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Safe Christmas Eve
POV LaylaI woke up the next morning and hurried to the bathroom. Hart had stayed in our room again last night and I smiled at both him and Eve cuddled together on her bed as I rushed by. After the bathroom, I walked to the kitchen to clean up the mess from the night before. I had gone to bed while everyone was still here since I was exhausted.I was surprised to find a spotless kitchen. The big table was all set up and so were all the chairs. I smiled and sighed. They must have cleaned and set it up before leaving or going to bed. I took a deep breath and could smell all the baking and the chili from last night. It made our house smell cozy and I loved it. I started a pot of coffee and poured a cup a juice. I went into the living room and was startled to find Luke and Peter sleeping on the couches and Finn sleeping on the air mattress on the floor. They must have decided to stay since instead of calling someone for security. I smiled and watched Finn sleep. He was so gorgeous and I l
Safe Christmas
POV FinnI woke up the next morning to Peter shaking me excitedly."Get up! It's Christmas!" he yelled and pulled me out of bed. I groaned but got up and we both got dressed quickly."Hey Dad! Merry Christmas!" I called as we walked out to the kitchen. Dad was sipping a mug of coffee and he smiled and hugged both of us."Merry Christmas! It's about time you two got up. Layla has already called over here twice." Dad replied with a grin."We better go then!" I was suddenly in a hurry. We gathered the presents into three big bags and made the short walk to Layla's house. I knock on the door and it opened immediately. Layla rushed into my arms and I almost dropped the bag I was carrying."Merry Christmas!" she said as she kissed me. She let me go and went to hug Peter and Dad as I walked in. I put the presents by the tree and greeted Bear and Hart."Where's Eve and Leo?" I asked after hugging them both."Still sleeping." Layla answered as she walked in with Peter and Dad. We arranged our
Safe Illness
POV LaylaI woke up in bed the next morning with a headache. I must have fallen asleep on Finn on the couch and he must have put me in bed. I smiled. He's so good to me. I sat up but felt dizzy for a second. I sneezed a couple of times and heard Eve groan at me. I looked over to see her and Hart still cuddled in bed, sleeping. I quietly and slowly got up and walked to the bathroom. I looked in the mirror as I washed my hands and moaned. I looked horrible. My eyes were puffy, my nose was red and my hair was a mess. I quickly brushed my hair out and washed my face. I blew my stuffy nose and checked the mirror again. I still looked bad but maybe no one would notice. I went to the kitchen and started the coffee. Then I started some of the laundry and cleaned up the living room. I switched over the wash to the dryer and cleaned up the kitchen. Luckily, we had cleaned most of it the day before."Morning, sweetheart" Dad called as he walked out of the bathroom and into the kitchen."Morning
Safe Getting Ready
POV LaylaI woke the next morning feeling great. I was so grateful that I was better before we had to leave for our big trip. I hopped out of bed and hurried to the bathroom and then the kitchen. Hart and Eve were still snoring in her bed. We were really going to have to look into getting Hart a real bed if he was going to have to stay here much longer. Of course, it didn't seem like either he or Eve minded sharing. I was just glad that Luke had loosened up about having guards sleeping on our couches. We had enough people staying in this house as it was. I couldn't imagine anyone being able to sneak in without one of us noticing.I started the coffee and checked the laundry. I was pleasantly surprised to find only one load of dirty clothes which looked like things that we wore yesterday. I quickly popped it in the wash and sat down with a glass of juice and a notepad. I quickly began a list of things that I needed to do today and a list of things that I needed to pack. Dad walked in a
Safe Traveling
POV FinnI sighed with relief when the plane finally touched down. The trip here had been brutal and surprising. I was glad that Jake and Van stayed with me last night because we still had a hard time getting Jake up and out the door on time. Then dealing with Eve, Keri and Hart's massive amount of luggage. Layla being stressed and a bit cranky and then, to top it all off, Leo had never flown before and was freaking out when we got on the plane."I thought that he had visited you a lot in Chicago?" I whispered to Layla as we watched Leo hyperventilate."He has but Dad always drove. Now I know why." Layla murmured back. She shook her head and went to sit next to him. She was the only one who could calm him down so Eve and I were forced to sit together. Don't get me wrong, I like Eve but I would much rather be spending time with my beautiful girl.Eve and I watched as Layla cuddled Leo and whispered calming things to him. Eve shook her head."They are the funniest twins. All morning the
Safe Theme Park
POV FinnI woke up the next morning to sunlight streaming in our window and the crashing sounds of the sea. I smiled as I looked down at Layla still sleeping on my chest. She was so beautiful and I could look at her for hours and not get bored. I cuddled her closer and sighed. This was a moment I wanted to live in forever. I hoped that the rest of this vacation goes as well as this. Layla desperately needs this break. So do I. So do all of our friends to be perfectly honest. We have so much going on and we've had so much happen that we need to just be able to rest and reconnect with each other.After snuggling for a bit, I suddenly realized that I needed to pee, desperately. Cursing my tiny bladder, I quietly slipped out from under Layla and hurried to the bathroom. I cleaned up and brushed my teeth. Then I silently walked back into our room to find a sleepy Layla sitting up, frowning."What's wrong, princess?" I asked, concerned."I woke up and you weren't here." she pouted. I chuckl
