*Buzzzzzz*
Madeline looks at her phone to see that Marhie texted her.
*Marhie: You'll never guess who's visiting a hot topic around our area. SISKY AND THE BUTCHER!!!! I really have no idea why they have to be in a concert here tomorrow*
Madeline tries to text as fast as she can but her hands can't move fast enough.
*Madeline: OMFG DUDE! AVERY JUST HIT THEM!*
Madeline looks up and sees that all the guys are just laughing. She guesses that the car is probably just a rental and there was no damage so nothing to worry about.
*Buzzzzz*
*Marhie: Wait, what?! HIT WHO?*
Fans begin to run over to the pseudo accident and the guys begin to go back into their cars. Avery comes back into the car, releases the emergency lights and looks at Madeline.
Avery: Wow, they're really nice guys. They just let it slide there was nothing wrong with it anyway. They said they were in a hurry or something and that they were causing a--
Madeline: OHHHHHHHHHHH MYYYYYYYYYYYYY GOSHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
Avery: CHILL OUT! I'm officially deaf in one ear.
Madeline: Avery! Avery! AVVVERY!
Avery: What Madeline?! I mean Kayree what?!
Madeline: Do you realize who you just spoke too?!
Avery: Yes, I just told you..
Madeline:...
Avery: Two cool guys who didn't really bug about the accident
Madeline: AVERY THOSE GUYS ARE FROM THE ACADEMY IS...!
Avery: Really?! What do they play?
Madeline: Well the one with the tats he plays the drums and the only other one plays the bass.
Avery: Cool
Madeline: No, not cool EXTREMELY COOL. I can't....
Madeline continues to talk about them until Avery finds a parking space.
Madeline: I love this day!
Avery: Yeah, yeah let's get into the mall.
*Madeline: It's a long story Marhie I'll call you about it later*
They enter the mall and see a long line.
Avery: Wow that line is so long. I wonder what it's for.
Madeline: It's for the guys!!! We have to wait in line!
Avery: NOO!!! It's so long!
The line is huge and just about a three and a half hour wait.
- two hours later -
Avery: Oh my gosh Kayree I'm going to go ahead and get something in the food court do you want anything?
Madeline: Umm anything you're getting.
Avery: Alright then I'll be back
About fifty people stand in front of Madeline. She looks at her phone repeatedly to see if she's getting any incoming text or calls. Nothing.
- one hour later -
Avery comes back
Madeline: What the hell, finally!
Avery: Hey I wanted to eat at the food court not stand up in some dumb line.
Madeline: Whatever so what did you get me?
Avery: what?
Madeline: You didn't get me anything?!
Avery: .. Oh that's right I was--
Madeline: Nevermind!
Avery: I'm sorry!!
Avery wraps his arms around her waist from behind continuing to apologize. Madeline begins to forget where she is and what she's doing and accepts Avery's apology. The bouncer in the front is finally the only person that's standing in the way of Madeline and her chance to meet Sisky and The Butcher.
Finally the bouncer moves out of the way to see the current guest out and brings in five people in. Which of course includes Avery and Madeline.
Sisky: Hey guy who hit the car is here. You like The Academy Is...
The Butcher: No I think his girlfriend does
The Butcher points directly at Madeline.
Avery: Haha she's not my girlfriend.
Avery's words hit Madeline like an unexpected hurricane. And the other fans just cut in front of her. Avery shakes her to bring her back to reality. She's back but her heart is everywhere.
Sisky: Who do I sign this to...
Madeline doesn't answer either still in shock that she's standing in front of part of her favorite band or of what Avery just said.
Avery: Madeline
Sisky: Madeline
The Butcher: Madeline right?
Madeline: Yeah, I'm going to your guys' concert on Monday.
Madeline she forces out a huge grin.
Sisky: Sweet! I hope you get to the front.
Madeline: Haha, yeah I hope so too.
Butcher: Thanks Maddy.
Madeline: Thanks guys! See you on Monday.
Butcher & Sisky: Bye Maddy!
Avery, Madeline, and her poster exit hot topic. Avery talks at the same time he texts.
Avery: Dude Andrew and Andy are not going to believe this! I can't believe I didn't text them earlier.
Madeline doesn't her anything Avery says. Madeline continues cuts the charade.
Madeline: Avery.
Avery: Yeah Kayree?
Madeline: I think I want to go home.
Avery: But we haven't watched a movie or went bowl--
Madeline: Please... and if not I can just take a bus or taxi home.
Avery: No, it's okay I'll take you home.
While walking down the mall Avery tries to put his arm around Madeline's shoulder and Madeline steps to the side to avoid it.
*Buzzzzzz*
*Marhie: YEEE!!! Bill is at hot topic. He's so frickin' hot! Yea, just call me latr!*
While driving back to Santa Cruz the car is silent. Just the quiet roar of Avery's engine. They finally arrive at Madeline's house. The lights are on meaning her parents are home.
Madeline: Okay, well, bye.
Madeline opens the door and Avery pulls her wrist to take back her seat.
Avery: Kayree what's wrong?
Madeline: Nothing.
Avery: Madeline!
Madeline: Nothing is wrong Avery. You're just losing your mind. Maybe it was that accident today. I gotta go.
Avery: No, please. I thought we were best friends, I thought you--
Madeline raises her voice just a little
Madeline: Don't use the best friend card on me Avery Averid Michaels!
Avery: Don't use the full name card on me Madeline Kaylee Ree!
Madeline: What the hell is wrong with you? Why are you so damn oblivious to everything around you?!
Avery: what the hell are you even talking about Madeline?! Huh?
Madeline: Nothing. Bye
Madeline climbs out of the car just a second before Avery had a chance to grab her again. She slams the door and runs to the door with tears streaming down her face.
Madeline's mom, Kaylee and Madeline's dad, Jacob are both snuggled to the movie Pirates of the Caribbean.
Mom: Hello hunny where were you?
Madeline faces the other way to take off her shoes.
Dad: Yeah, why didn't you call the house or leave a note?
Madeline: It's not late I came back at a reasonable time.
Silence
Madeline: Sorry
Still facing the wall
Madeline: I went to Santa Clara I just went to the mall I got a sign poster by both Sisky and The Butcher from The Academy Is...
Mom: Look at me Maddie.
Madeline turns around.
Mom: That is a cute poster go ahead and hang it up you want me to cook you anything baby?
Madeline: No thanks mom I already ate thanks anyways.
Dad: You can watch with us if you want we have a seat right in the middle.
Her dad pats the seat in between him and Madeline's mom.
Madeline: Thanks dad but I'll just stay in my room.
Dad: Alright darling.
Mom: Just tell me if you need anything honey.
Madeline: Thanks guys.
As soon as she's out of her sight she runs to her room and cries into her pillow.
*Buzzzzz*
*Avery: Don't be stubborn sweetie. You know I love you.*
