Katie’s POV

No one of us said anything during the whole car journey to his house. The radio was softly playing some rock music and I was looking out of the window, watching houses and cars flying by. My head felt a little better now, thank god. It was a beautiful day but I was still somewhat confused on what was happening. I could feel Brian glancing over to me every now and then. Probably to check if I was still there.
We were currently waiting at a traffic light when I noticed some very familiar tunes coming from the radio station. Curious I turned the music up a bit and turned back to the outside world, humming along to the song.
“Do you like it?” Brian asked after a little while, making me look at him in confusion.
“What?”
“The song. You’ve been humming along for a while now.” He said with a soft smile on his lips.
“Ugh ... yeah, I like it. I think I have heard it before. It’s really cool.” I smiled too and he nodded, letting me listen to the music again. He took a few turns and soon pulled into a street, lined by very impressive and beautiful houses.
“Would you like to get to know the band?” His deep voice pulled me out of my gawking.
“What? You mean … the guys who played ‘Afterlife’?” I asked in confusion. Brian nodded.
“Yeah. As chance would have it I know these guys.”
“No kidding.” My eyes nearly fell out of their sockets when he nodded again.
“I’m actually best friends with them.” He grinned and I felt my jaw drop. I was so in awe that I didn’t notice him pulling into a drive way and parking the car. Brian turned off the engine and turned to look at my shocked face. I was still gawking at him, eyes and mouth wide open. That’s when he broke into this beautiful laughter.
“Oh baby, you’re amazing.” He chuckled and closed my mouth by pushing up my jaw with his index and middle finger. Him being so amused by my reaction made me blush madly but at the same time I was glad I could make him laugh. It took off the awkwardness a bit.
But then his eyes turned dark again. It made me frown as I tried to read what was bothering him. I didn’t want to see him upset. Happiness suited him so much better than this gloomy and sad look.
His hand lightly cupped my cheek. I could feel the calloused skin on his palm and fingers, making me even more curious about him. His thumb gently caressed my cheekbone, sending soft shivers down my spine.
“So sad …” He merely whispered and I knew what he meant. Brian missed me. The old me. The Katie that he shared memories with. But she felt so far away; so out of reach. I started to feel bad for coming back.
“Come on.” He said with a sigh, “I’ll show you your home.” I nodded and we broke apart to climb out of the car.

What can I say, his house was beautiful. It was a two story mansion in the typical Californian style with palm trees and exotic-flowering plants in the small front yard and a garage, big enough for two vehicles. The front door seemed massive in its dark brown color and was guarded by two decorative box trees.
I followed Brian slowly as I was looking around, taking in every detail. But nothing triggered my memory yet. He unlocked the door and held it open for me with a soft smile. I returned it and stepped inside. Looking around I found myself in this beautiful hallway with a big staircase leading up to the second floor. I was so in awe; I couldn’t believe that this used to be my home.
With my bag clutched to my chest I carefully walked further inside. From behind me I heard Brian closing the door and putting his keys into a bowl. With a shaking hand I put his sunglasses on top of my head but before I knew what was happening I was attacked by a white fluffy ball, yelping and barking with its tail wagging so fast like the wings of a hummingbird. I was so shocked that I froze and only clutched the bag closer to my body.
“Oh shoot. Baby, come here. Leave mommy alone for a moment.” Brian hurried to my side and picked up the little dog. “I’m sorry. It’s just … she missed you so much.”
“It’s ok. I just … she came out of nowhere.” I said and he half sighed, half chuckled.
“Yeah, she tends to do that. But she doesn’t mean any harm.” He patted her head.
Smiling I carefully held out my hand and let her take in my scent before I gently patted her too. She yelped again and started to wiggle in Brian’s arms.
“Oh, oh ok, I think she wants to be held by you.” He chuckled and pushed her into my arms.
“Wow, ok uhm … hi there … ahhh ok ok ok I love you too.” I giggled and tried to turn my face away from her kisses. It was so adorable and it made me happy. It seemed like this cute furry ball loved me quite a lot.
“She is so cute. What’s her name?” I asked cuddling his dog closer, kissing her cheek.
“It’s Pinkly.” Brian answered, rubbing the back of his neck.
“Well that’s an unusual name.” I chuckled, “But it fits her perfectly.”
“Thanks.”
We both smiled at one another and after I sat Pinkly back down he showed me the living room. It was a huge room with a fireplace with a stone chimney, two big couches and huge French doors that led to the back yard. There was a big wooden cabinet filled with books on one side and countless DVDs on the other. A black acoustic guitar was lying on a couch, amongst a notepad, a pencil and crumbled sheets of paper. I spotted plants, a lot of pictures, a stereo and a cabinet full of vinyls and CDs, flowers and even more music stuff.
I was slowly wandering around the room, touching the fabric of the couch, looking at the lyrics on the notepad and of course the pictures. Happy faces beamed at me from within the frames. Friends, family, but I only recognized the bunch I had met in the ice cream parlor today. I grew sad, knowing that the life I had before the accident must have been a good one, a happy one. I wanted to know what it was like and I tried so hard to remember. But I couldn’t. I wanted to miss all those people. But I couldn’t. I felt so lost. I was swimming in an ocean of darkness with a tiny light guiding me. But this tiny light wasn’t strong enough to lighten up the whole sea. It seemed like I was condemned to stumble about in the dark.
On the chimney I saw a picture that made my heart take up speed. It made me happy and sad, excited and shocked all at once. It showed me and Brian, cuddling on the beach. I was sitting between his legs and his arms were wrapped around my waist and torso, holding me close. A blanket was draped around us and his forehead leaned against my temple. We were smiling with our eyes closed. Just by looking at it I could feel the love between us, how much I meant to him and how much he meant to me. We had created our own perfect little world; that was more than obvious.
“This is one of my favorites.” Brian said softly. I turned around, the photograph still in my hands, and saw him setting down two steaming mugs onto the coffee table before he walked up to me.
“It was taken a couple of months after we started dating.” He lightly touched the frame, “Back then, I was the happiest man on the planet.” He was smiling softly as he took the picture and it broke my heart all over again.
“I want to make you feel like this again.” I whispered after a while.
“What?” His confusion was radiating off him. I stopped fumbling with the hem of my shirt and looked up into his beautiful brown eyes.
“I want to know what happened between us and I want to see if I … or we can make this right.” Brian said nothing but I lightly took his hand. Mainly to avoid more eye contact but also to feel this bond that was between us.
“It is so weird. Somehow I know that you and I belong together. It’s a certainty that has been there for quite a while now. But I would like to know the details: How we have met, what we were like … why I ended up in a hospital without you being there for me. I know it’s hard, believe me I do. But I need answers.” I squeezed his hand, “I want my life back.”




