Hey guys! I know its been forever since I updated and a lot of you have been worried I've abandoned my stories but I promise that isn't the case! I promise I have a valid excuse
I've been taking drivers ed! :D
I know I know a sixteen year old in drivers ed isn't all that special but this course is different. Its basically only a month and a half. I'll be done with it on July 14th. Its been four days a week (Monday-Thursday) then we've been having drives and its just taking up all my time and energy.
Plus I've been trying to get a summer job and I've been doing a giant land of ooo drawing... (I love adventure time) its all just been crazy. I promise to try and update more.
I'm not sure exactly how many chapters this story has left but I imagine it'll be less than ten. I did a big time skip so I could get to the good parts. I hope you all enjoy!
Disclaimer: Don't own the songs or anything you recognize.
3 months later:
August 21th
AJ Harris:
"Thank you Jefferson City!" Annabeth said breathlessly into her microphone. I winked at a random teen in the front row as I followed her back stage.
We could all hear the crowd continue to clap and chant as we walked through the halls towards our dressing room. We were all laughing quietly; the exhilarating thrill of performing still tingling in our bones. Annabeth did a little skip and spun to face us all.
"Today's been amazing and it isn't even dinner!" She chirped. I rolled my eyes at her over-eagerness.
"Yeah Blondie we know." I snorted. "C'mon the concert's in two hours. Go get ready."
She smiled and let Natalie tug her towards the girls' room. I turned to Owen and Matthew and crossed my arms over my chest.
"So you two are gonna hang around the hotel tonight?" I asked curiously. They shrugged.
Ryder had surprised me a few weeks ago with tickets for Natalie, Annabeth and I to The Express Lane's concert here. Natalie and Annabeth were excited because they love the opening act; a two man group MKTO. We once got a retweet from them complementing our song Classic and Natalie almost fainted. I can't wait to see how they react tonight.
"Yeah something like that." Matthew mused lightly.
"I promised Annabeth I'd find a melody for the chorus she wrote yesterday." Owen told me quietly. "She's been on a roll lately."
I bit my lip to contain my smirk. Annabeth's been talking with Percy for the past three months; promising us it's been strictly friendly. She made him 'leak' to the press that they had split up so it was an official thing. But honestly who knows how long she can just be friends with him; she still loves him, but something's holding her back from being with him again.
"Yeah…" I murmured distractedly. I shook my head and pointed behind me. "Well I should go get ready. Ryder's gonna be picking us up soon."
Owen smirked and shooed me away. "Yeah, yeah. Go get pretty for your boyfriend!" He teased.
I rolled my eyes and thrusted my clenched fist in his direction.
"Owen you forget I'm stronger than you. You really go down that road with me?"
His widen eyes glanced at my fist than he shook his head.
"No Ma'am." He appeased quickly. I smiled sweetly and patted his cheek.
"Yeah didn't think so."
0~0~0~0~0
"Will you two calm down?" I grumbled irritably as we flashed our backstage passes to the security guard. Natalie held back a squeal but seemed to be bouncing in excitement.
"AJ." She whined. "We're minutes away from seeing MKTO! How does that not excite you?"
I shrugged and glanced over at Annabeth; she seemed surprisingly calm. She smiled at me.
"Oh no I'm excited." She clarified easily. "I'm just not at Natalie's level. I love them though; they're both little cuties."
"Well you know you could have a chance with either of them?" Natalie suggested coyly making Annabeth stiffen. I gave Natalie a small low five and watched Annabeth frown. She glanced ahead of us and eagerly pointed to Ryder and his bandmate Jason.
"Oh look!" She cried in mock excitement. "Ryder!"
Natalie rolled her eyes at the poor attempt to change the subject but I smiled. Ryder glanced over at us at the sound of his name and hurried over to us. With one swift movement I was in his arms and my feet were off the ground. I laughed as he spun me but pitched him so he'd get the message to put me down. Once my feet were on the floor Ryder pulled me to him and kissed me firmly. I hummed against his mouth and tried to savior it. I haven't kissed him in three months. Annabeth coughed lightly to get our attention.
Ryder pulled away from me with a smirk and hugged both Natalie and Annabeth quickly.
"Oh how could I forget you two?" He joked. "Man if only there were three of me. Its hard handling all this lady love."
I smacked him in the stomach and he grinned before slinging his arm over my shoulder. He started leading us back to his dressing room.
"You guys couldn't have come at a better time. We have a few hours to kill and we were so bored back there." He chuckled. "Now with three hot chicks at the party the time will pass easily."
