Updated as of 2-22-18


Amethyst, now 17-years-old, leaned against the counter at Video Max. Her appearance had changed a lot since she was a child. She had added black and pink streaks to her long blond hair that went past her bust. On that day she had on a tight black T-shirt with a bloody skull and cross bones on it, fishnet long sleeve shirt underneath, and black cargo pants with dark red chains hanging from them serving no function other than style. Black combat boots made her two inches taller so she appeared to be 5'8". She had black eyeliner and dark eye-shadow on her face, many piercings were along both ears with one pointy dangle earring in her left ear. The one thing that never changed was the amethyst stone around her neck.

Max had let her express herself how she wanted, with her choice of clothing and piercings but still kept her confined to his house and a limited area surrounding the store that got larger as she'd grown older.
He let her start leaving the store on her own when she turned 13, every year after that she would be allowed to wander further, but she always had to tell Max when she was leaving and why; if she didn't have a legitimate reason he wouldn't let her leave. That didn't always stop her and sometimes she'd be reprimanded by not being allowed to leave the house at all.

Amethyst sighed as she idly messed with a pen; since she'd turned 14 she'd been helping out at the store getting paid with allowance money.
Twelve years away from the boys and she still missed them; she'd never forgotten about them. There would be times when she thought she saw them but it would turn out to be her mind playing tricks on her. She figured the boys had probably forgotten all about her by now. She turned around to face Maria, the girl who currently worked at Video Max with her.

"Hey Maria?"

"Yeah Amy?" Everyone had picked up on calling her Amy instead of Amethyst. It was less of a mouthful and easier to pronounce.

"I'm gunna go out for a smoke, tell Max would you?"

"Sure, no problem." Amethyst had also taken up smoking, she remembered David always had a cigarette behind his ear; he hadn't ever smoked in front of her because Dwayne hadn't let him.
Amethyst walked out of the store but didn't take out a smoke right away; she walked further away from the shop to the railing by the beach before she leaned against it. She reached into her pocket and pulled out her pack of cigarettes, put one between her lips then shoved the pack into her back pocket. Before she could take out her lighter someone had lit a match and lit it for her. She took a drag and blew it out slowly. With the cigarette held between her fingers she turned to thank the person.

"Thank-" Her words caught in her throat as she found herself looking at Paul. His long blond hair framing his ever-young face with the same wild smile she remembered.

"What's your name?" he asked with a smirk as he looked her over. His eyes landed on her necklace and he froze. He looked up to meet Amethyst's eyes. His mouth open and closed, trying to form words, and Amethyst simply held back a smile as she waited.

"Amethyst?" he gasped.

"It's Amy now," she told him as she stood a bit taller. As she looked him over he continued to stare at her in disbelief. "You looked exactly the same since I last saw you," she noted.

"Amy." He suddenly pulled her into a tight hug. "It's been 12 years. You've really changed," he said as he pulled away and look at her once more.

"Yeah, you thought I was hot." She teased with a smug smirk. He cleared his throat and looked away. "Still do."

"Alright, alright," he said with a playful glare.

"Where are the others?" Paul pointed behind him.

"I saw you over here and uh-"

"Was hoping to get laid?" she asked bluntly. He looked away with a scoff.

"No." She gave him a look. "Yeah," he admitted quietly. Amethyst laughed and he gave her another playful glare. "Come on, I know the guys will be happy to see you," Paul said as he took her hand.

"Wait." She hid her Amethyst stone in her shirt.

"Why'd you do that?"

"That's how you recognized me. I wanna have some fun first," she said with a wink. He raised an eyebrow.

"Don't get their hopes up girl," he said with a wink before he nudged her arm. She smirked and walked with him back over to the others. Marko looked over and grinned at her.

"Who's this Paul?" he asked.

"Name's Amy," she introduced herself with a smile. Dwayne and David glanced over before they looked back out at the beach. Paul did his best to hid his huge smirk.

"Hello, Amy. I'm Marko." Amethyst grinned and put a finger to her lips before she pulled out the amethyst stone. Marko's eyes widened and he put his hands over his mouth to keep from making an outburst. He stared wide-eyed at Paul who let his smile show. Amethyst put the stone back in her shirt and walked around Marko to go between David and Dwayne.

"What's your names?" she asked. The two looked down at her.

"Dwayne," he answered as he looked her over quietly. She turned to David.

"And you?" He glanced at her and looked her over like the others had.

"David." His eyes stopped on the chain that was slightly visible. He stared at it for a moment before he forced his eyes forward.

"David," she repeated. "I like that name," she added as she sat on the railing with her back to the ocean. She locked her legs, gripped the railing and let herself fall back and just hang there. The bottom of her shirt moved up slightly but the stone fell out of her shirt. The two boys stared at it for a moment before Dwayne pulled her up and into his chest. He wrapped his arms around her tightly. She hugged back just as tight. "Missed you too," She murmured into his shoulder. He pulled away and stroked her head, smiling at her. Suddenly Marko ran up to her and hugged her.

