Stitch These Wounds With Me Tonight

[Matt’s POV]


“I’ll be going to school with you in a bit Jess. We have everything worked out with the deans, I’ll be posing as a student. Dylan won’t be able to get close to you. We’ve even got an appointment with the police department to report him for domestic violence, battery, and assault. There may be more charges added. They’re also putting a restraining order on him. One of the guys will take us to and from your school, and be on standby in case we need to get you out.”

Jessa nodded silently.

“Since we’re all up, I’ll make breakfast.” Jake said.

One by one, we all filed out of the room.

[Jinxx’s POV]

“I’m so glad you’re okay now. I was pretty scared of what was happening.” I hugged Jess tight.

“The only voice I heard clearly, was yours. You telling me it’s a bad dream, that I was safe. I could hold on to that and pull myself back because of your words.”

We sat on the bed just holding on to one another for a bit, enjoying the quiet. At least until CC got into the Monster. As soon as the thought popped into my head I heard the radio start blasting Not Falling by Mudvayne.

“Sounds like CC is making sure the neighborhood is up.” Jessa half laughed.

“Let’s go see what your brother has whipped up for breakfast.” I grabbed her hand and pulled her off the bed.

I tow her downstairs with me and sit at the one empty spot at the table, pulling her onto my lap. She leans back into me, pulls my arm around her waist, and rests her head against mine. Jake looked up from the stove and gave me questioning look.

[Jake’s POV]

“There are more seats in this house Jessa Mattisyn Pitts.” I glared at her.

“I picked this one. It has a safety belt in case I fall. See?” She points to Jinxx’s arm.

I am not going to let on to her that I’m completely okay with her and Jinxx if that’s what they want. At least she’s not trying to get with Ash.

“I see alright. Just eat your breakfast and get ready for school. One of us will follow behind you and Matt.”

I put her plate down in front of her with a glass of juice and she smiles, thinking she won a battle.

[Jessa’s POV]

“It looks almost too good to eat! Thanks Bubby!” I take a huge bite of my spinach and tomato omelet.

I can’t believe he’s making another one of my favorite for me. I’d think he forgot after all this time. I feel spoiled. I look at Andy who’s decided that pie would make a good breakfast.

“Trade you half Biersack. What do you say?”

“Nope. Eat your omelet.”

“You’re no fun Androoooo!” I stick my tongue out at him, then take another bite.

“I am plenty of fun.”

“Prove it. After tomorrow’s finals and the movers come, you get to plan our night out before graduation!”

“Deal.”

I finished my omelet and toast, and slammed back my juice before running to Riley’s room to pound on the door.

“TIME TO WAKE UP MY BITCHES, FINALS START IN AN HOUR!”

“Did you just refer to Riley and Ash as your bitches?” CC asked.

“Yes, yes I did. Now turn up the music please! I like to rock out while I get ready.”

With that CC turned the music up even louder and I danced my way upstairs. Once up there I remembered all my stuff is in Riley’s room.

“Bubby, can I use your straightener, and can someone get me some makeup up here? I know one of you had to have packed some!”

“I’ll grab it for you in a minute, let me finish eating!” Jake yelled back.

Nothing like yelling across the house at the top of our lungs, just like when we were kids.

[CC’s POV]

“Knock, knock!” I yelled at Jessa’s door.

“I grabbed Jake’s hair and makeup bag for you. You need anything else?”

“Your company would be nice.” Her words made me smile.

“Anytime you want or need it, I’m here.”

“I’m glad. You guys mean so much to me. I don’t know how I’ll ever repay you and the guys.”

“You don’t need to do anything for us, just be happy in life. No matter what you do.”

She started to section off her long red hair and curl it with the straightener as we talked. I
watched her finish her hair and start on her makeup.

“Christian, could you see if you can find the box with the few clothes I managed to pack? I just need a long shirt and tights at the least.”

“Can do.”

I set out in search of her clothes and came up empty handed. Luckily, she was close enough to my size so I hauled my hag into her and Jinxx’s space.

“I couldn’t find yours, but something of mine should fit you fine.”