Ryder pulled me to the side once Annabeth and Natalie were in The Express Lane dressing room. I could hear his band mates greeting them excitedly. I slipped my arms around Ryder's waist easily and smiled up at him.
"I have a surprise for you." He whispered breathlessly. I bit my lip to hide a smile and settled for squeezing his torso affectionately.
"Yeah?" I whispered back. His hazel eyes darkened and he leaned down to give me a long, meaningful kiss. I let out a little sigh when we pulled away. He placed his forehead on mine.
"I missed doing that." He confessed quietly. "I've missed you."
My heart started to pound a little harder in my chest and I moved my forehead off of his. The moment he created was becoming a little too real and I didn't know if I was ready for something… real with Ryder yet. When things are real people get hurt; like with Jesse…Like with Annabeth and Percy.
"Does your surprise have anything to do with you flashing me on stage?" I asked with a heavy smirk. Ryder paused for a second over the loss of contact but he covered it with a smile.
"Nah. You'd see that coming." He kissed my nose. "But I wouldn't oppose to you throwing your underwear at me tonight while I'm up there."
I blushed lightly and shook my head.
"No." I denied quickly. No way anything like that was happening. I mean I know Ryder's gotten a few panties thrown at him; just not mine.
"Well that's fine." He mused. "I'll see em on my hotel room floor tonight anyway."
Before I could answer him Annabeth poked her head out of the dressing room.
"As fun as that sounds, we can kind of hear you so maybe keep that sexy talk for sexy time." With a quick wink she was back in the room. I rolled my eyes and brushed past Ryder. He playfully slapped my butt as I walked by. I lifted my heel to kick him in the shins and he cursed under his breath.
"Damn AJ! I'm wearing shorts tonight!"
0~0~0~0~0
I sighed as all the women in the crowd started to cheer. Annabeth was clapping while Natalie was screaming like a fan girl. I leaned over to yell into Annabeth's ear; it's the only way she'd hear me.
"She better not damage her voice!" I threatened. "We need her for our gig next week!"
Annabeth shrugged but quickly turned her head back to the stage when the music started to play. I absentmindedly started to bob my head to the beat.
"Late night, she on fire
Calling me from numbers I don't recognize
Wonderin' if there's somebody else in the room
She say that I'm crazy, nah baby it's you
Shows up, to fill her cup
I know all she wants is just to get my love
I wish we could be just like Johnny and June
She cut out my heart and left me in the room."
The stadium is dark; the only lights were the red and white lasers bouncing around the room in tune to the music. Annabeth and Natalie were dancing happily next to me and I laughed as I joined in with their tacky hip bump.
"And I know I, I should quit her
And I'd do it if I could
She a hot mess, but I confess
Damn, she got me good
Cause I love them bad girls doing bad things
Lookin' hot with an attitude
Love them bad girls like a bad dream
Shouldn't want them, but I do
Singing ooooo, ooooo
All the bad girls singing ooooo, ooooo
Yeah, all the bad girls singing
And I can't help it, no
Damn, it feels good when you're messin' with a bad girl"
I cheered when the singer Tony winked out into the crowd. Annabeth pointed at me as if to say I was the bad girl they were singing about. I shrugged and continued to dance with them. As much fun as it is to be on stage making the music I forgot that being down here in the crowd? It can be a blast too.
"She got a body like a fast car, movie star
I'd do anything to be her bodyguard
She like getting naked and swimmin' in pools
She make it look sexy to break all the rules
Fallin' too fast and I might crash
But once you goin' bad you know you can't go back
I just wanna watch every way that she moves
Cause she out on the edge like there's nothing to lose.
Cause I love them bad girls doing bad things
Lookin' hot with an attitude
Love them bad girls like a bad dream
Shouldn't want them, but I do
Singing ooooo, ooooo
All the bad girls singing ooooo, ooooo
Yeah, all the bad girls singing
And I can't help it, no
Damn, it feels good when you're messin' with a bad girl"
I cheered again when Malcolm started to rap the bridge. He was more my favorite because of his rapping; something I could relate too. Ryder had arranged for Malcolm and I to have a rap battle after the show and I won't admit it out loud…But I'm excited.
