Playing God - Paramore

Oh, oh, oh, oh
You don't have to believe me
But the way I, way I see it
Next time you point a finger
I might have to bend it back
Or break it, break it off

I finally made it home about thirty minutes later. I walked up the steps and realized that I would be home alone for the afternoon. Walking to my room, I threw my bag and phone while I kicked my shoes into the closet.

I stormed into the bathroom; I turned the knob to turn the bath on, put the plug in, and began to dump cups of bath soap into the steaming water. I watched as the bubbled formed before walking back into the bedroom and glanced at my phone. I had at least six missed calls from someone and twelve text messages.

I shrugged before grabbing my iPod and headphones. I turned and walked into the bathroom and began to strip myself of my uniform before sliding into the steamy, hot bubble bath. I put my headphones in and hit play and tried to relax.

I woke up about an hour later. I didn't mean to fall asleep, it just happened. I groaned as I crawled out of the tub. The bubbles had long since disappeared and my skin had absorbed so much extra water that my fingers and toes had pruned. I reached for a fluffy towel and wrapped it around me before walking out into my room.

I stopped midway into my room completely shocked at what I saw. My room was filled to the brim with bouquets of flowers and stuffed animals. I glanced at my bed and Gregory was sitting there, hunched over with his hands pressed against his mouth.

I was positive he didn't hear me get out but then he began to talk, "I'm so sorry." He whispered. I didn't answer him, just stared at him. "I don't want you mad at me. I can feel how angry you are through our bond." He sighed and rubbed his hands together.

"When she showed up I didn't expect you to be so upset. I figured you would be annoyed but not right out furious. I could feel you debating if you should break up with me…" He trailed off.

"I've never tried to control your friends, but I do not like her. Did you hear what she called me today? Leanna? Really?" I growled and walked over to him to stand in front of him. "I'm so sorry baby…" His voice cracked. "You never call me baby." I stated softly and began to play with hair. Gregory covered his face in my stomach and loosely wrapped his arms around me.

"I do not want to lose you…" Gregory whispered. "How much did you spend on these flowers?" I questioned. "Not enough." He let out a bitter laugh. "Oh, Gregory…" I murmured and forced my way into his lap.

"I'm sorry for losing my temper…I got it from you, you know." My pathetic attempt at a joke, "I wasn't going to leave you. I was just upset. I mean, she was literally all over you."

Gregory laid his forehead against my own, "I'm so sorry." He mumbled out. I couldn't help but smile, "Gregory, I love you." I said gentle, "But I'm going to have to ask you to leave my room." I grinned and moved to get out of his grip.

"Hmm…I could think of other things to do" Gregory mumbled seductively. I gasp, "Gregory Sackville-bagg!" I screamed turning red. He gave me a cheeky grin, "I'm kidding!" He paused, "Well…I'm not really, but I am." He shrugged before kissing me.

"I'll leave but don't make plans for tomorrow." Gregory stood up. "Tomorrow is Saturday, I was going to sleep over at Amelia's." I looked up at him. "Not any more!" He growled before kissing me again then abruptly leaving my room.

"See you tomorrow!" He hollered as he walked down the hallway. I glared at him as he walked away before changing into my lounging clothing. I heard the doorbell ring, "I swear to…If that is Gregory again I'm going to yell at him." I walked down the hall to the main living to open the door.

It was Canada.

"Oh hey…" I said shocked, "Why are you here?" I questioned. Canada looked at me, "Well…considering you stormed out of lunch, then didn't go to class, and finally, did not show up at my car, I figured I should see if you made it back alive." She shrugged.

"I am sorry." I mumbled, "I have a terrible temper." I said simply before letting her walk in. "Well," Canada walked in, "Are you okay? Are you and your boyfriend alright?" She pressed.

"Yeah, he came back. He just left. We are okay." I answered quickly. "That's good," Canada smiled, "How did you guys meet?" She asked as we walked into the kitchen. "Oh, it was kind of by accident!" I grinned.

"Go on…" Canada waved here hand, encouraging me to continue. I laughed, "Truthfully, it was because Tony and Rudolph." She looked at me confused, "Who are they?"

