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Brandon and Callie: Outlaws- Chap 25
Callie woke up, gasping for air. She wiped away the sweat. "It was just a dream," she whispered to herself.
She saw Mariana sleeping peacefully so she decided to go downstairs to clear head.
When she came downstairs she saw that Brandon was sitting on the couch. When he saw her he asked,"What are you doing up?"
"I was gonna ask you the same question," she said, sitting down on the far end of the couch.
"Nightmare," he said, putting the tv on mute. "You?"
"Same. Want to talk about it?"
"I…"
"It was about the accident wasn't it?"
"Yeah."
"You don't have to tell me."
"Thanks."
Then they stayed up talking for what seemed like the entire night.
"Wake up sleepyheads," Stef said.
Callie opened her eyes and saw that she and Brandon had fallen asleep on the couch. "Sorry, we couldn't sleep, so we talked, and I guess we just…"
"It's okay Callie. If you don't get ready now you're going to be late for school."
"Right, I'll wake him," Callie said, sitting up. She walked over to Brandon and leaned in by his ear. "Kaka," she yelled.
He sat right up. "What… What's going on?"
Callie couldn't stop laughing. "Give me a second," she said and kept on laughing. "We have to get ready for school."
"Oh, right. And by the way that was not that funny." Brandon stood up and they headed towards the stairs.
"You should have seen your face. I could do that everyday," she said, then started laughing again.
"Knock, knock," Monte said, knocking on Lena's door.
"Come in, sit down."
"Thank you." Monte sat down opposite to Lena and smiled.
"So, did you have a hangover as big as I think?"
"It was horrible. Stayed in bed all day. You?"
"Thank god for Stef," she said with a huge smiled. "She made me her god awful hangover cure. It helps, but."
"Yeah, I've had one of those. They are not good."
"Anyway, what's up?"
"I was just wondering if you could substitute."
"Sure. Which one?"
"The poetry one. Both the teacher and substitute are sick and I have a lot of paperwork to go through."
"Okay, sure, I can do that, but I think that Timothy would do better at it than me."
"I didn't think of him," she said, suddenly realizing that maybe she should have. "Do you mind?"
"I can ask him."
"Thank you do much. I'll see you later."
Callie came into the music room and heard Brandon playing. At first she didn't recognize the song, but then she realized that it was Outlaws. She walked slowly inside, careful not to disturb him.
When he finished playing she said, "That was amazing."
Brandon turned around, startled. "Thank you, I didn't hear you come in."
"I snuck in when you were playing. New song?" Callie wanted to see what he said.
"I don't think so. I just wanted to play and when I did, this song came. I recognize it, but…"
"Me too," Callie sat down. "The song is called Outlaws."
"Outlaws?"
"Yeah, you wrote it for… someone. I think you might have it somewhere in your room. We can look for it when we come home, if you want."
"That would be great. I really like the melody."
"Me too," Callie smiled, remembering the first time he played it for her.
"So sorry I'm late-" Melody rushed in, but got cut off when she saw Callie. "I got stuck in class."
"Hey Melody," Callie said.
"Callie, nice to see you."
"I was just leaving," Callie said, sensing some tension. "I'll see you at home."
"See you," Brandon said, holding his gaze at her as she walked out. He then turned to Melody. "Please, sit down."
She did. "So, what did you want to talk about?"
"I found some pictures of us on my phone. Looked like we were a great couple."
"We were. We are."
"Melody, you seem like a really nice girl and it seems like we have had a lot of fun together, I just need some time. I need some time to you know… figure out who I am without my memories."
"Your breaking up with me?"
"No no no. I'm just asking for a little time. A little break. I would love to get to know you again, but we will have to start out as friends, if that is okay with you."
Melody sat quietly for a moment. "I would like that," she answered with a smile.
Brandon smiled back. "Thank you for understanding."
"Here it is," Callie said, picking up the papers. "Outlaws," she smiled. But when Callie looked at the first paper she saw that it said, "Callie's Song." So, she rushed over to his table and erased it. "Here you go," she said, handing it to him.