Safe Adventures on the Water
POV LaylaI got up the next morning, careful not to wake Finn. After visiting the bathroom, I slipped downstairs and decided to make breakfast. I was surprised to see that I wasn't the first one up."Peter! I didn't think anyone else was up yet." I exclaimed. He grinned at me and shrugged."I wanted to make breakfast." he explained."Great minds think alike" I replied with a chuckle."Yesterday was so great and I feel bad for falling asleep in the van. I barely made it in to my room. I didn't help get all the stuff and prizes in or anything." Peter added."Me too. Finn actually carried me to our room. I think that he, Leo, Tom and Vander brought everything in." I replied."Our friends are the best." Peter sighed and I nodded."What should we make?" I asked as I looked through the fully stocked fridge.Eve had thought of everything."I can make hashbrowns and steak." Peter offered. I nodded."I'll make some pancakes and eggs too. Sound good?" I asked."Sounds perfect." Peter agreed and
Safe Rainy Day and Shopping
POV FinnLayla and I woke up to the sound of thunder the next day."That was loud" she commented as I got up to shut the window before it rained too much in."Let's get up, I want biscuits and gravy." Layla suggested."You can make that?" I asked, excited when she nodded back.We both took turns in the bathroom and then hurried down to the kitchen. She directed me as what to do and soon, the kitchen smelled wonderful. Van and Jake were surprisingly the first to stumble down the stairs."What are you two making?" Jake demanded as Van got them both some coffee."Lay's making biscuits and gravy and I'm making eggs and sausages to go with it." I answered.They both looked shocked for a moment and then Jake smiled a sly grin."If things don't work out with Finn, I'm here. Just so you know..." Jake faked whispered to Layla."Hey! I'm already signed up to be her rebound!" Van argued.I glared at both of them as Layla shook her head."Nope. She's mine, boys." Peter added as he walked in.He w
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Safe All Good Things (Epilogue)
POV LaylaThe next couple of years had some ups and downs but our friends stuck together through everything. At first, I had to fight with Leo, Van, Jake and even occasionally Finn for my independence and against their natural tendencies for being overprotective asses. Eventually, they got better or at least livable although I still had to punch Leo from time to time.Marissa and her Mom both moved to Porter for a 'fresh start'. It may seem strange to move to the place where your son/brother committed horrible crimes for a new beginning but somehow, it worked. Marissa had a long road to recovery but since she had so much support here, she has remained sober for the last years of high school and graduated with a full ride to a good school back in Chicago. She and Vander dated for a while again but just couldn't make it work. She ended up casually dating Jake for the last year of school and for some reason, they seemed to fit. Vander was happy for them both.Jake and Pam broke up right
Safe The Morning After
POV FinnPeter and I walked back to our house a bit after Layla and Marissa went to bed. To say that I was frustrated was an understatement. I slammed the door closed and threw my hat on the table."It'll be ok, Finn. She's not going to leave. She's just pissed and needs some space." Peter tried to calm me."Space? How am I supposed to give her space when all I want to do is have her with me all the time? My head understands what she needs and wants but the rest of me is violently disagreeing" I storm. Peter nodded."I get that but you are going to have to find a way or you really will lose her" he replied. I sighed."I know. I know." I closed my eyes and took a deep breath."You know her. What should I do?" I asked him."Back off. Let her call you, let her make the first move. Give her some freedom. She's safe. Give her what she's asking for." he suggested."Freedom?" I asked weakly, knowing how dangerous that sounded."You have to risk losing her. She needs to find herself again. If
Safe Pissed
POV LaylaFinn finally parked his bike between Leo and Tom. I quickly took off the helmet and went to hop off when Finn grabbed my hand."Where are you going?" he growled. I glared at him."Inside." I replied, furrowing my eyebrows."Not without me. I meant what I said before. You need to stay with me." he ordered. I scoffed at him."Don't be ridiculous. I'm fine. This is the Den. It's safe!" I argued."No, he's right. The same goes for you, Eve." Leo piped in from behind me."What the hell?" Eve stormed and I looked at her. She looked as pissed as I felt. I was trying to be understanding and all but this was too much."Listen, we aren't some helpless girls that can't take care of ourselves." Eve began but Leo cut her off."That's sure what it seemed like today, am I right, Finn?" he snapped. Finn nodded as he looked at me."Are you fucking kidding right now?" I raged. I slapped Finn and Eve did the same to Leo. Neither of them reacted except to try to grab us. Eve grabbed my hand fir
Safe New Problems
POV Layla"What was that?" Dan shouted."I don't know. Come with me to check it out. Steven come with us. Pam, Suzy, watch them!" Tyler ordered. He pulled out two guns and handed one to Pam and one to Suzy."If they move, shoot them" he finished. He held his gun while both Dan and Steven pulled out theirs as well. The three of them ran up the stairs. I glanced at Jake's hands and saw that he was free as well. He raised his eyebrows at me and I nodded slightly. I started to double over and cried out."What's wrong with her?" Suzy demanded."It's my stomach. I think that I'm going to be sick" I called as Suzy walked over to me. Just as I was about to punch her, she fell at my feet. We all looked up in shock as Pam put her gun away. She had just hit her own cousin on the back of the head and knocked her out cold."I'm so sorry, Layla, Jake. I never wanted to do any of this. My dad and uncle forced me. They said that they would beat me if I didn't help." Pam cried as she went to untie me.
