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How's It Going To Be
Chapter 2: Doubts
By Dcm3387
Tori and Hunter had arrived back at the house, the two of them walked up the steps and inside. Smiling, they waved at the others who were all still gathered in the living room. Kelly and Marah both stood up, grabbing their things and walking over towards them.
"Are you guys leaving?" Tori tilted her head, hoping they weren't.
Marah nodded, with a little frown, "I'm sorry. We have to get going, I have a long day tomorrow and I need to go pick up Ryan at the airport."
"Yeah it's getting late." Kelly checked her watch, "It was nice seeing you again. Everything was wonderful."
Tori gave Marah and Kelly a big hug, before Hunter moved in to give one too. They waved and slipped past them and out the door. Tori was a little sadden that the evening was over, she turned to see Cam and Blake standing up.
"You leaving too?" Hunter smirked, "Go figure."
"I have to get going. I got some paper work to finish." Cam pulled out his car keys, "I'll be in town for a bit, so give me a call if you need anything."
He gave Tori a kiss on the cheek and Hunter a friendly hug before walking out. Blake waved and glanced at his older brother.
"I was planning on hitting the bar. Want to join?"
"Sure." He shifted his eyes at the blonde, "Let me go get my other jacket."
Hunter ran up the steps, Tori smiled at Blake and followed Hunter without saying a word. She made it to the top, where she saw Hunter walk out of the bedroom.
"Hunter." She stopped him, "I actually wanted to talk to you about something."
"You sure you don't want to wait?" He responded, looking at the stairs and his exit to freedom.
"Actually. I wanted to do it after everyone left, before I change my mind or something."
"What is it?"
"I think we should see other people." The sudden news caught his attention.
Hunter closed his eyes, rubbing his forehead, "Your doing this now... on Christmas. At the last minute."
"I know." She exclaimed, "I"m sorry. I just been thinking for the longest time."
"Why does this sound so familiar. Oh wait, you broke up with me during Marah's wedding. That's right." His voice was dripping with sarcasm, "Beautiful. Just great. What's your excuse this time?"
"I think you can do a lot more out there then being stuck here with me. Raising a kid. Your too young for that."
"I want to. That's why I am here." She touched her shoulders, "Why must you do this."
"Tomorrow. Just began packing your things." She looked away, "You deserve better then this. I still love him, and he will always be in my heart. Im not ready to make the big jump in a new relationship. I thought I could.. I just."
Blake was listening at the bottom of the stairs. He had his arms crossed, scratching his navy jean jacket and leaning on the stairs railing.
"You know what. We'll talk about this later. I can't keep Blake waiting."
He walked past her, leaving her standing there in the dark. He quickly walked down the steps where Blake looked up. Not saying a word, Hunter opened the door and Blake followed quickly closing behind. The two of them walked towards Blake's car, the snow had finally stopped.
"Something the matter?" Blake knew it was a stupid question.
He shook his head and opened the door, "Let's just get a good drink."
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Cam arrived at his hotel, a bit exhausted but happy that he saw everyone. Walking towards the lobby, a women came up to him, handing him a note. It was his messages he had asked for the hotel people to hold onto and give him when he got back. Running through the, there were a lot of calls from his business place. Then he found one he didn't recognized.
"I've been waiting for a few hours Watanabe. Stop reading this and get to your room."
Cam arched his brows, who could possibly be waiting for him? Hitting the elevator button, he walked in and pushed level 42. As it rose to the level he wanted, he walked out and towards his room. Unlocking it, he entered a large room, the hotel room had a living room with a huge couch that lead into a bedroom. Cam had the money, he wanted to enjoy himself for once. He looked around, wondering if the person was there.
"Hello?" He placed his jacket on the couch, "Is someone here?"
"Could you have taken any longer?" A voice behind him spoke, "Seriously man."
"If your one of those annoying." He was about to turn around and scold the stranger, "People that... oh my god.."
His eyes widen, he tried to catch his break. He lifted off his glasses to make sure he wasn't seeing things. Still seeing the figure in front of him, he raised his glasses back onto his face.
"What. You look like you just saw a ghost, dude."
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Blake and Hunter walked into the local Blue Bay Harbor Bar. The place was a bit packed, but the two of them found a table in the corner. Sitting down, a waitress walked up to them.
"Good Evening Boys." She spoke sweetly, "What can I get ya?"
"A Budweiser will be fine." Blake responded.
"Make that two." Hunter added in.
She smiled and walked away, heading towards the counter. Shane was sitting on the stools at the bar, he glanced at the waitress that just served the Bradly's. He knew they were there, but he didn't bother to look back. He was hoping not to notice them, as he took another shot glass of some strong alcohol.
"Can I get you anything else?" The bartender asked, "How bout a trash can?"
"What?"
"You been drinking all night dude." He shook his head and walked off.
Blake looked around the room, listening to music. He had not noticed Shane, he turned back on the chair and leaned on the table.
"So are you and Tori okay?"
"She wants to break up with me." He muttered, "Says that's she's holding me back. I know there's another reason."
"Sorry man." Blake responded, "I didn't know. I didn't mean to mess up your plans."
