the TV, "stupid zombie, just when I was beginning to kick your asses."

"Hell no! I was doing WAY better than you! And still am!" CC exclaims, shooting zombies wherever he looks.

I shake my head as my character comes to life again, thanks to Andy. I flash him a quick smile, lightly pecking his cheek, "thanks babe."

He grins and we continue to play the game well into the night.

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A few hours later, plus multiple pizza boxes along with video games, the doorbell rings. I sit up, and go to answer the door while the guys pause the game. Andy and Ash protectively join me, keeping their distance as I open the front door, revealing Ethan.

I smile and immediately pull him into a huge hug. He grins, blushing slightly, but returns the gesture, lifting me off my feet slightly. When he sets me down he pulls off his backpack, puling out a black binder. He offers me another smile, handing me the folder.

"Madame age us a test on Friday," I groan when he announces the test date making him chuckle, "don't worry, she already knows about the stuff you've been through. She said you can juts write it whenever you come back."

I grin and hug him again, "thank you so much Ethan! You are literally a life saver!"

He smiles and gently rubs my back before releasing me from hi hold. I frown when he shuffles his feet awkwardly., peering over my shoulder. I glance behind me and scowl at my over protective boyfriend and brother.

"Both of you! Out! I can take care of myself you know, plus I need to talk to Ethan in private," i hiss, ushering them out of the hallway.

I drag him halfway up the stairs, sitting down at the top step, "sorry about that. They mean well. Is everything okay?"

"Yeah, it's just I missed you," he says in a hushed tone.

I'm taken aback by his sudden declaration, but smile sweetly at him nonetheless, "I missed you too. Is Xavier back at school?"I ask nervously.

"Yeah, well, no. Kinda. He's there somedays, not all. He doesn't talk much anymore. I guess he's really upset about everything that happened,"he states sheepishly, rubbing the back of his neck.

I scowl, "he hurt me. I'm not going to forgive that asshole ever."

He nods in understanding and opens his mouth to say something when Andy suddenly shouts, "family meeting! Court, get your skinny ass down here!"

I roll my eyes, sending Ethan an apologetic look, showing him to the door.

"What?" I snap upon entering the living room where the guys are all sprawled out on the couches.

"attitude Missy," Jinxx teases but shuts up when I send him a threatening glare.

"Family meeting? Really?"

"Well, we are kind of a family, and this is a meeting," Jake answers with a smirk.

I roll my eyes and plop down on the ground in between Andy's legs. "so what's this about then?"

"Well, this is, surprisingly an actual meeting of sorts. We head out on tour in a few week's time. You're more or less better now, and we want you to come with us on this tour. So, you in?" Ash asks casually.

I nod eagerly, jumping up and tackling my brother. He swiftly catches me in his arms and hugs me to his chest, laughing when I beat at his shoulder until he lets me go. I grin widely and fling myself around the room, jumping on all the guys and giving them their individual hugs. I stop at Andy, collapsing on his lap and his arms lock around me waist. We share a long, passionate kiss, before reluctantly pulling away due to Ash's gagging sounds and I giggle as Andy flips Ashley off.

These guys are my family, they truly mean the world to me. If I ever were t lose them, i don't Know what i would do. They mean too much.

Notes

So I know what I want to do with the sequel, and I am currently setting up the premise for the sequel. So things may be boring for a few chapters before the big finale! I'm pumped!!!

Qotd: if you could live anywhere in the world where would you live?