Alexis opened her eyes to bright sunlight coming from the window, a dark figure outlined next to her. A closer look would reveal it was Courtney sitting in her prom dress from last night on a somewhat battered hospital chair. The younger woman was asleep, a peaceful look on her face. Alexis smiled a bit before remembering why she was here. She looked at the clock; 5:47 AM. Sitting up in the hospital bed, Alexis realized she had been knocked out for a few hours. Her face felt sore and bruised as she ran a hand over it. Feeling lonely already, Alexis leaned over and tugged on Courtney's arm. "Courtney!" she hissed quietly. "Wake up!"
The blonde woke up, somewhat startled. "Wha-…oh! H-Hey Alexis," Courtney said, smiling. "Uh…do you remember what happened last night?" Alexis shrugged. "Sort of. Recap me?" "Logan knocked you out when I was going to tell you something, that's pretty much all that matters. Well, the other stuff matters too, but I have a feeling you already know that," Courtney yawned, slipping off her sparkly high heels and climbing into the hospital bed, clinging to the current occupant of said bed. Alexis whispered, "I know I'm psycho, but…" Before she could finish, Courtney lifted her head and kissed her. Alexis kissed back, finally figuring out how she really felt about her.
"Wake up, lovebirds!" Gene sang loudly as he walked out of his room and into the living room, picking up Louise's hat and placing it on her head before Scott came in. Louise groaned and rolled off of Logan, landing on the floor. "Nice trick, now do a 180," Gene said to his sister. Logan woke up at the sound of Louise thumping onto the floor. He looked down at the carpeted floor at his girlfriend, who was face down. "Why were you guys sleeping on each other?" Gene asked, going to the fridge to get out the gallon of milk. Logan blushed while the girl clad in the pink bunny hat lifted herself up off the floor.
"Why are you sleeping on Scott, Gene?" Louise retorted, rubbed her face.
"Because we're dati- oh. Oh. OH. WAIT, WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?" Gene spoke then gradually screamed, waking up his boyfriend. Scott came out from the bedroom moments later, make-up smeared all over his face. "Oh, yeah, I forgot to wash that off," Gene laughed nervously. "Sorry about that, hun," he said, kissing the cheek covered with smudged eye-shadow and blush.
"I hate to ruin the moment," Logan said as he sat up, "but what the hell are we gonna do about our performance for graduation? I didn't think of anything good to cover." "Graduation?" Louise stood up, brushing off the skirt of her dress. "I didn't know you guys were doing a gig at graduation. Since when was this?" Logan laughed a bit. "We asked in, like, February. They said yes. But the problem is just me singing all by myself is getting old. We need something else, maybe a new member or something? Like a co-vocalist? I don't know anyone that could be that for us, though."
Scott was at the kitchen, washing the make-up off his face with a paper towel as he listened to the dilemma. At first he wasn't sure if he should speak up, but then made the ultimate decision it would save the band's ass. He turned to them, make-up free.
"Um, hey guys, uh…you know…I can kind of…" Scott trailed off. Gene looked at him, confused. "…rap." Logan smiled, getting up and putting his hands on Scott's shoulders. "Great! What does it sound like?" Scott coughed a bit before clearing his throat.
"Did you ever, did you ever, did you ever get the feeling that you were all alone? And no one ever knew you and you never had a home? And the lights and the colors do their best to distract you? Fuck you, I don't even know why I like you! It's all a blur, it's all a blur…it's all a blur, it's all a blur like a picture, it's all a blur!" Logan cut in, because it just so happened he knew what song Scott was doing. "You don't know what you're missing, you don't know what you're missin'- I've been trying so hard just to keep away, and now look where I am standing at today: trying so hard to walk away. But it's impossible to watch you fade away, to watch you fade away." Scott smiled nervously at Logan before being ushered to go on. "Did you ever, did you ever, did you ever stop believing after all was said and done? When you turned to your friends but they were long gone? And the sky and the snapshots re-re-remind you I trust you and I'm always gonna miss you. It's all a blur, it's all a blur. Bring it back, I said it's all a blur, it's all a blur like a picture. Reminds me who you were!" Scott was a little flush in the face, taking a deep breath in between his quiet panting. "Sorry, I don't rap as much as I used to."