"I can't take it anymore, I have to hug you!" he exclaimed before he picked her up and twirled her around. She laughed. "Damn! I missed you so much!" Marko huged her tightly. He suddenly pulled away. "You got hot!" he blurted causing her to burst out laughing.

"Thanks Marko," she said with a light blush on her face. She turned to David. He stared at the stone. Her smile slowly faded and she bit her bottom lip. Did he still not want her? Everyone looked at David to see his reaction but he turned away. Amethyst looked down as she felt rejection stab her in her heart. He still didn't like her even after being away from her for 12 years. She bit her lip harder as she felt tears prick her eyes. She dabbed her eyes so she wouldn't mess up her makeup and willed herself to stop crying. She wouldn't cry in front of him.

"Hey, you wanna go for a ride?" Marko asked. Amethyst smiled and nodded. She thought back to the times when they'd ride to the boardwalk and she'd ask if she could ride with David every time. She thought of saying it now 'Can I ride with you, David.' But that would be childish she knew he wouldn't say yes even after 12 years. "Come on," Marko took her hand and pulled her off in the direction of the bikes.

"Damn, when did she get so hot," Paul whined as he watched her and Marko get on Marko's bike. Dwayne hit his arm roughly. "Sorry," he said. "But come on. You gotta admit.." He trailed off. "You think she's still a virgin?"

"Shut up, Paul," David snapped at him before Dwayne could hit him again.

"Why are you upset? She's finally back. Thought you of all people would be happy."

"Shut. Up," he growled before he walked off.


Marko and Amethyst rode down along the beach.

"Having fun?" He called back to her.

"Yeah!" Amethyst yelled back with a huge grin. She laid her head against his back and closed her eyes.
They pulled over and got off after a few minutes before they laid down next to each other in the sand.

"So, how's life with Max?" Marko asked.

"Boring. As. Hell," she groaned making him chuckled. "I really missed you guys." She rolled onto her side, scooting closer and laid her head on his shoulder. Marko smiled, leaning his head closer to her. "To be honest I thought you'd all forgotten about me."

"Never. We missed you too," he assured as he rubbed her back slightly.

"Not David." She let out scoff. "He still hates me." Marko hesitated before he spoke.

"He doesn't hate you. Believe it or not, he missed you too. You should have seen him the past 12 years. He didn't let us get of your old crib or any of your things."

"Why would he do that?"

"He missed you, as much as he didn't want to say it. The place has felt... different with you gone. "

"Still don't see why he would miss me. He hated when I was there." Before Marko could say anything else she stood up. "Let's go back. Max will be looking for me," she said sadly.

"Do you have to go back to Max? Why don't you come back to the cave?"

"I could ask if I could stay with you guys again... although David would have to agree as well." Marko got up and they got back on his bike.


They pulled up where the rest of the guys were and got off.

"I have to get back to the store," Amethyst said. She glanced at David who still looked out at the ocean. She looked to Marko. "I'm gunna ask if..." She trailed off as her eyes went back to David.

"She's gunna ask if she could move back in with us!" Marko exclaimed happily. David turned around and Amethyst immediately looked down. She waited for him to say something like 'I don't want you to come back' or 'Stay with Max'. There was a painful silence between them all until Paul spoke up.

"Come on, let's go ask." He put his arm around her shoulder. "If he says no we'll just kidnap you," he added in a whisper with a wink. She smiled slightly and glanced at David. He had an emotionless expression. She looked away and walked away with Paul.


Max stood outside the store as he waited for Amethyst to return. She turned the corner and he crossed his arms.

"That was a long smoke-" He glared when he saw Paul.

"I want to go live with the boys again," Amethyst blurted out. Max frowned and let out a sigh.

"You're almost 18; you can decide for yourself what's best for you," he said reluctantly. Her eyes widened.

"Y-you mean it?" He nodded. Amethyst suddenly squealed and jumped to hug Paul who caught her with a laugh.

"Come on, let's go tell the others," Paul said. She nodded but went up to Max first to give him a hug. He hugged back tightly

"Thank you." She said. He stroked the back of her head. "I'll still come and visit," she assured him before he pulled away. He smiled sadly and kissed her forehead before he let her go. Paul suddenly took her hand.

"Come on," He said impatiently. She rolled her eyes at him before they went back.


Amethyst ran up to Marko and hugged him.

"He said I can come back!" she exclaimed happily. He hugged her back with a huge grin. Amethyst let go of him and turned to David. She swallowed.

"Can I come back?" she asked quietly. Marko and Paul looked at each other with frowns before looking to the platnium blond.

"Of course you can, right David?" Marko seemed to be daring their leader to say otherwise. David looked at Amethyst and she immediately looked down.

"I don't care," he said before he looked away from here again. Even though he hadn't said no, it hurt just as much.