A/N BOOM! I give you chapter 25. now i just want to say thank you so much for all the reviews and story alerts, it really means a lot to me. Now with that said enjoy!
Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. Thats all i could hear, and it was fucking annoying. Beep. Beep. Beep. Ugh if this was Heaven then it sucked, and if it was Hell…well then i wonder what i did so bad to end up in Hell. Beep. Beep. Beep. Trying to tune out the beeping i finally realized that i was in pain.

A lot of it, it felt like every part of me had taken a massive beating. That alone shocked me into realizing that if i was dead…i shouldn't feel anything, least of all pain. But then…why couldn't i open my eyes and why the hell could i only hear that annoying beeping.

I wiggled my fingers a little and was relived when they moved easily, now time for the next step. I opened my eyes slowly and then shut them right away, the harsh glare of the light burned my eyes and made me curse under my breath.

Slowly i opened them again and let my eyes adjust to the lights, i looked around and realized i was in a hospital. Well that explains the beeping, i tried to sit up but it cause a shooting pain to go through my stomach and i felt dizzy and nauseas.

I laid back down and tried to sort through my thoughts. First, why wasn't i dead? Not that i wasn't relieved that i was, but i was sure that i was done for. Next, why in the hell was i alone in this damn room? My head started pounding and i decided to leave the questions for later.

I sighed and looked around, hoping someone would come in soon. I rubbed my stomach right over where i knew Ian had stabbed me and winced, i lifted up the hospital gown and look down at the stitches running from my side and stopping before my belly button.

I felt sick and quickly yanked the gown down to cover it again. I felt all my memories rushing back to me and let out a choked sob, i couldn't believe that Ian had done all those things to me and part of me wanted him to suffer. Wanted him to know all the pain he'd put me through, i felt the tears sliding down my cheek and wiped them away quickly.

I refused to cry for that monster, he didn't deserve it. I was so wrapped up in myself that i didn't notice the door open and someone enter until i heard the ear splitting scream and cry of "SPENCER! Oh my god, YOU'RE AWAKE!"

Normally that might have made me laugh but right now i was too shocked to do anything but stare at the person standing in front of me. "What the hell are you doing here Melissa?" I said to her, not caring if i sounded cold i wanted to know why the hell she was here.

I noticed her eyes were red and puffy probably from crying and that she kept fidgeting nervously, "Well…i uh…I've been here…since they brought you in." She said and looked down, i stared at her and wondered if she was joking, "Why would you do that? Shouldn't you be mourning over your husband and calling me a liar." i said to her not caring to mask the bitterness in my voice, she looked up at me and i saw tears in her eyes which made me regret my words,

"He…is a monster Spencer and i am so sorry for not believing you and for letting him hurt you. I will never forgive myself for what happened, when i saw you…lying there i thought i had lost you." She sobbed and took a step closer to me, i was too shocked to say anything but i felt tears burn my eyes

"I know i've been a horrible sister to you but seeing you lying there broken and bleeding….i just…i didn't know what to think. I've never felt such fear in my life as i did in that moment when they took you away in the ambulance.." Melissa said and i heard the sincerity in her voice, i knew that i couldn't forgive her fully yet but i had lost too much in my life to push her away completely.

I held my arms out to her and she hugged me tightly, we were both crying but neither of us cared in that moment. I had my sister back and i was grateful for it, finally we pulled apart and i wiped my eyes as she sat down next to me, "How are you feeling Spence? The doctor's say its a miracle you made it with the amount of blood you lost." Melissa said and i shrugged,

"I'm okay i guess, my stomach hurts when i move too much and it feels like the rest of me took a beating but i've had worse." I said and smiled a little, "How long have i been asleep though?" I asked, "About three days, mom and dad have been scared out of their minds and Dad wanted to kill Ian. The only thing that stopped him was your friend Caleb telling him he beat Ian when we found you." Melissa said and i smiled at that,

"Wow, go Caleb. Speaking of…where are Aria, Hanna and Em? I mean..are they okay?" I asked and Melissa smiled, "They're fine, worried about you of course. They should be back soon, Mrs. Montgomery forced all of them to go out and see the sun. They've refused to leave the hospital since the accident, they really love you..especially Aria. All of us could see that and mom and dad know they were wrong about everything."

