As I get back from the store, after cleaning up the kitchen with Rebekah, and after I finally rid myself of all the smoothie residue, I drop the bags of groceries on the counter and I yell.

'Bheks, I'm back!'

But she is nowhere to be found and she doesn't reply as well. Strange... I walk into the living room and scream again, this time a little louder.

'Rebekah?!'

'...I'm upstairs!'

She rasps in a muffled tone. That doesn't sound good. I think as I start walking upstairs to see what's going on. I can hear her moaning and groaning in the bathroom as I rumble at the locked door while grumbling.

'Bheks, what the hell is going on? Open the damn door!'

'IT'S STUCK!'

She swears loudly from the other side as I continue to fray at the door trying to get it to open. Jesus, what else could go wrong today?! I groan to myself as I mutter.

'The door? Hold on, I'm coming in!'

'WHAT?! Like hell you are, I'm in my goddamn underwear!''

Rebekah cusses panicked from the other end and I can't help but chuckle as I curse back.

'Bheks, are you kidding me right now? I put like a dozen tattoos on your body, I've seen you in your underwear plenty of times already!'

'That's not the same!'

She shouts defending herself. I let go of the door handle not being able to open up the door like this, shaking my head as I murmur taking a step back.

'Stop whining already and get back! I can't get this stupid lock to open, I'll have to barge in.'

At least I can't say it ever gets boring around here. I sigh with a smile on my face as I brace myself before storming towards the door.

'MATT DON'T~'

Is the last thing I hear Rebekah shout as I collapse into the frame, the crashing sound of it coming down overpowering what she's trying to say. Shit! As I manage to get past the door, having it run down almost completely I stumble in front of Rebekah, and mumble.

'You okay?'

She drags a hand through her hair and over her face looking up at me, tapping her foot as she groans exasperated.

'...You bloody idiot.'

I look a little surprised at her reaction infuriating her even more as she points to the door, which is hanging on by a tread, as she yells.

'The door wasn't stuck! I locked it because I was taking a shower, you moron!'

'Then why did you yell you got stuck?!'

I ask her perplexed. I nearly crushed my shoulder trying to save your ass! She can't help but giggle softly looking back at the entrance, before pointing behind her as she murmurs.

'I never said I'm stuck, I said it's stuck... I was talking about my favorite dress, it got stuck in the bloody dryer!'

I heave a sigh, looking a bit confused as I mumble wishing that I didn't hear her right just now.

'So... Are you telling me I really just ran your door down to find out you're freaking out about a dress?'

'...Kinda?'

She snorts holding a hand in front of her mouth in embarrassment, already completely forgotten about the drama she made about me seeing her in her underwear. We look at each other and both burst out in laughter at the same time. Today's a complete and utter disaster, maybe both of us should just dive back into bed... I think to myself as Bheks looks past me still laughing as she says a hint of astonishment lingering in her voice.

'I can't believe this... I can't believe you've actually run down my entire bathroom door!'

'Always here to come to your aid.'

I joke pumping the muscles on my arm, making her laugh even harder as she raps.

'Thanks, doofus. Even if I didn't need it...'

I scratch the back of my head looking at the broken wood. Lexi will kill me if she finds out... I mumble to myself as I turn back to Rebekah and tell her.

'I suppose I should let you get dressed and go buy some new hinges, huh?'

'Yeah, I suppose you owe me a fixed door. While you're at it could you swing by Lexi's work and tell her I'm running a bit late? I've been trying to pull my favorite dress out of there for the past hour and now I've got nothing to wear!'

'Are you kidding me? The two of you have a closet the size of an entire shopping mall! There must be a million dresses you can wear.'

I lament as Rebekah crosses her arms, shaking her head and muttering in a low voice.

'You wouldn't understand. If a girl sets her mind on something to wear, she'll do everything to make it happen. Which means I have to get this damn dress out of the fucking dryer!'

She groans pulling on the little bit of fabric sticking out as she sets her foot against the wall. Why did I want to stay here again? I sigh as I tap her shoulder and say.

'Move over, I'll get it.'

She jumps up happily giving me a hug before I kneel down in front of the dryer. I don't think I'll ever understand what goes around in a girl's head, clothes are just bloody clothes... I mutter silently looking at the tangled mess in front of me as Rebekah squeals.

'Thank you! Thank you, thank you so much, Matt!'

I shake my head, a soft smile on my face as I start to pull on the dress wondering where it's stuck exactly. How is this even remotely possible? I groan to myself seeing it's tangled all around the drum and inside the motor as well and I wheeze to Rebekah.

'How on earth did you manage to pull this off?!'

'It isn't my fault, it's the dryers!'

She yelps in defense as I stick my head a little further in the drum, laughing ironically as I say.

'Hah! What a coincidence... Just like it was the blender's fault this morning? Or the toasters, when it caught on fire a few months ago? Oh, and how could I forget about the PS4... Remember, when that game of yours got stalled and it flew, all by itself, through the window?'

'Alright, alright! Point taken! Maybe electronics besides tattoo machinery aren't meant for me...'

'That's the understatement of the centur~'

My voice goes extinct as I hear a tearing sound coming from underneath my hands. Shit! I mutter silently as Rebekah anxiously leans in behind me and asks.

'W-What happened?'

I pull my head back a bit, looking meekly over at her as I mumble.

'Hate to break it to you Bhek's, but I think you have some shopping to do... Unless you're interested in a cropped top?'

I tell her and she bites her lip, throwing her hands in the air as she mutters.

'...You ripped it, didn't you?'

'Not only did I rip it, but the other half is also still stuck in the dryer... I'll have to take a look at it later because I've got to take the whole thing apart to see if I can get it out of the motor compartment.'