Brian’s POV

I held her hand with both of mine as I looked into her blue eyes that shone with strength and determination. I was so incredibly proud of her. Even though everything must seem new and unfamiliar to her Katie handled it so amazingly.
“I will help you remember everything. No matter the costs.” I said and saw her beautiful smile appear on her face.
God, I had missed this smile so much. It was still so unreal that she couldn’t remember anything. It was a chance and curse at the same time. I knew I would be hurting her again and again by telling the truth. I was risking losing her all over again but even if I did I had a chance of winning her over anew. I could show her that I had changed, that I knew what I wanted. And I wanted to be with Katie.
The moment I had her back in my arms I knew it for sure. She was the one. She was the woman I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. I wanted to marry her and have children with her. I wanted to walk down the beach with her, holding her hand and take her out on tour, showing her the world. But all this had to wait now. Besides, it wasn’t as important as her happiness. I didn’t care about myself anymore. All I wanted was for her to get her memories back and settle down with whom- or wherever she wanted to.
Suddenly a light giggle reached my ears.
“Earth to Brian.” A hand appeared in front of my eyes, “Hey, come back to me.” Katie giggled.
“I’m here. I’m ok. Wait what?” I shook my head, chuckling.
“Where have you been?” She asked me, still giggling a bit.
“I was … nowhere. Why?” I said and rubbed the back of my neck nervously.
“Uh-hu. And I’m the queen of China.” Katie said and raised her eyebrows. It was too cute.
“Well if that’s the case.” I smirked and played a long just to tease her. I took a step back and bowed to her, “Welcome to my humble home, your highness.” I couldn’t hold in the chuckle.
“Oh you …” She said and suddenly her index fingers poked my sides and tummy. I couldn’t help but twitch and jump away from her but Katie had no mercy. She tickled me and poked my ticklish spots but I hadn’t forgotten her weak spots either. We ended up on the couch, holding our aching tummies from laughing so hard. It had been so liberating and wonderful.
“Oh wow.” Katie let out breathlessly.
“Yep, now we are on the same level. I know your ticklish spots and you know mine.” I grinned at her.
“Same level my ass.” She laughed.
“Come on. You loved it. Besides, back in the days I always made it up to you.” I wiggled my eyebrows. The light pink on her cheeks from laughing so hard turned into a bright red color and I couldn’t help but laugh when she threw a pillow at my face.
“Ha ha. Very funny.” I could hear her pouting and I was melting on the inside. God she was so adorable.
“Maybe you let me show y…”
“Stop it!”
I was laughing so hard that I almost rolled off the couch. But when I looked at her I could see her chuckling and hiding her face in her hands.
“You’re awful.” Katie whined.
“Awww I’m sorry, honey.” I said, playing guilty and came to hug her tightly, “Please forgive me.” I asked softly and played with her hair a bit. That’s when she slowly looked up at me. Her cheeks were still flushed but her eyes had this certain glow. I couldn’t help but brush the back of my hand over her cheek. Her eyes flickered to my lips and back up, making my heart race in my chest.
It was amazing, I was so nervous as if I had just met her. We were starting all over again and I loved it. When I bit my bottom lip lightly Katie’s eyes lingered a little longer on them, reassuring me that she wanted to kiss me. Butterflies started to fill my tummy as I slowly leaned in. I cupped her cheek and my beloved scooted closer. It was too perfect. I could feel her shaking breath on my lips …
The ringing of the doorbell made both of us jump and our foreheads slammed into one another.
“Awwwww owie!” Katie cried out and held her head.
“Fucking ugh …” I groaned, rubbing my forehead. Who the fuck had this perfect timing?
“Your skull … I don’t like it.” Katie whined and wiped a small tear from her eyes.
“I’m sorry, baby. I’ll get you some ice.” I stood and kissed the top of her head before going into the kitchen. I grabbed a small ice pack, wrapped it in a towel but when I was about to give it to Katie the doorbell rang again. Groaning I went to open it. I was about to say something nasty while pulling the door open but the man that stood in front of me made my heart stop for a second.




