"Lila?" Rebecca said gently as she walked over to the group. "It's time."

Wooyoung slipped his hand into hers and squeezed. Lila looked up to see him also looking nervous, but confident.

News had already spread that he and Yeosang were here, so during the two hours, Roger was doing damage control and releasing statements that he was here to support the case. But they had also talked about the fact that Wooyoung would have to release a statement at some point.

All he had told Roger was after the interview, which his manager agreed with immediately.

Nate walked by the group with his lawyer, and his eyes found Lila immediately.

San, Seonghwa, and Hongjoong all moved to block her from view.

"Come on, honey." Rebecca whispered once he was out of sight.

The large group reentered the courtroom together and sat in their assigned seats.

Wooyoung stood up and leaned over the bar to give Lila a quick kiss on the cheek. "No matter what happens, you'll always have me." He whispered, his lips tickling her chin and making her smile for just a moment.

Everyone stood once more when the judge entered, and were seated when told.

"Has the jury come to their decision?"

The spokesperson for the twelve member jury stood with a written statement in hand. "Yes, Your Honor. We the jury, after almost two hours of deliberation... Have found Nathaniel Reynolds guilty," the courtroom erupted with whispering and Lila's heart started to beat faster, "of stalking, kidnapping, abuse, and attempted murder. We also ask that Angela James is given a retrial, because from what was presented today, we find her guilty of attempted murder on two accounts."

Lila covered her mouth and doubled over as her entire body shook with her sobs.

"What?! You can't find me guilty of anything! I did nothing wrong!" Angela stood up and yelled.

The judge pounded his gavel on the stand. "Sit down! Order!"

The room quieted again. "I agree with the jury on this matter, and I see no sense in wasting more time with a retrial. Nathaniel Reynolds, you are hereby sentenced to 20 years in prison, with a chance of parole after 10 years. Angela James, you are hereby sentenced to 50 years in prison, without a chance of parole. Take them away."

Only now did Lila glance over at Nate, the person she thought was her friend. He looked terrified and defeated as he was led away by the guards in the room.

"You bitch! How could you do this to me!" Angela screeched as she lunged for Lila. A new set of guards grabbed her and held her back as Rebecca moved to block Lila from her crazed mother.

"We did it!" Wooyoung was suddenly there, pulling Lila to him. She instantly wrapped her arms around his stomach and chest so she could cling to him as the emotions of today let loose in full force. They had been there for nearly eight hours... She was so exhausted and overwhelmed.

Wooyoung gently shushed her and ran his hands through her hair.

"Congratulations, Lila." Rebecca smiled at her.

"Th-Thank you." Lila tried to wipe her eyes and keep a straight face as she turned to the woman.

"No need to thank me, I'm glad we could bring them to justice today. Now. Go home and do your best to put all this behind you, ok?" Rebecca held out her hand and Lila shook it, nodding through her sobs.

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As they watched Rebecca leave, everyone else in their group of friends started to gather round and offer words of happiness to Lila.

But Wooyoung could tell she was feeling overwhelmed, so he started to lead her from the room.

When the jury had said the word guilty, it took everything in his power not to vault over the barrier between him and Lila when he saw her double over in her seat.

He couldn't even imagine what those words had meant to her, but to Wooyoung, it meant everything. A new start, a new chance.

That bastard was going away for at least 10 years. Wooyoung felt like it should have been life, but he was a little bias in the matter, so he would take what he could get. And for Lila's mother to be locked away as well? No one had been expecting that.

Roger had secured an exit out of the back of the building to avoid the press that had started showing up.

"Let's meet back at the diner." Seonghwa said happily. "I want to fix everyone dinner to celebrate, you too Roger. Jongho! Let's go!"

The younger ran ahead to join his cousin, beaming when Seonghwa ruffled his hair, and the two of them turned to head to Seonghwa's car.

"Go with them." Lila hissed, leaning over to Hongjoong.