Gene clapped, grinning. He was obviously pleased with the short performance. "That was pretty good for a tall, skinny white boy!" he said. Scott smiled in response. "Thanks…but honestly I really don't-" "Scott, you are now officially a member of 12OON." Logan patted him on the back. Scott blinked, confused. "Twelve-noon?" "Well, that's how it's pronounced, but it's spelled like with a number 12 then "oon" in all caps after…I don't know, I saw it when I was driving. I think it actually means twelve thousand miles north? Whatever, I liked it." Logan shrugged.
"So I see you like Zebrahead," Logan said to Scott, who nodded. "Yeah, I guess I do," Scott laughed. A loud AHEM! was made from behind Logan. Louise was slightly annoyed. "Logan, I gotta get back to the restaurant; my phone is in my purse which is back at Alexis's apartment, and I'm sure my mom is going apeshit since I'm still not home. I wouldn't be surprised if she called Gene a million times." Rolling his eyes, Logan put an arm around Louise's shoulder, leading her out the door. "We'll be back…eventually," he said as he walked out the now open door and down the hallway. Gene quickly ran to the doorframe, sticking his head out and watching the two leave. "And we'll be here…probably."
Scott yawned and went to the fridge. "Hey, Gene, we should go somewhere this summer. Like a cabin, maybe," the blonde called from in front of the open fridge. Gene shut the door and walked into his room then back to Scott, phone in one hand. "Louise, Tina, and my mom were planning something a while back I think? I don't really know, but Louise said it's going to be pretty big. Like my testicles!" Gene looked at his phone, fiddling around with the keyboard. 114 missed calls, all from his mother. 17 texts, also from his mother. "Can't argue with that," Scott said, who was making a bowl of cereal. The musician laughed and hugged his lover from the side. "I'll talk to them if they don't bring it up first," he whispered, stealing the bowl of cereal and walking away. "Hey!" Scott tackled him, causing the bowl to fall onto the carpet, cereal and milk spilling everywhere. "Dammit, Scott, now you gotta wash that up with your shirt," Gene said suggestively, waggling his eyebrows. "Deal," Scott chuckled while he slipped off his shirt.
A few days passed, and at this point Alexis wasn't even sure why she was still in the hospital. The doctors had seemed to figure out the entire situation at hand, while the police gathered her back story, causing them to generate a great deal of concern for Alexis and the people around her. Alexis had undergone intensive therapy, therapy that she had needed for a long time. Courtney had stopped by once to tell Alexis that she would be there when Alexis was released to help her back to her house. The apartment itself was under complete police and detective surveillance, every single thing either terminated or saved for evidence in case of a future crime record for the redhead. The only other time she had ever been involved with the law was for smuggling and dealing marijuana at age 17.
The day of Alexis's release, the woman was still in the hospital bed, bitter as ever. She wanted to get out of this stainless steel cage. The nurses refused to let her get out of bed and dress into her normal clothes until someone would come to accompany her. Courtney had taken the liberty of bringing clothes that she "was sure Alexis will enjoy." The time finally came once Alexis saw the doorknob turn and in walked-
The woman walking into the room was not the Courtney that Alexis saw last. The tattooed woman almost didn't recognize her. Courtney's hair was no longer black and purple, but a blonde similar to the hair color she was born with. There were a few extensions in her hair to make the head of hair appear longer than it actually was. She was wearing a lavender top and brown shorts with pink flip-flops. Her naturally ocean blue eyes seemed to brighten up her- surprisingly- make-up free face. Courtney looked like she was glowing, a smile as wide as possible. "Alexis!" she squeaked before running to the bed-ridden woman's side. "Is this how you look without all that gunk on your pretty face, sweet pea?" Alexis smiled, grabbing Courtney's hand, which had purple nail polish on it.
"This is as close to the 'old me' as you're gonna get. But, the real reason I did this was because you were right. I wasn't really happy not being myself. The only reason I started dressing that way was because Louise teased me that the reason all the hot, tough guys that I had a crush on wouldn't ask me out was because I wasn't their type. Then, of course, I become their type and they completely avoid me. So I just gave up and stayed as an 'emo hipster wannabe' like you said." Courtney looked down at her feet. "Honestly, I hated all the looks I got for dressing like that, but I figured nobody would want me since not a lot of guys were 19 at Huxley. Thanks for helping me find who I really am…" The blonde leaned down and kissed Alexis on the cheek, blushing. "I'm not sure if I'm gay or straight or what, but all I know is that I really like you. And I was hoping that since I changed back to who I really am, maybe you should too…" Courtney picked up the set of clothes she had brought earlier that week and brought them to the bedside. Alexis didn't actually get a good look at them until now.