I breathe standing back up as I pull the top part out of the dryer, holding it in front of her as I joke.

'Who knows, this could be the new trend?'

She yanks the tiny piece of fabric out of my hands grumbling in disappointment.

'Yeah, right... Thanks for trying anyway, I know you couldn't help it. I'm going to see if I can find something else to wear...'

She groans as she throws the piece of teared-up dress in the garbage. I nod at her motioning to the dryer as I say.

'How did you ever survive without me again? This is the third thing I need to repair ever since I got here, though I can't guarantee I can fix this...'

She lifts her eyebrow, glancing at the broken door as she says.

'Hey! One of those is your own fault, we were managing just fine! And it doesn't really matter now, does it? If you can't make it I'll have to go get a new one anyway.'

She has a point. I nod laughing slightly as I stroll past her to the broken door and say.

'True. I'll try to repair it tomorrow, first, I have to fix this door. Otherwise, I fear I might be sleeping on a bench tonight...'

Rebekah chuckles knowing exactly what I'm talking about as I drag a hand through my hair taking up the damage I've done. I really did a number on it, the lock and hinges both need replacement, that's for sure. I turn back knowing what I need to get from the store and mutter.

'Sorry about the dress Bheks, but I'm afraid it would be ruined regardless.'

'It really sucks, but I guess you're right. I promise I won't touch a dryer, ever, again.'

She murmurs slightly ashamed and I quickly throw my hands in the air as I yelp agreeing with her.

'Deal!'

She laughs at the slight panic lingering in my voice and asks.

'If you don't mind, could you still drop by Lexi on you're way to the store?'

'Yeah, it's fine. I'll let her know you're running late, can you text me the address?'

I ask already turning around and walking out of the bathroom to get my things.

'Will do. Tell her I'll try to be there around half past six, alright? ...Sorry for the trouble Matt!'

'Yeah, yeah. It's fine.'

I huff as I grab my keys and head out for the second time today. As I said, it'll never be boring around here...

'Just don't use any heavy machinery while I'm gone! On second thought, don't use any at all!'

It is the last thing I yell underneath the staircase before opening the door to leave while I hear her shout back in amusement as I close the door.

'You got it!'

***

When I'm finally at the office building where Lexi's studio is at I find out it's massive. While I'm screening all the names and searching for which floor I'm supposed to go to, someone taps me on the shoulder. I turn and see a slender woman eyeing me from head to toe in amazement, I blink a couple of times wondering why she seems so familiar as she shrieks.

'O my God! Mattheo Blackwell, is that you? You haven't changed in the slightest, still a hottie as always!'

I shake my head a little unsure as the woman throws her arms around me and she whimpers disappointed.

'Don't tell me you've forgotten all about me?'

Her voice... With my hands, I untangle her arms from around my neck looking over to her as I ask gobsmacked.

'Ch-Charlotte, is that you?!'

She steps back holding a hand to her side looking proud as she sneers.

'So you do remember me?'

'How could I forget? You used to be my partner in crime.'

I laugh at her. I barely recognized her. I think seeing she has changed a lot in her appearance. We used to hang out together when we were younger, she used to be a friend of Rebekah's as well... Most of the time, whenever she was around, trouble wouldn't be far away either. After I'd moved we talked a few times but in the end, we drifted apart. Not that I minded it.

She smirks happily at my answer, letting her finger slip past my chest as she whispers in a husky voice.

'Honey, you know I will always be in for a little fun with you...'

'Keep on dreaming, sweetheart.'

I joke waving her hand away. On the inside, she's still the same though... I sigh forcing to keep a smile on my face as she asks looking confused.

'What are you doing here, I thought you still lived in Las Vegas?'

'I moved back a couple of days ago. Listen, can we catch up some other time? I'm kinda in a rush...'

'Sure, I just got off work when I saw you scanning the signs with a troubled look on your face. You've never been here before, have you? I work at the front desk, so I should be able to help you out. Where do you need to go?'

She says, more than eager to point me in the right direction. Here we go, I think as I clear my throat and murmur.

'Lexi...'

'...I should've known.'

She mocks crossing her arms. I never knew why, but both of them never got along. I think as she scoffs.

'After all this time it's still about her?'

'I've got no idea what you're talking about.'

I tell her curtly, even though I do. She crosses her arms looking me over a dubious look on her face as if she's saying, Uh-huh, yeah right... Before she groans reluctantly.

'Floor 19. The studio's on 20, in case they've already headed back there. They hired the floor underneath the studio for the week and are recording in there I believe.'

'Thanks, Charl's.'

She winks back at me slowly walking past me, her heels clicking against the tiles as her fingers drag across my shirt and she whispers.

'You still got my number, right? Call me if you want some real action...'

I shake my head before looking over my shoulder at her as I snicker.

'I do have it, but that ain't gonna happen Charl's...'

I push the button on the elevator looking back as Charlotte blows a kiss and she rasps, winking at me.

'Honey, we both know you want me!'

Yup, definitely still the same. I sigh laughing as she waves once more before she leaves. The elevator sound chimes as the doors open up and I stroll inside pushing the button on the nineteenth floor. I wonder if Lexi's day is going any better... I can't deny the fact that I'm anxious to see what new songs she's working on. The elevator beeps again and the doors swing open to a deserted floor. Was she sure this would be the right place? I wonder as I step into the office looking around. As the doors close back behind me I can hear some mumbling coming from the right and I decide to follow the voices to see if I'm in the right spot.

Once I open the door to what seems to have been a kitchen, I see a guy sitting behind a makeshift workstation staring at his laptop and a woman peering through a glass window on the end. I cautiously step inside as I mumble.