"Oh, Tony is my littler brother! He won't be home for another hour or so. Rudolph is Gregory's little brother." I said simply, "Anyway, the little boys met on accident. Rudolph one day snuck Tony out of the house to visit the gra—house they use to live it!" I got wide eyed as I nearly said graveyard.

She looked at me weird for a moment, "Why did he have to sneak him over?"

"Well you see, Rudolph's parents are very…strict. They did not like unwelcome visitors and our parent's did not like us to visit other peoples houses without knowing the family first."

"Well, Rudolph's parents caught Tony. I was there too because I was trying to get him to come home" I lied smoothly. "They were mad, but when Rudolph used his cute charming face to smooth things over. Tony and I still left a few minutes later, but their mom wanted to make sure we got home okay so they had Gregory take us back and naturally, Rudolph followed."

Canada looked at me to continue, "Gregory and I didn't like each other at first, we got into this huge argument at my house and I was hoping I would never have to see him again, but then he came to the house the next day. It was kind of late and he wanted to make it up because he felt bad. He took me to see a meteor shower that night!" I grinned.

"That is too cute!" Canada grinned and clapped her hands, "So that was your first date?" She inquired. "Yes" I smiled at her, "It was."

"Did he leave you?" Canada abruptly asked. I looked at her strangely, "What?" I sneered. "Well I remember Amelia saying that you were depressed for the longest time because he disappeared or something."

I had no lie for that. I didn't even remember telling Amelia that. I looked at her, puzzled, "We did break up for a time and he kind of cut me off after that." I said nervously.

She nodded, but I didn't think she believed me but I could tell she wasn't going to press the subject anymore. "Oh!" she shot up, "look at the time!" I glanced over at the clock; it was nearly three in the afternoon. "Oh Tony should be home, if you want to meet him." I said calmly.

"Oh!" Canada exclaimed, "That would be nice!" I smiled as I heard the front door open, "Tony?" I called out. "Yeah?" I heard him yell back. "Come here!" I replied. Tony pattered in, his backpack slung over his shoulder, "Yeah?" He looked at me then to Canada. "Hi." Tony said bluntly.

"Hey Tony! I'm Canada!" Canada grinned and stuck her hand out for Tony to shake it. "Hi." He smiled, "I'm going to Rudolph's house." I nodded and took his backpack from him, "Be safe!"

"Do you guys normally let him walk to the Sackville-bagg's house on his on?" Canada looked at me like I was crazy. "Yeah, it's not that far." I shrugged. "Oh alright…" Canada paused, "Well…I should be going!"

I nodded and moved to walk her out the door, "Oh! Here are the assignments you missed today!" Canada grinned before disappearing through the doors.

"Boo." I grumbled as I looked down at the homework.

I was sitting in the living room procrasting against my homework with the television when Mom came home. "Hey you!" She smiled as she walked him, her heels clicking as she walked into the kitchen. "Hey Mom!" I yawned out as I continued to lie on the comfortable couch.

"How was school?" Mom inquired. I thought she might have heard about my storming out of the school, "It was school." I said nonchalantly. "That's good!" She responded cheerfully before walking into the kitchen.

I glanced at my phone as it blinked '7:00'. Sighing as I moved from my comfy spot, I made my way up the stairs to go start on my homework. I could hear Mom beginning to start dinner when the phone rang.

I stopped mid-step to listen in to find out who was calling. "Hello?" I heard Mom ask blankly. She was silent for a moment before answering, "Hello Rudolph. I don't think Tony is home. I was told he was going to your house after school."

I stared out into space as puzzle look took over my face. "LEO!" I heard my mom call out. I turned and ran down the stairs, trying to ignore the unfriendly feeling that was washing over me. "Yes?" I said quickly as I walked into the kitchen.

"Have you seen Tony today?" She looked at me with worry cloaked her face. "Yeah, I saw him around three today. He left to go to Rudolph's" I whispered.

"He isn't at Rudolph's" Her voice was filled with dread, "I'm calling the cops."

"There isn't a point…they won't look for him until tomorrow. The whole wait twenty-four-hours…" I said sorrowfully. I watched as she slammed the phone down, "It isn't like him to run off!" She yelled, "Do you feel it?"

"The feeling that something bad is going to happen?" I whispered.

"Yes." She grumbled as tears started to flow down her face, "I need to call your father."

R&R.