"This is ridiculous! I didnt fucking rape her!"Cole screamed, his eyes wild and his hair flying.
"Cole why the fuck would I make this up? You think-"
"Because you fucking hate me! Okay yeah, I kidnapped you, but I didnt fucking rape you!"Cole cut over the top of Lily. My eyes were darting between the two of them so fast it was starting to hurt. Jeremey had gotten us in here to confront Cole but right now he was standing in the corner, so still you wouldnt have even noticed him.

"Cole. Let me fucking talk. I was asleep. You crept in and decided to take advantage of me. There is a fucking stain on my sheet from it you fucking bastard."Lily stared at him coldly. I could barely feel my hand she was squeezing it so hard.
"That could be from your fucking period you have no proof."
"I have a fucking witness."Lily spat out. Cole's face drained of colour as he broke out into a sweat.

"Yeah? Who?"Cole regained his composure and sneered at her.
"Sarah fucking McGregor. She heard. Her bedroom is right below us you fucking douche."The corners of her mouth lifted up slightly. I could see why. Cole was sweating profusely now. A drip ran down the side of his head as his eyes darted to Jeremy.

"Alright. I think I've heard enough. Cole Masters? You're under arrest for the kidnapping and raping of Lily Evans. Anything you say can and will be held against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attourney. If you do not have one, one can be provided."Jeremey said as he slammed the struggling Cole down on to the table. Lily pulled me to my feet and over to the door with her.
"We can go right Jeremy?"Lily smiled at him. She looked under control but I could tell she was a raging fire inside.
"Yep. I'll need you to make a formal statement but that can be done the day of the sentencing. Thanks guys. I'll call you."He said as he pulled a scowling Cole towards a different door.

"Nice going Lily."I smiled as she sped-walked down the narrow corridor and out the front doors into the sunlight.
"I'm glad that he is getting punished but I swear to god if I get random people coming up to me in school again cause this has been on tv I'm going to fucking kill someone and go to prison myself."Lily grumbled.
"Dont worry. I'm sure this wont even get on the tv."I squeezed her hand reassuringly as we waited for Gerard to pick us up.
"You wanna bet? I'm the victim of Dean. Of course it fucking is. His dad owns some big factory or something and everyone fucking knows him. This is gonna be on the news and you know it."Lily turned to look at me. She looked angry and upset but smiled at me for a few seconds.

"Yeah. Sorry. Just trying to make you feel better."I shrugged my shoulders as I spotted Gerard up the road. he tooted at us and made Lily turn around. He pulled up beside us and we got in immediately.
"Hey."Gerard smiled as he leaned over and kissed me.
"Hi."I smiled back.

"How'd it go? What happened?"Gerard turned to look at Lily.
"He's being arrested. We're gonna be called for the sentencing soon."Lily beamed at him.
"Fuck yes! Oh my god."Gerard punched the air and faced the front again,"Lets go celebrate."

-time lapse-

"Oh fuck. Claire. Hey kiddo."I groaned out as Claire headbutted me in the crotch. We had barely walked in the door and already Claire had hurt me somehow.
"Hi Frankie!"She smiled and jumped for me to pick her up. I grabbed her under her arms and swung her around.
"How come you're here?"
"I'm here with my friend!"
"Linda's here?"I asked as I kissed her nose and put her down.

"Who told you? Oh no you weren't supposed to know!"Claire whined as she attached herself to Lily's leg.
"Hey its okay. Linda told me."I smiled and ruffled her hair as Gerard grabbed my hand and pulled me into the lounge.
"Come on Claire. Lets go see her aye?"Lily said behind us.

Linda was reading a magazine on the couch while drinking a hot drink. When we walked in she looked up and smiled,"Hey guys. Hows everything?"
"Oh fine. Cole Masters just got arrested for kidnapping and raping me. How are you?"Lily smiled as she sat down. Linda's eyes went wide and she slopped coffee over her leg.
"Fuck. Thats hot. But holy shit? What? Lily are you-"
"Its fine Linda. Really. I know how to deal with it."Lily sighed as she sank into the cushions. I sat down next to her and grabbed her hand. Her eyes were closed and she didnt move except to squeeze my hand slightly.