'Hey, I'm looking for Lexi...'

The guy's head jerks up as he halts in his motions as does the woman. Her eyes look down at me in disapproval as she hisses in a low voice.

'And who might you be? This is supposed to be a closed recording!'

Somehow I feel compelled to hoist my hands in the air in surrender underneath her scrutinizing gaze as I stammer.

'I'm Matt, the best friend of Lex's sister Rebekah. She has sent me over here...'

The guy behind the laptop jumps up hearing my name, accidentally kicking his chair away in the process. He holds his hand in front of his mouth in astonishment looking me over. Somehow I know, that he knows, exactly who I am. I look confused blinking several times as I swear I can see him blushing. W-What? Reading the disarray on my face he hastily utters glancing back between me and down over to his laptop.

'Hi honey, I'm Ryan.'

'...N-Nice meeting you.'

I laugh a little awkwardly. Oh Jesus! I swear to myself as the lady with light ginger hair turns to Ryan and mutters heaving a sigh.

'Ryan, please stop flirting with him...'

I scratch my ear and clear my throat, not knowing how I feel about this as Ryan's face gets even redder. Give me a break, for fucks sake... The woman walks over to me reaching out her hand as she says in a stoic motion.

'Delphine. Lexi's manager.'

'Nice meeting you, miss.'

I murmur, still slightly afraid of her. Now I understand why they call her the Dragon Lady... I think to myself as I draw my hand back and say.

'Bheks asked me to tell Lexi she's running a bit late... It had something to do with a dress that got stuck in the dryer. Please, just don't ask.'

I shake my head unwilling to go over the day I've just had. Ryan immediately bursts out in laughter as he says.

'That sounds like Rebekah, alright...'

'I'd rather not talk about it...'

I huff to him waving my hands in a disagreeing matter keeping a slight smile on my face, only making him laugh harder. Delphine chuckles softly as well as she says her tone a little dimmed down.

'Oh my... I'm so sorry, it's just that I haven't seen you before. A lot of times people try to reach the office so they can get the latest scoop, we're extra careful when it comes to that.'

I nod at her in understanding. Sometimes I forget how big of a star she actually is... I think to myself as she continues.

'But I can recall that Lexi mentioned something about you...'

Ryan jumps slightly at her words smiling a bit awkwardly at me. I wonder what she said? Probably that we're always fighting or something like that... I sigh as I turn around to leave and say.

'Anyway. Rebekah will be here around half past six. Can you pass that message on to Lexi?'

Delphine nods and as I turn my head away Ryan starts waving frantically as he sputters.

'I-If you're a friend! You're welcome to stay, you know...'

I look back over my shoulder to see her manager agree and I lift my eyebrow a little unsure as I mutter.

'Would she be okay with that? I've never seen her in recordings...'

Happily, Ryan clasps his hands together nodding furiously while he says.

'Don't worry about it!'

He waves me over as he bends down, his hands searching around in a crate next to him. That seemed a little too enthusiastic. After a few seconds, he dives back up and hands me a headphone while he says.

'Here, if you put that on you can hear the music and her more clearly.'

He pushes one of the buttons at the side turning it on before I put them on, my eyes glancing over to the window. Delphine's already back there and for the first time since I'm here, I recognize Lexi sitting on a tiny barstool at the way end of the other room. Delphine ushers me to come closer to the window as she says.

'Ever since we started recording this album she's been acting a little ...different. She wouldn't even notice you're here. Besides, she always said friends were welcome to listen during sessions. Just be quiet when we're recording, please.'

I nod as Ryan chokes a cough as if he's been caught off guard by Delphine's words, I decide to pay it no mind and look over to Lexi. She's tapping her foot looking a little irritated as she gazes up to the ceiling until I suddenly hear Ryan utter nervously behind me.

'Oh, right... Sorry Sweetcheeks, you're up! Never forget you.'

Her gaze serious, she turns to face the cameraman who dims the lights slightly just before the music starts playing through my headphones. From the first second she opens her mouth she mesmerizes me with her voice and I can only stand there in silence as I gawk at her.

She's completely immersed in her song, living in her own little world only looking towards the cameraman in between. Absolutely beautiful. Long strains of her hair lay feathered over her shoulders and I can't help but swallow hard as my eyes keep trained on her figure alone. It's strange seeing her with her hair straightened, I don't think I've ever seen her like this. Her hair seems even longer now that it isn't curly and it leads me to question how long it must've taken to get it that way. I still prefer your rebellious curls though, untamable, like you... Her makeup isn't too much and the black dress she's wearing along with a pair of black knee boots compliment her even more. A vision in black.

Goosebumps cover my skin as her vocal range ceases to amaze me time and time again. The high notes coming from her mouth seem to last forever, making me wonder how she even manages to do it without needing to gasp for air. Incredible. The rough edge of her voice sends shivers down my spine with every single word leaving her lips until she's finished. It seemed like it went on within a flash, and I continue to stare at her in a daze even after the music stops until I hear Ryan's voice behind me.

'Good job, honey! Which one do you want to do next?'

Unintentionally I immediately step back from the window afraid she'll see me and all hell will break loose. Somehow it feels like I'm invading her privacy... I grumble to myself, but she doesn't even look at the glass as she replies lost in thought before walking to a door on the opposite side.

'Thanks, Ryan. Can you go over the recording while I'm changing? Next, I think I want to do ...Never be the same?'

'Perfect!'

Ryan nearly squeals, making me turn to him in confusion at his over-the-top reaction. Especially since she seemed a bit down. Okay? He clasps his hand in front of his mouth as if he's just been caught red-handed as Lexi asks curiously with her back still turned to the glass, her hand resting on the door handle.

