A/N: Yay! New Chapter! There is a slight trigger warning, same as the chapter before, mention of self-harm.  Also, when it says that Rae and Aricka danced, it means they basically did a smaller version of what Evie and Mal do in the video.

Not long after I knocked on the door, it was flung open. I stared at Aricka for a second before I looked down, and tears streamed down my face. "I'm so sorry. I'm so so sorry." I rambled. I would have continued to ramble, but I was pulled into a hug. "Don't you ever do that again." Aricka said. I nodded rapidly, still crying. "Come inside, and we'll talk." I nodded again, and let Aricka lead me inside. "Did you eat today?" She asked. I shook my head. Aricka took a detour to the kitchen where she forced me to sit in a chair. She stood at the counter and began making food. The whole time it was quiet, she cooked, I stared at the ground, only looking up when an omelet was placed in front of me. I slowly ate it as Aricka just stared at me.

Once I was done, Aricka spoke. "What happened? What did Virgil say?" She asked. Once again, tears fill my eyes as what he said the day before came back. Once I opened my mouth...I couldn't stop. "He never wanted me. He wanted you." I said when I came to a close on talking. I looked up at her and saw a dark look in her eyes. "Aricka, don't worry. I'm fine. I understand." I said, trying to stop her from planning Virgil's murder. "It's not okay! You've dealt with enough, you don't need him throwing a jealousy filled temper tantrum." She said, waving her hands around. I quickly reached up and grabbed her hands. "Please, don't. I'm home, let's just forget about this and watch Disney." She smiled at me and nodded. "Descendant 2?" She asked, and this time I smiled. "You know me so well." I said, getting up and walking to the couch. Few seconds later, Aricka was putting Descendants 2 up on the TV. Once the movie was up, she walked over and sat next to me. I scooted closer to her and leaned on her, in return she wrapped her arm around me, and it was quiet except for quiet singing every now and again.

Evie and the rest of the group finally got to Mal. Carlos, Jay, and Ben all went off while Mal and Evie spent some time together. I knew the song coming, Space Between. The intro started then two voices filled the room. (Bold - Aricka italic - Rae Bold and Italic - Both -- ALSO START SONG!!)

I didn't know what you're were going through

I thought that you were fine

Why did you have to hide?

Aricka and Sofia Carson sang, but Aricka wasn't singing just because it was Disney, she's singing for me, I realized.

I didn't want to let you down

But the truth is out

It's tearing me apart, not listening to my heart

I really had to go

And I would never stop you

Even though it changed

Nothing has to change

Aricka stood and held out her hand, I grabbed it and danced around the room singing with her.

And you can find me in the space between

Where two worlds come to meet

I'll never be out of reach

'Cause you're a part of me so you can find me in the space between

You'll never be alone

No matter where you go

We can meet in the space between

And nothing can stay the same

It's growing pains

Be proud of all the scars

They make you who you are (oh, woah)

I know you have to stay

But I'll never really leave you

Nothing has to change

Even though it changed

And you can find me in the space between

Where two worlds come to meet

I'll never be out of reach

'Cause you're a part of me so you can find me in the space between

You'll never be alone

No matter where you go

We can meet in the space between

There are no words left to say

I know you gotta find you place

But this is not the end (No)

You're a part of who I am

Even if we're worlds apart

You're still in my heart

It will always be you and me, yeah

You can find me in the space between

When two worlds come to meet

I'll never be out of reach (I'll never be out of reach)

'Cause you're a part of me so you can find me in the space between

You'll never be alone

No matter where you go

We can meet in the space between

We stopped dancing and just stared at each other before giggling and the hugging each other. "Aricka, is someone here?" Joan's voice came from their office. I rapidly shook my head, trying to tell Aricka not to tell anyone. "Uh-nope sorry, Joan. No ones here." She said, getting my message. I let out a sigh of relief. "Why didn't you tell me they were here?" I whispered/shouted. She shrugged, "Sorry, I forgot." She said, and I scoffed. "It's four o'clock, do you want to watch Peter Pan?" I asked. "What about Descendants?" She asked, I shrugged it off. "We can watch it later. I just really liked that song so I had to listen to it." I said, getting up to put Peter Pan. I sat back down and cuddled into Aricka's side.

Everything was fine until about half way through the movie. There was a rapid knocking on the door. I pushed myself further into a ball when Joan came running down the stairs. They didn't even look in the living room when they passed to get to the door. I heard the door open then Joan speak. "Thomas! Come in." They said. I pushed myself further into the couch as Aricka paused the movie. I heard multiple groups of footsteps as Thomas came, the foot steps were followed by voices. "Joan, she's not back! Why isn't she back yet?" They asked. "Woah, woah, guys, slow down. Come into the living room, and we'll can make a plan to find her." Joan said, and I quickly stood up. Not long after, Thomas, Joan, and everyone else was pushed into the living room.

A collection of gasps were heard and I looked up. I looked at everyone, starting with Joan, then Thomas, Logan, Patton, Roman, and finally Virgil. My family all had tears in their eyes. I didn't move as we just stared at each other. Suddenly, Virgil came rushing forward...except it wasn't Virgil, it was the man that I spent a year with, being his personal punching bag. I let out a scream, and quickly backed away. My back hit a wall, and I slid down the wall, tears streaming down my face as I tried protecting myself from any hits. I felt someone touch me, I let out a small scream, and swatted them away. "I want Roman." I muttered, hoping that whoever that person is will leave me alone. The person left, and I suddenly felt a presence next to me. I could hear anything they said so I opened my eyes, hoping to see them. I could make out white and red. I immediately clung to that person, feeling safe, but my panic attack didn't go away.

