Hey guys. So this story is drawing to a close. And I've been writing a sequel on this one, it focuses mainly on the wedding(of John and Jade) and Dee's and Danny's relationship. There's a poll up and open for you guys(including my silent readers) I think I might close it up in the beginning of August?
Anyways, enjoy!! :)
"Dee, Danny open the damn door!" I yelled as I banged on the door in the boys' house. "C'mon, my mom's gonna give birth to a cow if you don't get out right now!" The recording had gone well, seeing as we got more than 5 of the songs done. We just needed to add some effects to some of them, and they would be perfect.
My mom was now waiting downstairs with Jeanie, Sarah, Tom, Harry and Dougie for the past 3 minutes. Which could lead to utter chaos in a matter of 2 more minutes. "Danny, I'm so not kidding!" I opened the door.
And I saw them laying on the bed, with only a bed sheet covering. "For the love of God!" I yelled, causing Danny to jump off of Deana in utter shock; " don't even want to know what exactly they were doing even though I have a pretty clear idea. "Can you two pull away from each other for like 1 hour and get dressed and come downstairs so we can have dinner?" I asked, my eyes wide. Deana was motionless, but Danny managed to gulp and nod to me. "Good." I turned around and just before I shut the door, "And don't think I'm gonna forget this, because there are a lot more important things that fucking each other's brains out 24/7."
I shut the door and went back downstairs, "Sorry, the 2 are having a bit of difficulty, they should be down in a minute." I apologized for the horny couple upstairs, as I sat down next Dougie, making sure I didn't trip in my 5 inch heels, again.
"That's alright hon." My mom assured me, "I was just talking to the boys about the success they've had in England."
"Too bad that they didn't get as famous in America." I sighed as Dougie managed to snake an arm around my waist. "Then I'd see them all the time."
"But you and the girls leaving with us when we head back, aren't you?" Tom asked as Deana and Danny came down the hall.
"Yeah, but we might leave a day or two later, just to make sure that everything's in order." I was going to rent my house out, seeing as it's a ocean view house, and I knew that a majority of my money would come from that. "So now that everyone's here…" I stood up and gave Deana a sharp look, "I think we could head out. Unless, someone forgot something." I continued to give the daggering stare to Deana and Danny.
"No, I think we're all good." Harry assured us as we stepped outside. "So, how are we gonna split this up?"
"Sarah and I will ride with Amy." Jeanie popped into the conversation, "I'm sure, Mrs. Wilcox'll ride with us too."
"I can fit at least one more in." I held a finger up to indicate how many left my car could hold. "Any volunteers?"
"Could you be more blind?" Harry asked, as he pushed Dougie towards us, "but your car may be a bit tight, we can take Mrs. Wilcox."
"For the thousandth time, call my Susan. I don't bite." (Not yet, wait a few months) My mom chimed in. "I'll ride with the boys and Deana, I haven't caught up with her yet."
"'Kay mum. You can just follow us to the restaurant." We all turned I got into the driver's seat, "My mum not biting, huh, that'll happen when Hell freezes over."
"Lighten up, sweetheart." Dougie said as he buckled his seatbelt. He leaned over and gave me a kiss on the cheek. "Just 2 more nights."
"Oh, God that's like an eternity." I moaned as I started the car and the girls got in. "So, are you ready for the hour of the night?"
"Yes, but not like the night you and Doug had." Sarah chimed in. I looked at her in the rearview in shock, "Yeah, we overheard from the boys."
"And it's about fucking time." Jeanie called. My mouth hung open, "C'mon we knew it was gonna happen." I pulled out and drove down the street with the boy's car in tow.
"No, you thought it was gonna happen." I pointed out. "Ever since you saw Dougie, the first thought that popped into you head was that I slept with him." Jeanie looked out the window, but it didn't hide her red cheeks. "Uh-huh." I looked back at the road.
"Uh-oh, Am's getting moody. What'd you see?" Damn. These girls are too smart for their own good. "C'mon, it's too early for your mum to get your tongue, what'd ya see?"
"Something that you shouldn't be doing for a long time." I retorted as we pulled into the parking lot of the restaurant. "Can you two go? I need to talk to Doug for a minute."
"Trouble in Paradise?" Sarah asked, I just shot her a look. Her expression dropped, and she followed Jeanie to the boys' car.
"What did you see?" Dougie asked. I covered my face. "C'mon, I'll find out sooner or later."
