Hi! here is a another part, pic up there is of Daniel.  He's all cleaned up now :3

I have some changes to make in the other books so please bare with me <3

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DANIEL'S P.O.V

      The wind started to pick up the minute we stepped into the sand, I took my shoes off and rolled my jeans up. It was quiet, a few seagulls could be heard and the sound of the waves instantly had me starting to relax.  I was really in my head these days. I thought I could just ignore everything and get through college.

       Becoming good friends with everyone hadn't even crossed my mind but here I was. My head felt like it was gonna explode, I pressed my toes into the sand more and walked closer to the ocean. It smelt salty and I loved the smell so much.

        August came up beside me and looked around. "You put me through a lot of stuff.. but you've done things for me that I couldn't be more grateful for, You've made a lot of effort getting to where you are right now.. be proud of yourself". August said, the wind was sending his hair all over the place.

       It was true, I did put August through hell, we've known each other for awhile now but me getting better, or trying to didn't excuse what I did. If I was being completely honest, it scared me to think about everything I ever did to him or Taylor because I didn't really remember much.

            At the time I was so coked up and whatever else I could get my hands on that no matter how hard I tried to remember some days, it gave me the worst headache. I held my head and groaned. I always got these horrible headaches.

      My phone went off and I almost broke my wrist checking my phone. It wasn't Adrian, it was Aspen responding to my text checking up on him.

          It was almost noon and I hadn't heard from Adrian all day. I sat in the sand and August sat beside me. "Do you think I'm an idiot?". August suddenly asked and I gave him a crazy look.

      "Why would I ever think that?". I asked, very confused. August was so smart, a lot smarter than me and he was so kind.

              "So do you think I make good choices..". He started and I rolled my eyes, I knew where this was going.  "August, I know you forgave me. The problem is I didn't forgive me.. I'm fine anyways. This is about you". I said, watching the waves wash ashore.

     The truth was , I was sad.  Adrian hadn't texted me today and this is what I get for getting my hopes up.  I tried not to get my hopes and keep our chats to a minimum. Gosh this was so annoying, whatever. I didn't care.  Maybe he didn't like what we did last night, I bit my bottom lip at that thought. Maybe that was exactly why. I should've just left when I had the chance.

         "Sometimes I wish the world would just pause for a moment so I could collect my thoughts". I added, August nodded in agreement "I feel you but come on Daniel, we're friends now..". He whispered, tracing  a heart into the sand. August rested his head on my shoulder and we just sat there looking at the sea.

         It was so pretty, I could sit out here for hours and maybe even paint. I made a mental note to bring my paint supplies next time I decided to come. 

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  "Oh fuck!". August cried and I shot up, looking around. My eyes widened as he looked at his watched and started laughing. "We literally just fell asleep on this beach, how did we not get robbed, it's like almost five". He said, running a hand through his hair. He sat up and we both brushed the sand off of us.

  "Fuck, we have to get to work." The shift  we agreed to just consisted of us staying after closing to prep for the pastries to be baked the next day. August made a face as he looked at his phone and we hurried back to the car.

          "I cannot believe we were asleep that long". I said , we both burst out laughing as we got into the car "I guess we really needed it". He said, starting the car. He backed out of the parking spot and he headed to my house , I pulled my phone out my pocket and my heart started to race, it was a text from Adrian.

12:45 pm Adrian: Hey, I'm so sorry. I was exhausted last night I just woke up. I'm sorry I didn't get your breakfast I had no idea I'd be knocked out for so long.

3:47 pm Adrian: Hey you okay? I haven't heard from you yet..

3:58 pm Adrian: I'm sorry if last night upset you

It felt like a weight had been lifted off of my shoulder , my heart was racing.

  "Told you he was probably busy". August said and I snatched the phone from his view.

"Did not!". I argued back, trying to hide the smile on my lips.  August whistled and we were already pulling into my driveway. "I should literally just wait while you get dressed and then go back to my house but I'm sure you wanna shower". He said, I nodded and grabbed my book bag.

      "Okay bestie, see you in a few". He sang, watching me walk into the house. I shut the door behind me and quickly headed up the stairs but first I responded back to Adrian.

AUGUST P.O.V

    I pulled up to Hunter's place and grabbed my key. Yes I had a key to my mans place. I was welcome anytime. I was so proud of Hunter. He got his hands on a three bedroom apartment that was so nice. One room was for Jaybre , the other for Hunter and the other one was an office with a futon in it.

          I unlocked the front door and already found Tyler and Hunter sitting on the couch.

Did I miss a meeting?

"Hi". I said, giving them both a smile, they looked at each other then back at me. I had just a few hours to kill before work and I was starving, that nap was much needed.

         "So you skipped class then disappeared the rest of the day". Tyler finally asked, Since therapy his speech and movements were getting so much better. I gulped and nodded my head. I take it they didn't buy the whole extra shift at Cherry's.

   "Where were you really?". Hunter asked, standing up.

"At the hospital to visit my mom, then the beach..". I finally said, running a hand through my hair. I had to shower. I had sand in places sand shouldn't be. "Is she okay, are you okay ?". Tyler asked concerned. I walked towards them both and let them know I was fine.

  "My mom wasn't feeling too well so I paid her a visit.. I didn't really want to come back here so I just went to the beach. I'm sorry  I lied..I just didn't want to worry you guys".  I said , Hunter pulled me into a hugged and I instantly felt warm.

  "Baby don't ever feel like you can't tell us something, Of course we're gonna worry". Hunter said, resting his head on top of mine. "We love you". Tyler added as he joined the hug.