"She bad
She got my number
So hot she hotter than Vegas in August, Donna Summer
High class under the covers
Wakin' up, we so sticky, we stuck to one another
She gets what she wants, she takes what she needs
She all over me
She kinda mean but ain't a problem to me
A little bit of hell, but she got me in heaven
She my bond girl, I'm MKT-007
Bad girls
Bad girls"
We all started to clap as the song's last chorus began to play. I was surprised by how loud the crowd was. These guys were better than I expected!
"I love them bad girls doing bad things
Lookin' hot with an attitude
Love them bad girls like a bad dream
Shouldn't want them, but I do
Singing ooooo, ooooo
All the bad girls singing ooooo, ooooo.
Yeah, all the bad girls singing
And I can't help it, no
Damn, it feels good when you're messin' with a bad girl."
With another round of cheering and fangirling the two boys left the stage. I watched with amusement as Ryder stumbled coming out onto the stage. His eyes caught mine easily and I could see it in his eyes. 'Don't you say a word.'
I blew him an obnoxious kiss and he rolled his eyes before slinging his guitar over his shoulder. He didn't introduce himself but he slowly turned around to watch a white tarp fall behind him. His whole demeanor became nervous and he smiled anxiously at me. I looked over at Natalie and Annabeth; they seemed to be as confused as I am. I turned back to face Ryder when the music started. He laughed into the microphone.
"Today's about those special to us." He mumbled nervously. A picture of his drummer and his mom appeared on the tarp and the crowd awed. I gave him a weird look. The crowd clapped to the beat around me
Ryder, All
"Kick up a fuss
You know you're gonna my dear
Smile for me girl
Don't you shed a tear
Give me all back
Cut me a bit of slack
Tell me you're never gonna leave me at all
I'm on the other side with the greener grass
My girl?"
Various pictures of Ryder's bandmates and the special ladies in their lives faded in and out on the tarp behind them as they played. They were doing what we did for Annabeth's birthday a few months ago. But the song…
I could faintly hear Annabeth mumble "Oh no…" before a picture of Ryder and I kissing appeared on the screen. I bit my tongue to keep from screaming. Yes people knew about us but they didn't need to see that very private picture.
"So won't you smile for me
And I'll take your picture
Make it last a lifetime
Replay it in my eyes
Smile for me
I'll give it all back
In my own good time
Yeah I'll make you mine
You got me so hung up
You got me so love struck"
Ryder was smiling out into the crowd and I froze. Lovestruck? Love? My skin started to tingle uncomfortably and I frowned. Natalie was dancing to the song but Annabeth was watching me with knowing eyes and an understanding frown. She reached for my hand.
I'll be back around before you know it all
So wait for me and I'll wait for you to call
Give me all back
Cut me a bit of slack
Tell me you're never gonna leave me at all
I'm on the other side with the greener grass
My girl?
So won't you smile for me
And I'll take your picture
Make it last a lifetime
Replay it in my eyes
Smile for me
I'll give it all back
In my own good time
I'll make you mine
You got me so hung up
You got me so love struck."
Soon all the pictures that were behind them were only of Ryder and I. Some of our best and happiest moments were being displayed at his concert; the concert he decided was the perfect place to say he loves me. I squeezed Annabeth's hand as I felt the familiar fear and panic of heartbreak settle in. Things are real now. Things are real!
"Smile for me girl
Smile for me girl
Smile for me girl
So won't you Smile for me girl
Smile for me girl
And I'll take your picture
Cause I'm coming with you
Smile, smile, smile
Smile for me girl
Smile for me girl
Smile for me girl
Smile for me
And I'll take your picture
Make it last a lifetime
Replay it in my eyes
Smile for me
I'll give it all back
In my own good time
I'll make you mine
You got me so hung up
You got me so love struck."
I bit my lip as Ryder's gaze settled on me. I turned to the stage and winced when everyone started to coo. It was a video Ryder took a few months ago when I had time to visit him. I was sitting on his bed and smiling. My hair was pulled up into a messy ponytail, I had on no make-up and I was only wearing Ryder's shirt. Thankfully you couldn't tell because I had my legs covered with the blanket.
"C'mon Als." Ryder begged sweetly. He wiggled the camera phone around. "Just one picture to hold me off until I can see you again."
I sighed dramatically but a smile melted through. My eyes were shining with something warm and I gave the camera my cheesiest smile before laughing when Ryder scoffed. With a quick eye roll I smiled timidly at the camera just as it started to fade to black. Ryder's voice could still be heard.
"Aw man." He whispered. "I'm so in love with that girl."