"It's not what I saw," I explained, "it's about hoping that it doesn't happen to us."
"And what would that be?" Dougie asked as he took my hand off the wheel.
"I saw Dee and Danny all over each other. It seems like whenever I see the two of them, they're like animals. It's like their entire relationship is sex."
"Why would you think that we'd be like that?" Dougie placed his hand on my chin and turned my head so I was facing him. "We've known each other for 16 years, and we've been friends for just as long. The only difference is that we can kiss and do it. Trust me, nothing's changed." He took my hands in his.
"Promise?" I asked, the last time he promised me, I was heartbroken because he broke it.
"With all my heart, which is with you."
"Awww. Dougie." I stroked his cheek, and I rolled my eyes. "I can't believe I fell for that one." Dougie laughed, and pulled me closer into a kiss. It gained momentum, but I had to end it quickly. "I really hate to cut this short, but I think we need to get inside before they think we were abducted or something."
"S'pose you're right." Dougie sighed and got out. I did the same on the other side, meeting him at the front of the car. "Well, at least we don't have to countdown the days until we can't see each other again."
"True." I said but that's not what I was thinking. What about my teaching, and the boys have their musical career, my job can't be moved, and I love my students at Sydney Central. I had to stop myself from thinking anything further. As thoughts clouded my mind, Dougie put an arm around my waist. This is way too much for you to be thinking about now, that's a year away. Just focus on the record and John and Jade's wedding. "Only the days we've spent should matter."
"Cheers to that." We came inside the restaurant, and a wave of warmth hit us. "As if the sun outside wasn't enough." He stated sarcastically.
"Lighten up." I whispered as we came to the group. "So did… we…"
"I can't believe you." Jeanie said as everyone else's eyes widened. She stormed off and slammed the bathroom door.
"Sarah…" I turned to look at her, "what just happened here?" The hostess came to the group and told us that our table was ready. "Go ahead, I'll figure it out." I told Dougie. He gave me a quick peck on the lips and ran off with everyone else. "What's with Jean?"
"Did you tell her that we were going to London for the summer?" Sarah asked as we came to the bathroom door.
"Yeah, I just don't get what…damn." This restaurant was owned by her family, how could I be so stupid. "Sarah, go on with everyone else."
I stepped into the bathroom, finding Jeanie curled into a ball, sitting on the couch. "Jeanie, sweetie?" I sat next to her, and put an arm around her. "I'm so sorry, the guys don't know and they've been here before. It didn't even cross my mind."
Jeanie lifted her head up and rested it on my shoulder, "It's alright. I'm sorry that I snapped."
"Oh, it's fine. You were overdue for a breakout. We all have them. C'mon, I bet they're waiting for us." I grabbed her hand and dabbed the tear tracks from her face. "Best to get back there quickly. We can talk about this later."
"But what about Dougie?" She asked, curled up on my side, as we walked outside to the large table set for us.
"What about him? If you don't want him to know, then we don't have to tell him." I stopped and put my hands on her shoulders as I faced her. "But if you don't want to talk to me about something, he's the second best person. I've trusted him with some of my biggest secrets, and I hope that you know that you can give me, and him, that trust, yeah?"
"Okay. Can we just go to the table?" She asked, as we stepped out into the warm air.
"Absolutely." I turned so I was next to her and we made out way to the crowded table. Jeanie took a seat between Sarah and Harry, which she didn't mind. While I took a seat between Dougie and Danny.
"Is everything alright?" Dougie whispered as he placed a hand on my covered thigh. I nodded and placed my hand over his. "You're sure?"
"Yes," I turned to everyone. "I propose a toast." I called as I lifted a glass of beer that was placed before me. "First off to the boys for their new album, which I think kicks ass. Second for the start of their own label."
"Now for Amy," Danny said as he turned to me, smiling. "She's been through Heaven and Hell and looks fitter than both combined!" I laughed hysterically as my mom rolled her eyes and the guys began to make cat calls. "Seriously. If she didn't show us how independent she was, I think we'd 've been long gone, and still on our label."
"Hear, hear!" Harry called. "To Amy, may her spunk keep us vigilant and hopeful for the days to come!" The glasses clinked and I downed a good portion of the beer.
"Also, though he may not be here at the moment, to John. May he survive Jade's stress and make it through the next few months." I called out and everyone seemed to agree, seeing as they lifted their glasses. I heard more clinking of our glasses, and I down another fifth of the remaining beer.
"So, when are you coming back home?" My mom asked as I placed my glass down.
