I woke with my head throbbing so hard I could hear it in my ear.  Although it sounded more in rhythm than it would be if my head were throbbing.  Almost like. . . A heartbeat?

I slowly opened an eye to realize I was indeed laying on someone and most likely stuck with the arm around my waist.  I strained my neck to look further up and saw Davey sleeping peacefully.

Oh. . . Oh.

The room was empty besides the two of us.  The boys must have started brainstorming some plan to get Jack back.

I looked back over at Davey and sighed.  His eyelashes fluttered like kisses along his cheeks and his lips parted slightly as he drew a breath in and out.  Some people are just naturally beautiful, even when sleeping; and yet so completely unaware of it.  I gently traced along his jawline with my nimble fingers, his soft cheek warm to the touch. 

Was this what love really felt like?

A grin spread across my lips at this realization that had dawned on my half-awake brain.  Davey stirred suddenly and I dropped back down, laying my head on him and pretending to still be asleep.

I heard him yawn and figured he must be awake.  His hand gently twirled around my hair over and over in such a rhythm I almost fell back asleep at the calming feeling that blossomed in my chest; my heart softly thudding against my ribcage.  I hesitantly opened my eyes to see him looking back down at me.

"Morning." He smiled.

"Morning." I replied in nearly a whisper.

"Sleep well?"

"Better than I have in years."

Davey grinned, "Yeah, me too."

"WAKE UP WISE GUY WE NEED TO FIND JA- oh hey Kylie." Les yelled, barging into the room.

"I'm guessing the boys have taught you a new nickname for your brother?" I laughed, sitting up.

I felt Davey hold onto my arm and let out a small whine of protest at me getting up from him.

"There's even more from where that came from." Les said with a Cheshire Cat like grin.

I quickly put my finger to my lips.

"Our secret." I mouthed.

Les clapped his hands over his mouth before laughing and running back downstairs.

Davey sat up and wrapped his arms around me, nuzzling is face in my neck, "Do I even want to know?" He asked, breath tickling my skin.

"Nah." I waved a hand, "Just a little secret between the two of us."

"Ya know, Les really likes you." Davey said. I could feel his smile against my shoulder.

"Well he's the best little brother I've ever met."

"Don't tell him that- it'll go to his head."

I laughed, "I've lived with Jack for 14 years. I know what that's li-"

I suddenly leapt from the bed, "Wait, Jack! We have to go find him!"

Davey rubbed a hand over his eyes, "Where would he be though?"

It was as if a lightbulb went off in my head.

"Get Les ready to go. I'm going to run and get our star reporter. Meet me at the theatre." I'd already embarked halfway down the stairs by the time I finished the sentence before remembering something.

I ran back up the stairs, bumping into Davey at the doorway. I leaned up and quickly kissed him, cradling his face in my hands. I pulled away and ran back out the door; grinning to myself at the thought of how pink his face had gotten after the kiss.

I headed down the sidewalk towards Katherine's apartment.  She'd written her address down on a napkin at Jacobi's so we knew where she'd be if we needed her.

I stared around at the buildings.  This seemed like the fancy side of Manhattan.  I stopped in front of a dark red brick building with the same address as Katherine's and stared up to the roof.  It was huge.

I opened the door and was greeted by a small lobby-like area.  At least no desk clerk or security guard would be there to kick me out.  Pushing open yet another door, I began climbing the stairwell to her apartment on the third floor.

I stopped in front of a door marked 308.  I hoped this was the right place.  With her fast writing, Katherine's address had gotten slightly smudged.

I hesitantly knocked on the door.

"Coming!"

The door opened and Katherine stood there, ink staining her dress and her hair slightly frizzy.

"Hi Kylie, what brings you here?"

I twiddled my fingers slightly, "Weeeeeeeeell," I said, drawing out the word, "I know where Jack is and I know everyone is kinda pissed off with him- believe me I am -but I figured you should come along with Les, Davey and I.  You might be able to talk some sense into him better than we can."

Katherine's cheeks had tinted pink, "I'll definitely come with." She said, "If. . ."

"If what?" I asked, furrowing my brows in confusion.

"If you tell me what's going on between you and that Davey guy."

Now it seemed like it was my turn to go pink.

"Okay." I said, thought it sounded many octaves higher than my normal voice," Well. . ."

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Wait a second.  Wait a second.  She- She updated?? Like actually wrote something??? After over a year???? SHE WROTE SOMETHING????? Pinch me I gotta be dreaming (I first accidentally wrote punch me but either works) So uh, yeah! There we go.  Another chapter whoo! sejzetheday had asked me to update and I was like hey haven't touched this one in a while so why not?

I made Katherine's apartment number 308 because 8 is my lucky number hee hee.

Aaaaaaaaanyways, ya! That's all for now!

See ya in the next chapter!!

- ky🗞