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Shelby's POV
It's been a few weeks since the shooting and Greg still hasn't woken up. The gang's here everyday. Me, Blake, and Steve are here 24/7. I told Steve he could leave but he said he's not leaving me alone when I need him the most. He's right though, I need him, I couldn't do this without him. The only thing that keeps me going is him and the beeping sound that means Greg is stills alive. I couldn't go on if that beeping ever stopped. I pray to God every minute every day. I use to never miss a Sunday, shocker right, I need to start going again.

Right now I'm laying on the bed while Steve is laying besides me playing with hair. Blake is sleeping.
"I love bein with you all the time I just wish it was for a different reason." Steve whispered still twirling my hair around his finger.
"Me to."
"One day though, it will be. I'll have ya to myself. Just me and you......all alone. Who knows what could happen."
"Steve you know it's a proven fact that when someone's in a coma and they are recovering they can hear everything around them."
"So Greg has heard everything I've said."
"Yup."
"Well shit, I'm screwed."
"You haven't said anything that bad."
"Yeah when you were awake I didn't. Dally was over the other night and you and Blake were asleep...."
"Did you guys talk about.....us."
"Well you see...we uh...yeah we did." He said scratching the back of his neck.
"Greg's gonna kill you."
"I know. It was worth it though." He winked at me. I rolled over and kissed him.
"Sure was.....sorry Greg."

Greg's POV
(The night Dally was there.)
"Hey Dally." Someone said, I think it was Steve.
"Hey man. How's a...how's Greg?"
"Not good man. The doctor told me that if he doesn't wake up in a week or two that he probably won't wake up. They'll have to pull the plug." His voice got quiet towards the end. I'm awake!!! I just can't move or talk. I know that Shelby, Blake, and Steve are always here. That the gang comes over everyday. That Shelby cries and cries and that's worst then anything. That when Shelby and Steve went to the snack bar that Blake shed a few tears and said "I know you'd punch my arm if you saw this tear rollin down my cheek, but hey man I'm tryin to be strong." Damn it!!! You can't pull that plug!!!!
"I sure hope not man. Shelby will go crazy. We might have to lock her up."
"If that's what it takes Dal, we'll lock here up. I can't lose her."
"Changing the subject but you never told me details about you and Shelby."
"What do ya mean?"
"You know what I mean. You've done it three times." WHAT?!?!?! FUCKING STEVE FUCKING RANDLE SLEPT WITH MY SISTER!!!!!!!! I SWEAR TO GOD WHEN I WAKE UP IM GONNA KICK HIS ASS SO FAR UP HE'LL HAVE TO TAKE HIS SHIRT OFF TO USE THE BATHROOM!!!!
"Yeah well she wanted to do it to. It was actually her idea the first time."
"Was she a virgin?"
"Yeah. I felt bad cause I know I hurt her but she said it was okay and she'd tell me if she needed me to stop."
"I know the first time was when you and her went on a double date with Soda and Leah and the third time was when you came home late cause of your date but what about the second time?"
"On my birthday. That's why I came in smiling cause she said since no ones home we could go in and finish where we left off."
'Which was the best time?"
"They were all really good. The first time was good because it was our first time. The second time was good because it was in the back of her car on my birthday, best birthday present ever by the way. The third time was probably the best we ever had at the DX because she literally dragged me to the counter and we tried somethin new."
"Oh really....what was that somethin new Randle?"
"Dal I don't really wanna go that far."
"Did you have a threesome?"
"No Dally. You're disgusting. Why would I want to share her anyways?"
"I don't know. It was just a guess and I'm gonna keep guessin till you tell me what yall did."
"Fine Dal....we uh..uh" Come in Randle spit it out. What'd you do to my baby. "Well I had her bend over and grab the wall....and uh."
"Yeah...what happened next?"
"Dally why do want to know all this?"
"I told you what I always did so you can tell me."
"Fine I fucked her in the ass and in the front at the same time."
"Way to go Stevie. I haven't even tried that yet."
"You should....it's really fun."
"What'd she say after that?"
"She said we should try new things more often." I could tell by the way he talked he was proud of hisself. That's bastard.
"Since we're on this subject....what size do you wear?"
"Dally you bought me a medium for my birthday and they're to small."
"Really man. What size do you wear?" I heard someone catch something.
"Extra Large!! Whatever!! I just wear a large."
"Really. Ask her."
"I will man. I sure will."
"Go ahead."
"Hey man I gotta go. Tell Shelby and Blake I said hi. And Greg if he wakes up."
"Alright man. See ya later."
"See ya."