It was a corset-like strapless jade top that was beaded with turquoise and beige beads down the middle, in two lines, respectively. The pants were white shorts with a simple black belt. It all seemed like something she would never be caught dead wearing, but for some reason it reminded Alexis of her sister and mother. "I was thinking about not dying my hair anymore, to be completely honest. I didn't tell you because I just didn't think you cared. I'm probably gonna throw my blue contacts away, actually," Alexis went on as she managed to remove the blue discs from her eyes.
Courtney smiled, bouncing a little. "You look like you're hiding something. What're you up to, Courtney?" Alexis asked, suspicious. "Oh! Well, that's because I am! Remember when I asked if you had a Facebook?" "Yeah, so what?" "Well, I did a little searching a few nights ago, and I ran across someone I think you should meet." The blonde pulled out her phone, sending a text. Seconds later, a quiet ring and vibration was heard from the hall. Alexis sat up, confused. "Courtney, who are you talking abo…?" What happened next caused the woman to trail off.
In walked in the last person Alexis thought she would see.
A young girl of Hispanic descent, about 15 or 16, stepped into the room. She had jet black wavy hair and blue eyes, and a smile on her face. Standing close behind her was an older, German-looking woman in her mid-forties. With red hair and blue eyes, she most certainly did not look as Hispanic as the girl in front of her. The said girl started to move her hands happily. Allie? You sure look different… The signals seemed to be in ASL rather than LSE.
"Ha-hang on," mumbled Alexis, who pulled out her phone and held it up, looking intently at the girl on her wallpaper. She was in complete disbelief. Slowly putting down the phone, the dark brunette girl took its place, roughly matching the picture. "Adriana? Mom?" Alexis ripped off the blanket of the hospital bed and dashed to her younger sister, embracing her tightly and starting to cry. Adriana held Alexis close, her own tears forming. "I thought you were dead," the redhead said to her mom hoarsely in-between crying. "Both of you…I missed you so much…" Alexis and Adriana stayed this way for a few minutes before the older daughter clung to her mother. Courtney bit her lip, watching the three reunite. She tried her hardest not to cry, but ended up shedding a few tears anyway. "This feels like one of those Lifetime movies…except in the end credits the girl doesn't ride a horse on the beach in slow motion while holding a Diet Coke with a lemon wedge in it and a straw."
The women got settled back into place, Courtney standing so Alexis's mother could sit in her chair, Adriana taking the other while Alexis got back into bed. Adriana began to sign.
I really missed you, too. Me and Mom moved to New Jersey a year ago, but after you turned 18 you got your own apartment and Grandma said she didn't know where you were because you didn't tell her! So we've been looking for you ever since. Thankfully, your friend here is probably one of the best friends you could ever have, so don't let her go. I got contacted by her on Facebook and she said she knew where you were. I didn't trust her at first, but after she showed me a picture of you and her, I knew it was you! Mom has been worried sick about you since the day you left. We don't live in this town, though; we live a few miles away, where Grandma is. I guess you're probably wondering about Dad, huh?
Alexis reluctantly signed yes. She wasn't sure if she wanted to waste her time on him. Adriana put her hands down, their mother lifting hers up. Do you remember that gunshot the night you left? Well…
"Allie, you have to get out of here," the woman cried, holding her youngest child. "You still have my sister's address in that little notebook I gave you, don't you?" Alejandra nodded, crawling over to her mother. "Go. Go to her house, and from there, I want you to do something for me." Maria bit her lip before continuing. "There's no hope for Adriana out there in the world, that's why I want you to move. Move away. Your grandmother is in New Jersey; I want you to go there. Change your name, your hair, your eyes, do ANYTHING to make sure if your father ever came looking for you, he wouldn't recognize you." She was crying at this point. Alejandra objected at first, but hearing her father's footsteps accompanied by the cock of a gun and loading bullets, she quickly hugged her mother and sister goodbye. Alejandra was terrified to leave them behind, but she knew her mother knew what was best. Sprinting out of the house through the back door, Alejandra let out a shriek the moment she heard a single gunshot. She started to turn back, but Adriana was at the window, firmly signing no, tears running down her face. Running down the block, Alejandra almost got struck by a car dashing into an alleyway.
