Returned Home (Piers Nivans x Reader)

Returned Home (Piers Nivans x reader) Pt27.

Our safest bet was to wait until Harvey got back. We need all the help we could get. Plus, I wasn't the only one a little shaken. I never talked to Jake or Alyssa much before, but I knew Jen and Alyssa were close. Jen was bandaged up and awake, and (Y/N) was asleep on my shoulder with Jen holding her hand.

Jen: "Hey, I gotta ask. What's the deal with you and Jake? From what Alyssa says, the two of you aren't that different."

Piers: "How do you mean?"

Jen: "You're both stubborn as hell, you'd do anything for the people you love, you're both fighters for what you believe in, you've both been through hell, and you both have someone that loves you with everything in her heart. So what's the issue?"

Piers: "You ever get one of those people that just rubs you the wrong way? No real reason, you just end up being oil and vinegar?"

Jen: "Yeah, I can see that being a thing. But you know something else about oil an vinegar?"

Piers: "What?"

Jen: "They might not mix, but they sure as hell work well together. And as far as him punching you earlier? He was just looking out for (Y/N). They got close while you were missing. Kinda like family. It doesn't excuse him for hitting you, but he had a reason for jumpin' the gun like that. If you saw Jake choking me, what would you have done?"

Piers: "I get your point. To be honest, I wasn't mad at him. More mad at myself than anything. What if I can't keep this under control? What if she can't bring herself to pull the trigger IF or WHEN she has to? I don't doubt her strength for a second. But if I was in her position, and it came down to that....I don't know if I could do that to her."
Jen put her arm around me, tears in her eyes.

Jen: "Than if it comes to that, and she can't bring herself to do it......I will."

Piers: "Jen."

Jen: "I love the both of you too much to let you become something you've fought against for years. If the situation were reversed, I'd do the same. God forbid she ever gets infected, I'd do it for you. AND for her."

Piers:".......Thank you."
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It was almost morning, and the sun was coming up. I saw that both Jen and (Y/N) were gone. I got up and looked around. I found them with Jake, sitting outside talking. I know I shouldn't listen in, but I was curious as to what they were saying, so I hung around the door for a bit.

Jake: "I just reacted without thinking. I mean, what was I supposed to do? You know me, hit first ask questions later."

Jen: "I know, that's what I tried to explain to him last night. He understood, wasn't even mad. (Y/N), there was ONE thing he was worried about though."

(Y/N): "What?"

Jen: "He was worried that if it came down to it, you might not be able to bring yourself to shoot him."

(Y/N): "Honestly, I was worried about that too. I just hope it never comes to that."

Jen: "Well, I told him that.....If you couldn't, I would."

(Y/N)/Jake: "What?"

Jake: "But the pup's like family to you."
I heard someone get up.

Jen: "Exactly why I promised him I'd it if I had to. I love him and (Y/N) too much to let him turn into something he's fought against for years."
Someone else got up.

(Y/N): "Jen....Thank you. But I'm sure it won't come to that."
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I watched as a red jeep pulled up, stopping a few feet away.

Harvey: "Morning. Did anyone get sleep last night?"

(Y/N): "Yeah, some. How's Tara?"

Harvey: "Better, but I had to talk her into staying in the hospital. I got a few doctors to keep an eye on her."

Jen: "Great. I'll go wake up Piers and Alyssa."
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I ran back to where I was sleeping before, pretending to sleep like some kid. I felt a hand on my shoulder, shaking me awake.

Jen: "Piers? Hey, Harvey's here, we're ready to go."
I slowly opened my eyes, groaning like I was waking up.

Piers: "Hey. Morning. How'd you sleep?"

Jen: "Fine, you?"
I got to my feet, following her to where Alyssa was still sleeping, covered with her jacket.

Piers: "Fine, I guess. Lot of thought swimmin' around, you know?"
She shook Alyssa awake, siting up while her jacket fell into her lap.

Jen: "yeah, I hear you. Hey ghost, c'mon, wake up."

Piers: "Ghost?

Jen: "Little nickname. She's like a fuckin' ninja when it comes to stealth. Quiet as a mouse and as untouchable as a ghost."

Alyssa: "*yawn*...Guess I should be happy you went with 'Ghost' instead of 'Mouse'."
Jen helped her to her feet and we headed for the jeep.