'That was awfully enthusiastic?'

'Yeah, uhh... You know how much I love that song, right? I just can't get enough of it...'

He rambles quickly trying to talk his way out of it, while he keeps his eyes glued to his laptop in a tizzy. That sounds like a lot of bull to me, not that I'd question any of Lex's songs. I squint at him lightly, wondering what he's up to but Lexi's voice rips me out of my thoughts as she says.

'Uh-huh, I'm sure that's it... Whatever, I'll be right back.'

Ryan sighs slightly relieved as Lexi wanders off into another room opposite from where I'm at. What's going on with her? I rarely see her so pensive and melancholic... I ponder, feeling a stab in my own heart as I keep staring at the door she just left through. Why is she singing breakup songs when she has a boyfriend? I ask myself, getting even more confused as I feel her manager tap my shoulder.

'See, I told you she wouldn't notice...'

I push back my headphones on one side, taring my gaze away as the cameraman comes strolling inside giving me a nod before walking over to Ryan. I smile back and turn to Delphine asking a little unsure wondering if I'm crossing a line somewhere.

'Is she always like that when she sings?'

Somehow I have the feeling something is ...off. I think biting my lip while Delphine pinches the bridge of her nose as she murmurs.

'Thank god, no! With this album, she's singing on a whole other level. Don't get me wrong, her voice is amazing. But she's been emotional, or moody, and more hard-headed than ever. Sometimes I don't know what to do with her, I hope that when we're done everything calms back down a bit.'

Flabbergasted I'm at a loss for words as my eyes drift back to the glass. Is it really that bad? I mean, I noticed myself she's a real firecracker lately. But I figured it was because I moved into her place that she was acting out. Delphine notices I'm pondering over what she said and she sighs, dragging a hand through her messy hair as she mutters displeased.

'She even started smoking again...'

My jaw nearly drops as I jerk my head back in her direction. What?! The cameraman keeps focusing on his work while Ryan bites his lip looking up at me keeping silent, which somehow bothers me even more, and I can't help but grumble my eyes flashing between the both of them.

'We thought she still smoked one cigarette a day.'

Delphine and Ryan both sigh, obviously bothered that we hadn't noticed this by now and Ryan scratches the back of his head guilt written on his face as he mutters.

'I figured as much! I planned to tell Rebekah when I see her this afternoon.'

'I'll address it to Bheks later, at least that way you're out of firing range.'

They both nod in gratitude, but I can see a faint smile playing on Ryan's lips as if he knows exactly why I said that. Okay, now I'm damn sure she mentioned the both of us fighting on a regular basis... I huff, containing the urge to roll my eyes. Fantastic.

'She denies it and tries to cover it up. For now, we still turn a blind eye to it. But she has to be careful, if it affects her voice she could be in big trouble.'

Delphine continues after Ryan. From the expression on their faces, I can see they're really worried about her, I can't wrap my mind around this... Rebekah told me she only smokes when she's in stressful times or under immense pressure. Why would she relapse right now?

She seemed pretty happy when she jumped into the arms of that bloody backstreet boy yesterday. I think and I can't help but clench my jaw as the image of them kissing swirls through my mind. I don't trust that guy one damn bit! I curse silently, biting my tongue. But ...in her songs, she sounds so ...heartbroken? Why? My brain nearly goes insane mulling over this question, but no matter how hard I think I can't come up with a good answer when suddenly her voice rasps through the headphones, jolting me awake.

'I'm back!'

Her voice alone is enough to make my heart quiver in my chest and I instantly glance over to the window. Damn. Her hair is once again curly, even though it aren't her natural curls and she's wearing a short black cropped top and a pair of black and red motor pants as she sits down on a wooden box.

The cameraman passes me by as he returns to the set and I can't help but hold my breath as he walks over to Lexi, wondering if he's going to mention me being here. I sure as hell hope not! I breathe quickly pushing my headphone back in the right position to see if I can hear him say something, but he keeps quiet. Thank fuck. My gut keeps telling me this is the moment I should bolt and get the hell out of here before she notices me. But it feels like my feet are made out of cement keeping me rooted in place.

No matter what I do, there'll be hell to pay once she hears about it eventually from Ryan or Delphine. My brain tells me trying to justify the fact that I'm invading her privacy nomatter what way I go about it. I'll better make it worthwhile... Ryan's voice chirps happily behind me and I quickly glance over in his direction but he's too immersed in his laptop to notice me as he says in a giddy voice.

'Let's make this one count sweetie!'

Lexi shakes her head, a distant smile hinting on her lips as if she's caught up in a memory as she breathes.

'Yeah...'

I narrow my eyes following every little movement she makes and I can't help but notice how her fingers are trembling ever so slightly even though she tries to hide it. For the first time ever since I've known her I'm seeing a completely different side of her, a vulnerable side. It makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end as I keep my eyes trained on her, completely captivated when the music starts playing.

https://youtu.be/GiF6mEGM00w

When she begins singing the second verse, every nerve in my body tenses up while the words try to register in my brain. No... It can't be... I tell myself fighting the urge to shake my head. Sneaking in L.A. when the lights are low... I blink trying to keep my focus on the words coming from her mouth.

'...Stop playing it safe, I wanna see you lose control.'

I repeat her words in a low whisper so no one will overhear, my gaze scrutinizing her through the glass as if that would give me the right answers.

'That's what I...'

