Stitch These Wounds With Me Tonight

[Riley's POV]

We finally walked in the house around nine in the morning, Ash and I supported Jake while
Andy helped CC. I didn't drink too much, but CC and Jake were still tanked.

"That, was a hell of a party!" Jake half slurred.

"How about we get you guys cleaned up and in bed?" I asked them.

"Nooooo. Let's, hey Jake, let's keep the party going!" CC suggested.

"I want a, um, I want to play Call of Duty I think." He got out.

"We'll all play later. First, you two need a shower and a nap." I told them.

"Riley, you sound like our mom." Jake giggled.

We got them in the house without any damage and I sent them to their way. It was quiet until
they hit the stairs.

[Jinxx's POV]

I heard a commotion downstairs and figured everyone was getting home from last night's party. Thundering footfalls came up the stairs and down the hall. Either someone is about to be sick, or CC is hyper already and/or still drunk. Jessa stirred next to me, waking up from all the noise.

"Good morning my love." I whispered hoarsely before kissing her forehead.

"Good morning future husband." She giggled and stretched out. "Ow..."

"Sorry Jess."

"I'm not."

Someone started pounding on our door.

"SIIIIIIISSSSSSSSYYYYY, I GOT A FISHY! COME MEET HIM!" CC yelled at the crack of the door.


"If we don't answer, maybe he'll leave." She whispered to me.

"He's still drunk from the party, which means he's the equivalent of a six year old, so I doubt he'll go away." I laughed.

"SISSSSSYYYYYYYYYY! OPEN THE DOOR!" CC half cried as he banged on the door again.

"Give me a bit CC. I need to get a shower and dressed. Okay?" She called to him.

"Huuuurrrrryyyy! Echo is so cute!" He whined.

"I will. Go wait in your room." She yelled back.

"Might I join you babe?" I inquired.

"Anytime you want Jeremy." She said walking to the bathroom.

I jumped out of bed and quickly followed.

[Jake's POV]

My shower sobered me up a bit. What completely did the trick was hearing my little sister scream my best friend's name from the other room. I got out quickly.

"WHAT THE FUCK YOU TWO? WE DON'T WANT TO HEAR THAT!" I yelled out of my bedroom door.

"GET IT JESSA!!!" Ashley yelled from downstairs somewhere.

"IT'S ABOUT TIME!" Andy added.

"THAT'S MY GIRL!" Riley whooped.

I heard CC in his room. He hadn't made it to the shower yet, and was pouting on his bed staring at a his fish.

"I just wanted her to come meet Echo." He pouted.

"She'll be in when they're done dude. Go get a shower, I'm going to order food. Meet me in the living room when you're done."

I left him stomping off to get a shower as I made a mad dash downstairs.

"JINXX, I'M PAYING TO HAVE YOUR ROOM SOUNDPROOFED!" I yelled going past their room.

"I know a guy that can do it!" Ash yelled to me.

"I BET YOU DO PURDY BOY!" Andy yelled to him.

"I'd find this situation funnier if it wasn't my baby sister up there. Ash, call your guy and have
him here tomorrow. I want it done asap."

"No problem." He said laughing.

I changed the subject,"I'm ordering Chinese food. Who else wants something?"

[Jessa's POV]

"Damn babe... I'm fucking spent." I got out breathing heavily.

Jeremy laughed, "Then my job is done."

I walked out of the bathroom very slowly and heard Jeremy laughing from the doorway. I stopped and glared at him.

"I'm so sorry babe... I didn't expect to make you walk like that."

"I haven't exactly had experience with anyone of your size or talents. It's going to take some time to get used to." I admitted shyly.

"I'll carry you down after we get dressed and you see CC."

"Who let him get a fish?" I wondered out loud while pulling on some yoga pants and a tank.

"I didn't. If it's a beta, he probably stole it from the studio we were at yesterday. He liked it, and was told no by Jake and Ash. Which means if it's the same fish, Andy helped CC fishnap him."

"Only Christian."

"This is nothing. He's done some messed pranks when we're on tour. Wait until you're with us. Last tour, he superglued your brother's ass to the booth in the kitchen area of the bus."

I was completely puzzled. "How?"

He shrugged. "Let's get to CC before he's too upset."

Jeremy picked me up and threw me over his shoulder and walked over to CC's room. He turned so I could knock on the door.

"CC, open up! ONLY IF YOU'RE DRESSED, I DON'T WANT TO SEE YOUR SKINNY ASS NAKED!"

The door flew open. "Wait until our next tour!"

"Uh, no. Anyway, I'm here to see your fish." I said still upside down over Jeremy's shoulder.

