Kale runs over to greet us, and we all pet him in return. "I missed you, buddy," Chad says, smiling.

"Alex, did you listen to those songs yet?" Chad asks. I shake my head, "Haven't had time. Wanna listen to them with me?" I reply. He nods rapidly, and we go upstairs.

Chad sits on my beanbag chair, while I get the CDs and put them in. I walk over, and sit next to him on the floor.

Boomerang starts playing, I really like the sound.

Lose control no don't try to hold it in, you will come back stronger this ain't the end

I lean my head on Chad's shoulder as the tears spill out. This song describes me perfectly, and it describes my battle I'm fighting.

The song's last note plays, Chad looks down at me. "Did you like it?" I wipe away my tears, Beautiful." He smiles, "Play Hide Your Love Away next." I nod, getting up to switch the CD.

The first few lines play, and I realize what this song is about. Purity. I'm not pure, I've slept with Matt a lot.

After it's over, I turn to Chad. "You know I'm not pure," I remind him. He nods, "Your purity can start now. Your past is your past, we all make mistakes. God, once we ask forgiveness, forgets all our mistakes. Darling, you're pure. You're starting a new life, where you get a clean slate. I know you've had a bad past, that's the main reason why I love you so much."

I smile, "I love you too." He smirks, "How coulda not! Now play Turn Around."

It's another emotional song, I really like it. It reminds me of some things the guys have told me. Once it ends I smile, "Thanks Chad."

He looks confused, "For what?" I smile, "For being in a band. I really like your songs. You inspire me." He grins, "Thanks, kid."

We both get up, and head back downstairs. "What should we do now I ask him. He shrugs, "I don't know."

I walk over and pick up a Wii controller. "We could play Mario Kart," I suggest. Chad nods, "Let's do it!"

We both pick our racers, I pick Peach, and Chad picks Mario. We select our track and begin racing.

We play for a few hours. We stop to eat, then play some more. Eventually, I get sleepy. "Chad, I think I'm gonna go to bed. I didn't get much sleep last night." He smiles, "Okay beautiful, sweet dreams." He kisses my forehead. "Love you," I say. He grins, "Love you too."

I head upstairs, but my phone rings. I stop to answer it. "Alex, I'm gonna do everything I can to make your life miserable. You should've never run away, but since you did, you'll face consequences. If you don't want something bad to happen to you and your friends, I suggest you come back."

Matt. I can't go to bed now! I run back downstairs, Chad is still playing Wii.

"Alex, I thought you were going to bed?" Chad asks. I shrug, "I realized I'm not that tired any more."

"Alex, tell me what's wrong!" Chad demands. I sigh, "Matt." Chad puts his arm around me, "What about him?"

"He just called and threatened me. He said if I don't come back to him, he'll make my life miserable. I'm so scared, I can't sleep," I cry.

Chad tries to comfort me, "Sssh it'll be okay, honey. He's not going anywhere near you, okay?" He asks.

I can't stop crying, "Chad, you don't know what he's capable of."

"Alex, you're right I don't know what he's capable of, but I know I'm going to protect you. I love you, kid, don't forget that," he says. I smile slightly, "i won't Chad, I love you too."

"Now get to bed," he says. I stand up, "I'm afraid." He points to the stairs, "Get a pillow and some blankets, and change into your pajamas. You, Fallon, and I will sleep here."

I smile, "Thanks." He nods, "Don't sweat it, kiddo."

I come back down with my teal blanket, and hippo pillow pet. Chad and Fallon have a large blanket spread out on the floor. I throw my things on one side, and Fallon puts hers on the other.

"Guess I'm stuck in the middle," Chad shrugs. We all lay our things down, and Fallon jumps up to turn off the lights. We all get comfortable.

"Love you guys," I whisper. "Love you too, kiddo," Chad responds. I smile, falling asleep.

The next morning I wake up with a hand in my face. I roll over and see Chad. I pick his hand up, and place it next to me on the blanket. I pull out my phone, 3 missed calls from Matt. I delete the messages without listening to them.

I have a text from Joey, and a text from Matt. I decide to read Joey's first. 'I've got him.'

What? That makes absolutely no sense. Who's he talking about, why does he have him? I open Matt's text.

'I've hurt your boyfriend, come back before I do more.'

He must mean Joey! He's done something to Joey. I decide to call Joey. He answers on the fourth ring.

"Hello?" He says groggily. "Are you okay, Joe?" I ask. "Alex, I'm fine why?" I sigh, "No reason. I'll call you later."

Joey's okay, I'm glad. Chad and Fallon wake up. "I'll make breakfast," Fallon says staggering into the kitchen.

"Who was on the phone?" Chad asks. "Just Joe," I say casually. I get up and walk to the bathroom. I lock the door, and cry.

I'm not sure why I'm crying but I am, and it won't stop. This entire situation is stressing me out. Why me? I've been through enough in my life, but it keeps getting worse. Matt. The name is now bitter in my mouth. I wish I never met that jerk.

Tears continue to flow, I sit on the floor and sob. I send Alan a text, hoping he's awake.

Somebody knocks at the door. "Alex, sweetie, you okay?" Fallon asks. I shake my head even though she can't see me, "No." I unlock the door, and run over to the couch. I bury my face in a pillow, still crying.

Fallon rubs my back, "What's wrong?" I sit up, "I thought I'd gone through enough bad things, but they keep coming. Matt's threatening to hurt you guys, and me, and Logan tried to rob us. I'm just so stressed!" I sob.

She continues to rub my back, "Sweetie, you'll always have hard times, what you have to do is find the good in it."

Tears roll down my face, "Fallon, I don't see any good in this situation. I'm going to live in fear, fear of Matt."

"One good thing is that Chad's alright, and back home with us," she smiles. I smile, "I never thought of it that way."

"See," she says, "there's good in everything!" I smile, "Thanks Fallon." I hug her. Together we walk into the kitchen where Chad has made cereal.