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"James Owen, where are we?" I groaned when he pulled up to a house and parked.

"A party." He grinned innocently, "You need to have some fun with us again. We all miss you especially a certain someone." He motioned to the door at someone who was walking into the house.

I looked over to see Matt walking into the house and shook my head, "Now that's bullshit, I know for a fact he doesn't. I've seen with my own eyes he doesn't."

"Yes he does. He's been miserable without you Jo." He said as he shut the car off.

"Oh yeah right." I crossed my arms, "He's been so miserable he went straight to his ex, Val. I seen them together a few weeks or so ago. They were staring into each other's eyes, she was even holding his hand Jimmy."

"You did? Where?"

"I was going for a walk, actually was heading to his house and I happen to see them together at a diner." I looked at down at my feet.

He shook his head, "I think you misunderstood all of that." He got out, came around and forced me out of the car, "You'll see for yourself Joella."

"I don't want to damnit. I'm fine with it, he wants to move on then so be it. I don't blame him, he had said so himself that it's my fault everything happened." I groaned trying to pull my arm from his grip but having no luck.

"My God, he doesn't actually believe that." He groaned as he pulled me into the house. "He hasn't moved on from you I promise. He feels miserable about how he's treated you."

"Right." I scoffed, "He hasn't all right." I rolled her eyes, motioning to what I was seeing.

There across the room was Matt and Val sharing a hug then I noticed what looked like him kissing her.

"It's whatever." I grabbed a beer and took a big swig of it.

I didn't want to stick around, I'll walk back to my car if I have to. No need to stay around here and see him moving on that quickly from me.

"Matt! Look who I ran into and dragged here." Jimmy grinned throwing his arm around my shoulders.

I noticed Matt look over, a hint of a smile went on his face, "Joella." He quickly came over to us. "What are you doing here? I'm glad you're here."

"I was forced here." I glared at Jimmy then looked back at Matt as I sat the beer bottle down, "Don't worry, I won't interfere with what you have going on now." I motioned my head towards Val, then turned to walk out, "I'll leave so I won't be a distraction."

"No wait Joella, let me explain." I heard him following behind me.

I needed to get out of there quick.

"What's there to explain Matthew?" I didn't stop heading for the door, "You've moved on, it's okay. I caused you heartbreak and you deserve happiness with someone." I then walked out the door.

Once we got to the sidewalk, he grabbed my arm and made me face him, "Will you fucking stop?! What the hell are you talking about?! I haven't moved on."

I Jerked my arm away from him and stepped back, "Really? That's bullshit. It's clear you have Matt. It's okay, that's my fault, I ruined what we had. I can see you two are back together, I drove you into the arms of your ex. I just hope you two are happy together again."

"What? No Ells, baby, we're not together. We're just friends. I don't see her that way and she knows that."

"Right." I  scoffed, pushing out my lips some, "Friends, right, so you're just leading her on until you get what you want from her? Having dinner together, her holding your hand and smiling. And then let's not forget what I saw in there, you two hugging and you kissing her Matt! Let's just hope she doesn't get pregnant and lose the baby cause you'll just blame her for it too!"

"I don't know what you think you saw but yeah I kissed her, on the damn cheek Ells! Not the lips. We haven't even been intimate, I don't want that from her, she knows that."

"Yeah okay." I backed up then turned around to cross the street. I just needed to get away. "Just leave me alone Matt."

"Joella stop! There's a car-" I heard him yell right before a jolt of pain went through my whole body.

No One's POV

Right as she was in the process of crossing the street a car was coming, the person had slammed on the brakes but unfortunately couldn't get fully stopped in time. Matt was rushing to her before the car hit her but couldn't get to her in time.

"Oh my God!" The guy jumped out, "I'm, I'm sorry I didn't see her. Shit, shit shit," He grabbed his phone.

"Call fucking 9-1-1!" Matt roared landed on his knees next to her, putting his hands on the side of her head, and feeling something wet, "Come on Ells, stay with me baby!" He moved her hair away from her face, only to find blood on his fingers.

"I'm sorry." She coughed out a little bit of blood.

"They're on their way." The guy stated.

"Please don't leave me Ells, I love you."

He wanted to stay strong for her but wasn't having any luck as tears rolled down his cheeks. He also wanted to scoop her into his arms but was afraid to damage her body more if he moved her so he just held the sides of her head.

"I love you too." She coughed, she felt her eyes getting heavy. "I'm sorry for the pain I've caused you."

"Shh, don't talk babe." He gently kissed her forehead, "Save your strength. Stay with me baby. You're going to be okay."

She barely nodded as her eyes closed no matter how much she fought to keep them open.

Matt's POV

"What the hell happened?" I heard Zacky asked as he sat next to me on the curb as the EMTs were putting Joella in the ambulance.

"We were arguing and she went to cross the street and I seen the car coming I tried stopping her and fuck I couldn't get to her time!" I sniffed as I ran my hands down my face, thankfully I was given a wet cloth to clean the blood from my hands, "If only I would have, she'd be okay." I crossed my arms on my knees and put my head on my arms.

"She's going to be Okay. We have to believe that. We have to think positive Matt." He rubbed my back then nudged me, "Come on." I looked at him as he stood up and noticed him motioning to one of the police officers walking over to us so I stood up, wiping the tears off my face.

I had to give my statement on what exactly happened. I knew I'd eventually have to do so. I hope the guy doesn't get into major trouble, it's not his fault he couldn't stop the car in time because he wasn't even going that fast. And I could tell when I had glanced over at him how bad he felt for what happened.

Afterwards talking to the cops, I was able to go to the hospital. Everyone thought about going but figured it was no use in all of us being up there so only Me and Jimmy went. When we got there I realized someone had contacted her parents because we all showed up about the same time.

"Who called them?" I asked lowly so only Jimmy could hear, "Thankfully someone did."

"I don't know, but I think it was one of the girls."

"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Durbin." I said softly to which they said hi back.

"How did this happened!?" Her mom asked through her tears.

I cleared my throat then explained everything that happened to them. Even though I had told them that we were arguing I didn't give exact details on what about, figuring it wasn't really their business. I tried staying strong as I said everything that happened to them but I could feel tears burning my eyes no matter how many times I tried blinking them away.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry I couldn't pull her back in time." I choked out. "I tried getting to her, I really did."