Maria looked down at her husband, who was on the ground holding his shoulder. Maria had quickly wrestled with the armed man, her hands grabbing his wrists. And when he pulled the trigger, his wife had forced his hand to turn towards himself. The bullet nestled into Juan's shoulder, almost to the bone. The German woman snatched the gun away from him before he tried anything else. Juan scrambled towards Maria on his knees, punching her in the face a few times then shoving her away, hoping she would lose her grip on the weapon. To Maria's luck, she hadn't let go of the gun. Juan whipped out a pocketknife, stabbing Maria in the arm she was holding the gun in, causing her to scream. Using her other free hand she took the gun from her bleeding arm, the mother trembled, tears streaming down her face."Brennen in der Hölle," Maria whispered, looking into her husband's eyes before pointing the gun to his forehead and pulling the trigger one final time.
"Mom, you…shot him?" Alexis asked, her eyes widened. The mother sighed and nodded, looking down. "That's…fucking badass!" her daughter chirped. "You're not upset…?" Maria pondered. "Fuck no! I hated that douchebag!" Alexis laughed. Adriana was reading their lips, able to roughly make out what was going on. Courtney was leaned against a windowsill, a hand over her mouth, listening to it all. Alexis spotted Courtney then blushed. Taking a deep breath, the oldest sister started signing what she was saying while she spoke. "I have something I need to tell you both," Alexis said, looking Courtney in the eyes. The blonde blinked, not sure what Alexis wanted to say.
"I'm gay."
Maria looked blankly at her eldest daughter while taking in what she had been told. A few moments passed until the mom gave a small smile. "I'm happy for you," she said simply, causing Alexis to smile back. Adriana blinked a few times before turning her head around to look at Courtney. Looking back and forth between her and Alexis, Adriana burst into giggles, a blush creeping over her face. Allie, I didn't know this pretty girl was your -girlfriend-! Alexis felt her face flush. We're not dating, Adri! The redhead looked at Courtney then started signing in LSE. And I don't have a crush on her either! I just don't know how to ask. Shut up, brat! Adriana laughed, signing back. Just ask her! I think you do too have a crush on her! Alexis rolled her eyes, their mom the only other person understand the conversation between the two. It was painfully obvious she was trying not to chuckle.
"Alexis, do you want to come back with us to your grandmother's?" Maria asked after a while. Alexis frowned and looked down. I don't really like the idea of leaving Courtney behind… Adriana clapped, signing "Please! Pretty please?" The mother and daughter beamed at Alexis, expecting an answer, preferably positive. Courtney looked away and out the window, avoiding Alexis's stare. The sun was going down, signaling the fact that night was just a few rays away.
"That sounds like a really good idea."
Courtney felt her heart drop, turning her head back to the woman on the bed. Alexis looked back and smiled. Before her mother could interject, she spoke up.
"But I can't. I want to stay here with someone I'd really miss if I left them behind. I'm sorry."
Maria smiled and got up. "I understand. Now, Adriana will give you her number so you two can be in touch. We live with your grandmother of course, which is only a train ride away. Don't hesitate to stop by whenever you feel like it, we have a lot of catching up to do. Your sister and I have to go catch a train now, but…" The mother leaned over and hugged her daughter tight. "Stay safe. I love you so much," she whispered. Adriana grabbed Alexis's phone and put her number in. After the mom was done hugging Alexis, Adriana did the same.
Courtney watched Maria and Adriana give their goodbyes. Maria thanked Courtney for making it possible to see her only other child again. Adriana hugged Courtney tight then signed, Allie is totally into you! She just won't admit it. Be careful not to get her mad about it, though! Thank you so much for everything you've done for us. I consider you one of my best friends now. Oh, and could you get Allie to get a damn Facebook already? Goodbye, Courtney!
I'll do my best. And thank you, I'll be sure to keep in touch over Facebook and make sure Alexis does too. Goodbye. Courtney smiled and waved as Adriana went out the door with her mother.
Alexis got up from the bed and walked up to the blonde, blushing. "You have no idea how much that meant to me. And how much you mean to me, now that you've helped get my life back together. Thank you. I mean it," she whispered, hugging Courtney. Courtney smiled and hugged back. "You're quite welcome, but you don't have to thank me. I just did what I thought was right."