I sighed and looked at my hands, "Mel…its going to take me a while to trust them again you understand that right?" She nodded and said, "Spencer i do understand..i wouldn't be surprised if you never wanted to speak to us again." I reached out and held her hand before saying, "Melissa you are my sister and i just got you back. I'm not losing you, but mom and dad…its going to take some time. You know, me and the girls were planning on me leaving the house and finding a place of my own. I'm still going to do that, i need to be away from this family. I've had too much hurt and pain, you'll always be my family but i can't just forget everything."

Melissa sighed and looked at me, "Spencer none of us expect that. We're just glad that you're okay and that we didn't lose you. We know we did wrong and we're willing to try and fix things, no matter how long it takes. As for you moving..maybe it will be good for you, i know that house has no good memories." I smiled in relief, glad that she was supporting me for once.

"Thank you Mel, this means so much to me." She smiled and we sat for ten minutes talking about nothing in particular when the door opened again and Aria, Hanna, Emily and Caleb walked in. Suddenly there were screams and i was being hugged by 6 pairs of arms.

"Spencer oh my god you're awake i can't believe it! Are you okay? How do you feel?" Hanna said so quickly i only caught about half her words, "Han calm down and breathe." I heard Caleb say and saw her punch his arm. I laughed and looked at the one person i'd been desperate to see, "Hi." I said quietly and i saw tears in her eyes before she wrapped me in the highest hug possible, "Its okay Aria..i'm okay." I said and held her tightly,

she sobbed into my neck and i rubbed her back gently. I looked over and saw Hanna and Emily both had tears in their eyes, i nodded to them and they came over to sit on the bed. Aria moved over slightly and suddenly i was surrounded by all of them and we clung to each other as if one of us would disappear.

This was what i needed, to feel the comfort of their arms. I knew deep down that somewhere in this whole disaster, we had grown closer to each other. They had been there for me through everything and i realized that the only place i ever felt safe was with them or with just Aria.

We finally pulled back but they all sat close to me on the hospital bed, "We're so glad you're okay Spencer..we were so scared." Emily said softly, "Do you..want to tell us what happened? I mean you don't have to if you don't want to." Hanna said and i sighed, part of me didn't want to relive any of what happened but i knew i couldn't keep this from them.

Slowly i started retelling what had happened and i noticed horror in both Emily and Hanna's eyes, anger in Caleb's and Aria's but it was Melissa's expression that shocked me. I saw pure hatred and disgust in her features, but i knew they weren't directed towards me.

When i was finished i looked down and took a deep breath, telling it had been easier than i had thought but it still hurt. "Spencer…i'm so sorry you had to go through all that. If only we had gotten there sooner.." Aria said weakly and i noticed tears form in her eyes again, i pulled her to me and hugged her tightly

"Don't Aria…it wasn't your fault. You got there as soon as you could and if you hadn't i would be dead." I whispered, she nodded and pulled back. I turned to Caleb and smiled at him, "You know i never really did thank you for both times you beat Ian up." he laughed and said, "It wasn't a problem trust me Spencer. You know if you're still looking for a place i found one near Hollis. Its a big space and a decent rent."

"I'd love to take a look at it when i get out of here." i said and we smiled at each other, "Well i think since you are awake i'm going to go home and get a decent sleep. Hospital chairs are not comfortable to sleep in." Hanna said and i laughed, "Go on Han, i'll see you later though."

"Definitely." She said and hugged me before getting up and walking out of the room with Caleb. "I'm going to go too, my mom wants me home." Emily said and hugged me as well before leaving.

I looked over at Melissa and could see the circles under her eyes for the first time, "Hey Mel why don't you go home and sleep? I'll be fine, and you can come back later with mom and dad." She smiled and said, "Okay, i'll be back in a little bit. Bye Spencer, Aria." She left the room and then it was just me and Aria.

A/N ooh cliffhanger ._. don't kill me *hides behind Toby Cavanugh* haha XD anyways i promise to update this again soon, but review and let me know what you thought of this chapter. Love you all bye!