"Next month, didn't you hear me before we left?" I asked her as I shook my head, Dougie's grip tightened on my hand. "I think I've told you five times, mom. I'd really appreciate it if you actually listened to me for once." I swear if Dougie could squeeze my hand any harder, it could possibly brake.
"Well, I'm sorry hun. I just have a lot on my mind, about the wedding." My mom responded rather sharply, "If you knew how busy I was-"
"Right, like I don't know what busy is. Like when I was teaching and producing and writing. Or when I was a college student, a writer and a business owner. Or maybe now, when I'm up for directing my first movie, writing half of a TV series and helping the boys with their album, not to mention the wedding." I stood up, "You know, it's lucky that I have a mother who has just enough time on her hands to even wish me a bloody birthday or congratulate me on a new job!" I walked onto the boardwalk, away from the stunned and silent table.
I covered my face with my hands and leaned onto the railing. The wind blew my hair into all sorts of different directions. All I could think was how in the world made my mother come off like that. Ever since I was 10 or so she's been like that to me, and it's only gotten worse.
Flashback
"Mum, I'm old enough to have one date with one boy!" I yelled at her as I span around to face her. "I'm smart enough to take care of myself!"
"No way are you mature enough. The way you hang out with Dougie and that Janice-"
"Her name is Jane, mum. For God's sake, the only reason you know Doug's name is that his family lives behind us! If he didn't, you'd think he was nothing but trouble."
"He is trouble, I just don't wanna see you get hurt at such a young age." I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms, unconvinced.
"There is no way Dougie is trouble mom. Is it a crime for me to goof off every so often? Maybe it is, seeing as it hurts your reputation!" I yelled at her. "I mean, that's all you ever care about anymore. If I don't do so well in school, it's your rep taking a dip." I threw my hands up, "And gosh we can't have that, not for the perfect family, now can we?" I asked sarcastically. "I mean, when Dad left, you had to keep your ground. And when life isn't going your way-"
"Go to your room this very instant!" Susan yelled at me, "I will be damn sure you never talk to me like that again!"
"With pleasure!" I screamed as I trudged up the stairs. "I can't wait 'til I'm old enough to get away from here!" I yelled as I slammed my bedroom door. I went to my window and opened it up and saw Dougie's window open.
I slid out and climbed down to the corner of the house, that was out of my mom's view. I slid down the drain pipe and went to the door on out fence. I opened it and climbed up the ladder that was on the garage. Once I reached the top, I walked up to the house's roof and went to Dougie's window.
"Dougie." I whispered as I tapped on the sill lightly. "Are you here?" There was no answer, with that I sneaked up to Jazzie's window, "Jazz, Jazz you here?" I whispered again.
The window of hers opened and Jazzie's head popped out, "Amy, what are you doing out here? Get in here before you fall off the roof." With that I crawled in and sat on her bed.
"Where's Doug? He's not in his room." I asked as Jazzie turned on the radio, which was playing 'Busted'. It wasn't that shocking for them to be playing it, 'Busted' wasn't bad, but after a while, it gets annoying.
"He's downstairs, playing some video games. Do you want me to get him?" She asked as she opened her door.
I nodded, "Just tell him to meet me on the roof with a blanket." I said as I went to the window again. Jazz left the room and I slid out and stepped onto the patch of roof that was between her and Doug's bedrooms. I laid there and looked at the stars.
"Hey." I looked to find Dougie there with a thick blanket. He laid it down and unrolled it to reveal two bottles of beer. "I think this could help with the conversation."
I sat up and turned to him "Do you always know how to cheer me up?" I asked as Dougie wrapped the blanket around us and handed me one of the beers. He shrugged his shoulders and I rested my head on one once it had rested.
End Flashback
"Ams?" I felt a pair of hands rest on my shoulders, which traced down to my waist and arms hugged my close. "Do you want to talk about it?" I lifted my head from my hands and looked back at Dougie, I shook my head no.
I shook my head in disbelief. My mom, from what I heard, had stood up not long after I left and stepped out of the restaurant, just like that. When Dougie, the girls and I arrived home, I bounded up to the room where she was staying. It was empty. God, I really screwed things up now. I stepped back downstairs solemnly and went into my room. I collapsed on my bed and began to bawl my eyes out, knowing that it wouldn't be so easy to fix it this time. Dougie came into my room and pulled me up from the bed and pushed me closer to him. He stroked my hair and held me while I cried.
