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[TW: Blood]
{3rd Person POV}
It has been an entire year since Jake has cut off contact with Drew. (Ever since the last chapter pretty much.) Within that time, Daisy and Sean got together, Drew has been trying to take care of himself after Henry and Liam helped him out (he's still not over Jake), the music club hasn't forgiven Jake at all, Lia has slowly developed a crush on Hailey, and Jake is still in contact with Daisy, Lia, and Sean.

However, one tragedy can cause all sorts of issues. When an older brother's love can cause him more harm to himself than anyone else. Especially when it can cause a life or death situation for one or both of them.
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{Jake's POV}
I haven't talked to Drew and them and everyone else for and entire year except for Sean, Daisy, and Lia. I was worried about what would happen to me or any other person if I were to talk to anyone after leaving. I didn't mind school in Japan, but it was definitely not what I was used to for the longest time. Milo needed a while to adjust as well, even longer than I did, but he got used to it eventually. I was currently in the car with my mom, mother, and Milo on the way home. Milo and our moms were all talking and laughing. I would occasionally partake in the conversation if I knew anything I could add or if I had been asked a question.

I looked out the window and saw the trees and birds around. Milo saw a tree with yellow lights on it and I saw his smile. He always liked shiny lights and they were always pretty to him. I looked back at the window while we were at a stop and waited for us to keep going so that we could get home. I had a long day because of some of my teachers, but it was mostly a normal day. When we started moving, we had to go slower because of some road work going on in our are-

"Wait, that car to the right isn't stopping yet." I saw the car and I though they just weren't paying attention. However, it still wasn't even slowing down-

"Wait- MILO!"

I knew the car wasn't stopping and I guess my older brother reflexes kicked in. I grabbed Milo and held his head closer to my chest knowing the car was going to get hit...

And it did...

"I- what's going on?"
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{Milo's POV}
I was talking to my mom and mother about something that happened at school. I took forever to adjust to the new scenery around us, but I was happy none the less...

Until today...

I randomly felt Jake grab me and pull me close before it felt like the entire world was spinning. "What the fuck just happened?!" I opened my eyes and saw the glass and other things around the car completely strewn all around me. "Did- did we get hit?" I got scared, but I moved my hand to my face until I saw...

Blood...

I was shaking, our moms were either unconscious or trying to get out of the car. That's when I realized... Jake wasn't moving. I slowly tilted my head up and saw him with his eyes open, but no reaction. I looked behind him and saw him bleeding from several places. The blood on my hands...

Was his.

"He- he pulled me closer so I wouldn't get hurt." I felt awful. I know Jake was my older brother, but I was always upset when he sacrificed so much of himself and this time... he might've actually sacrificed himself for me. "Jake!" I shouted hoping he'd wake up, but... nothing.

"Milo honey?" Our mother asked while opening the car door now that she was out of the car.

I started crying my eyes out, and my voice wavered. "JAKE WAKE UP, PLEASE!"

Our mom opened up my door and saw me losing it and Jake injured. "Milo honey, please get our so we can get help." She said while holding my shoulder, but I refused.