“Whatever you’re willing to part with for today works for me CC.”

I dug out a pair of tight black leather pants, an old ripped up Motley Crue shirt I made into a tank, a wide black studded belt, and my Destroyer jacket.

“I’ll leave the clothes on the bed, and see you downstairs shortly.”

[Riley’s POV]

I wake up to the radio blasting in the living room and try roll over and go to back to sleep. As soon as I do a tattooed arm falls over me, and thoughts of last night start coming back. HOOOOOOLLLLLLLY SHIT, I SLEPT WITH ASHLEY FUCKING PURDY!

“Babe, you need to get up for class, you’re going to be late.” He mumbles and kisses my forehead.

“I don’t wanna go!” I protest.

“It’s your second to last day, and you have finals to take. You have to go.”

“Fine.” I say getting up and leaving his warm embrace.

I shuffle off to the bathroom to get ready, “Can you please, please, please find me something to wear?”

I hear him groan and shuffle to my closet to find me something. When I get come out a little later, I look to the bed where he put my clothes. I find a pair of my black tights, what I believe to be one of his shirts, and my black motorcycle boots. I’m beyond okay with that look.

[Matt’s POV]

“GIRLS! WE NEED TO LEAVE IN LESS THAN FIVE! GET A MOVE ON IT!” I shout out.

“Who’s coming with for back up?”

“I will.” Jake volunteered first.

Andy looked to both of us, “Me too. Just in case we need to get Riley out too.”

I nodded and started going into details and making sure they had copies of the plans in their emails.

The girls came charging into the living room and into the kitchen.

[Riley’s POV]

We’re definitely running late, but there’s no surprise there. I made a bee line to the pantry as Jess went to the fridge.

“Jess, toss me a water would you?”

“Heads up! Toss me some Pop Tarts please!”

“Coming at ya Riley! WHO DRANK THE LAST MONSTER?! NOT COOL BOYS, NOT COOL! Matt, do we have time to stop for one?” Jess yelled

“No time for stops! We’ve got to go! You two took too long to get ready!” He yelled from the door.

[Jinxx’s POV]

The girls ran through hugging the few of us that are staying home before leaving. I held on to Jessa a little tighter for a few seconds, just breathing her in.

“Good luck today. Text me and let me know how things are going between exams.”

“Thanks Jeremy. I promise I will. Can I get a kiss for good luck?” She pointed to her cheek.

I kissed it and she smiled. After she said bye to me CC came in and kissed her other cheek for double luck.

“We’ll be back by two! Have fun guys!” She said as she shut the front door.

“Damn Jinxx, you’ve got it bad for her!” CC teased.

“For longer than I care to admit.” I blushed.

[Jessa’s POV]

“Holy crow Mattman! You drive like a bat out of hell! Are you trying to kill my poor car?”
Matt laughed at me.

“I know how to drive, and I’m going the speed limit Jess.”

“You blow my car up, you owe me one.” I told him as we pulled into a spot closest to the building.

We went over everything several times in the car. I just hope I can get through today and tomorrow, knowing I’ll run into Dylan at least four times. I don’t know how or why I put up with how he treated me for so long. Looking back, I’m more afraid of him now. He was so possessive of me, like he needed me more than I needed him. I’m just glad I have Matt with me and the guys close by. I was more nervous about Dylan than I was over my finals. I knew the material front to back. Dylan was a wild card.

We got into my first class of the day and settled in. That’s when my phone started going off. I know Riley and the guys wouldn’t be texting me right now, that only left one person. I received ten text alerts in less than five minutes. I didn’t want to even look. Matt shot me a concerned look, I gave him my phone. It was probably for the better. He read the messages and wouldn’t give me my phone back. Instead, he handed me his phone with a text on it from mine.

Matt to Jess – I don’t want you to see what was sent. Use my phone until we get you a new one tomorrow. Don’t worry. You’re safe with me.

Jess to Matt – Mattman, I know we have everything planned, but I’m honestly scared.

Matt to Jess – You let me worry about the problem at hand. You just concentrate on your
tests. The professor looks ready to start. Good luck kiddo.