"He's in on my dresser." He grinned.

"Jeremy, you can put me down."

He put me right side up and laughed as I walked to CC dresser to meet his new pet.

"Aww, CC he's so cute! What's his name?"

"I call him Echo. I got him yesterday afternoon." He said grinning at me.

"I thought he looked familiar, how'd you get him out of there?" Jeremy laughed.

"In my drum. Andy and I put the bowl in it and took him home in it. He looked so lonely in the
studio by himself, so I liberated him."

I shook my head. "I'm speechless."

"Hi speechless, I'm CC!"

"You dork. Let's go get some food."

As we walked into the living room Riley, Ash, and Andy stood up and started clapping. My face turned tomato red and I hid in the safety of Jeremy's arms. All the guys, minus Jake, were giving Jeremy high fives and congratulating us.

"I'm going on a jog. Riley, you wanna join me?"

"Sure. I can use a break from man land for a bit." She said getting up.

As soon as we were out the door she sprung into detective mode.

" Now, we can talk details."

"I'm not giving details Riles. This one is different."

"Fine. We'll get Sammy and she'll help me pull it from you."

We walked to Ronnie and Sammy's and stole her.

"Sammy, someone isn't sharing details." Riley told her.

"I'd tell you about my details." Sammy giggled a bit.

"Same here." Riley threw in.

"I don't want to know the size of Ash's junk or how many times you get off with him. Ronnie either for that matter."

"Huge." Riley nearly yelled.

"More than I can count. We shared, now you have to." Sammy said with a dead serious look on her face.

"Ahhh! I didn't want to know!" I laughed.

Riley looked at me with determination. "Fine. I'll start making assumptions."

"Shoot." I told them.

"We saw the display in the driveway last night, so we know the passion is more than there."
Riley started.

"You're walking funny, so he's got to be packing." Sam blurted.

Riley looked over to Sam, "Good observation Sammy. Judging by the shade of your face, we nailed it."

"So did Jinxx." Sam said before they burst out laughing.

"You may be right on some of it. Our date was great, after was absolutely amazing! That's all I'm saying." I said with a huge grin.

We kept walking and laughing for a few blocks before Sammy stopped laughing suddenly.

"Sam, what’s up?" Riley asked.

"There's been a small black car that's passed us twice now. Same tag both times." She said
softly.

"You two laugh like I said something funny and keep doing what we were. I think, Dylan may have found us." Riley thought quickly.

"I'll try calling Ronnie." Sam spat out.

After a few seconds she put the phone back in her pocket.

"No luck. Try anyone but Jake and Jinxx. They may turn into a target too." Sam told Riley.

[Ashley's POV]

The guys and I were still messing with Jinxx when my phone went off. "Hey Riles, miss me already?"

"Babe, someone other than Jinxx needs to come get us. We're four blocks over on Lemon St. There's been a small black car passing us every so often. We think it may be Dylan."

"Fuck! Be there in a second. I'm taking the Silverado."

"See you in a second babe. I love you."

"I love you. Be careful." I said as I hung up.

"Andy, I need your help man." I told him trying to remain calm. It could be someone lost.

"Sure Ash."

We walked out the door and got in the truck. "The girls are being tailed by someone, we're going to get them. They think Jess's ex found her."

"FUCK!" Andy yelled hitting the dash, cracking it.

"Okay, we do a pass and check everything out. We'll pull over a short distance ahead and I'll open the door and rush them in. We'll call Matt and have him meet us somewhere safe. We'll call the guys when we get there. We've got to keep Jinxx and Jake calm."

God I hope this is not Dylan back! I was hoping he wouldn't come after Jessa again.

"Matt texted back and said to take them to the gym, he's there with a few more of the security guys. They're not taking any chances."

We came up on where the girls were and sure enough there was a black Civic following
them slowly. I called Riley's phone so she'd know we're right here.

"Andy, try to see who's driving. I'm going to pass them on the wrong side so we can get the girls out of here."

[Andy's POV]

"I'm going to take pictures. Jake might be able to pull something off of it if I can't see. I've got a few of the car and tag."

We passed the girls and I pulled over. I leaned across to open the back door behind me.

"Thank you boys!" Jessa sighed as I pulled her in by her wrists.

Jess helped Riley, who then pulled Sammy in.

"I don't know what we'd do without you!" Riley said relaxing a bit.

"That was a rush. Andy, I think you can add superhero to your resume now." Sammy half laughed.

"Don't get too comfortable, I'm pretty sure that was him. Call Ronnie and Jinxx. Let Ash be the one to talk so they don't flip out." I told the girls.

Notes

Thanks to those that have been showing love and support! - Izzie