together we will be unbroken

After we leave the aquarium we go to The Gallows for lunch. This is my favorite restaurant. It's got an eerie vibe to it, and Ouija boards at every table. "Welcome to the Gallows. How many?" The hostess greets.

"Four please." I smile.

"Alright, right this way." She grabs four menus and shows us to our table. On the way The guys look around and smile. The dark interior is comforting. I see jack standing behind the bar. He catches my eye and waves. I smile and wave back. We make it to our table and sit down. "Your waitress will be here in a few minutes." She smiles. We mumble our thank yous and open up the menu. Well I already know exactly what I want.

"One Shirley Temple." I turn and see jack setting my favorite drink being set on the table.

"Jack!" I jump out of my seat and give him a big hug.

"Laci! Hi!" He smiles. "I didn't know you were back. How long have you been here?"

"Um, about a month and a half."

"Laci O'Conell you'v been here that long and you haven't come to see me!" He exclaims.

"I've been busy..." I mumble.

"Berklee stuff?" He asks.

"You could say that..."

"Are these some of your friends?" He looks around me at the guys.

"Yeah this is Andy, CC, and Ronnie." I reply.

"Oh so they're from L.A!"

"Yeah."

"So you're showing them the sights huh?" He gives me an easy smile.

"Yeah, and tonight we are going to Eric and Eliza's."

"Oh cool. Well I'll let you guys eat and I'll see you around Lace."

"Bye." I wave and he walks away.

"Who was that Tum?" Ronnie wiggles his eyebrows.

"It's Jack." My fuck buddy. My face turns red.

"Tum, what aren't you telling me?" Ronnie teases. His face shifts. "Oh my God he's your!" He looks around quickly. "Oh my God I knew you couldn't go that long without getting any!"

I bring my hand to my face. "shh! Shh!" My face is the color of my hair.

"No, you're too innocent for that!" Andy looks shocked.

"I'm hardly innocent deary." I laugh. Ronnie is sitting there laughing his head off.

"Wait i vouched for you when they said you were just like Ashley." Andy replies.

"You shouldn't have because i am." I smile.

"I feel like my whole life has been a lie!" CC exclaims.

"Sorry Love." I pat his shoulder.

"My little Tummy!" CC exclaims. I roll my eyes and look at my menu.

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