The two women looked at each other, both blushing. "Does this mean we're dating, now?" Alexis giggled, giving a cheeky grin. "Only if you want it to," responded an equally giggly Courtney. She shut her eyes as Alexis gave her a long, soft kiss. "Well, I want it to. And for the record, I'm the man of the relationship," the redhead said, causing the blonde to laugh and nod. "Alright, Allie. Whatever you say."
Logan looked his girlfriend down, smiling sweetly. It was finally the day, the day of graduation. Louise stared back at her boyfriend, then started to giggle. The event in question called for formal dress, meaning all the boys were in dress shirts while the girls were mostly a variety of dresses and skirts with blouses. Louise had chosen a simple jade green dress with straps, while Logan just had a simple long sleeved dress shirt and slacks. "You look like a dork," Louise grinned, grabbing the folded graduation gowns and caps. "Why does it matter what we wear underneath if we're going to be wearing the gown the whole time?" Logan whined. Louise shrugged. "Were you going to keep it on for the performance?" she asked, handing him his cap and gown. "I hadn't really thought about that…I guess," Logan looked down at the clothes.
Going downstairs, the couple was greeted by the rest of the Belcher family, including Linda's parents and sister. Louise took Logan's hand and introduced him to Linda's side of the family. "Grandma, Grandpa, Gayle: This is Logan. He's my boyfriend, and he's graduating too," Louise said, wanting the pleasantries to be over already. "You look kind of old to be graduating high school, young man," Gloria looked Logan up and down. Linda piped up. "Mom! He looks fine," she said, ushering her parents to the doorway. "I'm gonna go with my parents in their car, Bobby. Gayle, you comin'?"
Gayle was looking at Logan in a strange manner. "You look…like one of Linda's old boyfriends. He was a male strip-" "Okay, sweetie honey, that's enough!" Linda swooped in, laughing nervously and covering her sister's mouth before hissing "get in the car" and going out the door. "Wait, you…had a male stripper for a…?" Bob said quietly to himself.
Everyone in the room was basically dressed casually, including Gene and Scott. "Louise, can I talk to you?" Bob asked, putting a hand on his daughter's shoulder. "What's up, dad?" Louise looked confused. "I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you," the cook smiled. Louise hugged Bob, smiling back. "Thanks, Dad."
"C'mon already! I want to watch fat girls trip on their heels and flop to the ground like a fish!" Gene yelled, dragging Louise and Logan outside. Tina, Bob, and Scott followed behind.
The ceremony itself lasted for 2 hours but it felt like 20 to Louise. She started getting impatient after receiving her diploma; having a last name that started early in the alphabet was a perk when it came to calling names in order. At the start of the graduation ceremony, the audience had been asked to not use any party favors that would cause noise when the student had their diploma. Of course, Belchers being Belchers, they hooted and hollered. At one point Louise could have sworn she heard her mother let out an "ALRIIIGHT!" as she walked down the ramp that the students would exit the stage from. Alexis (who now had dyed her hair black) and Courtney, along with Rudy, also got their diplomas. Tina had invited Jimmy Jr to tag along with her, although he would have gone regardless considering his twin brothers were also graduating. Jimmy Pesto sat with his ex-wife, across the gymnasium from Bob and the rest of the Belcher clan. Every so often Bob would catch Jimmy's eye and put an arm around Linda, with a huge smug look on his face. It was almost as if he was taunting the Italian. Jimmy tried his best to keep his cool, no matter how angry he got.
With all the diplomas given out to each student, Logan, Gene, and Scott took the stage, quickly setting up their equipment. Soon after, the trio had already started to play. Logan taught Scott guitar, and while he hadn't mastered it quite yet, it was good enough for backing.
Scott almost immediately started rapping. "I got a girlfriend, only she don't know it yet! I got a six string best friend, sleeps with a broken neck. I want to make my mark, change the world, with this flow. But, all this doubt in my head, It won't let me go!"
Logan began to sing near the end of Scott's verse, looking at the crowd, trying to find someone. "Can't you see I want to lock my door and shut out all the world surrounding me? Safe from the problems and the pressures caused by insecurities!" "Get up! Get up! Let the good times roll! Get up! Get up! Take my heart and my soul! Get up! Get up! Let the good times roll! On and on and on and on…"While him and Scott took turns singing (or rapping, in Scott's case), Logan desperately looked for the only person related to him that would have shown up. What if he didn't come? Logan was positive that his mom had no interest in being a part of his life anymore. If she knew he was dating Louise, she would have had a fit. After a minute or two of playing, the band had already reached the very last repeat of the chorus. The platinum blonde almost missed his cue while thinking of the past month.