     "I'm so sorry you had to go through that alone". Tyler said and I pulled away and made a face.

"I mean not exactly, Daniel was with me". Hunter raised an eyebrow and I knew I was in deep shit. I rubbed my forehead and could feel them both staring at me. The silence was loud.

     "So you trust the guy who used to beat on you but couldn't tell your boyfriends". Hunter said and I shot him a dirty look. "Don't do that and when you say it like that it sounds horrible". I said, crossing my arms.

  "I mean, that's literally the situation, how come you couldn't just tell us?". He asked and I groaned. I didn't want to worry them, they had their own shit to do and yes Daniel did also but he suggested it and he knew my mom and..

         "You trusted your abusive ex over us?". He asked again.

"Daniel and I .. it's not like that ". I said, defensively.

"Answer my question". Hunter said, I looked over at Tyler but he was just as eager to know the answer. Out of his wheel chair him and Hunter were pretty much the same height standing at 6'3. I was only 5'9.  "It's not like that, you don't trust me?". I asked.

"I trust you, it's him I don't trust. Do you not trust us?". He shot back and I threw my hands up. I guess I could understand their frustration but I just couldn't really explain the situation without putting Daniel's business out there. They really only tolerated him. No matter how many times I tried to convince them that Daniel had changed.

    Daniel had changed.

"Daniel knows my mom". I said.

"We know her too".  Tyler said.

Work with me here guys. I did not want to have this talk.  Arguments rarely happened in our relationship but when it did having two people disagree with you was tougher than having just one.  I couldn't just put Daniel's business out there.

         "Daniel and I have known each other for a really long time". I sighed. We were really about to have this conversation.  "What do you mean? I thought he was just some idiot you used to mess with". Hunter said, confused.

     "Can we please just drop it, I'm sorry I didn't tell you guys. I just didn't want to worry you guys okay. I love you both, I've just been stressed and we were headed to our class and he suggested we skip". I said.

      "So now he's messing with your studies?". Hunter asked and I let out a frustrated noise. I hated when he did that shit.  "August.." Tyler simply said, giving me a look. I closed my eyes and let out a deep breath. They were really about to make me air this mans shit out.

         "Yes?". I asked sweetly. "How come you couldn't tell us?". He asked and I grunted. The sand in my pants didn't make things any better. "I know Daniel has done some shitty things but he's done some things for me that  have really helped me and I know they don't justify his actions but I forgave him okay." I said confidently. That should get them to calm down, right?

Wrong.

Hunter gave me a look and I just knew I wasn't getting out of this. "So you confided in him instead of us?". He asked again. "I'm really just trying to understand". He added.

     Good God, I wish Jaybre was here. That little boy was always ready to fight behind me, even if it was against his dad, Hunter.  "This isn't funny". Hunter said and I zoned back in.

     "I'm sorry.. just trust me okay? ". I said, Tyler gave me a look of hurt and Hunter just looked disappointed.

         "Is something goi-".

"No!". I yelled, cutting Tyler off. "There is nothing going on with Daniel and I, I'm with you guys . You know him and Adrian have something going on okay. I would never do that to you guys and you know that ". I said, feelings my eyes water. How could they ever assume something like that.

"Then why did you go to him instead of us, August. This whole time you've been sad and we were trying to make sure you were good and it turns out its because of your mom but you went to that asshole instead of us". Tyler said, catching me off guard. Hunter gave him a look of surprise too and I bit my bottom lip.

        Tyler was usually the one who kept the peace, the voice of reason. I rubbed my face. I suddenly felt so bad. They were right, they were so worried about me and I just told them I was fine and then here I was talking to Daniel about it.

         "Sit down, both of you..please". I finally said after gnawing on my lip.  They both sat on the couch and I sat on the floor in front of them.

   "Daniel and I have known each other for years, about middle school..". I started, running a hand through my hair. "We were good friends, kind of like we are now. We always hung out because of how his dad was, my mom loved Daniel.. we kind of drifted apart but then ..". I bit my bottom lip. The water works were about to happen.

        "It was around the time my mom first got sick and it was around junior year of high school we had already stopped talking then but he caught me. You know doing those things for money.." I continued. Having sex for money. I only did it to help with my moms bills. I had to do it "He didn't know my mom was sick so when I finally told him why I was doing it he..".

       I stopped and started fidgeting with my hands. "He started having sex for money too, gave me everything he earned to help my mom, the money was faster than getting a job ". I said, looking away from him.

         Hunter reached out to touch me but I shook my head.

"Obviously it wasn't a good thing to do but I mean we were getting the money for her and that's when he started doing drugs , pretty soon he started selling them too and then I just started having sex with him because he would start paying me. He became clean for some time and I'm assuming that's when him and Taylor got together but then he started again and  Things were okay but he got on heavy drugs and became violent. I didn't know he was with Taylor or how violent he would get so I started doing those things with him again...". I finished, wiping at my face angrily.

         "It's confusing I know, I honestly feel like it's my fault he started the drugs. No one else knows this and I mean no one. Not even Taylor. Daniel said it wasn't me but if he hadn't started doing those things for me he wouldn't have been exposed". I said, holding my hand to my mouth to keep from crying out.

             It's why I so easily forgave him . It took time but it's why I was able to get so close to him again. Daniel and I both did some fucked up things. I stood up and watched them try to process everything.

   Tyler tried to pull me into a hug but I stepped away. I hated that I had to tell them Daniel's business to get them to understand. I grabbed my bag and rushed to the bathroom to take a shower and get out of here.

   I had to talk to Daniel.

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Yeahhh so uhm, I think this book will be a lot darker than the other books. So get the tissues ready babes.

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