My eyes widened when I noticed the guy in all black turn around, trying to spot me. However just as I think realization hit him, Jaxon tugged the knife from the man's hand then he rose his knee quickly and powerfully, sending it into the man's crotch. He did it again and again until the man fell to the ground. He stuffed the knife in his pocket. I watched as Jaxon kicked again then quickly came to the driver's seat of the car. I looked over at him while I clutched my pounding heart. He could have easily been stabbed to death out there.

"W-who was that?" I asked him.

"A guy trying to kill me. We need to go."

"You're going to run?" I cocked an eyebrow.

"I'm not staying here, Sebastian - whether they wanted to kill me or not, I was going to leave."

I rolled my eyes and looked away from him. His hand went to my thigh so I'd look at him, but I just closed my eyes then moved his hand off.

"You're fucking angry at me because I prefer to protect myself by leaving this place? Seriously, Sebastian?" I didn't answer him and I kept my head in the opposite direction from him. After realizing I'm not going to speak he sucked his teeth and began to drive. I stared out as we drove past the guy on the ground, wondering if someone driving their cars would stop to take him to the hospital or something. 

"And what's going to happen after you leave?" I asked him.

"What?" he looked shocked that I even spoke to him. 

"Crimson's not dead. He's going to go for Jared. Where is he even?" I asked him. Jaxon didn't say anything. I stared at him incredulously. Does he even care? "I thought you liked Jared... like in the beginning, when you first met him."

"I didn't."

"Yeah, you did. You were all flirty with him," I answered. 

"How the fuck else was I supposed to get him to Crimson?" 

"Isn't kidnapping your specialty?" I asked with a smirk. Jaxon glanced across at me and he rolled his eyes, then looked back to the road. I continued to smile and shake my head. I looked out the window but my smile faded when realization hit me. We were nearing my neighborhood. After Jaxon drops me off he's going to go his way -- he's going for his sister. But he's leaving a lot of loose ends behind him. How could he leave knowing that Crimson is still alive and would never stop trying to get Jared? Plus I highly doubt Crimson would just let him go after knowing Jaxon helped me. 

He parked the car but kept his eyes in front. I didn't move. Frankly, I don't know if I can. When I leave this car and he drives off, that'll be it. He's gone and he obviously isn't coming back. That's inspiration enough to remain in this car with him forever. I took in a breath, keeping my eyes downward. "I need you." It took a lot to look up at him -- to meet his eyes. Part of me expects him to not care which was why it took so long to find his eyes. But then I had a bit of hope. I'm not saying he should stay here forever, but at least after his sister is safe, he could spend some time. Maybe it's just selfish of me to ask for him to remain in a place where he's had so many horrible memories... but what can I say, really? I guess I'm just a selfish guy.

"Uhm..." he stopped for a moment then looked away. From there I knew he wasn't going to say anything that would make me feel any better. I sighed softly and shook my head. "It's okay, I get it," I lied, "Your sister is more important."

"I don't think you do.." he shook his head, "She's everything to me, and I'm not going to lose her to some horny old guy who can't keep his dick in his pants. Neither am I staying in Colorado to get my ass shot at and more. I care about you, Sebastian, and I need you to be safe, and I'm sorry that I have to say this to you, but my sister comes first. I need to ensure her safety over anyone else's."

"That's nice of you." I looked away to my yard. Everyone's at home. I didn't expect them to be anywhere else, but I just don't want a scene. I'd actually like to go to my room and sleep. I feel like I haven't done that in days.

"Lemme walk you to your door."

"Whatever."

He grabbed my arm, making me turn to him. As soon as I did, his lips collided with mine in a passionate kiss. I indulged in the kiss for a good amount of time, but then I pulled away from him. I stared at him angrily. I don't get why he has to do this. I turned away and opened the door then got out of the car. I heard his car door slam shut also and he rushed to walk next to me. I didn't even look to my left to see him, and he didn't say anything.

We arrived at the door and I stared at it. Who knew I would ever be nervous to enter my own house? I don't know what to expect. My dad's would probably bury me alive for disobeying them and going with Jaxon, or they could be completely ecstatic when I enter the house. 

"This is you..." Jaxon muttered.

"Yep," I muttered the looked down, "Uh you should apologize to my parents... for raising a gun to them.."

"Uh... um, yeah, sure, alright..." Jaxon mumbled. I nodded and flashed him a smile then finally opened the door. When I entered the house, we walked to the living room, where I supposed my dads would be. They's have sent Charlie to bed a long time ago, although he's just up there probably jacking off to Connie's pictures. But, much to my surprise, when we entered the living room, we found three people, and it wasn't Charlie.

It was Jared.