Feel like everybody else just needs to see through different eyes
Alexis looked at the girl before gently lifting the tacky (or at least to her) hipster glasses off of Courtney's face.
From the outside looking in, we shout the anthem of our lives
"Thank you, Gene. Nobody – and I mean nobody – has ever stood up for me like that before," Scott said softly.
Just like everybody else, I feel the pain each time I try
Tina felt her eyes tear up from fear split seconds before she felt two arms catching her, the owner almost falling forward from the impact, but he managed to stay upright.
But I'll fight the bitter end to shout the anthem
Logan angrily yelled as teardrops hit the warm blanket, "Because I'm in fucking love with her! I love her, Mom!"
the anthem of our lives
"I love him, okay?! Shut your face! If you say anything about this to anyone I swear to god I will end you!"
the anthem, the anthem of our lives
"Louise, I'm in love with you!" he shouted over the chatter of the crowd, his face still red.
the anthem of our lives
"I love you, Logan," she said quietly. "I love you, too, Louise," Logan kissed the back of her head.
Can you come to the restaurant in ten minutes? And wear your prom dress. No make-up, no hat, just you.
Louise tossed aside her phone and made her way down the stairs, confused as hell. She of course kept her hat on, but why did he want her to wear her prom dress? Hours earlier, the two had graduated from high school. They said their goodbyes to their friends and fellow classmates, and faced the harsh reality that they would probably never see them again. Louise wasn't too upset. Alexis apologized to her, which was good. However, it would take some time to trust Alexis again. Louise hugged Rudy goodbye. "Hey, we're going up-state to a cabin near the beach in the woods in a few weeks. It's a campground. Wanna bring Jenny?" Louise smiled. "I'd rather bring myself. Jenny and I aren't involved with each other anymore. But, yeah, that sounds fun, here's my number," Rudy said as he borrowed a pen from someone and wrote it on Louise's palm.
Logan's father had shown with another man who claimed the two men were "just friends," but Logan knew better. "I'm sort of glad Mom isn't here," Logan said. "Why?" his father asked. "Because I don't need her in my life if she's going to try to change me." The blonde smiled. Linda and Bob smothered their daughter in praises and compliments (and kisses, but only from Linda) while Tina congratulated the Pesto twins with a sweet grin and hugs. Jimmy Jr wasn't even sure Tina had even cared about them until now. She never talked to them unless she had to. But now he felt he knew that she really did care.
Jimmy and Bob squabbled as usual about whose kids were smarter. Gene and Scott were with Scott's mom, the first time that she had met the musician. Courtney was with her dad. Alexis stood alone, watching the blonde woman celebrate with her dad. Her thoughts of sorrow were interrupted by a blur of black and blue clinging to her side. Looking over, Alexis saw her sister. "You came?" Alexis said, mouthing the words as well as she could so Adriana would understand. The deaf girl nodded then hugged her sister tighter. The two girls hugged and chatted, their mom and grandmother nearby as well.
Louise stepped inside the restaurant that she considered a second home. The inside of the burger restaurant was dark, the light dimmed. There was Logan, all by himself and dressed in a mahogany suit. There were pink Christmas lights strung around the top of the walls. It seemed cheesy, but for some reason the atmosphere of the eatery decked in this way comforted Louise. She stood in front of Logan.
"Logan, what the crap are you doing?" she asked, throwing her hat off. Logan laughed. "Well, I realized you and I never got to go to prom with each other. So, this is to make up for it. Your dad was a little tough to convince, but I managed, with Linda's help," he said softly, putting his hands on the woman's hips. "Gene wanted to DJ, but I told him no. This is strictly you and me."
Louise was smiling, ignoring her watery eyes. She swung her arms around Logan's shoulders and rested her head on his chest. Logan smiled, kissing the top of her head and leaning over to the counter which had Logan's laptop on it. Pressing enter, Logan held Louise close as he shut his eyes and listened to the song he believed was secretly written just for the pink bunny hat wearing trickster.
I'm in love with the girl I hate
She enjoys pointing out every bad thing about me
I'm in love with a critic and a skeptic, a traitor
I'd trade her in a second