I started to shake my head as the crowd cheered. Ryder laughed nervously as he looked at me. He clearly saw my reaction. Annabeth did her best to ease Natalie and I through the packed crowd. She knew what I was feeling; she's only seen me this way once.
I busted through the back doors and ran out into the night air. I started to pant to try and get as much oxygen into my body as I could.
"Love?" I asked Annabeth disbelievingly. "How can he? What's the matter with him?" I asked again; this time anger lacing through my voice. Natalie sighed.
"AJ." She soothed. "Ryder isn't Jesse."
"He's close enough!" I snapped at the red head. She took a step back and I shot her an apologetic look. Annabeth stepped forward.
"Why don't you want him to love you?" She asked gently. I sighed and let her pull me into a hug.
"Because than things are real." I whispered dejectedly. "And when things are real people get hurt." I squeezed her tightly.
"You should know that better than anyone."
0~0~0~0~0
Annabeth:
I hummed lightly as Owen and I walked through the hospital halls. The nurse smiled at us sweetly before opening a door for us. As we slipped into the room I could see all the pictures on the wall. I smiled when I saw all the kids in the room. Some of the children were so sick they had to have their beds wheeled into the room. All the other kids were in wheel chairs and smiling. Some were bald and looked sicker than others but they all were smiling and laughing. They all stopped once they looked over at us. A few eyes started to light up.
"Hey guys!" I greeted cheerfully. Owen pulled out two stools for us. "I'm Annabeth and this is Owen."
"Hi Annabeth!" A small blonde girl greeted. "I'm Bethany! I wrote you the letter!"
I smiled at her as I ruffled her hair. We had opened a letter a few weeks ago written by this six year old girl practically begging us to come and sing for her and her friends. She thought the power of music would make them feel better.
"Really?" I cooed softly. "That's so cool! You're why we're here!"
Her smile widened and she eagerly sat right in front of us and cupped her hands under her chin as she waited for us to play. I laughed and let Owen plug in his piano while I adjusted my guitar. As written in the letter we started an acoustic version of "A Whole New World." It's Bethany's favorite song and she begged us to sing it. Owen winked at a few of the teenaged hospitalized girls as he sang.
Owen, Annabeth, Both
I can show you the world
Shining, shimmering, splendid
Tell me, princess, now when did
You last let your heart decide?
I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over, sideways and under
On a magic carpet ride
A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us no or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming
I took a breath before I sang. Singing Jasmine's voice was always a little hard because her voice was so high.
" A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up here, it's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you
(Now I'm in a whole new world with you)
Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feelings
Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
Through an endless diamond sky
A whole new world
(Don't you dare close your eyes)
A hundred thousand things to see
(Hold your breath, it gets better)
I'm like a shooting star
I've come so far
I can't go back
To where I used to be."
Owen and I shared a quick look before we started to sing again. It took a little practice but as singers we learned to sing different lines at the same time without messing up. I looked back at Bethany as I sang. She was lit up like a Christmas tree and my heart warmed at the sight.
"A whole new world
Every turn a surprise
With new horizons to pursue
Every moment red letter
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you."
I turned to Owen to smile at him but found him already staring at me. I became a little nervous as his gaze turned loving as we finished the song. My eyes locked with his and a small part of me wished my heart would skip a beat. But as beautiful as Owen's eyes were they just weren't the perfect shade of sea green.
"A whole new world
A whole new world
That's where we'll be
That's where we'll be
A thrilling chase
A wondrous place
For you and me."
I rubbed at my throat for a few seconds after we finished. The kids were clapping lightly as Bethany cheered as loudly as she could. I laughed as she was quieted by a nurse. I glanced at the clock and saw we still had a few minutes so I shared a look with Owen. He nodded and started to put away his guitar as I readjusted my guitar.
"So since we still have a few minutes I thought it'd be fun to sing another song." A chorus of adorable shouts rang through the room. More Disney songs were suggested and I quickly shook my head. "No guys this is a new song; one we wrote for awesome kids like you."
Annabeth, Owen, Both
I gestured for Owen to start as I began to strum. He smiled and turned his stool to face the kids.
"It's a little bit funny
This feeling inside
I'm not one of those who can
Easily hide
I don't have much money
But girl, if I did
I'd buy a big house
Where, we both could live."
I laughed softly as Bethany and the younger girls sighed in bliss at the sound of Owen's voice. I don't know why he's chasing me around; he can have any six year old he wants.
"If I was a sculptor
But then again no
Or a girl, who makes potions
In the traveling show
I know it's not much
But it's the best I can do
My gift is my song
And this one's for you."
