Chapter 10 No One's POV

It's only been a few days, and Amy has very much dragged Shane and Oliver all around the city, showing them her favorite places, the people she's met, where she works, where her and Reagan like to go. It has really been an eventful time for Amy, her girlfriend, and her best friends. Today, they are all, Rhiannon included are going to a nightclub that in some ways resemble a place back home called the Underground.

"Amy are you ready yet?" Lauren shouts from the front room. Amy puts the final touches on her hair and makeup before leaving her bedroom to join the others.

"I'm coming, I'm coming, relax," she says finally ready. Just as she was half way to the others, who are all sitting, the doorbell rings. Amy looks around, seeing that everyone she knows and cares about are right here in her apartment. So who the hell is at the door? She thinks to herself. She notices the confused looks on her friends and sister's face as well at the surprising visitor.

"Just answer the damn door already. Maybe it's that nosy ass neighbor who smells like cat piss and mothballs wanting to borrow something," quips Lauren, clearly not wanting to be bothered.

"Just a minute," Amy announces, to prevent the person from knocking once again. She opens the door, all eyes on her as she sees who is standing on the other side.

"Hi Amy," the visitor whispers which in turn caused Lauren and Shane to form a barrier, and Amy to just stand there in utter shock before collapsing with one name on her lips.

"Karma."

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Amy's POV

I wake up to an angry Lauren arguing with someone. My mind swirling out of control and I have a huge headache. I take notice of my surroundings and find myself on the couch with my head resting on someone. I can tell it's a girl because of the soft hands raking through my hair, gently scratching my scalp. I slowly open my eyes with a groan which seems to have caught the attention of my comforter.

"Hey you," my girlfriend says, smiling sweetly down at me.

"Reagan? What happened?"

"Well, babe, you fainted just a little bit, but no real damage. You've only been out a few minutes and Theo helped bring you over to the couch. I decided to stay with you while your sister rips the girl from the door apart. Your sister may be small, but she is fiery," she chuckles at the last part. I slowly sit up. "Careful babe, you might be dizzy."

"Gosh Amy, are you okay?" Oliver rushes over after seeing that I was once again coherent. I nod my head yes as the room goes silent.

"You okay Raudenfeld? Not everyday we see you fall on your ass, oh wait... yeah we do," Lauren smirks, trying to lighten the mood, but I can see the concern.

"Oh shut it Laur," I smile at her as I finally rise up off the couch fully, a little wobbly I might add. I look around the room and take in all of the people in my apartment. Those that were invited and those who were not. I walk over to Lauren who smiles at me before moving towards Theo. I am face-to-face with my past for the first time in a long time.

"What the hell are you doing here Karma?"

"Well, you wouldn't take my calls, or answer my texts, and you didn't even say goodbye before you moved here, so I thought Spring Break, perfect opportunity to see you," she says sheepishly. "Shane told Liam where he was going and I might have told a white lie or two to get him to change our plans for Florida at the last minute."

"So it never occurred to you that me not answering you calls, texts, emails, or video requests meant that I didn't want to talk to you, like at all?"

"Amy, I know you remember? You were mad, but you can't possibly still be that mad at me. It's me. Karma, your best friend. I know what I did was wrong, but you always forgive me and I thought maybe actually seeing me would move along the process," she says actually smiling in my face.

"No, this is NOT like all of those other times Karma. During those times we were a team, we were best friends, we were together, but you broke my heart!" my voice is now way passed calm.

"Oh come on Amy. Get over it! It was over a year ago. Why is it so hard for you to just forgive me already so we can get passed this?" she said angrily which really pissed me off. What the hell does she have to be mad about?

"Oh hell no! Look here Ashcroft, you need to get the hell out before I drag you out!" Lauren shouts, coming up beside me.

"I'm not scared of you Cooper, so go yip somewhere else," Karma smirks rolling her eyes and folding her arms. Next thing I know, curses are flying from Lauren's mouth while Theo is holding her back which I can tell is kind of tough for him. When Lauren in fired up and ready to go, only so much can stop her.

"Karma! Will you just go? Things are getting beyond crazy and you being here is and never was a good idea," Shane says glaring at Liam who let this happen.

"Listen, Alpha Gay, this isn't high school anymore. You don't rule the halls or everyone in them. I will go when I'm ready to go and there's nothing you can do about it." I am seriously getting tired of this shit!

"Look bitch, I've been putting up with you because of Liam being my best friend, but I'm not above bitch slapping you down a few pegs!" Shane says getting angry as well now. Oh my God, what is going on? I just wanted to hang out with all of the people who mean something to me and now I'm caught between them and the one person I never wanted to see again. Theo is still holding a shouting Lauren, Oliver is trying to soothe a seething Shane, and Liam and Rhiannon just look awkward as hell. Suddenly I feel a hand intertwine with mine. I look up and see my amazing girlfriend smiling at me sending her love and strength through the simplest of acts. I smile back and squeeze her hand in appreciation.

