Hey everyone! I'm back with another chapter. This time not a week late (i'm proud of myself)! Anyways, there is not much to say about this chapter, but... enjoy it. I can tell you that with this chapter, it will create drama.
Disclaimer: I do not own The Fosters. Because if I did, well... let's just say that things would be going my way :)
Brandon ordered Callie a hot wings basket with a and for himself he ordered a Bacon cheeseburger. They got an order number and they went back to their lane, to finish the game they paid for.
It was Callie's turn next, and much to Brandon's dismay, she got another spare, "Honestly, Callie. How are you getting all these spares/strikes?" Brandon asked her teasingly, while pulling her arm and giving her a kiss. Callie happily accepted, and then pushed away from him while sitting down so Brandon could take his turn.
Brandon and Callie were having fun playing the game, and they were grateful that Talya didn't see them, or if she did, didn't talk or say anything to them. Brandon honestly didn't want to deal with her; not while he was enjoying his precious time with his girlfriend, Callie.
Their order number was called and Callie got up to get it, but Brandon gently pushed her down and decided to get it for them; Callie nodded, obviously knowing that Brandon wanted to act like a perfect gentleman. She smiled at the thought, she never had anyone every act like a gentleman towards her, ever. Not even when she was with Wyatt. She loved this feeling, feeling like a princess.
She was checking her instagram when someone sat next to her; Callie, assuming it was Brandon, said, "Wow, Brandon. That was fast." But when this person talked, it didn't sound like Brandon. It didn't sound like a guy at all. She turned around and was face to face with the one and only Talya.
Callie groaned, not looking up at her, "What do you want, Talya?" She said exasperated, not wanting to even acknowledge her.
Talya looked offended but got out her phone and showed Callie a picture of them kissing, Callie gasped, and before she got her word in, Talya stated, "Listen here, Callie. If you don't break up with Brandon, I will personally message this picture to Lena and Stef and then you will for sure get kicked out and they would get mad at Brandon. Do you really want that? Or even better do you want Jude to get mad at you for kicking him out of the only foster home he liked, simply because you dated him." Talya mocked, smiling, knowing that she got Callie.
Callie just showed a straight face and didn't even mention that Jude approved (and everyone else) approved of their relationship. Talya saw Brandon coming back and quickly got up, but before that whispered to her, "Remember what I said." And turned around and left.
Brandon came back obviously seeing someone walking away from Callie and he sat down next to her and asked her, "Who was that?" He saw her shocked face, and then said, "Was it Talya? Because if it was I will personally give her a piece of my mi-"
Callie interrupted him, "No, Brandon. It wasn't Talya, but can we please get out of here?" Callie begged him, and Brandon really wondered who it was to make Callie so fearful when just a couple of minutes ago she was smiling.
Callie looked around and when Brandon took her hand, she pushed it away and shook her head, "No, Brandon. We can't do it here." Callie said, fearfully. Brandon just looked at her in shock and when he tried to grab her hand again, she recoiled and said that she had to go to the bathroom.
Callie didn't need to see Brandon to see that he has confused and hurt all written over his face. She didn't mean to be that mean to Brandon, but they couldn't have any physical contact, not with Talya watching.
Callie looked in the mirror and splashed some water on her face, trying to calm down. She really wanted to be with Brandon, but if Talya shows that picture to their moms, Brandon will get in trouble and they might take Callie out of the home; and she doesn't want that. This foster home was truly the only place that she felt safe, the only place Jude felt safe, and she didn't want to jeopardize that. Even though Jude would understand, because he is understanding like that, she didn't want to even ruin that chance, because she loved Jude too much. She gave a small laugh, about how she sacrifices everything for Jude. But, to be honest, for her, she is happy about that. Jude isn't damaged like her, and she doesn't want Jude to end up like her- broken. So she is willing to do anything to make sure that it doesn't happen to Jude.
She splashed some more water on her face and then wiped it away with a dry paper towel. She gave a huge sigh and then exited the bathroom, knowing that Brandon was just outside, waiting for her.
And, like usual, she was right.
Brandon walked beside her, knowing that he didn't want to get Callie mad at him. "Callie, do you want to go home? Or possibly go to another place?" Brandon asked her. His face hopeful that she will say yes.