[Andy’s POV]

I just got a text from Jess. Her exam should have started already, I hope everything is okay.

Jessa – Hey, Jessa and I traded phones -Matt

Andy – Thanks for the heads up. Why the switch?

Matt – Her phone started blowing up with texts from Dylan. They’re not good man. Call one
of the guys at the house and tell them to be on alert. I’m not sure if he’ll follow through. After the girls are done here, we’ve got a meeting with a detective to take pics of Jessa’s bruises and go over everything for her case against him. After that, straight home.

Andy – FUCK! Jake is on the phone with Jinxx now. They’re packing the list of stuff that the girls are taking to LA, but can be where ever they’re needed.

Matt – Good. I’ll keep you posted.

[Matt’s POV]

Several more texts come through while the test is going on. All filled with Dylan begging Jess to come back because he was sorry, threats that he would beat her worse than ever before, telling her he would find her no matter where she hides and what will happen when he finds her. The latest ones threatened her friends and family if she didn’t come back to him and they only got worse.

I forwarded everything to the detective we are meeting with and told him to not let Jess know about these. It would break her beyond repair. Now that he threatened the guys, their legal team could go further than just Jessa’s lawyer could.

[Jinxx’s POV]

It’s just after noon and I haven’t heard from Jess or anyone at the school. I’m beginning to worry.

Ashley gave me a sympathetic look, “Stop pacing, you’re going to wear a hole in the floor. She’ll call or text when she gets a break. She’s probably up to her eyeballs in essay questions and filling in bubbles.”

CC started to pick on me too. “Go pack some more stuff or watch a movie, you’re driving me crazy!”

I decided to shoot Jess a text.

Jinxx – Hope you’re doing great on your tests xXx –Jeremy

Jessa - Hey, Jessa and I traded phones. Call Jake or Andy for details. –Matt

Now I’m a bit worried. I showed CC and Ash the message from Matt. CC was calling Jake on speaker before I could.

“Catch us up Jake, why the phone switch? The three of us are getting worried.” CC anxiously spat out.

“Dylan has been sending horrible texts to Jessa’s phone. Anything from begging her to come back, to threats to hurt friends and family, down the line to death threats on all of us in the house. Jake and I just got done talking with our lawyers. Since Dylan brought us in to this, they’re going after him with everything they can. We’ve just got to hope he doesn’t act on anything before we can get to the cops later.”

“Do we need to get up there?” Ashley asked.

“Not that I know of yet. Matt’s emailing with the dean now. The plan for if this happened is for the professors to come to the girls later and tomorrow to issue the exams. The girls will be on lockdown in the house. They won’t even be allowed out on the deck or to swim.” Andy went on.

“We’re done packing now. What do we need to do?” I asked.

“Unfortunately, there isn’t anything to do but wait. The lawyers for the label are sending our tour security to the house for the rest of the week. Everyone has a body guard. Matt is going to be Jessa’s. He sees her as his sister too. This punk isn’t going to get past us. Ash, text Riley and tell her not to leave until I’m at her classroom to get her.” Jake sounded a little defeated, but still hopeful.

[Ashley’s POV]

Ash – Hey Purdy Girl, do not leave the classroom until Jake or Andy get there. I don’t want you to worry. We’ll explain when you get home. Miss you and see you soon.

Riley – I’m a little worried and scared. I just want to be safe with you right now. Let Andy and Jake know I’m done with my last final, just waiting to be released.

Ash – Andy is on his way now. Be careful.

[Matt’s POV]

Jessa’s teacher has given her the ok to leave when she turned in her final. I shot a message to the guys and waited for Jake before we left. He’s got a hat, glasses and hoodie for Jess to throw on before we get meet Andy in the hall with Riley and book it home.

I saw Jake at the small window in the door and tapped Jess and signaled her to leave. Jake stepped in and handed her the make shift disguise. She quickly put is on and we met Andy and Riley. Jake pulled another hat, glasses and hoodie out of his backpack and handed them to Riles.