"I'm not leaving until we get passed this and Amy finally forgives me!" I hear Karma shout and that is when I really lost it.

"There is nothing to get passed! What aren't you getting when I say I want absolutely nothing to do with you?! You used and humiliated me and you think I'm just supposed to get over it because you say so. Well, you know what? I am over it, and I am beyond over you! I have great friends, real friends who care about me. I have an amazing family and a sister I never knew I wanted until she was forced into my life. I have an amazing girlfriend that I love and who loves me! I am finally happy and it had nothing to do with you!" I shout at her. She looks from me to Reagan and back at me again.

"It'll never last anyway," she smirks. "She will never love or care about you the way that I did, that I do. I was your first everything, except kiss which you gave to Gay Lord over here. She will use you and you will eventually be back. I honestly can't believe you lasted this long without me, but you'll be back." Everyone is just staring at her with daggers in her eyes, Rhiannon and surprisingly Liam as well.

"This is where I come in," Reagan smirks. She kisses my hand and lets go before coming face-to-face with one Karma Ashcroft. "I don't know you, and you don't know me, but from what I've heard things weren't always so great when you're involved. I'm a very laid back person, but don't let that fool you into thinking that I don't fight back for what I want and for the people I love. See that girl over there? The blond standing next to your boyfriend I presume. Well that's my sister, Rhiannon and I would do ANYTHING for her. She is my best friend and has always been there for me. See that spunky blond being held back by the dark gentleman. She's become a great friend and so has her boyfriend. Shane and Oliver, I am just getting to know, but I like them so they are definitely under my protection. Lastly, that beautiful blond with the long soft hair, full kissable lips, amazing eyes, and the cutest nose is my girlfriend," she smiles my way while remaining surprisingly calm the entire time she is talking. "Take a good look at that gorgeous girl that you passed up. And I won't deny that Liam over there is a looker, but he is nothing compared to that girl. She is the girl that gives her all to the people she loves. She is the girl that cares for everyone and doesn't expect yet deserves the same kind of care in return. She is the person who took a chance on me after being hurt so badly. She is the girl I love more than anything with the kindest heart and the most beautiful spirit. My point here Karma, is that you don't get to bring her down to try and build you up. You don't get to take me down without even knowing my name. You don't get to show up here and ruin my girl's happiness because you can't seem to find your own. I don't know what your deal is, but you just might need help. You and Amy are over as of right now, officially. If she decides to be your friend in the future, I will happily support her, but until that day comes... on her terms, this is over. No more calls, texts, emails, or pop up visits. It's time for you to move on, just like Amy tried like hell to do after what you did to her. As much as I am not fond of you right now, I am not mad that you existed in Amy's world because it eventually brought her to mine and unlike you I know a good thing when I see it and I don't intend to ever let it go. So if you would kindly, grab your boyfriend, who seems a little pissed, and leave that would just about make everyone's day. If you'll excuse me, we all had plans that have been pushed back long enough," she finishes to the sound of silence and awe from Shane and Rhiannon, who are smirking, Oliver, who's stunned, Lauren, who's grinning like a crazy person, Theo, who's shocked, Liam, who's glaring daggers at Karma, and me, who is so overcome with love in this moment for the girl who has become my everything. Karma on the other hand is standing there eyes-wide and watery with unshed tears and her jaw dropped in shock. She looks around, no doubt feeling a little embarrassed, grabs her purse and leaves the apartment. The silence was deafening and the tension was thick until Liam awkwardly headed towards the door.

"I uhm, I'm really sorry about all of this. I really had no idea what our change of plans were about. I was just hoping to spend some time rebuilding mine and Karma's relationship. I'm really sorry Amy and I'm happy for you," he smiles before walking out of the door with one last look at... Rhiannon. I collapse on the couch, head in my hands, just breathing for the first time since I fainted.

"Amy? Baby are you okay?" I feel Reagan sit down beside me, her hand gently bringing my face up to meet hers. I just look at her, a few stray tears rolling down my cheek without my permission. "I'm sorry if I was a little out of line. I just couldn't take it anymore after that comment. You have to know that I would never treat you like that no matter what we go through. I will never intentionally break your heart, and I will always try my best to keep you smiling and happy. I know you may be mad, but-" I cut her rambling off by pulling her into a searing kiss. I kiss her with every breath I had in me, to convey all I was feeling in that moment for her. When we finally pulled back, we were both grasping for air in the best way.

"I love you so fucking much! Thank you for coming into my life," I say leaning forward so our foreheads touched.

"I love you too Shrimp Girl," she smiles at me before recapturing my lips.