Chapter 16

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I looked out the window as my mom drove me home. As we pulled up I saw Mandy run out. I crawled out of the car and embraced her.

"Jesus I thought I would never see you again." Mandy cried pulling me into a hug.

"I know." I cried.

Mandy helped me inside. Instantly I was met by Aria and Liana.

"I got a puppy." Aria giggled showing me the small dog.

"Ari ask if she's okay!" Liana said slapping her on the arm.

"I talked with her on the phone. Puppies make everything better." Aria countered.

"Oh okay then." Lia laughed.

"Your hair... You haven't..." I gasped looking at the girls. (Even though it had only been a few days)

Ari subconsciously ran her fingers through her royal blue hair. "Blue for Alice. Remember?"

Lia looked at her streak. "Ari wouldn't let me. Just kidding."

I hugged the girls. Tears streamed down my face, I had missed them like crazy. They had given up so much for me and I couldn't be more grateful. I then pulled away as I felt a little tongue lick my arm. I looked at the puppy through tear filled eyes.

"And who is this?" I asked with a small smile on my face.

"His name is Bono." Aria smiled.

"After the guy from U2?" I asked.

"Yeah my parents. They... yeah." Aria finished.

"She blasts their music every damn morning." Lia groaned.

"No judging." Aria laughed.

"Yeah. You're lucky I love you." Liana sighed shaking her head.

"IM LOVED!" Aria sang twirling.

"Dork." Lia laughed.

"Im going to go rest." I said.

"Okay call if you need us!" Liana nodded looking nervous.

"I'm fine Lia! Ari watch out I may or may not steal Bono later." I called over my shoulder.

I climbed the stairs slowly. It was strange being home and not in a hospital room. I made my way into my room and slumped into bed. Reaching over I grabbed my earbuds and plugged them into my phone. I hit the shuffle button on my playlist and closed my eyes.

"Hey, hey, hey, hey

Hey, hey, hey, hey

Hey, hey, hey, hey

Hey, hey, hey, hey

Simmer down, simmer down

They say we're too young now to amount to anything else

But look around

We work too damn hard for this just to give it up now

If you don't swim, you'll drown

But don't move, honey"

I instantly felt tears prick at my eyes. I hadn't heard his voice in weeks.

I know its short. Its just a filler. Merry Christmas! Love you all!

~~Karamelcandy

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