“Girls, stay in between the three of us and keep your heads down. The car isn’t far, but we don’t want to risk anything. Guys, keep your eyes peeled, but don’t look suspicious. We’re switching cars and going to the police station. Jess, I’m sorry, but you’re stuck with my phone for a few more days.”

“I’ll put you on my plan when we get back to the house. You can pick anything you want, so start thinking.” Jake told Jess to try and keep her mind off the subject at hand.

I heard shouting in the distance directed at Jessa.

“Pick up the pace. Jake, Andy, hand the girls the keys and be prepared to grab them and run to the cars if need be. Girls if I say drop, let go of your bags, we’ll deal with it later. That’s when the guys will grab you and go. Stay locked in the car until all three of us are with you.” I looked to everyone in my peripheral vision, they nodded in agreement.

[Jessa’s POV]

Jake and Andy gave us the keys. Sensing my fear Riley reached to me and took my hand. I know my brother and friends stand firmly beside me, giving me strength. I gave it a squeeze, and squared my shoulders. I will not be a victim any more.

“Jessa, you stupid fucking whore! Why didn’t you answer my messages? You know what’s coming to you for ignoring me!” Dylan shouted trying to close the distance between us.

Matt looked at the guys, then to us, “Drop!”

In a flash Jake snatched me up as Andy did Riley, and we were at the cars in no time.

“Get in and stay down as low as possible.” Andy said in a hushed tone.

We did a fake out, each looking like we were going to our own cars, but switching once the doors were open and we were blocked from view. I could hear Dylan spewing profanity and threats throwing things at the cars. I took out Matt’s phone and called the detective we were supposed to meet with. He was on his way, and called campus security. Jake got in the driver’s seat of the Mustang.

“Bubby, I’m so scared. I don’t want anyone getting hurt. I called the detective, he’s on his way now. So is campus security.”

“Sissy, it’ll be okay. They’ll be getting the surveillance tapes for this. Ignore everything he’s saying and doing. Get hold of one of the guys at the house. Let them know what’s going on.
With all the people around, he’s going to get locked up for a while. There is too much evidence against him. He won’t hurt you anymore.”

I quickly text Jeremy and fill him in.

[Jinxx’s POV]

“Dylan found them, he’s yelling and throwing things at the cars. Andy is in the car with Riley and Jake is with Jessa. Matt is trying to subdue the douche bag while the cops and security are on the way.”

Hours passed, we’re worried beyond all belief, the three of sick of waiting. My phone suddenly rang, causing us to jump.

“This is Jinxx…”

“Jinxx, it’s Logan, we’re here man. Let us in.”

“Our security team is here. I’m going to open the garage and let them in.”

Six guys in all filed into the large house making it feel much smaller.

“Hey guys, nice to see you between tours! Shit reason, but Jake’s sister is now ours too. We’ve already gotten the run down from Matt. They’ll be here in a few minutes. They were arresting the boy right before I called you. All of ours are safe and accounted for.”

My phone rang again, I looked at the id seeing Matt’s name.

“Jess? Are you alright love?”

“Yes Jeremy. I’m just so stressed I feel like I may break. I know everyone is doing all this to protect me, it’s just so overwhelming. I just want, no I need, you to hold me and not let go.”

She was crying by the end.

“I’ll be here waiting for you. When you get back, you can get a hot bath and I’ll have something comfortable for you to wear. We’ll sit in our room and curl up in the blankets and watch a movie, and you can eat the rest of your cake.”

“That sounds so good right now. Bubby said we’ll be there in less than five.”

“I’ll see you in a few.”

I looked to Ashley, CC, and Logan. “Jess said eta is under five minutes. Jessa is stressed and scared out of her mind. I’m going to take her upstairs and chill out for a while. She just needs some down time from all of this. I don’t want her to break.”

Logan spoke up, “We’ll have a house meeting later tonight. The girls don’t have to be there if they don’t want to. If Jessa is anything like Jake, she’s strong as hell. I just don’t want to test just how far she can go until she breaks."

God I hope this doesn't push her that far.

Notes

Sorry that I'm not sorry for long chapters. I hope you're all enjoying this story!