First off. I am SO SO SORRY for taking so long! Life has been pretty hectic and I find myself constantly tired. Since my last update, I had finals for my college classes and I had to concentrate and work hard on them. Right after school went out, I went stratight to work and I haven't had much of a break and a chance to sit and type up this chapter. SO once again, I apologize. I'm sorry. I felt so bad not being able to update. Hopefully you all can forgive me.

Other news, I went to a Smackdown/ECW show in December. It was the night that Tommy Dreamer retired. It felt so great to be there and just be a part of that crowd. Gah, I was speechless.

Um, TNA...AJ a heel now? Kendrick and Kennedy..er...Anderson on TNA? LOVE IT!!! lol.

Chapter 37: Coming Home

Five months later;

Raleigh Treatment Center

Raleigh, NC;

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Five long months have passed and as it turns out, I am 100% clean. I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am now that I am doing so much better and I can not wait to go home. Speaking of going home, I'm going today! I've already had my last meeting with my Lacey and she's really proud of me. I'm proud of myself too. Just to be able to get over my drug addiction and knowing that everyone supported me, makes me feel so blessed.

I just finished packing all of my belongings, and now I'm waiting for someone to pick me up. Hopefully, they see that I've changed a lot. My hair is now longer and I've gained some weight back. I'm still in shape though, just not as skinny as I was during the whole drug ordeal I just went through. Finally, someone told me that my ride was here and I walked outside, with my belongings, when I saw him.

Shannon?

He was picking me up?

I don't have a problem with it, in fact I'm quite happy about it. Seeing him again gives me butterflies in my stomach. He looks...amazing. His hair is shorter and the shirt he is wearing, looks a little too tight, but it's not. He just...god he's so hot.

He smiled at me and I smiled back, then he hesitantly walked over and pulled me into a hug.

"It's great to have you back." he whispered.

I blushed as I hugged him back, but I didn't let him see it.

"Well it's great to be back." I said as I pulled away.

He nods.

"Hope you don't mind that I came to pick you up. Matt, uh had something to do and called me last minute to come get you."

"I don't mind at all. Just as long as I was picked up, I am good." I chuckled.

Shannon grabbed my things for me and put them in the car as I said my goodbyes to everyone who came outside. Getting into the car, I smiled one last time before Shannon drove off.

"You look great." Shannon commented.

"T-thanks." I stuttered like an idiot.

Am I imagining things or did he really say that? Now, I'm blushing. Great.

"So what have I missed since I've been gone?" I asked.

"Well, as it turns out, Matt & Ashley are talking again, thinking about giving it another go."

"That's great, I thought they were cute together." I said happy for them.

"I guess, I don't get excited like you girls do."

"We do not."

"Do too."

"Well okay, I guess we do." I said as we laughed.

"Hm, what else. Oh well John & Joanna, are back together." he informed me.

"They were broken up?"

"Yeah, for a bit, but now they're back and they're stronger than ever. Sickening really." he joked.

I laughed.

"Oh something that will make you very happy. Beth is pregnant. Three months. So you're going to be an aunt."

"Really?! Oh, I am so so happy. I was waiting for the day that they were going to have a baby. I think Jeff and Beth will be great parents."

"I think so too. Just don't tell them I told you."

"Okay, I'll act surprised." I chuckled.

"Great idea."

Shannon continued to drive and we kept talking about different things and he filled me in on everything I missed. I missed talking to Shannon like this and actually being able to be around him. It didn't feel as awkward as I thought it would be. In fact, I felt so comfortable being around him again.

Finally, we made it home after the long drive and Shannon helped me with my bags. He stopped me for a second and pulled me to him. Shannon brushed a piece of hair away from my face and gently cupped my face, capturing me into a soft, sweet kiss.

That, I was not expecting.

I kissed him back for some reason and then he pulled away after he sucked on my bottom lip.

We smiled at each other and I can tell I blushed again.

"It really is great to have you back." he whispered.

I was literally speechless, trying to process the fact that he did kiss me. What the hell? We're not together, I just got back and now I'm trying to think about what exactly I'm feeling.

I saw Shannon walk into the house and I followed him inside. To my surprise, everyone who was there for my intervention and all my other friends were there too. They had planned a surprise party for me.

I walked in and said my hellos to everyone, even giving my brothers, father and Beth a tight hug. They had been there through it all and I just wanted to cry as they held me. I am so lucky to have them.

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The Next Day;

Whispering Pines, NC;

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The party last night was a lot of fun. Everyone enjoyed themselves and it felt great to have everyone happy and healthy. As it turns out, Ashley and Matt are indeed dating again. I'm so happy for them. Jeff had pulled me aside sometime during the party and told me the news that Beth was expecting. He somehow knew that I knew already, but that didn't matter, I was still ecstatic and I can not wait for the addition to the family. I know this child will be blessed and be so creative and different, just like their mom and dad.

Shannon stayed at the party the whole night. He even stayed after everyone left to help me clean up and he ended up kissing me again.

Actually no.

It ended up being a make-out session.

I don't know what has gotten into him. Ever since he picked me up, it's like he wants me again. I want him back too. I think all that time that I was away, I thought about him constantly and it made me realize that I need him back in my life. I want Shannon Brian Moore back.

Maybe this is why I'm outside his house now. I've been standing out here for the past ten minutes, deciding if I should knock or not. I'm all types of nervous right now. I can't even breathe.

Deciding to just get it over with, I knocked and waited.

"Coming!" I heard him yell out as I heard his dogs barking.

I took a deep breath and smiled as he opened the door.

"El?" he asked a bit confused.

"Hey Shan. Um, mind if I come in?"

"No, not at all. Come in." he said as he stepped aside.

I nodded and went inside and pet his dog Oz on the head. Shannon closed the door and put Oz in the kitchen to eat his food that was in the bowl already. He then motioned for me to come to the living room and sit, so I did.

"What's up?"

"Oh well, I was just around and decided to come by." I lied.

"Right. Like I believe that." he chuckled.

"It's true." I laughed a little.

We sat there for a minute in silence.

"Am I that bad a liar?" I asked.

"Yeah." he replied with a small smile.

I laughed and then it became a little awkward between us. I don't know why, but it just did. Then I caughy myself staring at him and looking his body over again. He looks even better than he did last night and he always looks good. I bit my lip as I started imagining things in my head and I heard Shannon clear his throat.

"Get a good look?" he smirked.

I blushed.

"Psh, I wasn't looking at you."

"Sure you weren't."

"I wasn't." I shrugged.

It was awkward again. I looked around trying not to look into his eyes as I always had a weakness for them. Finally he spoke.

"So…"

I couldn't take it anymore, I just had to ask.

"Shan, what are we doing? What exactly is going on with us?"

He sat there for a moment and looked to be in thought.

"Honestly, I don't know."

I sighed and thought as well. Then I asked him the one question I came to ask in the first place.

"What do you want us to be?"

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A/N: Sooooo....there was chapter 37....what do you think? Don't kill me for the cliffhanger! lol. You know how I said that there was like 2 or three more chapters, well like an idiot...I accidentally put two chapters in this one and made it all fit together, so the next chapter...will be the LAST chapter of this story. I'm not sure when the next chapter will be up, so I don't want to make you any promises. Hopefully it will be up soon. School is starting again and I'll be working as well, so I might be busy.

On another note, I am feeling better from my heart condition, so thanks to all of you who asked. It means a lot.

So thank you to ShannonxMoore'sxLoverx, SBMFanatic, hardyrhodescenafan1, ScarlettBoots, I'mxAxRockstar and FreakofMMH for the reviews. I 3 all of you so much!

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