The Fault in Her Scars .

I pulled out of the parking lot and sped off towards my home, trying to prepare myself for what was to come.

It felt like forever, the gravel rumbling beneath my tires for hours. I finally pulled into my driveway, silently shutting my door and walking toward the front door. I turned the handle and opened it, immediately being met with Tony pulling me into his arms.
"I saw your car lights, everyone is in the living room waiting for you. Don't ever run off like that again," Tony said, staring intently at me.
I smiled and nodded, kissing his cheek lightly. We turned and went back to the living room, all eyes on me as I walked in. Jaime looked as if he'd been crying, and I narrowed my eyes at my brothers.
I sighed deeply, gathering my courage, and sat next to Jaime. He smiled at me and I smiled back, his eyes glistening with happiness.

A few moments of awkward silence passed before Mike finally cleared his throat.
"Um, well Vic and I decided we were okay with Jaime and you um, dating, but you have to keep it quiet until you turn eighteen in a few months, okay? I really wouldn't want anything bad happening to either of you. And Jaime, if you so much as even make her cry once, I'll beat you to a pulp." Mike said, all traces of a smile gone.
"I agree with Mike. Jaime, you know how much Taylor means to me, how much I love her, she's my only sister and I won't let anything happen to her. I'll kill you if you hurt her. I swear I will." Vic said, his voice firm.

Jaime swallowed and nodded, he knew how serious they both were being.

"Oh, and Tony is sleeping in your room now, not Jaime." Vic added, giving me a grin.

I rolled my eyes and yawned, seeing it was nearly two in the morning.
"I really appreciate it, guys. But it's late and I'm going to sleep, so goodnight. I'll see you in the morning." I mumbled, rubbing my eyes.
I walked up to my bedroom and pulled out my phone, sending a text to Jaime.
When everyone goes to bed, meet me on the roof. We can have our own talk.

I waited a few minutes before he sent me a response and I changed into my pajamas for the night.
Tony walked into my room and gave me a small smile. "I'm gonna shower, okay?"
I nodded and waited for him to leave before climbing out onto the room, seeing Jaime already sitting there.
"Hi," I breathed.
He turned to look at me and his eyes went wide. "Taylor, you can not be wearing that stuff around me anymore. You will be the death of me."
I giggled and sat down next to him. "Sorry, I just don't think about it really."

It was silent for a few moments before Jaime took my hand.

"Taylor, I love you so much. I know this is literally forbidden by law, but it's so worth it. You're worth it. I want nothing more than to know you are my girlfriend, you are the girl I come home with and wake up to. No more wondering if I'll find a soulmate, I have you. So, I guess I should do this properly, will you be my girlfriend?"
I could hardly breathe, he was so close to me and my heart was pounding.
"Yes Jaime, always and forever." I mumbled, placing my head in his chest.

We stayed still for a few moments, holding each other and relishing in this new relationship, this new feeling.

"I should probably get inside, Tony's showering and he'll be done soon.." I mumbled.
Jaime nodded. "Yeah, okay babe. I'll see you bright and early."

I shook my head and went back in through my window, crawling into bed. Tony walked in a few seconds after that and I sighed, thankful he didn't see me sneaking back in.
"You look happy." Tony commented.
"I am. I've wanted him for so long, and now he's mine. That feels great to say." I said, smiling widely.
"Wait, he asked you out? Finally?" Tony asked, grinning from ear to ear.
"Uh, yeah."
"FUCK YES!" Tony yelled, jumping up from his bed and crashing onto the floor, making a loud bang as the dresser toppled over.
We both burst into the laughter, ignoring the door flinging open and the curious looks of three boys that were being given to us.
"What happened?" Jaime asked, eyeing us both.
"I don't even know," I said, still laughing uncontrollably.
"Can I just have help?" Tony yelled, barely able to control his laughter.
The boys helped Tony up and they went back to their rooms as Tony and I laid down on our beds, still laughing.
"Goodnight Taylor," Tony mumbled.
"Night Tone."

I waited until I heard his breath even out before I turned over, the anxiety building. I could hear the thunder rolling outside my window, and I was horrified.
I climbed out of my bed and left my room, pattering past Mike and Vic's room, gritting my teeth when I overheard Mike and Alysha, going at it.
I reached the far bedroom and twisted the doorknob, opening it to see Jaime sitting up in his bed, watching a movie. I closed the door behind me, and his head snapped over.

"Baby? What are you doing?" He asked.
"It's thundering. I know what Vic said, but please let me sleep here with you." I mumbled.
Jaime opened his arms and I crawled into them, snuggling into his warm chest. He was shirtless, and I couldn't help but grin at that night.

He turned to movie off and laid down, pulling me into his grasp. I closed my eyes and fell into a deep sleep, beyond happy to be in his arms.

Jaime's arms.

Notes

I AM SO SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING FFS.