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Miley's POV

Tonight was another night that I thought I probably wouldn't forget for a long time. I never thought things could be so bad yet find a way to let good in. Kevin and his wife Danielle were so nice. Don't get me wrong about Denise but with Danielle and Kevin there's a bit more security with them that I really didn't feel at the Grey home. I realized that this security was acceptance. Something I had only been given by a few people.

It may have taken awhile to convince them not to call the police to report domestic abuse but other than that they were pretty calm. The funny part was that this wasn't the first time I had met them and it wasn't the first time they had met me.

Flashback

After they had finished checking to see if we needed any real medical help we all sat in the living in silence. Of course I sat with Nick and Danielle with Kevin. I wasn't in my bloody clothes anymore due to the fact Danielle was nice enough to let me borrow some shorts and a tank top.

We were quiet for what seemed like forever. We had already explained what happened and even though they didn't say anything we knew they wanted badly to call the police. They didn't have to say a thing we just knew. I stared at their carpeted floor but I had the strangest sensation that they were staring at me. When I looked up it was true.

"Don't we know you from somewhere?" Danielle asked.

"Um, probably not. Even though I grew up here I really doubt it." Even as I said that their faces did begin to look familiar and I began thinking as to where I know these people.

"Wait a minute. Aren't you that girl who used to play and sing in front of our restaurant?" Danielle said smiling.

That's when I remembered. I used to play in front of their restaurant. I can't remember the name of it but I would remember that place anywhere if I saw it.

"Yeah, you guys were the only ones who actually let me play outside your place without complaining." I said remembering.

"So, let me get this straight you used to play guitar outside K & D Cuisine? How come I never noticed you there?" Nick said coming into the conversation.

"You probably weren't looking." Kevin answered "Do you still play Miley?"

"Uh yeah I do."

"That's good a lot of the customers kept asking where you went and I never got your name so I couldn't call you in for a job." Kevin said

"Whoa, you guys were going to give me a job? You barely knew me."

"So? You play really well and you never really seemed to do it just for the money you played just to play. The day Kevin and I decided to ask you to come in for a job as our entertainment you disappeared."

"Oh yeah. That was the day I was sent to live with The Grey family."

"Yeah. She's going to try and get into Julliard." Nick said once again trying to get into the conversation.

"Nick, I'll never get into Julliard. They said I'm lacking too many things to get in."

"Like what?"

"I have no real experience to show anything and they need a video of a live performance. I don't have a job to even pay to go to New York for the audition so as you can see I am surely out of luck."

"Did you not hear us when we talked about giving you a job? The offer still stands. You can work part time as a singer and a waitress. Plus it $9.50 an hour and you can work part time." Danielle said

"Whoa, really?"

"Yes, really!" Kevin said smiling.

"Thank you, thank you! You won't regret this I promise." I said jumping up to hug them

"No problem Miley. We trust you."

End of Flashback

After that Demi and Joe showed up with some of my stuff and best of all my guitar and songbook. We all just sat around hanging out and trying to figure out the living situation. Nick could stay here but only for a few days since we all decided (except Nick) that he needs to talk to his dad. I on the other hand get to stay here as long as I want. Since Kevin and Danielle don't have any children yet they see this as an opportunity to use all the rooms they have upstairs.

Nick and I ended up on the couch after Kevin decided to let Demi stay here too so Mr. Grey can cool off while Joe goes back. Apparently Demi already has a room full of stuff here so it wouldn't be a problem.

All that reminded me of the conversation Nick and I had in the car. I couldn't stop thinking about how the same thing that happened tonight wasn't an unusual thing for the Grey family. Somehow I guess I shouldn't feel so scared since I'm not the only one with issues anymore. But it still scares me. What else is wrong with this family?

My thoughts were interrupted when Nick moved beside me. I watched him sleep since I couldn't sleep. He fell asleep two hours ago right after Joe left. I stare at him and realize how easy it was to take over his mind. His dad pretty much took over it for the last 10 years. His facial features portray nothing of the little boy his dad thinks of him as.

I look up at the digital clock on the wall and realize just how late it is. Its four o'clock in the morning and for some reason I don't worry about school. Maybe because it's a half day or maybe it's because I just don't feel anything. I just don't know.

Once more my thoughts were interrupted but this time by voices in the kitchen. I silently and carefully got up off the couch and made my way to the kitchen door. Even though the voices were speaking in low terms I could understand every word.

"Demi, there's absolutely nothing to worry about. You're safe here." I heard Danielle say.

"I know I'm safe here. The thing is for how long? I never thought it would get this bad and look what's happened. If Joe and I didn't get there when we did I'm not sure I would've even had a third brother anymore. Nor would I have Miley."

"Demi, I'll never let him hurt you. You don't have to go back."

I recognized Joe's voice. I could've sworn he left but how could I not hear him return?

"I don't have to but what if he gets a court order to bring me back? What then? I can't get a lawyer for emancipation either. That'll stir too much trouble. Plus, what about mom?"

