Disclaimer: Don't own House of Wax

Author's Note:

I sat in silence riding in the passenger seat of my older brother Wade's car. Music was playing softly as I looked out the scenery. We were on our way to meet up with Wade's girlfriend Carly and her friends.

You want to know why the reason why me and my brother aren't speaking at the moment? He found out that I have been secretly dating Carly's brother Nick. Wade found out when he found Nick in my room when our parents were out of town. Of course they a huge fight and since then they've hated each other more.

That was a month ago but Nick and I started dating one month prior to the incident. Now as a peace offering for Wade I'm riding with him to a game. Wade broke the silence first.

"How long do you expect to hide this from everyone," Wade asked not taking his eyes off the road.

"What do you care? You hate Carly's friends anyways," I said looking at him. "I don't even know what Nick and I are. It just happened between us."

Wade snorted. "Like I'm supposed to believe that," He said.

"Remember when I first met Nick I hated him as much as you did or still do," I said. "I think Nick was more surprised than any of us," I said with a smile.

"Because the guy has feelings," Wade said protective of me. "All Nick does is gets into trouble and blames everyone else for his mistakes. What if he does that to you and it goes too far?"

I looked at Wade in shock. "Nick has never hit me," I said folding my arms. "Besides you of all people know I would not stay with a guy that was abusive."

"I know. I'm just worried about you. I don't want anything bad to happen to you," He said.

"The only thing bad I think is going to happen on this trip is if we hit too many curvy roads I'll get car sick or you and Nick might kill each other.'

'Just promise me one thing."

"What?" I asked as he pulled into a parking lot where everyone was.

"You are not sleeping in the same tent as Nick."

I laughed. "Your sharing a tent with his little sister. How do you think he feels?"

"Nothing," He said turning the ignition off and getting out.

I got out of the car and followed. One thing I wasn't sure was how we were all supposed to fit in Wade's 'man car'.

"There's my boyfriend," Carly said with a smile as we walked up to the table.

"Hey babe," Wade said giving her a kiss.

I rolled my eyes and looked away. I was scanning the area to see if Nick was here. The only reason why Nick came was because of me. I just wasn't looking forward to Dalton's camera in my face the whole time.

Carly's friend Paige spoke. "Emma, I'm surprised you came.'

"Why," I asked looking at her.

"Well I know you get car sick," She said.

"I think I'll get sick from the trip anyways," I said making Carly laugh. I smiled a little. "At least someone thinks I'm funny.'

"We better figure out the riding arrangement," Paige said getting down to business.

"Well I figured that me, Emma, and Dalton could ride with Wade," Carly said.

Paige made a face. "What about, Nick?"

Everyone else had the same look on their face. I didn't blame them. Nick could make your life miserable if he wanted to.

"We flip," Wade suggested.

I stood up. "While you guys decided I'm going to grab some snacks for the road. Does anyone want anything," I asked.

"We already got our stuff," Paige said.

I rolled my eyes. "Wade?"

"Surprise me," He said.

I walked off inside the store. "Surprise me," I muttered as I walked down the junk isle. When I walked in I noticed a homeless guy sitting by the door. Whatever I have left I'll give him some.

I grabbed some chips, soda, and candy before going to pay for it. After I paid for my purchase I walked outside in time to see my idiot boyfriend being mean to the homeless guy. I gave Nick a dirty look behind his back and gave the homeless guy a $10.00 bill and a bag of chips.

Nick and Dalton was sitting where Paige was. I decided to sit next to Wade. As usual Dalton had the damn camera pointed at me.

"Dalton, I told you before if your camera breaks while filming me it's not my fault," I glared into the lenses.

Dalton looked scared and turned it off and Carly laughed.

"So did you guys figure out the riding arrangements," I asked. "I just know Blake isn't going to want me riding in his truck if I get car sickness."

Carly smiled. "Dalton is going to ride with Blake and Paige," She explained.

I smiled sweetly. "Good. That means they get to deal with Dalton's camera."

"Hey," Dalton said in offense.

Nick glared at Wade who glared back.

"If you two are going to fight I'll ride in the back of Blake's truck."

"I didn't say anything," Nick said glaring at me now.

Wade looked at Nick with hate at the way Nick was looking at me.

"Guys can't we at least be civil during the trip," Carly asked annoyed.

"Says the one talking," Nick said looking at her.

She flipped the paper that she was holding over angry. "You got something to say to me?"

"No, I think you said enough," Nick said.

I stood up as did Dalton.

"I'm going to go beg Blake to ride with him," I said storming off.

I wasn't in the mood to listen to them bicker and neither was Wade. I spotted Blake's truck and walked over to the driver's side.

"Blake, can I please ride with you," I begged him.

Blake chuckled. "Carly and Nick getting into it," He asked.

"Yes. I don't want to hear them bicker the whole way."

"Okay. You can ride with me but if you throw up in my truck your cleaning it up," He said.

"I promise," I said.

"So this means Dalton your riding with Wade after all," Blake said happy about the camera not being there.

Wade didn't look happy being stuck with Nick and Dalton.

"Thanks man," Wade said walking back over to where Carly was.

"Should we get going," Paige asked.

"LETS MOVE!" Blake yelled.

A/N: This is my first House of Wax story so please be gentle. Reviews please!