Pretty soon, Jen and Lyn were closer to Nate's house and noticed him walking towards them. Grimly, Jen said, "I heard the news. I really am sorry. Levi was a great person, I didn't mean to break his heart."

"... Levi was a great guy... Lyn!" he said, his face finally lighting up into his usual smile. He ran forward and hugged her.

Lyn rushed to Nate, embracing him with her arms. "Oh, please let this be a sing you won't go back to war! I would die inside if you left me!"
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Peter decided he would go on a walk to release some emotions tunneling in him. When he made it up the street, he noticed, Nate, Lyn and Jen. He rushed to Jen, giving her a big hug. "Are you okay?" He noticed her face was blotchy.
Jen wiped her tears, I was just thinking about what if he was thinking of how we broke his heart before he died? Then, it caused him to get distracted and forget to run for cover or move?"
Peter held her hand, tkaing responisbility for his past actions. "I'm not so sure we should even go to his funeral."

"I'm sorry Lyn, I'm going back on sunday" he said. Then turned "Hey Jen" he said with a smile.

"It was.. interesting," Johny said. "Oh, hi Chloe." He waved. "I better get back to my apartment now, guys. Talk to you later, Miley?"

Jen looked at Nate. "Are you okay? I've been standing here the whole time."
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Miley hugged her brother. "Okay. See you soon." When he left, she turned to Chloe. "Wanna see what Justin is up to?"

"Oh, yeah... Um" said Nate shaking his head, clearly he was in a minor state of shock.

Jen asked, "Do you think it was mine and Peter's fault? Shoiiuld we go to the funeral?"

Chloe waved good-bye to Johnny, then turned to Miley. "Go see what Justin's up to? Sure, why not?" She glanced at Miley's face, which was still glowing with excitement from seeing her brother again. Chloe smiled. "You're really happy that Johnny's back, aren't you?"

Miley giggled, "Of cousre! He and Justin are the best brothers a girl could ever hope for!"
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Amanda turned to Abigal. "You could have a small wedding if you can't afford a big one."
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Stacey was walking down the street with Ally, when she noticed Peter's hair was starting to grow back. "Look! It's growing back!"
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Before Nate could answer, Peter said, "Nate, if there's anything I could do for you, please let me know?"

"Not unless you can turn back time and alow me to kill that Ronian who shot Levi" said Nate feircly.

Peter nodded, looking at Jen. "Oh. Well, since I can't stop you from going back to war...chances are pretty high you might just kill him."

Nate sighed "I'm sorry Pete... I didn't mean to snap at you" he replied, rubbing his temples with one hand.

Peter took a deep breath. "It's okay. I really am sorry he died. I know Levi and I weren't exactly friends but you are my friend and Jen's too. We will support you."

Johnny threw his bag onto his bed and went straight to his keyboard.

(c) Humdedum, etc. etc

"I thought this only happened
to other people
And here I thought that life
was just simple
But you look me in the eyes
And nothing I can surmise
Will rise

I'm fine
I'm dying
I'm saying
Goodbye."

It didn't even need layering, Johnny decided.

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