"What about your mom?" Danielle asked

"She was having a nervous breakdown when we left. What if dad tries something with her?" Demi said worriedly

"I'll be there. I can protect her too." Joe said

"I'm her only daughter. I can't just leave like this. Like Nick, eventually I'm going to have to go back. We all know that."

Silence. No one said a thing for a long time. Right when I was going to go in there I heard my name.

"What about Miley? What's her story?" Kevin asked.

"Yeah. Where are her parents? We were too shy to ask. She seems like such a good kid." Daniele said curiously.

"To tell you the truth we don't know much. Most likely Nick will know more than we do. I know she grew up here but in another part of town. It was a tragic accident though that happened to her family." Demi said

"It was tragic." I said walking into the kitchen.

I never did tell anyone but Nick how I ended up here. Even then I didn't tell him everything.

"Miley, we didn't know you were there. If you don't want to talk about it it's fine." Kevin said kindly.

"Yeah Miles, you don't have to." Joe agreed.

I sat down at the table with them and collected my thoughts as the memories flooded in.

"It was a car accident that killed my brothers and sisters. An accident that I survived. Our parents knew some of the people working at the Green Day concert so they got us five tickets and so they let my oldest brother and my oldest sister take us. I was eleven at the time and my little brother nine while my little sister was eight."

I watched as they listened so intently as I talked and I knew that they genuinely cared. Just like Nick did when I first told him the story.

"Brandi was driving and Trace was in the passenger seat while Braison and Noah got the window seats in the back. Like the middle child I always was I was in the middle. We were coming back from the concert and this guy cut in front of us. We were so close to home and we couldn't wait top tell mom and dad how good that concert was. Then out of no where we heard loud honking and then I heard Noah scream."

"Was it a drunk driver?" Kevin asked

"No. It was a regular truck driver passing through town. His brakes went out when he tried stopping for the red light. He missed the guy who cut in front of us by seconds. After that my parents couldn't even look at me. So they barely did. I was the kid who survived. The one that got left behind and it broke them. My parents barely spoke and everyone felt so sorry for my parents. I was sorry that I was even alive. My dad ended up leaving and then my mom began drinking."

"What happened to your mom?" Demi whispered

"One night after I went to sleep she came in crying. She kept telling me how much she loved me and how sorry she was that all this happened. I woke up the next morning thinking we could start our lives over and that maybe daddy would come back. Then I went into her room and she was unconscious and her lips were blue. The EMT's said she had died of alcohol poisoning. Dad never came back and I went to foster care."

"Did you ever try looking for him?" Danielle asked

"Recently yes. Nick and I began a search and amazingly he's still here. I'm still gaining the courage to meet him. I just need to ask him why he never came back for me."

"Wow. " They all said in unison.

"Yeah they weren't kidding when they said life's unfair."

Selena's POV

Next day

I had one more class to go before school was over. Thank God for this half day or I would've skipped by now. Even though I still had cheer practice I knew I'd be in my warm comfy bed in a matter of two hours. I waited at my locker for the bell to ring since I never show up for class earlier than I'm supposed to.

"You know it's shocking to me that you still haven't concocted a plan to steal Nick back from Miley. I guess you're learning." Harper said smiling

"Harper, when are you going to learn that I don't need to scheme and plan just to get back my man? He'll come crawling back to me in no time at all. In fact I give it another few hours and he'll be calling my phone begging for me."

"Ha! Wow. I knew you were crazy but now you've reached the insane level. Weren't you the one who hired Cody to distract Miley away from Nick? Plus, from what I'm seeing he won't be calling anytime soon." She said pointing down the hall.

"Harper what are you-"

When I turned to look to see what she was talking about I felt my mouth drop open in shock.

Just a few lockers down there were Nick and Miley making out in front of her locker. It was so disgusting I had to turn away before I threw up my breakfast. Harper on the other hand kept looking until they finally came apart to go to their next class together. How sickening.

"I thought you said he was going to come crawling back in no time at all?" Harper said as she walked me to class.

"So it's just a minor setback. Not my fault she has to throw herself at him just to get his attention."

"Then again isn't that the same thing you had to do?"

""Oh shut up Harper. He'll be back."

"Yup. From the looks of that little make out session they just had he'll be back alright." Harper said sarcastically.

Harper walked away and I stood in the hall while everyone else went to class. Mr. Grey should've fixed this by now. Why are they still together? Why isn't it all going as planned anymore? One thing I knew was that Mr. Grey and I needed to have a little chat. I headed for the front door of the school and headed to the student parking lot. My class can wait I have more important things to do.

This is the first time I've posted a chapter this quickly but don't get used to it. Thanks so much for reading and please review. This chapter is sort of important and sort of not important. I just didn't want to spend too much time talking about the same day and I really want to move into the drama I have in store for this story quickly without rushing the story to the point where you guys don't get it.

I am really thankful for all you readers including the one's who say my say story sucks because you guys help me become a better writer. Remember to review and tell me what you liked or disliked about this chapter and if you even liked it at all. This chapter is really just to let you guys understand what's going to happen in the next three chapters so you guys are ready for it. Also, tell me what you guys think about Demi's past with her father. Thanks.

-Nessa