Stitch These Wounds With Me Tonight

[Jessa’s POV]

“I’m so full! I don’t think I can eat the rest of today!”

“I call bullshit Jess!” Jake laughed.

I missed these kinds of days with him. Days we did nothing but laugh until our sides hurt or someone nearly pissed their pants.

[Jinxx’s POV]

I don’t know if it was the company kept, or the food, but breakfast was amazing. I looked over to Jessa and whisper softly.

“I know we’re having a fantastic time, but you need to decide on a game plan. I, none of us, like the thought of you being with Dylan after all this.”

“I know. Would it be too much for me to ask to stay with you guys in LA?”

I was hoping for this! “It’s more than okay with me, ask them.”

[Jessa’s POV]

I clear my throat and squeeze Jinxx’s hand to stop my awkward nervousness.

“Alright guys, I have a question and you can say no if you want to… Can I move in with you five after graduation? I don’t want to be in a toxic relationship any more. I need to leave Dylan and start my life over without him.”

I looked around the table to see nothing but huge smiles and CC clapping, and bouncing in his seat like an idiot.

“I’ll take that as a yes.”

[Jake’s POV]

“Sissy, do you honestly think we’d let you go anywhere else? We’ve got plenty of room, for you and Riley.”

I don’t know who squealed louder, CC or the girls.

[CC’s POV]

“I think I found my new favorite breakfast place. We have to go bad every day before we leave! I wonder if they’d give us a few recipes before we leave for California.”

Jessa gave me a huge smile, “CC, as great as Pop’s is, there is no way I can do that and not get fat.”

“That’s where your brother and I can come in handy Jessa.” Matt said with a sinister grin.

“Just don’t kill us Yanni. We may be skinny, but we’re not in shape by any means.”

“We can go easy today. Three mile jog in an hour and a half, then we can hit the gym for light weights. Jessa, we’ll go get your things before we head out.” Matt told me and Jess.

“You live to torture us Matt!” I wailed.

[Ashley’s POV]

I look to Riley with excitement. Roomie with benefits, maybe something more. God I hope so!

[Riley’s POV]

I catch Ashley’s eye, I can’t wait to live with him. I give him a lopsided smile. Roomie with
benefits, hopefully something more.

“Let’s get this show on the road my lovelies! Hopefully no one has to file attempted murder charges against Yanni later.”

We left the restaurant and headed back to my place for everyone to change into more comfortable clothes. We all changed quickly so we could get this run out of the way and enjoy the rest of the day. We set out our game plan for the rest of the day when coming back in the house.

[Andy’s POV]

“So it’s settled. Matt, Jinxx, Jake, and I will go with Jessa to get her stuff from her place. Ash, Riley and CC, you three stay on standby while you start packing up and shipping stuff to LA. It shouldn’t take too long.”

Ash put his hand on my shoulder, “Text us when you get there. After that, you have an hour before we call. If we call and you don’t answer, we’re calling the cops.”

“Thanks for having our backs.”

Jake got in Jessa’s car with her, and Matt and I got in the van.

“Matt, I’ve got a sinking feeling in my stomach, do you feel it too?”

[Matt’s POV]

“I feel it too Andy. Don’t worry, I’m going to be as close as I can be to Jess. Our girl will be safe, I promise you that.”

Andy sighed, “She’s got a big family here looking out for her. We won’t let her down, we’ll protect her at all costs.”

He’s right, Jessa has quickly become my little sister too.

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