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Safe Believer
POV LaylaBy the time we get to the Den, I've calmed down. "Sorry, everyone. That was embarrassing." I said looking at the ground. Luke shook his head and said, "No! You're allowed to feel however you need to. You've been through hell, girl. I can't believe how much you've had to withstand. Don't ever feel embarrassed about anything with us. We are all your family and we love you." I cried a bit while I hugged him close. "Thanks, Luke. I love you too." I said quietly to him. He pulled back and looked in my eyes. "Now, I know a big group of dangerous gangsters that would love to see you right now, but only if you are feeling up to it. Keep in mind that we are all going to want to hug you and spoil you, probably for the rest of your life." Luke said with a smile. "I could do with some hugs right now." I said and he nodded. He opened the van door and Dad hurried around. They both helped me out. Dad put his arm around me and Luke did the same on the other side. I glanced behind me to
Safe Titanium
Flash Forward a few months. Sorry it had to be done. POV Layla"We just got the call, the jury is back with a verdict." Luke announced. I sighed and Finn pulled me close. "You ready, La?" Leo asked, offering a hand to help me up. I nodded and took his hand. Eve came up to me and whispered, "Don't worry, we've got you" "Thanks, Eve." I said and hugged her. Our friends got up and walked out to the two cars waiting. Keri and Eve had both volunteered their cars so that we could all go together for the verdict. Peter, Vander, Jake, Hart, and Tom all got into one. They had really bonded in the last few months and were constantly hanging out with each other. I smiled at them as they got in. Keri, Sally, Eve, Leo, Finn and I got in the other car. The last few months had been hard for all of us but also wonderful too. Finn and I were closer than ever. Leo and I were too. We had even gone to therapy with Dad together. Eve was even more like my sister. I was closer with every member of our
Safe Aftermath
POV Layla A few weeks later....After the trial, things seemed to calm down. I say seemed because I didn't feel calm. I was still stressed out most of the time. My therapist said that it was normal but I felt like the walls were closing in on me sometimes. I loved having my wonderful family and friends around but sometimes they were completely overwhelming to me. It was awful and for some reason it was getting worse. I tried to hide it from Leo and Finn. Honestly, I tried to hide it from everyone but Eve knew everything. She would stay with us almost every night now, even when her parents were home. Her parents didn't seem to mind and Dad, Leo and I loved having her with us.I woke up in the middle of the night with a gasp. I had the nightmare again. I could see Tate and Billy. They had me and they had killed everyone. I screamed when I saw my friends and family on the floor, dead."Shhh. It's ok. It's not real. I'm right here." Eve said as she jumped into my bed. My Dad had gotten h
Safe Gone
POV FinnI knew that Layla was pissed but she needed to understand that we were just worried about her. She was having such a hard time and we wanted to help her. As I sat at the lunch table, I thought. I mean, I could kind of understand why she was upset. I didn't listen to her and she was more than capable of handling Steven. I didn't even think that he was a bad guy and probably did just want to study with her. Dammit. The more I thought the more I realized that we were all being protective asses."I feel bad about Layla." Peter said and I nodded."I do too" I added."She really can take care of herself. She told me the other day that sometimes she feels suffocated by all of us. I'm beginning to wonder if we're the reason she keeps having panic attacks." Eve responded."What do you mean?" Leo asked."Well, I noticed about a week ago that she usually has them after a nightmare or whenever we're all together in a big group. It's like she gets overwhelmed by us." Eve explained."Shit.
Safe A New Problem
POV FinnWe cleaned up after we ate and I sighed."Come on, we can't put it off any longer." Layla said and pulled me towards the door."Fine but before we go, I want to say something. I know that I'm an ass sometimes and I know that I'm overprotective. I'm sorry. I'll try to do better. I love you, Lays." I said and pulled her close."I shouldn't have just left like that. I'm sorry too! I love you, Finnie." She replied and I kissed her. She pulled away after a few minutes though."No more distractions. Time to face the music" she said and we walked towards her house. Thankfully, Bear wasn't home yet. All our friends were sitting in the living room, working on homework when we came in. They all looked up at us."I wanted to say something to everyone. I'm sorry for taking off today. I know that I worried all of you. Please forgive me." Layla began."Of course we forgive you!" Jake said and rushed to hug her. All of us were surprised and smiled at him. I realized how much Jake genuinely
Safe Wednesday
POV LeoI jumped out of the shower and got dressed. Tom and Hart had already showered, thankfully so we were doing good on time. I tossed my pjs in the hamper and went to kitchen. I passed Eve in the hall and pulled her close. I loved having her stay with us. I kissed her but she pulled away."I've got to run to the bathroom" she said and I chuckled as she hurried away. I walked into the kitchen and smiled at the sight that greeted me. Layla and Hart were making pancakes while Tom was cutting up some fruit. Dad was getting stuff out of the fridge while Stan and Spike looked on in wonder."I think that we should have enough chairs if we grab the ones in my room." Layla said."I'll grab them and the one from my desk." I called as I ran to get them."Thanks!" Dad called. I brought the chairs and added set up the card table so we would have room for everyone."Are you going to be able to make enough pancakes?" I asked Layla, worried. I loved her pancakes and could eat a huge amount of the
Safe Wednesday Night
POV FinnKeri and I sat across from each other in a booth at the Diner, waiting for Layla. Sally, Hart, Tom and Jake were in the booth behind us and we were all chatting back and forth."I'm so worried about this math test. I have an English and a science test this week too but I feel prepared for those. This math one is the only thing I'm concerned about." Keri said and I agreed."I feel the same way. I have a few other tests but thanks to all our studying this year, I'm ok with those. It's just math that I think I'll fail." I added."I hope Layla gets here soon. She's the only one who understands this stuff." Keri replied."She texted a few minutes ago. She and Peter had to clean up the room and then they are both coming here." I responded."She and Peter are such good friends. It's funny how well he fits in with us. I forget that we haven't been friends with him that long." Keri commented."It's the same with Layla. We really haven't known her that long. Leo told me once that Layla
Safe Thursday
POV LeoWe were all in the lounge, talking. Except for Layla and Finn. I nervously watched the door as it got later and later."Where are they?" I asked Eve. Peter was just sitting down next to me."I just saw them making out in the hallway." Peter informed us. I started to jump up but Eve pulled me back down."Damn, Leo. Leave her alone. You should be grateful that Finn is cheering her up. She's going to beat the shit out of you if you don't cut it out!" Eve snapped. I was startled by her words. I sat back down and thought about it."I just hate seeing her scared and those nightmares were the worst" I defended."You think that I don't know that? I share the same room with her. You have no idea how many times she woke up with bad dreams that terrified her. I know that you are trying to help her but you can't force her. How many times do you need to learn that?" Eve asked me. I nodded slowly. She was right."I know. I should apologize." I said and started to get up."Not now, give her
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