I let my gaze slide over all of the kids as a soft smile grew on my lips. I loved giving the gift of song to anyone who'll listen.
"And you can tell everybody
This is your song
Maybe quite simple but
Now that it's done
I hope you don't mind!
I hope you don't mind!
That I put down in words…
How wonderful life is…
While you're in the world…"
I tried to ignore Owen's gaze as I ended the song. I kept my smile and eyes focused on the kids and only looked over at Owen when I knew he was talking to the nurse. Once I knew he was occupied I started to pack up my guitar.
I glanced up once and froze when I saw Percy smiling at me through the large window. My eyes widened and I nervously looked over at Owen before glaring at Percy. He pointed to the left before he disappeared. He's coming over here? Why is he coming over here?
Oh Gods…
I quickly stood up, ignoring Owen's questioning glance and walked towards the hall. Percy met me halfway and leaned in to hug me. I slapped his hands away before he could.
"What are you doing here?!" I whispered harshly. He shrugged and smiled at me.
"I was in town to help promote our movie and heard you'd be playing here." His smile softened. "You're so sweet to sing to these kids."
I smiled at him quickly before placing my hand on his chest and started to push him back. As nice as it is to see him he can't be around Owen. Matthew and Owen still don't know I've been talking to Percy. And I'm not going to let them have a screaming fit ten feet from sick kids.
"Annabeth what are you doing?" He asked curiously. I shook my head.
"You can't be here!" I hissed, casting a nervous glance behind me.
"Why not?" He smirked slightly. "You know that whole rumor about me being afraid of hospitals wasn't real right?" He paused to think. "Well okay I'm a little afraid of them. But that's only because this place has a morgue! And where does a zombie apocalypse start? In hospitals that's where!"
I rolled my eyes at his rant but tried to push him farther down the hall. He struggled for a minute before he finally gave in and let me lead him away but he suddenly stopped. His eyes were locked on something behind me and I winced when I heard Owen call my name.
"Annabeth!"
I slowly turned to give him a guilty smile. Owen wasn't looking at me however. His narrowed eyes were zeroed in on Percy. As I stood between the two males I sighed. I could feel the testosterone flying around them. Percy straightened so he'd be taller and Owen puffed out his chest. I placed one hand on both of their chests to stop them from going any further.
"Annabeth what the hell is he doing here?" Owen growled as he pushed against my hand.
"Owen." I soothed gently. "Just calm down okay? It's alright."
"Yeah!" Percy taunted. "Leave us be piano boy! This doesn't concern you."
"When it involves Annabeth it does! Who do you think you are?"
"Percy Jackson!" Percy snapped. "And who are you? Her bodyguard? Last time I checked Annabeth didn't need a little fan boy 'protecting' her. Especially not from me!"
Owen scoffed angrily and I struggled to hold him back with one hand.
"Are you kidding me?" He scoffed again. "You're the only one she needs protecting from! You broke her heart you bastard!"
"Kids!" I whined. "There are kids around!"
"I've been trying to correct my mistakes! You're not her boyfriend! You can't just ban her from seeing me!"
"Like hell!"
"Stop!" I shouted desperately. Both men turned to look at me but huffed and continued their stare down. A very timid nurse walked over to us and pointed to the door.
"Can you all talk this outside? We have sleeping patients."
I sighed and blew a loose curl out of my eyes. I glanced down when a small boy started to tug on my pant leg.
"Don't be sad!" He comforted sweetly. "If they kill each other you're right next to a hospital!"
I groaned and pushed them both out the door.
0~0~0~0~0
Matthew:
I eased myself onto the couch slowly, being mindful of the blue bowl in my hands. Natalie smiled at me as I handed her the bowl of popcorn and snuggled into my side. I sighed in content as I clicked play on the controller.
AJ had taken off yesterday after the concert. She rented a car and told us she'd be back before we left to finish off the tour. She's avoiding Ryder and putting herself in harm's way by driving distracted at the same time; it really takes skill. She's been steadily texting Natalie every hour to let us know she isn't dead. That's the only reason I haven't sent a search committee after her.
Annabeth had texted me a little while ago telling me she and Owen got a flat tire and were getting a ride home from a friend; she did mention it wasn't pleasant and it'd be a while before they got home. I decided I'd ask her once she got home. For now I plan to enjoy the empty hotel room to spend time with my girlfriend; something I surprisingly haven't been able to do lately. I chuckled at the thought.
