Put Me Back Together

Brian's POV

I walked back into the house and peeked into the living room where Emma was talking with the guys. She didn't notice me, so I headed upstairs quietly. I walked into the guest room Zack and I were staying. I went over to my bag and started searching for what I was looking for.

As soon as I found the white envelope, I shoved it into my pocket. I took a deep breath, before walking back out of the room. Once, I got to the bottom of the stairs, I made my way into the living room. Emma looked up at me, and I refused to look at her.

"I'm going to go for a walk." I said, while turning on my heels, hoping they would leave it at that.

Of course, I couldn't get that lucky. "I'll come with." Zack said, but I shook my head real fast. "No, thanks. I rather be by myself." With that, I walked out of the front door. A sigh of relief escaped my lips. I was happy they didn't question what I was doing. I didn't want to lie to them.

I started walking down the street when a car pulled up beside me. I peeked in the window, and saw it was just the man I was looking for. I got into the car, and the heat instantly hit me. It felt good. I sat there letting my body warm up, but of course he was getting impatient.

"Are you sure about this? How did you even get the money?" He questioned.

I let out a sigh, "I'm positive, and I took it from my College fund. It's not like I want to go to College anyways. If this is the only way you'll let Emma come back, then I'll do it without a second thought."

He scoffed, "You're crazy, you know that? You're willing to give up five thousand dollars for a girl. A girl, who could be easily replaced." That made me tense up, he really had no clue what he was talking about.

"She's not just any girl, she's the girl I'm in love with, and I'll do anything for her." I said, while looking up at him in the eyes.

Jack shook his head in disbelief, "Show me the money, and I'll do whatever you say."

I couldn't help but, smirk as I pulled the envelope out of my jeans. I grabbed the cash out of the envelope. "All five thousand dollars is here." I put it back in the envelope. "Now, this is what you're going to do.."

Emma's POV

Brian was acting really strange, and I didn't like it. We were all watching some TV Show, and I wasn't even paying attention to it. Brian was the only thing that was on my mind. Jimmy nudged me, "You okay, Ems?"

I nodded my head, "Just worried about Brian."

Zack butted in, "Oh, me too. Something's up with him."

"Like what?" Johnny questioned and Jimmy sighed. "I don't got a clue, maybe he just really doesn't want to leave Emma, so it's taking a toll on him."

If that was the case, he wasn't the only one dealing with this. I don't want him or the rest of the guys to leave either. I don't even want to stay here anymore. I started to get the pain feeling in me. The urge to cut was becoming harder and harder to control.

There's a razor blade in your desk.

A little voice popped into my head. I shook my head, trying to shake it. Maybe I really am going insane. I stood up from the couch, "I'll be right back." They didn't say anything as I walked up the stairs. My feet took over, and I was standing in front of my desk.

I pulled my drawer open, and put my hand into the back of the drawer. I felt the blade, and pulled it out. I gently placed it on the desk, and stared at it for a couple seconds. I started to pace with my hands on my head, trying to convince myself I was stronger than this.

Brian wouldn't want me to do this, I have to stay strong for him. I walked back over to the desk, and I picked up the blade. "I don't need you anymore." I started to feel a little crazy because, I was talking to a razor blade.

"I'm stronger than this. I don't need you, I have friends that are here for me. I thought cutting would get rid of the pain, but it doesn't. It make me feel even worse. I'll never, ever cut again." I said while tossing the razor blade in the waste basket.

I heard claps behind me, and I turned around to see Jimmy, Zack, and Johnny there with smiles on their faces. They walked over to me, and pulled me into a group hug. I couldn't help but smile, myself. They always had that effect on me, that's why their my best friends.

I pulled away, and Jimmy grinned at me. "I'm so proud of you, Emma." He kissed my forehead.

"Me too, Em. You've made so much progress in the past week." Zack said while rubbing my arm.

Johnny smiled at me. "It's good to see the old Emma back."

"It feels good to be back." I said while taking a deep breath and exhaling with a smile still planted on my face. If only Brian was here to see this. I just shook it off. I heard my Uncle Jack call from downstairs, and I sighed. He was probably going to tell them they had to leave.

Jimmy put his arm around my shoulders. "It's going to be okay."

I nodded, actually trying to believe him.

We all walked down the stairs, and I walked back into the living room where Jack was sitting in the chair. I crossed my arms, "What?" I was being snotty, but who wouldn't be?

He looked up at me, "Well.. it seems your friend's Dad has talked me into signing my guardianship over to him." I froze, as soon he finished his sentence. My heart started racing, and I turned to the guys to see which one of them did it, but they all shrugged.

The front door opened, and Brian walked in. Brian. I was trying not to get my hopes up because for all I know, he could just be pulling my leg. Jack looked at Brian, "Your Dad is a pretty good persuader. I'm singing my guardian-ship over to him tomorrow morning."

A smile crept onto my face, "Really?"

Jack nodded, "Yes. Tonight Brian has to head home, I want the rest of them to leave, but I'll let one of them stay. That way you won't be by yourself tomorrow when you travel back." I was in complete shock. I could barely breathe, I don't know how it went from Jack saying I had to go to a teen facility to going to live with Brian.

Jimmy was the first to pull me into his arms. "Emma! This is great news!" It was in fact, great news. I couldn't even think straight. I was waiting for Jack to tell me, he was joking. Each hug I got from the guys, I was starting to realize that I was going back to Huntington Beach, California.

I was going back home.