"Lily I wish you had told me."Linda said sadly. I watched as Linda soaked up the coffee with a tissue. Something about them was too casual. Like they were more friendly than I knew...
"I'm sorry I wanted to but he- I didnt even tell Frank so- just leave it."Lily sighed as Claire came and sat on her lap.
"Are you okay Lily?"She said as she snuggled into her.
"Yeah I'm okay cutie."Lily's eyes opened slightly and she smiled at Claire.

It was barely 3 o'clock on a friday and she looked exhausted. Gerard came into the room and sat down next to Linda. He looked at her seriously before looking at me and saying,"Frankie? We have a question for you."
"Go shoot."I said as I let myself sink into the cushions as well.
"Frank this is serious."Lily let go of my hand and sat up as Linda put her magazine down.

"What the fuck is going on? You guys are freaking me out."I sat up properly and stared at them all. Claire was the only one not looking at me. Instead she was going to climbing onto Linda's lap.
"I just bought a house. In San Diego."Linda said as she gathered Claire up and held her tightly.
"Oh wow. Thats- thats um..."I didnt want to say that was amazing. Because it wasnt. It wasnt anything good. I knew she was going to adopt Claire and that meant she would take her away from me. No.

"Frank before you go assuming anything just listen."Linda said when I opened my mouth to talk again. Fuck.
"Okay."I croaked. I closed my eyes and waited for the horrible news.
Linda nodded and looked up at me,"I've adopted Claire... And Lily."

My eyes flew open in shock. What? What the fuck? How was that-"What the fuck?
"Frank I know what you're thinking but-"
"No you dont. Lily how could you not tell me? What- this isnt even fucking- what the actual fuck!"I stood up and glared at them,"I cant believe you guys. How could you do this Lily?"I turned and looked at her guilty face.

"No Frank you need to calm down."Gerard was suddenly hugging me from behind.
I turned in his arms and looked at him,"You mean you knew? And you didnt tell me?"I waited for Gerard to shake his head. To tell me that he didnt know something that had a major impact on my life. But he didnt. I shoved away from him,"Fuck!"

"Frank we want you to come with us!"Linda burst out. I froze.
"Us? Is that- Lily and Claire? Or Gerard as well? Cause he seems to know an awful fucking lot as well."
"Everybody in this room. Look, I love Lily and Claire. They're amazing girls. And I want to reconnect with you Frank. Its too late for me to raise you like I wanted but that doesnt matter because you've turned out wonderfully. Frank please."Linda stood up with Claire and gave her to Lily.

"I-"
"Frank. I got into the art school there. I got the acceptance letter today. Its one of the biggest most successful colleges in the country. To get accepted is like getting approved to go into fucking space."Gerard took a step closer.
"You what? You- you didnt even tell me you applied Gerard. What the fuck is going on?!"I screeched.
"Because I didnt want you to get upset. Because you're only sixteen Linda has every right to take you back. And I'm almost 18. I'll be able to go without a caregivers consent in a few months. Frank I'm begging you to come with me. Please."He had grabbed my hands and was looking into my eyes with such an intense gaze I felt like I was going to go blind.

I looked at Lily's guilty face and Linda's scared face then I saw Claire's bright and happy face as she traced the ugly floral pattern on the couch. I had no right to keep her here. I couldnt stay here. Not when my sisters in everything but blood were moving across the country. And my boyfriend. He wanted to go. This was the opportunity of a lifetime for him.

"You guys all suck you know that?"I said as I let go of Gerard's hands and rubbed my face.
"I know we do. But we did it cause we love you."Gerard said hopefully. I took my hands away and smiled at him.
"Alright. Lets get out of this hellhole and move to fucking California."I grinned but my face fell,"Gerard what about the guys? And-"
"No no its okay. Bob's Mum is taking him back to Chicago for three years. Ray's Mum wants him to go to college next year and my college course is gonna take three years. Bob called Rob,"Gerard giggled,"Bob and Rob. Anyway, he told him what was happening and Rob said to just come back when we're ready cause we're apparently gonna be a big band no matter what time we hit the scene."Gerard smiled.

"What about Mikey?"
"I havent told him yet but-"
"He wont mind. He's got Pete."I said confidently. Mikey would be fine. We would all be fine.