Jeremy’s POV

“Where is she?” I demanded to know, when Brian finally opened the door. I was trembling. Everything that I had worked for could be destroyed in mere seconds with this guy around. He looked at me in shock at first but then his fist clenched the towel in his hand tightly.
“I hate to repeat myself, Haner.” I growled.
“I’m not telling you shit, Spencer. Get the fuck off my property or I will make you.” Brian pressed through his gritted teeth. I could see the anger boiling through his veins. Did he know? What did Katie tell him?
“So she is here.” I said and tried to push past him. “Katie?! Baby, it’s me! Please, come back home. We will talk then, I promise, my love!” I called for my lover but Brian pushed me away from the door, rage radiating off of him.
“What the fuck?! You don’t get to talk to her! I swear I …”
“You what, huh? You what?!” I got in his face, feeling jealousy fueling my rage. He raised his fist but then voices and the slamming of car doors reached our ears.
“Brian! Oh my god, stop it!” A chubby man with tattooed sleeves pushed Brian back inside, holding him back from attacking me. I recognized him as Zacky Vengeance.
“You two are unbelievable.” A small dark-haired girl followed him and rolled her eyes at me. I just scoffed and pushed her aside to get inside the mansion where my Katie was waiting for me. I knew she was.
“Get the fuck out of my house!” Brian hollered and fought his friend. I could only smirk. He didn’t the slightest chance against me.
“Brian! Calm down, for fuck’s sake!” The girl yelled at her friend but he didn’t listen. He was in another world.
It was all or nothing, with the grand price being the love of the woman we both desired so much. I was ready for it. I was ready to fight for the love of my life.
Zacky was trying to hold his friend back but Brian knew is best friend too well. With a light twist of Zacky’s wrist he came free and shoved his friend away from him. With his fists clenched Brian was ready to fight me. I was staring right into his burning eyes. My heart was racing, pumping adrenaline through my entire body and god, I felt strong.
We were standing there, staring at each other. Our muscles were tensed. The smallest movement could start the fight. God, I wanted to get rid of Brian for good. He was just ruining everything. He hurt Katie so many times and now, he would do the same. I knew it in my heart. Brian would break her precious heart, if not even her soul. He wasn’t right for her. But I was. I always have been and I always will be.
“What’s going on?” Her soft voice reached through the cloud of rage that was surrounding me and Brian. A gasp.
“Jeremy. Jeremy, what are you doing here?” I heard the shuffling of feet and soon a cold hand on my cheek. Her touch woke me up from my trance and I looked down at her.
Katie looked at me worried but before I could say anything she turned to Brian. In disbelief I watched her hurrying over to him. What was happening?
I was about to step forward, reaching for my girl, when something hard slammed into my back and knocked me off my feet. I fell onto the hard floor with my sneaky attacker on top of me, knocking the air out of my lungs. What on earth?

Notes

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