I stop myself from finishing that sentence aloud. It's what I told her when we were younger! Even though the words are completely pulled out of context ...I'm sure that's what she's talking about. It was one of the hottest summers I can remember and we decided to sneak into one of the outdoor pools in the middle of the night with a bunch of friends. Lexi was the only one that was a bit apprehensive at the time, afraid we would get caught and I told her "you should stop playing it safe all the time". We nearly ended up in a fight over it until I told her in a fit "I want to see you lose control every once in a while". Images of that night swarm through my head, even though it feels like that was forever ago I still remember it like yesterday. I close my eyes as her voice guides me down memory lane. The words came out of my mouth as a dare, which shut her up immediately. I can still remember the competitive glimmer in her eyes. Not willing to give me the satisfaction of her getting cold feet, she went along with the rest of us. Something happened at that moment, a part of her broke loose and she was never the same again after that.

She became a thrill-seeker as she started to act out more often. I had cracked pandora's box and I knew it, I could see it happen right before my very eyes and I didn't mind it one damn bit. She'd always loved cars and driving. Soon after that night we rolled into the underground racing circuit. Lexi knew some drivers from around and wanted to have a go at it. Everyone out of our friend group at the time thought she had gone mental. Rebekah and I, on the other hand, knew how good she was behind a steering wheel. I never said it out loud but even now she's one of the best drivers I've ever seen in my life. After that first race, the lid was pulled off entirely. She didn't just have a big mouth anymore, she had the guts to prove it. Over the years she dragged us into a bunch of other shit. Never backing down when someone would challenge her, especially me. A smile creeps up from the corner of my mouth remembering those times. We were young and carefree, we had fun.  ...most of all, she had me entranced with every move she made without her even knowing it. Life was perfect. At least until everything came to a screeching halt, literally, crashing down. I flex the muscles of my shoulders as I can feel some parts of flesh twitching and tugging on my back underneath the fabric of my shirt while images of that night flash before my eyes. Thinking back about it now, maybe a part of us was just foolishly stupid. Believing we were untouchable. And frankly, at the time we didn't give a shit. Though reality thought us the harsh truth that night. I shake my head trying to get rid of those images blinking several times, and that's when I notice the music has stopped.

My eyes snap back open frantically looking around for her, my heart thumping in my chest wondering if she has seen me. But she's nowhere to be found. Warily I turn around to make sure she isn't in the room. She's probably getting ready for her next song. I think as I release a breath I hadn't noticed I was holding. When I glance down I see Ryan's eyes are trained on me, making me stiffen up as he continues to mumble something to the cameraman next to him not averting his eyes. When did he get here?!

I clear my throat awkwardly as his eyes continue impaling me, following my every move. What is it with him? Ever since I got here he's acting strange... And I'm pretty damn sure it's not because he's gay. I grumble to myself glancing back to the window, contemplating if I should speak up or not. It's different, he looks at me as if I'm the most complicated jigsaw puzzle he has ever laid his eyes on and he can't seem to figure out what the end result should look like. I decide not to say anything because there are just too many people hanging around, and since I don't know what he's going on about. Not that I know what to expect either.

I gaze at the window absentmindedly thinking back about the song just now. Was she really singing about me? I bite my lip, unable to come to terms with that. She, Lexi Davins, heartbroken ...over me? I'm barely able to contain a laugh just thinking about it. Yeah, right! I huff, her spell from earlier broken. No, no no no no no ...just no! I shake my head again, not accepting this could be the truth. Absolutely not.

From the corner of my eye, I see the cameraman scatter away and I instantly look back through the window. Fair enough Lexi's already back in her spot. Again wearing another new attire, and my breath instantly stilts. You look breathtaking.

I can tell she left the best for last. Her makeup is a tad darker this time, something she would do if she went out on the weekends. Her curly hair flutters over her shoulders and I can't help it as my eyes get drawn to her cleavage. Goddamn. She's wearing an off-white lace bra-like top, with a golden jacket draping loosely over her shoulders and a pair of black jeans that are hugging her hips and butt in all the right places. Sex appeal oozes off of her and I can't help but swallow unable to look away. You're killing me right here... I whimper, tearing my eyes away from her as I look at Ryan. I nearly jump back furrowing my brows as I see he's still, or once again, staring at me. What's up with that?! I curse, my eyes quickly darting away when I hear Lexi's voice through the headphones.

'Let her rip, it's the last one for today. I don't want to live forever.'

She still avoids looking at the window as she says that in a stoic voice. Still, I can read the uneasiness on her face, the pain. How is this even happening?! I grumble to myself. If it's really true, which I find pretty damn hard to believe, she's the one who didn't~ My thoughts get cut short as the music starts and I hold my breath as I watch her.

https://youtu.be/9Gpvo82Li4s

I can't believe this! I curse, letting myself getting tempted by the idea that this might be true after all. Why now though, after all these years? I question silently, trying to find something to convince me I'm wrong about this. Let's say it is true, does that mean every song she just sang was about me? I take off the headphone, dragging a hand through my hair. That would be fucked up on so many levels it isn't even funny. I swear as my mind suddenly jolts awake. Fuck! What the hell am I going to do now? I grumble, leaning back against the wall. My mind is fucked, I don't know what to think anymore and she's is gonna... Before I'm even able to finish my own thoughts the door next to me slams open as Lexi stalks inside. I'm fucked. I wheeze as I instantly stand up straight again. Her eyes flash over to me once she notices my movement and she instantly halts in her step, turning to me with wide eyes as she stammers in confusion.

'...M-Matty?!'

Again, I drag one hand through my hair smiling cheekily at her. Not knowing what else to do, I push the other into my pocket balling it into a fist. Great. Real smooth, Matt! I groan to myself as I bite the inside of my cheek. She looks at me like a deer caught in headlights as she continues to sputter in a panic.