I can't believe they did that. And Shelby wanted to for gods sake. I'm gonna have to have a talk with Stevie. Does he really wear an extra large?

Steve's POV
(Back to present day)
Can Greg really hear me?! Man I'm screwed. Maybe he was sleeping when I was talking to Dal. I sure hope so. About that time the gang walked. Shelby got up and hugged Leah and Skylar.
"God I hope he wakes by tomorrow." Shelby sniffled.
"Oh you know Greg. He's probably awake and is waitin till tomorrow just to surprise you." Leah said rubbing her back.
"Yeah Shelby. At midnight he'll probably jump up and yell "Surprise! Happy bir" Shelby hit Skylar cutting her off.
"Shut the hell up." Shelby half whispered to Skylar.
"Oh yeah sorry."
"What's tomorrow Shelby?" I asked.
"Well I didn't want to tell you because of all this goin on but since Skylar insist on it....tomorrow is my birthday."
"Hey that's cool you birthday is May 20 and Steve's is April 19." Soda said.
"And Skylar's is May 21 Dal." Shelby said.
"Yup me and Shelby are exactly 24 hours,on the dot, apart."
"That's cooler." Soda said.
"Baby what should we do for you're birthday huh." Dally asked skylar kissing her cheek.
"I don't care. As long as I'm with you."
"Well that's easy enough."
"Shelby what do you want for your birthday?" I asked.
"Nothin really Steve."
"Oh come on you must want somethin."
"Yeah well I just want to spend time with you guys."
"Well I'll just shake Greggie up here and we'll go party." Two joked.
"Please do." Shelby laughed. Everyone laughed and had a good time but I could tell Shelby was on the verge of tears. I scooted closer to her and put my arm around her shoulder and squeezed her tight. She put her head on my shoulder. I kissed her forehead and whispered in her hair "It's all gonna be okay baby girl. You'll see. I promise."
"Thanks baby." She whispered kissing my cheek.

Soon everyone left but us three.
"I'm goin to the snack bar. Yall want anything?" Blake asked.
"Yeah I want a strawberry shake. What about you?" Shelby asked me.
"Same. Here's some money." I said digging in my pockets.
"No. I got this one Randle."
"Thanks."
"Well here's my money." Shelby said.
"No Shelby I got it." He said leaving. I laid down taking her with me.
"Shelby."
"Yeah Stevie?"
"What do you want for your birthday?"
"Well first off I don't you to spend any money on me."
"Yeah not gonna happen." I chuckled. She kinda sighed.
"Fine but not much ok."
"Ok."
"Secondly I want Greg to wake up and....I want to spend time with you....ya know just go out and watch movies and stuff."
"Well I'll be honest...I can do my part but it's all up to the good Lord about Greg's part."
"Yeah I know." Shelby raised up and kissed me. "And by stuff I mean fun stuff, if ya know what I mean." She whispered in my ear.
"Oh I know what you mean baby." I whispered. "And like I said I can do my part." I quietly laughed.
"Oh I know you can Stevie." She whispered rubbing my chest.
"I'm back guys!" Blake said walking in the door. "Did I interrupt somethin."
"No Blake." Shelby said annoyed
"Well here's yall's shakes."
"Thanks." We said in unison. We drank our shakes and changed into our night clothes.

"Goodnight Steve. Goodnight Shelby." Blake said
"Goodnight Blake." Shelby said.
"Goodnight Blake." I said.
"Goodnight Stevie." Shelby kissed my cheek.
"Goodnight Shelby." I kissed her lips. She smiled.
"Why do you have to be so addicting?" She whispered.
"Well baby it's just an effect I have on people."
"Shut up." She said playfully hitting my chest.
"Oh I'm gonna get you for that."
"Whatever." I smirked. I rolled over on top of her and held her hands above her hand.
"Look who's on top now huh." I smirked. She rolled over using all her strength. She rolled me all the over!!
"Me." I grabbed her waist and flipped her over.
"I love you so much baby."
"I love you more."
"I highly doubt that."
"I do. I'm pretty sure I've already proved that."
"Well I've proved it more."
"Wha" I kissed her so she couldn't finish the sentence.
"Goodnight baby."
"Goodnight babe." She said kissing me.
"Oh my God guys! I'm right here remember." Blake said.
"Yes Blake. I remember." Shelby said all smarty. I just love it when she acts like a bitch.

