Author's Note: I don't own anything except Lindsey who is an oc. Thanks to everyone who has read, reviewed and favorite this story. I am so sorry I have not been updating as much. I've been struggling with many things in rl. I also broke up with my boyfriend. I based Peter's character off of him because he strongly reminded me of him. I lost my inspiration for this…and I had a huge case of writer's block. I think I know where this is headed, but I am open to any suggestions. And enjoy!

Lindsey's eyes slowly opened as she was lying in the hospital bed. She was face to face with Peter who was lying beside her and his eyes were closed and he was sleeping. His arm was wrapped around her and he was softly snoring. Lindsey smiled at Peter and gently kissed his forehead. She tried to move her arm to wrap around him but it was way too sore. She looked at her arms which had some deep scratches and she heavily sighed. She put her arm back and she turned away from Peter with tears streaming down her face.

Peter shifted around a bit and slowly woke up. He noticed that Lindsey had moved positions and he pushed himself closer to her. "Good morning," He whispered.

"Hi Peter," Lindsey replied.

She turned to face him and he saw the tears streaming down her face. He wiped away her tears and whispered, "It's going to be okay."

"No Peter, it's not. My mother is dead, my father is dead, I'm all alone, and I'm ugly."

Peter shook his head. "You are not alone, you have me, you have my Aunt. Your parents may be gone but as far as I'm concerned you are my world. You are not ugly."

"Really? Look at my arms."

She slowly revealed the damage of the monster that attacked her. "You are still beautiful to me. It's not about appearance. And nothing will ever change that."

Lindsey sighed as Peter stroked her hair lovingly. "Aunt May, Officer Stacy you can come in," Peter called.

Aunt May and Gwen's dad walked in and both smiled. "Lindsey, since you have no living relatives, May has offered to let you stay with both her and Peter."

"Shouldn't she be going to her legal guardian?"

"We did some research and her father named your father as her legal guardian. And since he is no longer around, it goes to your Uncle Ben, and since Ben is gone, it goes to Aunt May. We've arranged to have your stuff delivered to you."

Lindsey was so happy that she would live with Peter, but she also felt a tinge of sadness for her father. "Before my father was gone, he promised me everything would be okay."

"And it will be in time," Aunt May softly repeated to her.

"You will be happy with my Aunt and I, I promise you that," smiled Peter.

"Excuse me? Is Lindsey in here?" came a male voice.

The man entered and it was Flash. "What are you doing here?" sneered Peter.

"I heard Lindsey was injured. I had to see if she was okay."

"She's fine, you can go away."

"Flash?" Lindsey questioned.

"Gwen called and told me. She said she wasn't sure if you were going to make it. I just had to see you. I thought-"

Flash looked like he was about to cry. "I thought, if I never get the chance to say goodbye, I will regret it for the rest of my life."

"Who is this?" Officer Stacy asked Aunt May.

"Her ex-boyfriend, Flash."

"Well I am still alive, but very weak. I will heal in time though," Lindsey smiled.

"Okay, well I am glad you are okay. Where's your father?"

Lindsey paused as she thought about her answer. Unfortunately the nurse came in to release her. Peter answered for her instead, "Her father is gone."

Flash looked both horrified and sad. "What?" he gasped.

"You heard me, he's gone. Lindsey doesn't need you. She has me. Now go away."

Flash was left in the room speechless as Lindsey was wheeled out by the nurse and company.

Lindsey didn't say much in the car on the drive to her new home. It felt strange not returning to her old house. Hopefully everything would arrive soon, and if not she would make a return trip to gather most of her belongings.

As they drove down the street Lindsey watched the leaves fall. It gave her some sense of peace in the crazy world she was living in. Peter held her hand and watched her closely. She seemed to be in a distant world.

When they finally arrived to the house, Peter led her to her room which was next to Peters. "If you need anything, I'm next door."

Lindsey went to sleep and the nightmares began.