Jack was walking next to Jessica, deep in thought. She didn't seem to notice which was a good thing, mind you. Jack couldn't seem to get his thoughts in order.

Lily...I love Lily...God that's messed up.

"Oi! What's that?!" Bunny's ears flattened on his head, glancing around the room nervously.

"My thoughts I guess," Jack shrugged.

I really screwed up with her. I-She won't forgive me for that.

"-ack...JACK!" Jack jumped and turned to an annoyed looking Jessica.m

"Sorry what?"

"Oh never mind," Jessica turned away from the brunette and looked towards the sky. "I think it's going to snow soon,"

"Maybe it will snow on Easter," Jack hummed. Jessica nodded, wrinkling her nose.

"The parents will have a hard time hiding the eggs then,"

Jack paused and narrowed his eyes. "The Easter Bunny is real,"

"Jack sweetie, I know your childish and all but you don't honestly believe that do you?"

"Of course I do! Me and Lily always believed and always will. It's not childish!"

"Aw you do care," Aster threw back at Jack with a smirk. Jack blinked before nodding.

"Of course I did. You guys were my childhood. I've always cared,"

The Gaurdians had to pause for a sec, sucking in a deep breath. This boy cared so much for them, even as a human. And they cared for him. Balls of emotion were lodged in their throat. Mother Nature smiled, wrapping her arms tightly around the child she thought of like a son. Aster lightly punched Jack on his shoulder, a thankful smile on his face.

"Good onya mate,"

Jessica rolled her eyes. "Sure Jack,"

Jack frowned before grabbing Jessica's arm. "Hey. Just because you don't believe, doesn't mean it's not there," Jessica ripped her arm out of a Jack's grasp and smirked.

"Then why don't you find your other little believers and hunt for the stupid rabbit?"

"Maybe I will!" Jack hissed angrily.

"But will you is the question," Jessica smoothed over her dress, still with that stupid smirk. Jack furrowed his brows in confusion. "Everyone's talking about your little spat with the towns looney. Your little break up caused a real riff. All because you wanted a taste of power,"

"Maybe," Jack's fists clenched and his teeth grinder together. "Maybe I wanted money to help my family. But even if Lily never talked to me again, she will always be ten times the person you will ever be,"

"Touching. But I don't like the way your talking to me Jackie," Jessica cackled. Two boys, Jack recognized to be sons of the man who chops all the wood for the town, came from behind her. Jack knew he was seriously outnumbered but didn't really care. No one is allowed to talk bad about his friends. "Honestly Jack, do you think this is a fair fight?"

"Hey Jessica," a voice called from behind Jack. Her green eyes were livid in anger and a sadistic smile was on her face. "I think you forgot the rules of this game. You are the king. These boys are your pawns,"

Russling came from behind Jack and Lily, making said boy turn in shock. Danny and Cole walked from behind her, along with a few other kids around the village. They all had a sadistic look on their faces.

"I am the king of this board. And you stole my knight," They way Lily sounded made a shiver run down Jack's spine. "I'd like him back,"

With those words the towns kids attacked the two pawns of Jessica. Lily brushed past Jack and got up close to Jessica's face. Her hand caressed the shaking blondes cheek and leaned to Jessica's ear. "Checkmate,"

Burgess ripped herself away and with a fleeting glance, tore down to the village. "Your a freak! Your all freaks!" The two pawns quickly followed after her. The children cheered while Danny sided up to Lily.

"What now?"

"I think...they need more persuasion. They can't mess with us anymore, we won't take it!" They nodded at her, determination filling their eyes. "We may not be rich but we have unity! We have each other and that is more important. We stick together. So let's show the, what we're made of," Lily avoided Jalcs gaze and he felt the familiar stomping on his heart. The children cheered and quickly raced to the village, Danny, Cole and Charlie leading them. Lily made a move to follow before pausing and looking at Jack.

"This is all you get," Jack watched her walk away, blinking at the overwhelming emotion crashing down on him.

"Your just letting 'er walk away?" Aster asked, ears flattening. Everyone looked mildly confused but Jack chuckled.

"Not exactly,"

Jack blinked out of his funk and ran to Lily.

"Wait! Wait!" Lily turned, eyebrows creasing.

"Jack? Wha-OOF!" Jack tripped while he was running and crashed into Lily, knocking them both down the small hill. Grunts of pain escaped them as they fell before ending up in a lump of dirt at the bottom. "Ow...Jack!"

"Sorry! I'm sorry,"

"You pushed us down a hill,"

"I'm sorry for that too," Lily looked at Jack confused and tilted her head. "I'm sorry for all the nasty things I said, I'm so so so sorry for pushing you. I never wanted to hurt you and I was just so angry and confused. I took it all out on you! I'm so sorry!" Jack buried his face in Lily's hair, tears welling in his eyes.

"Jack?"

"I miss him so much! I-I don't know what to do anymore!" Jack cried, finally allowing himself to mourn his fathers death.

The Guardians frowned and Jack found himself in a very big cuddle party.

"Oh Jack," Tooth cooed, wiping her eyes and petting his head.

"Hey, hey it's ok. Shhh. Everything is gonna be alright. I miss them too," Lily pulled Jack away and smiled kindly. She gently wiped his tears away and kissed his forehead. Jack flushed a bright red and smiled back at her. "The past is in the past. We can't change what happened. Everything will be ok,"

"I-I know it will be!" Jack nodded. Lily gave him a curious look. "Because I know you will be by my side,"

"Jack?" Her cheeks were flushed a pretty pink and gave him a wide eyed look. Jack leaned forward and rested their foreheads together.

"I love you Lily Woods. I love you so much," Lily smiled and looked a bit amused.

"About time too," Jack chuckled before turning serious.

"Lily..,"

"Yeah?"

"I need you to promise me something,"

"Anything!" Lily's eyes sparkled up at him and Jack let his fingers comb through her hair.

"Promise to never leave me. To stay by my side forever. To always be there for me and never leave me alone,"

"As you wish," Jack smiled and nuzzled her cheek before Lily stood back.

"Oh and Jack?" She punched his arm, making the boy Yelp.

"Ow! Why-"

"I love you too," she grabbed the front of his shirt and slammed their lips together. Jack's eyes widened before he cupped her cheeks, closing his eyes and gently kissing her back.