We laid there for awhile. Just laying there. I held Shelby tight cause I knew she needed it.

Greg's POV
JUST WAKE UP!!!!! That's all I have to do. I have to for them. Plus I have to kill Steve ya know. I'm still in shock he wears an extra large though. I mean come on so you know how big that is. Geez. I'm waking up for Shelby's birthday rather I like it or not. I just need to pray. So that's what I did I prayed.
Lord, I know I'm not the best guy, far from it. But just give me a chance please. I promise I'll start praisin you like I used to. This was a good thing though, you opened up my eyes. Please God, let me live. The gang needs me and I need them. Please God, please . I beg you please. Please please.

I heard the clock strike 12, Shelby's birthday. I could feel my toes, my arms, my legs, you get the picture. Thank you God. I smiled.
"Sur...sur...surprise. Hap-happy Bir-bir-birth da-day." I said with all the strength I could.
"Huh...what....GREG!!!!! YOURE AWAKE!!!!! OH MY GOD GRREG YOURE AWAKE!!!!" Shelby yelled.
"Thank you." She whispered. She ran to me and me gently hugged me and started to cry.
"Don-don't cry. I-I lo-love yo-you."
"I can't help it. I'm happy. I love you to."
"Shelby what's up?" Blake yawned. "GREG!!!!
"He-hey bu-buddy." I smiled. Blake ran over and hugged me to. I hugged them both tighter than ever. It hurt a little bit but just I'm glad I could.
"Baby what's goin on?" I heard Steve say. My 'I'm about to kick somebody's ass' senses were tingling.....again. Except this time I won't get shot....I hope.
"Greg's awake Steve!!! He's awake!!!"
"Greg! We missed ya buddy!" He said walking to me. I reached my hand up and motioned him down. He leaned down and I grabbed his collar.
"I heard you Randle." I pulled his collar tighter choking him. I didn't even stutter.
"Look Greg I'm sorry man. I wouldn't of done it if she didn't want to."
"Do you think I care about that Randle?"
"Well no but I didn't hurt her and we used protection. Everyone does at sometime or another at least we love each other." I let go of his collar.
"You're right. I'm sorry." I pulled him down and actually hugged him.
"Just don't hurt her Randle. That's all I ask. Take care of her."
"I will Greg, I promise."
"Good, we understand each other." We both laughed.
"Thanks for bein here for her."
"I wouldn't do anything else. She needed me, I had to stay."
"I'm gonna call the nurse ok." Blake said.
"Okay." I said.
"Hey I better call the gang." Shelby said walking out.

"Man you had us scared to death. I've never seen Shelby like that, don't you scare us again ya hear."
"Trust me. If I have anything to do about it I won't." We both laughed.
"You dig ok Greg. I thought I'd hate you but you proved me wrong."
"Same here Randle. I thought I'd have to kill ya in a week or so."

The door busted open.
"GREG!!!!" They gang shouted.
"Nice to see yall to."
"You scared the hell out of me." Sky said.
"Yeah. I'm sorry."
"Don't be sorry. We're just glad you're ok." Lauren smiled.
"Man I thought we'd have to tie Shelby up." Dally smirked at Steve.
"Yeah I heard yall talkin Dal. Every word."
"And Randle's still alive?"
"Yeah. I'm kinda in a hospital bed." We all laughed.
"Well Shelby, Greg's awake let's party!" Two hollered.
"I'll drink to that." Shelby said pulling a 24 pack from under the bed. Everyone stared at her.
"What? I knew we'd party when he woke up." She said. We all laughed.

We laughed and joked around like nothing happened.
"Well Shelby I did my part for givin you your second thing on your list."
"You heard that to?"
"Yup. Yall need to learn to whisper." We laughed again.
"This has been the best birthday ever."
"I'll drink to that." I said mocking her. We all laughed.
The whole gang stayed over. They slept on pallets. I smiled at them all. I'm so lucky to have them. They're what kept me going. I fell asleep but thanked God first.

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