Slowly and quietly, Callie walked out of the room she shared, or had shared, with Mariana with her bags. She peeked in everyone's rooms, keeping one last peaceful memory of them. Lastly, she poked her head into Brandon's room. He was so perfect when he was asleep. She stood there for an extra few seconds just watching him, trying not to think that this may be the last time she would see him.

She didn't want to leave. This was the perfect home. She finally had a family. She didn't want to leave Mariana, or Jesus, or Stef, or Lena. She didn't want to leave Jude. She didn't want to leave Brandon most of all. But she had to, or everything would be ruined.

She finally turned to leave, but just as she turned away she went back. One last kiss she thought just one.

Brandon slowly woke up when he felt something press against his lips. He shuffled slightly and was about to dismiss it but then he heard footsteps. When he finally opened his eyes he sat up and looked around but there was no one there. He was confused but he was sure there had been someone here in his room.

The door was slightly open so he looked out. The hallway was empty. He walked around in his room trying to think, leaning against the window.

When he turned his head to look out he thought he saw someone out there, walking away from the house. Taking a closer look he noticed it wasn't just anyone. It was Callie. Callie carrying bags. Callie leaving.

He ran out of his room and down the stairs hoping to get to her in time. He wouldn't let her leave no matter what.

Callie was near the edge of the street when she heard the front door open.

"CALLIE!" It was Brandon. Brandon running towards her in his pajamas with the most scared look on his face she had ever seen.

She broke into a run. If she stopped to talk to him she would stay. And she could not stay. She would ruin everything.

She got pretty far, but her bags were weighing her down. He was catching up and soon enough he had toppled onto her. They fell onto the ground with a thud. They both groaned and stayed down for a little bit.

Brandon slowly picked himself up but stayed on her. Her hand went up to her head rubbing it.

"Oww," She said.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to…" he said trailing off.

"Whatever, can you get off of me now!?" She said.

"No way! Where do you think you're going?"

"Away."

"Were you running away?"

"Maybe…"

"Callie!"

"Look, I can't stay okay! I would ruin everything, and I can't do that to Jude. He deserves a family and I don't want to take that away from him."

"You aren't! Moms aren't going to send you away. We want you, the both of you, no matter what." He said softly. She wanted to believe him, but it was too unreal.

"I can't Brandon."

"Besides, wouldn't leaving make more trouble for you anyways? You'd become a runaway."

"I don't care about me, I won't be selfish! I have to do this, for Jude." She said angrily. He just looked at her and brushed a hair away from her face.

"You're not selfish Callie. Look what you've done for Jude and for everyone else. You're amazing and you deserve to stay with us and…you deserve to stay with me." He said. He could see small teardrops form at the corners of her eyes and pulled her closer. She put her arms around him.

"Come home please?" He asked.

"Okay." She replied. She knew this was probably wrong. But she didn't want to him anymore.

They got up, straightened out their clothes, picked up the fallen bags, and walked together back into the house, arms around each other.

He opened the front door and let her walk in before walking in himself. Unfortunately for them, everyone had woken up when Brandon slammed the door. They looked worried and scared and confused. Stef and Lena turned to the two with furious faces.

"Everyone bed now, except Brandon and Callie." Stef said.

"Go to the kitchen both of you, we need to talk." Lena said.

Originally I was planning for this to be a one-shot, but you know, a story writes itself. I was so pissed when I watched the end of the episode, I can't believe Jude told her she was being selfish like come on!

Anyways, I hope you liked it, I think I'll post one more chapter soon. Let me know what you thought of it so far! R&R :)