Wooyoung had to hold back a laugh as the doctor turned almost as red as his hair, then nodded confidently. "Seonghwa! Wait up! I'll come help too."

The cook turned around with wide eyes, then stumbled back as his foot caught on a lip in the sidewalk. He let out a small yelp and Jongho had to catch him to make sure he didn't fall on the ground.

Hongjoong walked confidently over, and then past Seonghwa, not hesitating as he made his way to the cook's car. Seonghwa's eyes followed him the entire time.

"Is someone playing matchmaker again?" Wooyoung asked, tickling Lila's side gently.

"Maybe." She said with a gentle smile.

"They are cute together." Yunho chuckled as he laced his fingers with Mingi's. "And I put in a good word for his transfer, so we will see what happens!"

Wooyoung gave Lila a questioning look, but she just shook her head. A sign that she would tell him later.

When they arrived at Hwa's, a few tables had already been shoved together in the corner so everyone could sit together.

"Hey guys!" Jongho smiled as he walked out of the kitchen carrying a large tray of fried foods. "I hope you're hungry! Seonghwa and Hongjoong have gone a little crazy back there."

Wooyoung heard a stomach gurgle and looked down to see Lila placing her hands on her stomach. "Well I know someone is!" He bent over as he started to laugh, and even though she looked embarrassed at first, Lila joined him. It was so nice to hear her laugh again. It had been a few days and he had been missing it.

As everyone seated themselves around the table, Seonghwa walked out of the kitchen holding a couple of pitchers of water. He looked very red in the face and his lips looked swollen.

Wooyoung smirked at him and as Seonghwa walked past after depositing the pitchers, he slapped the younger on the back of the head and muttered, "Shut it."

"You know you love us Hwa." Lila shouted after him.

Seonghwa pursed his lips and marched back into the kitchen, his fists clenched at his sides.

"He's totally getting laid tonight." San said from Lila's other side, covering his light giggles with his hand. "It's about time too."

"So is someone else." Wooyoung heard Yeosang whisper in San's ear as he pulled the younger closer to him. Now it was San's turn to be wide-eyed and red.

Wooyoung just smiled and shook his head. Then he looked down as Lila leaned into him. She had a soft smile on her face as she looked around the room. "Are you doing ok love?"

She turned her head and looked up at him. "I think so. I don't think it's all really sunk in yet. It... It doesn't feel like it's over." An almost sad look entered her eyes.

"I know. It'll take some time." Wooyoung said as he wrapped his arm around her. "For both of us. But we will get through this together."

"I wouldn't have it any other way." Lila tilted her head back a little so Wooyoung could lower his and connect their lips quickly.

The group celebrated well into the evening, several of them commenting on Nate's face when he was sentenced.

Roger was toasted several times for how much he had come through for both Wooyoung and Lila. He was bashful about it and kept telling them he was just doing his job.

But deep down, Wooyoung had a feeling that wasn't the entire story. Roger had turned into more than just being his manager. Wooyoung wanted to think of something special to do for the man because he was much more of a parent figure to him than his own parents had ever been.

When everything had finally died down and everyone was getting tired, they all said their goodbyes and parted ways.

Lila had to bite her tongue so she didn't say anything when Hongjoong stayed behind to help clean up too.

"Are you guys coming?" San asked, walking toward his car.

Lila started to follow him, but Wooyoung tightened his grip on her hand. "No, you guys enjoy your evening."

Yeosang just smiled and nodded before pulling San with him to the car, both giggling.

"Where are we going?" Lila turned to him, a small look of anticipation on her face.

Wooyoung just kissed her forehead, then followed Roger to his car. They both climbed in the back and he pulled into a hotel. "I hope this is ok. My apartment complex is swarming with cameras. But I just want to be alone with you." He leaned over and whispered into her ear.

He could feel Lila shiver, then she nodded slowly.

Roger had packed a bag in secret for them. He set it on the curb, then pulled them both into a hug. "I'm proud of both of you, I hope you know that. Have a good evening, and call me when you are ready to be picked back up."