He spotted us first and a smile appeared on his face. but I was completely shocked. What the hell was he doing here? My dads turned around in their seat and saw us standing there. Dad got up first and rushed to me, engulfing me in a bone-crushing hug. I tried hugging him back, but he was hugging to tight. I think he's doing this on purpose, but I'm so okay with it (although that just increased the pain I was already in). I missed them so much. When he pulled away Bear gave me a hug also and kissed my temple.

"Don't ever do that again. And I mean that," Dad said strictly, making me obediently nod my head. "I'm sorry. I just I needed-"

"It doesn't matter, Sebastian. You could have been severely hurt."

"I'm sorry," I repeated. Dad hugged me again and kissed my forehead. "I love you so much, Sebastian."

"I Love you too, Dad."

He pulled away from me, and I followed his eyes to Jaxon. Before he could say anything, I spoke up. I realized Jaxon wasn't really going to apologize. "Uh guys, he's really sorry. That's why he came to the house, to apologize." I looked at both my dads, begging them with my eyes. Then I looked over at Jaxon expectantly. What the fuck is wrong with him? Why isn't he saying anything?

"Jaxon..?" I rose my eyebrows.

He looked stunned for a moment then his eyes went to my dads. He cursed under his breath, but then quickly apologized for it. "Uh I'm uh I'm really sorry for what happened. I just wanted Sebastian to be safe, and frankly here wasn't the safest place at that time. I'm sorry if I disrespected you guys."

"Jaxon, you can't pull a gun to someone then apologize and everything will be okay."

"Well I don't know what else you want me to do."

I instantly look over to him incredulously, but he just shrugged his shoulders. Sometimes I really just want to slap that guy. "Uh so what's Jared doing here?"

"He came some hours ago," Bear averted his attention quickly to Jared after Jaxon's very disrespectful comment. "I didn't even know he still resided in Colorado. How are your parents?"

"Uh fine," Jared shrugged, but kept his eyes to the floor. My dads looked at him in confusion, but Jared didn't seem to care. I don't even know what's with his parents. I think he lived with his older sister when we were friends. He never actually spoke about his parents... but then again we never actually did much talking.

"So everything is okay now?" Jared spoke suddenly, to Jaxon and I.

"Not really," I said then blinked back at Jaxon.

"Crimson's alive and he's looking for you still," Jaxon explained. He completely left out the part where he betrayed everyone. But I guess that's not important.

"And this asshole is leaving," I added. Jaxon glared at me.

"Sebastian, whatever this whole thing is, you are not part of. Call the cops or whatever, I don't care, just remain home, where it's safe." Dad said to me and I internally roll my eyes.

"Jared can handle himself." Jaxon said coldly, with a shrug.

“I can.” Jared replied. “Crimson never bothered me before. I can go back to my life. Not this.. This whole running thing you lot are interested in doing.” I noticed my dads' flashing each other a perplexed look, then they both looked to me. I gave them a look that said 'I'll explain it later'. They both looked unsure about that but didn't comment on it.

“What about me? What if he comes after me?” I spoke up.

“Then call me.” I looked across to Jaxon and a smile appeared on my face. So he isn't leaving completely. He'll be back. Or at least he's willing to coke back. I walk to him and wrap my arms around him in a hug. He hugged me back. “If anything happens, just call me, okay, I'll come back. I promise you that, Sebastian.”

I nodded my head. “Okay.” he smiled and kissed my cheek. I would like to kiss him but I can't. That would be cheating, again, and I like Jaxon, but I love Ely. I don't want to hurt him again. Jaxon and I don't have anything close to what Ely and I have. So, I push myself away from him. I looked back at them.

“Well okay then.”

“Great.” Jared said. “I'll see you around, Sebastian.” He winked at me playfully. I rolled my eyes, but I was internally so happy that he was safe and he was going to be safe. Jared Alexander is strangely extremely good at going incognito, so I have faith that he would he safe. After all, he's been in hiding for the longest whole now and he's been perfectly fine.

“Give me a ride, Jaxon.” Jared smirked and grabbed ahold of Jaxon's arm. He turned around and they both walked out of my house together. I watched as the door closed behind them then waited for my parents to give me some type of parental speech.

Surprisingly, what came next was hugs. Dad enveloped me in a tight hug and kissed my forehead. “All that matters is that you're safe, Sebastian.”

I nodded. Bear took his place in front of me and he flashed me a smile. “Leave it to you to get involved in something like this.” He said with a feign sigh. I chuckled and reached up to hug him. I missed him. I missed his idiocy and his lack of maturity for a parent.

They allowed me to go upstairs to sleep. Obviously the next day would be filled to the brim with explanations of what happened, but in that moment, all I wanted to do was sleep. I didn't care about the bruises on my face, or the fact that I could barely walk up the stairs, or Jaxon or Jared or even Ely, I wanted rest, and to be honest everything else could come after.

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THE END.