Callie nodded, indicating that she wanted to go somewhere else. She looked into Brandon's eyes and saw how hopeful –and desperate- they were for her to say yes. She couldn't say no to those gorgeous blue orbs. "Yeah. Let's go get some frozen yoghurt."
Brandon nodded, opening the door for Callie. He didn't mind that he wasted money on a game and food that they didn't even finish. He would give up a million dollars if it meant keeping Callie happy. They made their way to the car and Callie quickly got in on the passenger side. Brandon took Callie's hand and she looked around before happily accepting it.
They were making their way towards the frozen yoghurt place when Brandon turned towards Callie at a red light, "Callie, be honest. Who made you freak out?" Brandon really wanted to know. He hoped it wasn't Liam, or Wyatt, or… Talya. If it was Talya, he would give her a piece of his mind.
Callie didn't look at him, confirming his suspicions that it was someone he knew. He just took a lucky guess, "Was it Talya? Did she say something?" Brandon queried her, hoping that she wouldn't ignore him.
Callie's eyes went a little to the left, and she wasn't making eye contact with him. With his mom being a cop, he knew that she was nervous. "No." But he could tell that she was lying.
Brandon gave a sigh, "Callie. You're lying. Trust me, I know. My mom's a cop, remember? So, it was Talya? What did she say exactly?" He wondered, paying attention to the road.
Callie debated as to whether she should tell him or not. She didn't want him getting mad at Talya. Because even if she did hate her- she didn't despise her. She thinks that everyone deserves a second chance and she could understand why Talya didn't like her- she was jealous of her. But, also, because she didn't want to get involved in the fight, that would happen, between Talya and Brandon. It might make things worse. She didn't know what to do. Why did love have to be so confusing? She thought as she laid her head down on the headrest.
After a couple of minutes, Brandon knew that Callie wouldn't give him the answer. He wondered why Callie couldn't just tell him. It's not like he would punch Talya, if it was her (which he had a strong feeling it was). But he just wanted Callie to trust him, which she isn't. He wanted to change that. He was her boyfriend! But Brandon knew that dating Callie would be difficult, but he never imagined it would be this difficult.
They made their way to the frozen yoghurt place called Yoho. Callie and Brandon ordered their yoghurt and put on their own toppings. Callie got chocolate ice-cream with Oreos and Reese's Pieces, and Brandon got vanilla ice-cream with M&M's. They sat down on a booth and decided to talk more.
"Callie, honestly. Why aren't you talking to me about what Talya said?" He wanted to know, to prove whatever Talya said was wrong.
Callie shrugged, eating her ice-cream, "Nothing you have to worry about." Callie told him, hoping he would believe it.
Unfortunately, he didn't. "It is important. Talya said something that hurt my girlfriend." He put the emphasis on my to make sure Callie knew that he was passionate about them.
Callie wanted to tell him, and she figured that Brandon wouldn't do anything to jeopardize it. "Okay. But if I tell you, you have to promise not to tell Talya anything." Brandon nodded. She continued, "Alright. Talya told me at the bowling alley that she took a picture of us kissing, and if I didn't back off, she would send it to the moms."
Callie could tell Brandon's face was one of anger, but also confusion as to why Talya was doing it. "Callie, Talya shouldn't be doing that. I'll talk to her- I'll reason with her-"
"NO, Brandon. Promise me you won't." Callie begged him. She didn't want this turning into a bigger deal than it already was.
Brandon hesitantly nodded, he didn't know for sure if he could keep that promise. "I'll try."
Callie knew that Brandon wasn't going fully agree with her- they were both the same amount of stubborn (which was a lot). So she accepted his answer.
Soon, though, they were done.
They made their way home and when they opened the door, Lena and Stef were waiting for them. With hard look on their faces.
They turned to each other and whispered, "Uh-oh."
Cliffy! haha. Anyways hope you like where i'm taking this story. I wanted to add some drama in here for good measure. Anyways, next week (on Thursday) i'm going on vacation so i'll try to post as many chapters as I can.
Anyways, until next time.
Lauren.
