Chapter 9

Rocky POV

Ian and Ashley took me to see some comedy with Adam Sandler. It was okay, but it wasn't my favorite. We were driving in Ashley's car, which she bought while CeCe was in the hospital, well technically Spencer bought it for her. It was a red Kia Soul.

After the movie we went to Olive Garden. I offered to pay for myself, both at the movie and the resturant, but each time they told me not to worry. Now we were on the way back to the apartment.

Ashley said, "Ian found a drummer."

"Oh really?" I didn't expect him to find one anytime soon with his broken hand.

"Yeah. It's a chick." She had a grin on her face.

"I can't help it. She's a good drummer." Ian shrugged it off.

"Is she cute?" I was hoping maybe he'd like her.

"She's a blonde." Ashley said.

"Let's get off that subject already." Ian said, hurridley.

"Someone got a crush maybe?" I teased.

"Maybe now onto the next subject."

I grinned. "Okay okay. Down Fido."

"How's your back Rocky?" Ashley asked.

"Better. It still hurts but less and less each day. Though I complain alot."

Ashley laughed and I heard Ian chuckle. "At least I don't show off at Guitar Hero!"

"I have talent." He said.

I rolled my eyes. Ashley looked back at me in the mirror, "See what I put up with all day?"

"I'm not as bad as you and Spencer. Making out all day."

"We do not!"

I could tell he was rolling his eyes. Ashley said, "Tell her about your new favorite song."

"What song?" I asked.

"Me and my band are going to cover it when we get a bass player. Without You from Breaking Benjamin. I love that band." he said.

"Sing a little of it for me?" I asked hopefully.

He got quiet. "Um. Later."
I pouted, "You're no fun."

We pulled up at the apartment and I got out slowly, back pains.

"We'll see you later, yeah?" Ian said. He waved and walked off.
"He's shy." Ashley said. "Bye Rocky. Call me if you need me."
"Of course." I gave her a grin and she followed her brother.

When I walked in my parents were sitting on the couch. "Rocky we need to talk."

Uh-oh. What else? Ian and Ashley managed to get me to forget about my problems, but now that I'm home it all came back.

I slowly sat down in the chair across from them.

Dad said, "While you were gone CeCe came and had a talk with us."

She did? Oh God what'd she say? Why didn't she tell me? I'm so gonna-

"Rocky calm down" Mom said.

"Oh...was I talking out loud?" I asked quietly.

"Yes. Look your father and I want to apologize." She said.

I frowned. "Apologize?"

"Yes. CeCe told us how upset you really were and we realized we sprung this on you with no warning." Dad said.

Mom nodded. "She really knows you better then we do."

I couldn't help but smile. I know CeCe knows me and I love that she does.

"How would you feel about moving in with her?" Mom asked out of nowhere.
My mouth dropped. "Wha-what?"

"How would you feel abotu moving in with CeCe and her family?" Dad asked.

"Um.. Well honestly I'd love to but I can't. There's no way you'd let me."

"Well. We've been thinking about it. Your Dad's going to move to a town just outside of here. The school is too far away from there and we can't have you and Ty switching schools every week, not that we could. So you can move in with CeCe."

"But what about Ty? And where's mom going?"

"Well we talked to Ty too. He and your mother are going to be in town, but farther away from the school. Since Ty can drive he said he'd drive hisself. And you both can visit us whenever you'd like." Dad said.
"So...you're really letting me move in with CeCe?" I asked. I felt like pinching myself to see if I was asleep. Ow! No not dreaming.

"Yes. We know you wouldn't want to be far away from her."

Tears threatening to fall, I jumped up and hugged them both. "I love you both."