"What's so funny?" Natalie asked with a smile as she nudged me. I glanced down at her and shrugged. She cuddled further into my side.
"Nothing." I chuckled again. "I was just thinking…We've been on tour for about four months now right? And we've all been stuck together in that tour bus or stuffed into a hotel room like this…but in those four months I think this is the first time you and I have been truly alone together."
Natalie paused to smile and she shook her head. Loose red curls from her messy buns fanned out around her cheeks. I leaned down to kiss her temple as she smirked.
"Well then." She purred as she leaned in closer. "We should make the most of that time alone shouldn't we?"
I nodded eagerly and let her pull me flush against her. I leaned her back against the couch and let my mind blank as I kissed her, my skin tingled when her tongue fought with mine. Just as I leaned down to place kisses along her neck she sighed and pointed towards the screen.
"Those are the flowers I want at our wedding." She whispered dreamily. I stiffened and pulled away from her neck so I could stare down at her with wide eyes.
"W-wedding?" I squeaked out. She gave me a strange look and sat up. She placed her hand over mine.
"I know we're not engaged or anything yet but I've always wanted Dahlia's at our wedding. They'd go well with the bouquet I have picked out and they're this soft lavender; lavender is a wonderful color for a wedding!" She squealed as she clung to me tighter. I shook my head and pulled away from her slightly.
"Natalie what are you talking about?" I asked bewildered. "We're not getting married."
Her smile fell from her face in an instant and she frowned at me; her eyes wide with hurt.
"What?" She whispered. She shook her head. "I know it won't happen anytime soon! I mean we have to finish the tour and-"
"Natalie we're not getting married after the tour."
She wants to get married? Married? That's a lifelong commitment. How can she just casually throw those words around? I love Natalie; more than anything but married?
"Okay…" She mumbled slowly. "Then when?"
"What do you mean when? I haven't asked you…we're not engaged."
"Okay but I mean you're going to ask eventually! We can-"
"I haven't been planning to ask you." I blurted out. I shut my eyes and winced as I realized how far I just shoved my foot in my mouth.
"What?" Natalie hissed as she stood up from the couch. I stood up after her so she wouldn't have a height advantage. "What do you mean you aren't going to ask me? We've been together for years!"
"Exactly!" I shouted. "If we stay together for seven years we can be 'married' under common law!"
"That isn't the same!" She argued. "We would have to be living together for seven years-"
"We've technically done that!"
"-and it wouldn't be as big of a deal! Our children would still be conceived out of wedlock and you wouldn't get to see me walk down the aisle! I'm my parents' only daughter! I'm the only person my dad can walk down the aisle!"
"Children? Marriage?" I asked nervously. I ran a hand through my hair. "Damn Natalie you can't just throw all of this at me! I've never thought about any of this before!"
She looked at me with wide eyes. Tears were slowly building and I started to panic. She looked like I slapped her.
"You've….You've never thought about our future together?"
I shook my head quickly and tried to grab her hands but she pulled away from me and took a few steps back to create distance. I mentally cursed. This isn't good. Natalie and I have never really fought over anything this serious. Granted this is the first time we've talked about this stuff….
"Of course I have!" I shook my head again. "I just…I've always just thought about us doing this! You know just being together, watching movies and talking on the couch."
"But you've never thought about marrying me or being the father of my kids?" She asked sadly. I looked over at her pleadingly.
"What do you want me to say?" I asked dejectedly. She shook her head and wiped her eyes dry.
"I don't know." She mumbled. She wiped her eyes again. "I need to be alone."
"Natalie." I called out quietly as she walked towards the bedroom. She ignored me and shut the door slowly. I fell back onto the couch with a thud and sighed. I pulled out my phone to text Annabeth.
To: Baby Sister
Man…Today's been rough.
It was a few minutes before I got a reply. She sent me a picture of Owen and Percy shouting at each other. Under it was a message.
You don't know the half of it.
Sooo dramatic! :D
I know three cliffhangers? How dare I?!
Anywho.
So It'll be
Ryder and AJ
Natalie and Matthew and finally
Percy, Annabeth and Owen working out their differences.
You guys are excited for that one huh? :)
About AJ...I had a cousin that almost had a heart attack after her boyfriend told her he loved her. They were together for a year and she just freaked out because she had her heart shattered when her previous boyfriend cheated on her. It really messes people up. So that's why AJ is acting the way she is.
It was fun writing this story again!
Remember to review on all stories and i'll see you next time!
-Katie