"Do you know who I wrote it for?"
"I don't really recall. Sorry."
"No worries. Maybe it'll come back to me."
"Maybe."
Brandon sat down at his keyboard. "Do you know it?"
"A little bit."
He started playing and then singing, Callie soon joined him.
"Look, I've been busy."
"Even in school? You avoid me in school Matt," Mariana was trying hard not to yell. She couldn't remember the last time she was this angry.
Matt shook his head. "I'm sorry alright? My parents have been on my ass."
"I'm your girlfriend. I'm supposed to help you, be there if you ever need it. Like I needed you when Brandon had his accident."
"Mariana, I said I was sorry."
"I don't believe you."
Matt was taken back. "You don't believe I'm sorry?"
"No, I don't believe that you've been busy. I know you Matt. I know when you're lying."
"I'm not."
"You are. And I love you, I do, but if this is going to work then you need to be completely honest with me." Matt didn't say anything. "I… just leave," Mariana said, pointing to the front door.
Matt walked over to the door and as he opened it a guy was standing there, about to knock. "Can I help you?" Matt asked.
"Do the Fosters live here?" the guy asked.
"Yeah, why?"
"I'm looking for Mariana, is she here?"
When Mariana heard her name she ran over to the door.
"Zach?" she said, her face gleaming of joy.
"I missed you," he said. She passed Matt and then hugged Zach.
"I'll be leaving," Matt said. "See you later."
Mariana didn't say anything, she only looked at Zach. "What are you doing… wait, first come inside."
They sat down on the couch. Zach said, "My dad and I were in the neighborhood, so I thought that I could stop by."
"I'm glad you did," Mariana smiled.
"Who was that guy?"
"A friend."
"A friend?" Zach asked, knowing there was something more.
"Okay, he's my boyfriend."
"He seemed… edgy."
"We just had a fight."
"I'm sorry."
Mariana smiled again. "So, how long are you here for?"
"We leave tonight."
"So I only get a few hours with you, huh?"
"Yep, sorry."
"It's better than none. I've really missed you."
"Same here."
"Zach, how has life been treating you?" Lena asked, taking a few bites of her dinner.
"Good. School's good, although it's not as good as Anchor Beach."
Everyone laughed. "Well, it's great that could come and visit," Lena replied.
"Thank you for having me over for dinner."
"It's our pleasure," Mariana said, smiling to her ears.
Brandon leaned over to Callie. "Who was he again?" he whispered.
"Mariana's ex-boyfriend."
"Okay. What happened?"
"He had to move in with his dad who lives… I don't really remember where he lives, but he had to move away."
"That's too bad. He seems like a really nice guy."
"He is."
"Hey you two," Stef said. "Chatty birds, why don't you share the conversation?"
"Brandon was just asking how we know Zach," Callie said.
Stef nodded. "Okay. Now, how about dessert?"
"Stef, we've barely finished dinner," Lena stated.
"The kids seem finished."
"Unfortunately I didn't make any dessert. How about a board game instead?"
"That sounds super fun, but I think it's time I go. I don't really remember what time we leave so," Zach turned to Mariana. "Walk me out?"
Mariana nodded. "Sure thing."
"Thank you so much for dinner Mrs. Adams Foster. It was delicious."
"Thank you for joining us."
"See you guys," he said and waved.
When they came to the door, Mariana's eyes were filling up with tears.
"Don't cry."
"It's my contacts."
"Yeah, right," he joked and hugged her. "I'm really going to miss you."
"Same here. Don't be a stranger. Write more.
"You too."
Mariana kissed his cheek and pulled away. She wiped her tears and opened the door. "Better come visit again."
"You better come visit too," he said and smiled. He started walking and looked behind him and waved. "See you soon again."
"See you," she said closing the door. Tears were falling down her face. "I'm really going to miss you," she whispered to herself and then went upstairs.
TO BE CONTINUED…
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