Safe Lucky?
POV Marissa (Remember her? Billy's sister and Layla's best friend from Chicago?)I was so glad to be out of that rehab! Mom was overjoyed that I was out too. She was so happy that I convinced her to let me go visit Layla. I needed to make some things right with her and I knew that I needed to do it in person. I decided to surprise her on the day she and her friends were getting back home. With any luck, I might even run into her at the airport. I hurried off the plane when we landed and went through baggage check. I checked the screens to see when the flight from Florida would be in. Shit, it had already landed a while ago."Guess I'll just have to take a cab to her house." I mumbled to myself as I walked out of the airport. A cab pulled up to be just as a van passed. I looked up to catch a glimpse of Layla and Eve with some other friends in it. They didn't notice me. I smiled."Please follow that van. Some friends are in it and I need to catch up with them." I asked my driver. He loo
Safe Home
POV LaylaAfter we landed, Finn and I got our carry on bags as the rest of our friends did the same. We waited until everyone else had gotten off the plane to leave together. Finn and I followed our friends off the plane and into the airport. Keri led us all to the baggage claim where we wrestled with all the suitcases."I think that's all of them." Hart announced and I sighed at the huge pile of suitcases."Our drivers are over there." Eve gestured to three men all holding signs with her name on it."Why are there three? I thought you ordered two?" Finn asked. Eve shrugged."It's ok. We'll need them." she replied as she nodded toward the luggage."Why don't you girls and Hart all go in the first van while the rest of us help load the luggage?" Tom offered. Finn looked annoyed but he nodded."Ok but Peter and Jake should go with them. Just to be safe." Finn added and I agreed. I wanted to argue that we could take care of ourselves but we shouldn't take chances with Hart's well being.
Safe Traveling Home
POV Layla"Since it's our last full day here, I think that we should enjoy the beach and house today and then go out for a nice dinner tonight." Eve announced at breakfast the next morning. The rest of us agreed."Great! There's a really nice steak and seafood restaurant not too far from here that I already have reservations for at seven." She added and I chuckled. We all went and changed into our swimsuits."Finnie, we should pack up some tonight too." I suggested and he nodded."Let's go to the beach and then come back this afternoon and start packing." he recommended and I smiled."I'm going to miss sharing a room with you" I said and he smirked."I'm going to miss sharing a bed with you." he added suggestively. I rolled my eyes but giggled. We grabbed some towels and headed down to the beach. We laid down between Peter and Eve."It's so cool that your housekeeper washed all our laundry. Now I don't have to take dirty clothes home." Peter was saying to Eve as we settled in."Eve, I
Safe Vacation Fun
POV LaylaThe next day we decided to go sightseeing. Peter seemed in a better mood and loved every second of visiting the sights of the area which were not that exciting to the rest of us but we humored him. To be honest, it was boring but it got us out of the house and walking around. By the end of the day, we were exhausted. We got drive thru for dinner and everyone went straight to bed when we got back to the house.Everyone slept late and we all met up in the kitchen the next day."I don't want to cook. Let's just do fruit and cereal for breakfast" I suggested. The rest agreed and as we munched, we discussed what our plans were for the day."The weather is perfect. Let's have another beach day. We can make a bonfire tonight." Eve suggested."That sounds great." Keri gushed and everyone else nodded.Finn and I changed into our swimsuits and grabbed some towels. We spent the morning splashing in the water and building sandcastles. When we got hungry, we went back to the house and ma
Safe Rainy Day and Shopping
POV FinnLayla and I woke up to the sound of thunder the next day."That was loud" she commented as I got up to shut the window before it rained too much in."Let's get up, I want biscuits and gravy." Layla suggested."You can make that?" I asked, excited when she nodded back.We both took turns in the bathroom and then hurried down to the kitchen. She directed me as what to do and soon, the kitchen smelled wonderful. Van and Jake were surprisingly the first to stumble down the stairs."What are you two making?" Jake demanded as Van got them both some coffee."Lay's making biscuits and gravy and I'm making eggs and sausages to go with it." I answered.They both looked shocked for a moment and then Jake smiled a sly grin."If things don't work out with Finn, I'm here. Just so you know..." Jake faked whispered to Layla."Hey! I'm already signed up to be her rebound!" Van argued.I glared at both of them as Layla shook her head."Nope. She's mine, boys." Peter added as he walked in.He w