'H-How... H-How l-long have you b-been here?!'

Her eyes flash everywhere around the room but me. Once they land on Ryan I see her giving him a deadly glare for a second, all of my doubts flying out of the window with it. S-Shit, it is true?! I nearly shout in my head, glancing between her and Ryan who's trying to look apologetic but the little curve in his lip tells me he was planning this the entire time, Lexi sees it as well as she balls her fists throwing daggers at him with her eyes. Why do I have a feeling he's in more trouble than I am? I can't help but grin as I lean back against the wall and murmur answering her question in a low voice drawing her attention back to me.

'Hi, beautiful. Long enough, why?'

I ask the last part trying to sound as genuine as possible. I want to hear her say it, I need to hear you say it. I think, nearly pleading as I stare at her intently. She bites her lip her muscles on edge trying to figure out a convincing lie as she whispers between gritted teeth.

'H-Hold that thought for a minute, will you?'

I nod, trying to hide my amusement as I watch her squirm in front of me. This'll be entertaining. She lifts her finger up to say something else but decides not to and whisks around toward Ryan as she hisses.

'Ryan. I need to talk to you. Outside, now!'

If we were in a cartoon I'd be damn sure he would be crapping his pants right now and you could see the sweat droplets coming off of him in waves. Good thing that's not me. Bravely he tries to hide his anxiety about what's to come as he mumbles.

'Sure, honey.'

Lexi's shoulders tense and I swear if looks could kill he would be crumbling to the ground in an instant. Instead, she stalks over to him grabbing his wrist as she spits.

'Don't you dare honey me right now! Now get that booty outside before I'll kick it there!'

As she starts dragging him behind her by the arm toward the door she suddenly stops, looking back at me as if only remembering now that I'm still here. Yup beautiful, not one but two problems to solve... What to do, what to do? She looks me over for a second still biting her lip, emotions swirling through her eyes and she mutters unsure what to say.

'I'll~ Just... don't move! I'll be right back.'

Immediately she turns on her heel not waiting for my reply, Ryan trailing behind her refueling her anger as she curses loudly.

'You! Come with me!'

As soon as the door slams shut behind them I heave a large sigh, looking around the room and suddenly noticing the cameraman standing a little further away from Ryan's laptop. He smiles at me awkwardly, obviously knowing he just saw something personal he wasn't supposed to see. I shrug my shoulders as I murmur to him.

'She gets like that sometimes, don't let it bother you. She's a little firecracker.'

The man smiles somewhat relieved and starts packing his gear. It wasn't a complete lie. I think as my eyes scan the room again. Delphine is gone, when did that happen? I wonder as I cross my legs, trying to relax somehow. Whenever Lexi is involved I can't seem to keep my head straight, it's frustrating as hell! I grumble as I hear the hushed tones of her and Ryan arguing from down the hallway. They aren't talking loud enough for me to hear clearly and I decide it's probably best if I don't try my luck at it either. I have enough on my plate as it is... Suddenly I hear Ryan shouting at the top of his lungs.

'NO, YOU'RE NOT!'

My eyes drift to the door, as does the other man in the room with me. That doesn't sound good. Even if I didn't want to eavesdrop on them, a deaf man could've overheard that from three floors down. The man across from me gives me an anxious smile as he straightens up. Something tells me that Ryan guy usually doesn't lose his cool like that. The man opposite from me gives a stiff nod before he heads out through the other door they held the recordings in, probably deciding it's best not to disturb whatever is going on behind door number two... Smart man. I chuckle softly, weighing my options to see if there's a way out for me as well. I guess I'm not so lucky. I huff, leaning my head back against the wall.

About fifteen minutes later I open my eyes once I notice a rumble at the door as Lexi and Ryan come walking back in. Ryan has a worried expression on his face as he keeps his head down, immediately marching over to his laptop. Fighting the will to look up he tries to focus on gathering his stuff as quickly as possible and I glance back up at Lexi.

My breath hitches slightly when I notice her eyes are slightly red and watery. Why have you been crying? I ask silently holding her gaze, staring into the depths of her deep ocean blue eyes wondering if she'll tell me the truth. She looks at me uncomfortably fiddling with her hands before she raises one of them, waving it in front of my face getting slightly annoyed as she murmurs.

'Earth to Matty.'

I shake my head and notice Ryan is gone already as I clear my throat and mutter.

'Sorry, yeah?'

'...What were you thinking about?'

She asks softly her eyes wavering but unable to look away. You. It's just one word, one little word, but I just can't bring myself to tell her that. Instead, I shake my head once more as I say.    

'Nevermind, it's nothing. You, on the other hand, owe me an explanation...'

She jumps anxiously, thinking about what to say as she starts with a strangled voice.

'A-About?'

You're too cute for your own good, you know that? I sigh, deciding to help her out a bit, derailing that conversation for later as I say with a crooked smile.

'How about we start with Ryan?'

Her hands instantly fly in front of her eyes as she yelps in a worried voice.

'Oh, lord! What did he do now?!'

A low rumble of laughter erupts from my chest, making her pull her hands away slightly gazing at me apprehensively between her fingertips as I chuckle.

'Let's just say he showed a lot of interest in me...'

This time it's Lexi's turn to burst out laughing as she giggles.

'O my God! I would've loved to see that!'

I snort at her shaking my head as she does a double-take and I mutter.

'I'm not stupid, I know he's gay and I've got no issues with that ...in general at least. But please tell me he's not into me!'

My statement only makes her laugh harder tears burning on the corners of her eyes, luckily this time from laughter as she sputters trying to catch her breath.

