I'm a Loaded Gun (Part 2)

Andy carried my bags out the door as I said my final goodbye to Amy. I stepped out the door and saw a grey car idling in the drive where Andy was putting the bags in the trunk. Andy walked around to the driver and laughed at some joke I was too far out of ear shot to take in. He motioned for me to come over. Hesitantly I placed one foot in front of the other and wrapped one arm around his waist. The driver had short chopped mousy brown hair and a boyish face.

"Reya, this is my best friend Chance. Chance this is my fiancé, Reya," he said pulling me close.

Chance held out a hand through the window, "Hi, nice to meet you."

"You too! I've heard a lot about you!"

"Chance is gonna drive us to the airport so we don't have to worry about getting a car back to my parents," Andy commented.

"Okay," I smiled back as I got into the backseat. Andy closed the door for me and came around to the other side and got in the passenger seat. I didn't mind. He hadn't seen Chance in person in a long time.

"Just like old times, huh?" Chance laughed as he slapped Andy's shoulder.

Andy chuckled and punched Chance playfully as we reversed out of the driveway, "What you mean us two losers rolling around in a Honda? This one won't break down on the downtown off ramp like your last one right?"

"Oh come on, Andy! It's an 08! What are you driving now a days?"

A smirk spread on Andy's face, "I've got a 2013 loaded Charger."

"Dick," Chance mumbled.

"I'll race you."

"And roast my ass. Thats not fair."

"I'll toast both of your asses," I said with a smile.

"Oh, really?" Chance said with a look at me in the rear view. "What do you have?"

"I've got a 1966 Mustang Fastback sitting in a restoration shop in LA," I bragged.

"Shit, what's in it?"

"302 V8 engine and a blower. Getting an all new rear end too."

"Okay," Chance sighed, "It's true, she's a keeper."

Andy turned to look at me, "I think so. She's gorgeous, smart, and knows cars."

"Oh shut your face," I giggled.

As if on command, Andy scrunched up his face and I busted up laughing at his hilarious facial expression. The boys turned to talk about things that they needed to catch up on. I pulled out my iPhone and texted Siren that we were on our way and that we'd be driving to her house that night once we got off our plane in St Louis. I also answered some texts from Jake about recording on my EP, Ella who wanted to go shopping with me, and CC had obviously been drunk last night since I received at least ten messages that were completely unreadable, not that CC can ever be understood in text messages, and absolutely weird. One of them read, "Wehy aryee oinapplez do meaniey" which I deciphered as "Why are pineapples so mean?" and the next was "Teh jyzt bitedd me" and I think that means it bit him? I have no idea why CC is talking about a pineapple biting him. I texted him back to lay off the alcohol a bit.

I spent some time catching up on my Facebook and Twitter while the guys chatted. I snapped a picture of the city as it began to come into more of a view, with the caption "On our way to my hometown before we finally return back to our REAL home!" and tweeted it. After that I secretly snapped a picture of Chance and Andy from my place in the back seat. I commented on it as "Bromance at its finest". I flipped over to my Facebook and slowly scrolled down the page. It had been awhile since I had payed any attention to it. Apparently my oldest cousin was expecting his third child with his girlfriend, who needed DNA tests on the first two to prove they were his. My older female cousin was now engaged to a very normal looking guy and my brother had purchased himself a new project Porsche to restore. I glanced up to see the sign to the airport flash by. My phone returned to my pocket, and I gathered my purse and carry on bag. Chance pulled up to the drop off doors and gave Andy a bro hug before shaking my hand and wishing us a safe ride home.

Andy grabbed by bags and we continued the routine of the airport again. The ride to Illinois was boring, just corn fields the entire way until our landing in St. Louis. Andy had already arranged a rental car and after he grabbed a coffee at a nearby Starbucks, he started the way to my hometown. I drifted off in the passenger seat with my knees pulled up to my chest. I didn't wake up until the dome lights flipped on in the car. My door was opened and my feet fell out of the car. I was too tired to move. Careful hands undid my seatbelt and lifted me out of the car. With the close of a door, warm lips pressed onto my forehead. I pulled in a breath and instead yawned. I opened my eyes as Andy leaned me down and put me on my feet. I leaned back into him and rested my head against his chest with my arms now around his frame.

"I know, babe," he whispered stroking my hair. "I'm exhausted, too. Let's go inside and get some rest and we can figure out this mess tomorrow, okay?" His long fingers caressed my chin, pulling my tired face up to his and giving me a tender kiss. I nodded and wrapped my arm around his waist. it was just after two AM thanks to our flight delays and the time we had to wait for security and the rental car. Andy followed me to the backyard gate, to which I knew the combo to the padlock. We stepped in a shut the gate before walking to the sliding back door. I knocked quietly once, and then again a few seconds later.

The door opened to reveal the Siren I rarely ever saw. Her hair was tied completely back, she was wearing running shorts and an old tshirt that was too big. she had absolutely no make up. She gave me a weak smile. "Hey, Rey."

"Hi, Si," I said as I wrapped her in my arms.

She leaned back and gave Andy a gentle hug before motioning for us to come in. She closed the clicking glass door behind us and re locked it. She still had the master suite, but there was nothing sweet about this. I could see how stressed she was. Her hair looked dull, her eyes were dark, and she seemed to have a worn look of a frown. Her body dropped onto her bed, her eyes welling up. "I have no Idea what to do." She put her hands over her face.

I went over to her and sat beside her huddled body, attempting to comfort her, "Shhh, Siren, we will figure this out, but we can't do anything like this okay? I promise as soon as Andy and I get some sleep that we will help you no matter what it takes."

She sniffed back her tears before pulling up her head and slowly nodding.

"Now, let's get you to bed." I helped her up and walked with her over to her bed. I hugged her before coming back to Andy's side. I went over to one of the couches in her room and pulled the lever, making it a futon. Andy only smiled at me.

"How about I'll sleep on the other couch for tonight? It might be better given the situation."

"Okay," I leaned up on my tippy toes and pressed my lips into his for a few seconds. "Goodnight."

"Goodnight." He pulled me up to his body and whispered into my ear, "I love you."

I smiled and picked up my carry along bag before going to the master bathroom to change. I just pulled on my soft cotton shorts and matching tank top. I brushed through my hair and teeth before pulling up my hair into a pony tail and going to the futon. I got out two pillows and two blankets from the chest against the wall, and gave one set to Andy before settling myself into the my place to sleep.

This was going to be a messy situation, but my mind was too clouded to think clearly. I had to sleep before I could do anything to hell my best friend with one of the most difficult decisions of her life.

Notes

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