"No, don't worry about it. I'm just glad it didn't escalate to anything bigger." He mumbled.
"Just talk to her. I'm sure there's a way to convince her."
"She still loves Dustin. I can't convince her to turn away from that. It would make me sound selfish."
"This reminds me of highschool." Blake crossed his arms, "Such unnecessary drama."
"Dude, a friend died. Have a little sensitivity why don't ya?"
Blake rolled his eyes and shrugged, he had enough mourning to last him a life time. He was trying to move on, yeah losing a friend suck but drowning in the fact that he is gone, doesn't change anything either. Turning, he noticed Shane sitting there. Arching his brows, he stood up and pushed in the chair. The waitress walked by, dropping the drinks and walking off again.
"Where you going?" Hunter looked up at him, "We just got here."
"Yeah. Hold on." He shot at him, "Just shut up."
He walked over toward the bar and pulled out the chair and sat down on it. Shane didn't even bother to glance at him. Hunter tilted his head, wondering who he was talking too. He then recognized him. Standing up, Blake waved him to not come.
"You didn't tell me you were in town." Blake spoke up, "What are you doing here?"
"Paying my respect, like I always do."
"How bout going to a best friend's Christmas party? Does that not mean anything to you?"
Shane took a sip of his drink and glanced at him, "I'm 24. I can do whatever the hell I want to do."
"What the heck is the matter with you? You became such a jerk since 3 years ago. You can't tell me you changed that much."
"You wouldn't understand." He muttered, crossing his arms.
"Gee." Blake turned and looked down at the counter, "Now why does that sound familiar."
"Shut up." Shane turned and stood up, "I didn't come here to get ragged on. I came to show my respect, Im going back to college now."
"It's Christmas. At least stick around."
"What for? Porter couldn't make it, there's no one here." He stuck on his coat, "I mean no offense, but I don't want to hang with you guys."
"Why not?"
"Because everything here is to much of a reminder of everything we lost. Everything I lost. I can't do it."
"Move on." Blake responded, "You said to Dustin to move on. You told him that-"
"I know what I told him." Shane's voice rose a bit, even Hunter could hear him a little, "And I'm trying the best I can to shove the same advice down my throat. I don't know what to think anymore, I'm just trying to get through college and move on with my life, but my mind always keeps getting dragged back to that day. Even now, almost 3 years later. I just figure, maybe I can start the slate clean again."
"As long as you don't do anything stupid, do whatever you want." He gave up finally, "At least crash at my apartment for the night. You been drinking, you shouldn't be driving. It's Christmas. Come on, what do you say?"
"Fine."
Blake laughed a bit, as he headed over towards Hunter. Shane followed, as the two of them sat down. Hunter smiled, waving at him.
"Yo dude, didn't think you would show." He tried to sound cheerful, even if he was painfully irritated by him, "Why the sudden change."
"You found me and convinced me." He responded, "Or I'd be long gone."
"Glad you're here though." Blake added in, "Let's drink the night away."
"Guess I'll be driving." Hunter shook his head and laugh.
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A few hours later, it was late into the night. Hunter had come home, after dropping off Blake and Shane at Blake's apartment. He parked his younger brother's car, seeing how he needed it to get home, and climbed out. Opening the door, the first floor was dark as ever. Closing it, he stood in the shadows and listened to the silence. Tori must have fallen asleep. He walked up the steps, using the rail to guide him as he walked into the room. As he thought, Tori was sleeping silently in her bed, with Van tuck next to her. He smiled, the silver moon light glowed through the window and on him. Pulling out the ring box, he placed it on her dresser and turned to the drawers. Pulling out a suite case from under his bed, he stuffed the clothes in them.
"Good bye Tori. I'll come back for the rest later."
He leaned down and kissed her on the forehead before grabbing his things and closing the door. Heading back into Blake's car, he drove himself too Blake's apartment where he parked and got out again. Sighing, he looked around, the streets were empty. Everyone was sleeping. It was late. He entered the building and went up the stairs, unlocking the apartment with his extra set of keys. Placing the suite case on the floor, he walked over to the couch where Shane was sleeping. Falling on the chair, he just sat there and sighed a bit.
"Do you ever feel bad?" Shane's voice spoke in the dark, "I mean dating her?"
Hunter looked towards the couch, Shane was laying there with his head on the pillow. Hunter couldn't make out his face too well, it was a bit dark. Scratching his head, Hunter shrugged.
"I don't know. I guess I went a little forward too fast." He whispered, "I mean, she really did care a lot about him. He was my friend. But.."
The crimson blonde could hear the ruffling on the couch, as Shane moved to sit up again. He rubbed his face and yawned a little.
"But what?"
"I don't know." Hunter looked out the window, "I guess im a pretty bad person."
"I saw something." Shane whispered, "At the grave 3 years ago. When he was buried. I swore, when I turned away, I saw something."
"Like what?"
"A blur."
Hunter shrugged, "I don't know. Tori also said she saw something, but I think it was me she noticed. I'm not so sure, now that I think about it."
"What is it?"
"I don't know ." Hunter responded again, that's all he seamed to say. He sighed deeply the two of them remained silent, not uttering another word.
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End Chapter. R&R!!