'H-He's not, don't worry... Whahah! He has a boyfriend and is just a tease. Geh-eh! You don't need to worry about him. Hahahah!'

'Thank fuck for that! Don't get me wrong, he seems like a nice guy, but I'm not gay.'

She eyes me up, biting her lip as she tries to keep it together. What are you cooking up in there? I lift an eyebrow at her and immediately another wave of laughter washes over her as she yelps.

'You?! Gay?! I would pay some serious money to see that, hahahah, if only for a day!'

'I can assure you, that's never going to happen!'

I bark through clenched teeth, barely unable to keep a smile off my face as well. I don't care what kinda puppy eyes act you'd try to pull on me, that's not happening, ever! She waves her hands in front of her laughing obviously picturing it and she says.

'That would be so funny though!'

Every time she glances up at me and we make eye contact she completely breaks down again. Tears rolling over her cheeks while she's clutching her stomach gasping completely out of breath.

'Haha! Gotta ... stop ... laughing! Hahah! Almost ... peeing ... in my pants! Whahahah!'

'Livin' the rockstar life. Right, Lex?'

I sarcastically mock, chuckling softly. Real classy. She shakes her head, breathing in deeply and trying to calm herself as she wheezes holding one of her hands out.

'No thanks, that's just gross!'

I lean back a snort of laughter coming from my mouth as I keep my eyes trained on her. I gaze at her for another second in silence before I tell her in a low voice.

'I'm glad to see you're still the same old Lexi...'

'I'm not.'

Her voice sounds harsher than she intended to and her eyes waver slightly. I can almost feel the temperature around us shift as the humor and laughter from just now dies down quickly, but I try my best not to let it bother me as I say.

'You're right, your voice has gotten even better.'

'Y-Yeah, 'bout that...'

She mutters silently thrown off guard, trying to avoid eye contact with me at a loss for words. You just make it too easy. Unable to help myself from teasing her whenever she gets like that, I taunt her.

'Cat got your tongue, beautiful?'

Dread crosses her face and her eyes instantly dash back to mine. I keep her gaze, not wanting her to look away again as she asks in a small voice.

'H-How long have you been in here?'

I look up at the wall searching for the clock, quickly doing the math before I look back at her and tell her in a bored tone.

'About an hour and a half.'

The horror in her eyes is evident as she tries her hardest not to break eye contact with me, knowing that would only prove what I already know. I saw something, a part of you I shouldn't have seen. I step closer to her, closing the distance between us standing only a few inches away from her. I tip my head down slightly as I'm towering over her, keeping my focus on her wavering eyes as I ask in a low voice.

'...So tell me, why the breakup songs?'

'I~'

She takes a sharp breath as her brilliant blue eyes tremble once more. Tell me! I almost demand her with my eyes, I need to hear you say it. For fuck's sake, you drive me insane! I curse to myself shoving my hand deeper into my pocket to refrain myself from shaking her. She sighs softly before she whispers in a hushed tone.

'It's my way of saying goodbye to ...an old friend.'

Lie. I know for sure it's a whole lot of bull because she can't look me in the eyes, averting her gaze from me before the words even came out of her mouth. She always does that when she's lying to me. I push further my voice rougher than before.

'And who might that be?'

Her eyes snap back to me, a coldness lingering in their depths I've never seen before as she snaps back.

'He's called, none of your bloody business!'

I lean into her a smirk lingering at the corner of my mouth. Patronizing you is just way too much fun. Her body jumps slightly as she feels my breath on her skin when I whisper next to her ear, whisking a few strands of hair out of the way with my fingers.

'Don't worry, I know... I just wanted to hear it coming from your mouth.'

She steps back instantly, balling her fists as she looks at me with a murderous expression on her face. You can be as stubborn as a frikkin' mule! I grumble, grinding my teeth. Not willing to entertain me any further she spits her voice laced with venom.

'What are you doing here anyway?!'

'Oh right, that...'

I huff, taking a step back. Avoiding the real matters at hand was always one of your best skills. I groan to myself looking back up as I tell her in a bored tone.

'Bheks had a little clothing problem and she was running late. She sent me to entertain you until she got here, little did I know you were going to be the one to amuse me...'

The last part I say teasingly giving her a wink. You won't be able to dodge me that easily, beautiful... She shakes her fists in anger, every muscle in her body standing on end as she curses loudly.

'Screw you! God, I hate you sometimes!'

Before I'm able to stop her she whirls around stomping off. Fuming with anger she slams the door closed behind her with such force, I'm almost afraid it'll break at the hinges. Fuck! I grunt dragging a hand through my hair. Why can't she just be honest with me for once in her fucking life! I swear to myself rushing after her. It always goes like this! Whenever I think I'm close to probing the things out of her that I actually want to know, she shuts me off. I sigh as I wander through the deserted floor, but there's no trace of her anywhere.

'Just great... Where the fuck is she?!'

I murmur angrily to myself. Why is she so ...infuriating?! I cuss as I kick the floor underneath me, waiting for the doors of the elevator to pop open. No Lexi. And why do I always say the wrong things whenever I'm with her? I grumble irritated with myself as I step inside, my fingers halt before pushing the button of her office, would she? I shake my head and decide to check just in case pushing the button on the twentieth floor.

With large strides, I stalk out of the elevator toward the recording room determined to get this out of the way. When I enter the office Ryan comes dashing my way uttering nervously.

'She's in the back, don't tell her I've told you though!'

He obviously feels bad about the whole situation, knowing his plan just backfired big time and I give him a stern nod before walking toward the room he just pointed to. Here it goes... I sigh, hoping for the best as I swing the door open. Lexi has already changed back into the clothes she was wearing this morning along with a pair of sunglasses as she stares out of the window absentmindedly, playing with a cigarette between her teeth. She keeps her eyes away from me, scanning the city down below taking a draft before she spits in a dark voice.