I don't know how long I clung to the person before I was calmed down enough to look at them. I hesitantly looked who was next to me. "Roman." I whispered, it was more of a statement then anything, but he nodded. I wrapped my arms around his neck, holding him close. He quickly hugged back, repeating "I'm sorry" over and over again. I pulled away, and held his face in my hands. "It's not your fault. I love you, big brother." I said. Tears fell down his face, and I wiped them away. "Don't cry, I'm right here." He smiled at me an nods. "I have to say hi to everyone else." I said, slowly standing up. I grab his hand and pull him up with me, making sure my sleeves don't come up in the process. Once he was up, he lets go of my hand and I run to Thomas who had is arms out. I raced over to him and jumped into his arms. Like Roman, Thomas was crying, I could feel tears wetting my back. After about two minutes, Thomas put me down and crouched a little to be at my height. "Please, don't leave me again." He whispered. I rapidly shook my head. "I won't, I swear." He nodded, satisfied with my answer. I smiled at him, and let go of his hands, then made my way to Logan and Patton who were practically holding each other close. SHIP! I screamed in my head, and let out a small chuckle. They both looked at me when I chuckled, and suddenly I was brought into a big hug. "Oh!" I said, doing my best to hug them both. No words were exchanged as they hugged me. When they pulled away, I smiled at them. I looked at Logan and he had unshed tears in his eyes. I stood on my tip-toes a little to kiss his cheek. The look of shock on his face made me laugh. I looked at Patton and he had tears running down his face. I held his face in my hands. "Dry your eyes, Dada, no need for them." I whispered to him, and he smiled. "There's my Patton." I added, before wiping away his tears, then turning away and looking at Virgil, a hard look in my eyes, he flinched under my gaze.

I started walking towards him, suddenly a hand on my shoulder stopped me. I turned a little and saw Roman. I looked him in the eye, and he let go, understanding the message I was sending to him. Once again I started walking, I stopped once I was five feet away from Virgil. We just stood there, standing at each other. After what felt like forever, and a very intense atmosphere, I ran towards Virgil, and wrapped my arms around him. He stood there frozen but I didn't let go of him. Finally he wrapped his arms around me. He held me close, and I stood on my tip-toes again. "I forgive you." I whispered in his ear. There was a gasp, then my back was wet again. I held him closer, as he shook from crying. Eventually he stopped crying, and I pulled away. I looked him in the eye. "I mean it, Virgil. I forgive you." I said, and once again, tears filled his eyes. "Ah, ah." I said, holding up a finger. "No tears." I continued, and he let out a deep chuckle. I smiled at him, but that smile went away quickly as I felt someone grab my wrist and pull me away from Virgil, I yelled out in pain, and everyone in the room froze.

"No." Aricka said, breaking the silence, bringing her hands to her mouth, as tears filled her eyes. "No, no. Please tell me you didn't." She continued, and I ripped my arm from Roman's grip, holding it close as I looked down in shame. I could hear Aricka stumble as she rushed forward, grabbing my arm. "Jacket, off. Now." She demanded. I looked at her and shook my head. Her gaze hardened. "Off. No." She demanded again. I shook as I took off my jacket. "Aricka, what's going on?" Joan said as I took off my jacket. Once it was off, I tossed it on the couch, my arms at my side, bandages on display. "No. No!" Aricka said, walking a little ways away, then turning to me. "You promised you'd stop!" She exclaimed. I held a hand over my mouth to conceal the sob that was threatening to come out. "I know. I know." I said. "Aricka, Rae. What's going on? Why is there a bandage on her wrist?" Logan asked, his voice shaky. I looked him in the eye, not long after he gasped and tears streamed down his face. I looked down again, feeling ashamed. "W-what happened?" Thomas asked. I couldn't speak so Aricka took my arms, despite my trying to remove it from her grip, she took off my bandage, revealing the damage done. There was a collective gasp as they all saw my wrist. "I'm sorry. I am so sorry." I whispered. I looked up at Thomas, and he shook his head, I looked down again, biting back tears. Suddenly, I was wrapped in a giant hug. Seven people all squished together. I relaxed, feeling loved. "I s-swear. This is the last time." I said, not looking at any of them. "It better be." Aricka said. I nodded again.

Eventually the hug came to an end, and my arm was wrapped again in a cleaner bandage. There was a quick dinner at Joan's when Talyn got home, they were just as surprised to see me as everyone else was. Once Dinner was done, there were good byes then we drove back to Thomas' house. I was half asleep when we got there, so Virgil carried me in. "Want to go to your bed?" He asked, and I shook my head. Virgil went to the couch and laid down. Not long after, a blanket was placed on us, as I snuggled in. Not long after I felt the couch dip, I opened my eyes and saw my family all laid out on the couch. I tried to say I love you but it came out slurred. Thankfully they all understood and a soft chorus of I love you's filled the room then it went silent, and I fell asleep. 

A/N: AND CUT! End of that Chapter! Next is when both Rae and Aricka hopefully find-you know what...Spoilers. See you in the next chapter! 

Adios Amigos!!