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I sit with Melissa, Allison, Lydia, and Isaac for a while and then head back to Scott's room. Brian was still sitting in the same chair he was when I left.
"Hey." Brian said to me as I walk in.
"Hey." I say, taking my spot on the chair next to the bed.
"I haven't noticed anything different. That includes no signs of healing."
"Why isn't he healing?"
"I don't know. He should be half way to full recovery by now."
"I really can't take much more of this."
"He'll be okay."
"Yeah, right."
"Come on, Ashley. Trust me." Brian said, looking into my eyes with a serious look on his face.
"Trust doesn't mean much to me anymore, Brian." I say, looking away from Brian and back to Scott. Brian sighed and got up.
"I'm going to get something to eat. Want anything?"
"No." I say, taking Scott's hand. Brian walks out of the room and Scott squeezes my hand.
"Scott? Scott..." I say, relieved. He opens his eyes and looks at me. He smiles.
"Hey." He said, his voice faint. I started crying and I smiled at him.
"Don't cry." He said, his hands moving up to wipe the tears from my face.
"Why aren't you healing?"
"I don't know."
"How are you feeling?"
"Better than most people would."
"So, you are healing?" I say, confused.
"So you aren't mad at me anymore?"
"Hey, I asked you first. And that isn't fair!"
"Whaat? Sure it is...its a valid question."
"I'm sorry, Scott."
"Don't be. You had a reason to act the way you did."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"Because..."
"Why?"
"I didn't want you getting hurt. I knew that if you knew, that it would drag you into this lifestyle and I didn't want that."
"Is that why Isaac left Ariel last year?"
"Yes."
"Why'd you leave, Scott?"
"Derek threatened to kill you if I didn't. I did it for you."
"I don't know what to do. Or say."
"Don't say anything. I'm sending you home."
"But Scott..."
"I'll be fine."
"I'm not leaving."
"You need some sleep. I'm sending Isaac, Aiden, and Ethan with you."
"Home isn't safe anymore."
"I know. That's why they're going with you."
"Scott-"
"Go...for me. I'll see you later." He says, I was hesitant at first. I got up and kissed him. I went down to the lobby where everyone is waiting.
"I'm going home."
"Are you sure?"
"Scott wants me to get some sleep."
"Ahh okay."
"He's awake...if anyone wants to see him." I say, turning away.
"Ashley, wait." Isaac said, stopping me.
"We're coming with you." Ethan said. Aiden and Isaac agreed.
"Fine." I say, annoyed. I was so close to being able to be alone.
"Am I staying...or?" Brian said, catching up to us.
"Staying."
"Great..." Brian said, disappointed.
"Just shut up and stay here."
"Got it."
'We'll be back in the morning."
"Yeah, yeah."
"Howl if anything-"
"Happens...got it." Brian said as we got into the car and left.