"Thanks Rog." Wooyoung smiled at him, then picked up their bag and pulled Lila into the hotel.

When they got to their room, he deposited the bag in the corner and pulled Lila to him. "God I missed you. I know we've been together for a couple of weeks, but everything has been so hectic."

"I know. I've missed you too." Lila whispered, nuzzling into his chest. "I'm sorry, for everything that happened."

"I'm sorry too. But it's in the past. Everything has been taken care of." He lifted her head up. "Now let's just focus on us. I never want to be apart from you Lila. I love you too much. I was nothing without you."

He could see the tears coming to her eyes as she leaned in to kiss him.

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Even though she was a little scared after what happened, Lila wanted nothing more than to feel him against her.

He quickly deepened the kiss by slowly slipping his tongue into her mouth. Lila couldn't help but moan a little at the contact.

After spending over a month thinking Wooyoung didn't care about her anymore, feeling this was almost like the first time they had been together.

She slipped her hand under his shirt, wanting to feel his skin as she let her kiss become desperate.

Wooyoung responded immediately by pulling his own shirt of and working on hers. Lila helped him with shaking hands and then fumbled with her bra.

Soon they were both undressed and laying on the bed, limbs tangled together as their hands worked to memorize every curve, dip, and line on each other's bodies.

Lila moved herself so she was on top of him, her hair surrounding their faces as she sucked on Wooyoung's lower lip.

She jolted slightly when he reached up to cup her breasts and started teasing her nipples. The touch set her on fire and she started to grind into him. She could feel her desire growing at the motion, especially when Wooyoung let out a soft moan into their kiss.

There was no taking it slow and steady like last time, and she could tell that he felt the same way.

They broke apart only for Wooyoung to roll off the bed and fish a condom out of the bag. His hands shook as he tried to open the packet and Lila couldn't help but smile at him.

"Come on..." He said with a slight whine, then he smiled brightly when he finally tore it open.

Lila laughed and rolled back on the bed. "You're adorable, you know that?"

Wooyoung's head snapped up as his already flushed cheeks turned redder. "Wh-What?"

Lila slid of the bed and walked over to him, looping an arm around his neck to pull him into a kiss. "I said... You're adorable." She whispered, then reached down to wrap her hand around his length.

Wooyoung gasped and his eyes closed as his head fell back a little. "G-God..." He whispered, pulling Lila closer to him as she sped up.

She teased him for another minute or two, but soon he was pushing her back to the bed and rolling the condom on at the same time. "I need you." He said, his voice deep and husky.

Lila felt a chill run down her spine at the tone as she willingly opened up for him, pulling him in to connect their lips once again.

She needed him to.

Wooyoung rubbed his length against her core a couple of times before slowly pushing it inside. She hardly felt any discomfort, feeling like this was the most natural thing in the world as Wooyoung started rocking his hips almost right away.

They both moaned into the kiss and Lila angled her hips of the bed to allow him to go deeper. The second he grazed against her sweet spot, her entire body jolted with pleasure and her head fell back as she moaned a little.

"Don't hold back." Wooyoung begged, panting between his thrusts as he sucked on where her neck met her shoulders.

She didn't think she could hold back even if she tried. Each time he entered her sent her closer to that edge she craved. Her moans got a little louder as Wooyoung grabbed her hips to pick up the pace.

After a few more thrusts, Lila cried out as she was pushed over the edge. Wooyoung followed shortly after, filling the condom with his seed.

He collapsed on top of her and breathed against her neck for a long moment before going to pull out.

Lila stopped him and held him in place. "Stay. I want to stay like this for a ew minutes." She said, sucking on his ear for a moment, then trailing kisses down his jaw.

She felt him suck in a breath at the motion and smiled into the next one.

"You keep that up and I'm not going to be able to contain myself." Wooyoung growled, tilting his head to the side as she started to kiss down his neck.

Lila hummed. That's exactly what she was going for.