A/N: Sorry everyone! I had such writer's block and school..thanks to knightsgurl for reminding me to update!

Chapter 5: Putting the Past Behind Us

Jay took me home after lunch. I couldn't stay there, not with Sean back. I don't know why, but I don't want him near me. I'm almost over the shooting, and with him back, it brings everything back. Of course I'm grateful for him saving my life, but not seeing him made me forget about the shooting. I was worried what Jay would think if I told him this, so I just didn't say anything.

"Something's bothering you."

"Jay, it's nothing. I just don't like Sean being back."

"He makes you remember the shooting, doesn't he?"

"That has a lot to do with it."

"Don't worry, I'm here, I'll protect you Em."

He put a protective arm around me and we walked to the park. I love going there when I have a lot on my mind, and he knows it. We were too far from the beach, and neither of us really felt like driving the hour to get there.I sat in his arms crying for close to an hour, not saying anything, just releasing everything that I've been feeling since I saw him. It's hard for him to see me such a mess, and I know it, but I'm so grateful that he's willing to just sit here and comfort me. When I finally stop, we get up and he walks me home. It's late now, around midnight, maybe a little later, and my mom offers to let him stay in our guest bedroom. Snake is out of town on business, and my mom has come to trust Jay after seeing what an impacthe's had on my life. Tomorrow's a Saturday, so we'll drive down to the beach and just have a good time. We sit in ym living room and talk about everything that's been happening lately. About tonight, and why I was so upset over it. I finally get tired and decide to go down to my room and sleep.

"Goodnight Jay, I love you."

"Night Em, I love you, too."

No more Green Peace, no more Tree Hugger. Now I'm Emma to him, his Emma, and that's the best feeling I've ever had.And for the first time in my life, I really feel like I can finally put the past behind me and focus on my future, my future that I hope that I share with Jay, the Jay I would never have even looked twice at a year ago, the Jay that showed me the love that I never thought I would have in my life. And I'm so happy to just be here, in this moment, with the one person that means more than anything to me.

THE END

So, did everyone like it? Should I do a sequel? If I do a sequel though, I want to do a partner work with someone because I forget to update..so if anyone's up for it, just leave me a comment and I'll get back to you about it!