'What do you want, Matt?!'

Not even Matty, huh? You're mad alright. I sigh, closing the door behind me before I slowly walk up next to her. As soon as I try to peek at her face she turns away again and I whisper devastated.

'I'm sorry alright... I~'

My voice dies down as she turns to me throwing her shades to the side, tears leaking from her eyes. Shit! I was wrong, by a long shot ...you're hurt. I think feeling helpless as she roars back at me throwing her cigarette out of the window.

'You what?!'

This is all kinds of fucked up! I drag a hand through my hair not knowing what to do or what to say to make this better. Her pained eyes draw me in waiting for a reply, nearly begging me. It's killing me to see you like this, I don't know what it is that you want to hear from me! I try to tell her with my own, scratching my head before I say in a soft voice.

'...I had no idea.'

My hand trembles slightly as I reach out to her, grazing her arm. She jumps away as if my touch just burned her skin, yelping back at me while her voice breaks.

'You're kidding me right?!'

God, I wish I was! I look at her pleadingly. Don't you think that if I'd known I wouldn't have acted on it years ago?! She looks away pained, hugging herself as she tries to blink her tears away.

'Lex...'

I breathe with a strangled voice trying to itch closer to her but she won't let me. Seeing you break down like this ...it breaks my fucking heart! There's nothing I'd rather do right now than pull her close to me and make it all go away, but her stubborn ways prevent me from doing it. Goddammit, what a mess! She takes a few deep breaths, trying to recollect herself before she brings her shaking hands to her sides and looks up at me again anger brimming in her eyes. Tears still pulling from the corners, threatening to break free as she shakes her head and says in a dangerously calm but cruel voice.

'No. I won't put up with your shit anymore, I can't.'

What? Before I manage to ask her what she meant by that we both get startled by a loud bang behind us. When I look over my shoulder I see Rebekah rushing over, worry written on her face. Great. I grumble to myself. As soon as she sees Lexi's face, she freezes in her step and asks wearily while closing the door behind her.

'W-What's going on here?'

I open my mouth to say something but decide it won't matter anyway. You know. That is all I can think, clenching my jaws stiff together. You've known for all these years... I feel anger bubbling inside of me at the feeling of betrayal coming from my best friend and I bite my lip, trying to keep my mouth shut. This won't end well, but I need to get this out. I curse to myself. But before I can act on it and give her a piece of mind, Lexi speaks up beside me. Her voice sounds cold and ruthless, sending a shiver through my spine.

'Nothing.'

Rebekah takes that as her cue, knowing very well what's going on and she rushes past me to Lexi as she mutters.

'Spill!'

I look over them both, pain evident on my face as my eyes linger on Lexi for a moment. Nothing? She looks over at me her gaze detached and empty, clearly wanting me to leave her alone. If that's what you want, fine. I sigh, turning to Rebekah as I tell her gritting my teeth.

'As she said, it's nothing. I'm out, I'll see you later...'

Without waiting for a response, but also not able to glance back at Lexi, I turn around and walk away. Fuck my life. I swear silently in frustration as I make my way out of the building not bothered to say a word to anyone else, heading toward the hardware store.

I guess I was wrong earlier when I thought today couldn't get any worse. I think as I mindlessly walk along the busy streets. Lexi's crying face swirling through my mind and her pained voice echoing in my ears making me cringe over and over again. She loved ...me? I shake my head, still not able to believe it. What else can this day throw at me?! Right now I can't wait for it to be over, I'm done.

***

Later that night, after several hours of cursing and stomping around the house. Letting go of all my frustrations while trying to fix the bathroom door, I let myself fall down on my bed. I'm drained... I groan not even having the energy left in me to change my clothes. Just when I relax and close my eyes with the intention to fall asleep my phone starts ringing.

'Sweet Jesus, can't a man just fall asleep around here?!'

I cuss to no one in particular, rolling over to my nightstand to grab it. Rebekah... I sigh, laying back down as I answer the phone.

'What is it?'

I ask curtly, not bothering to hide the annoyance in my voice. I can hear her snort from the other side as she says.

'Wow! Someone's cranky.'

'Yeah, well I'm not in the mood right now. So is there a point you're going to make, calling me just as I'm about to fall asleep? Or should I just hang up right now?'

I fire back my irritation getting the better of me. I really don't want to deal with this right now... I grumble as I can hear music booming in the background which makes me wonder where she is exactly, but I decide not to ask. Rebekah sighs exasperatedly on the other end of the line before she barks.

'Matt, you can take that attitude and shove it up your ass! You have to come downtown, I need your help.'

I quickly drag myself up into a sitting position, my brows drawn together at the alarming undertone lingering in her voice.

'Why, what's going on?'

'Doesn't matter. Just get here asap, dammit!'

She argues losing her patience. Jeez, fine! I roll my eyes as I grab my shoes holding my phone between my shoulder and my ear as I say.

'Alright, alright. I'm sorry. I'll be on my way in a few, where are you?'

'Remember that old bar we used to go to?'

'You mean the old kinda western one?'

'Yeah, that's the one!'

'Alright, I'm heading down the stairs right now.'

I mutter grabbing my keys. What else could this day throw at me, huh? I just had to ask. I really ought to stop thinking like that, it's bloody jinxing me! What a lousy day... I huff keeping the phone to my ear as I pull on my jacket when I hear Bheks say something.

'Matt?'

'Yeah, I'm still here.'

'...Hurry.'

She groans as I hear Lexi yell something in the background I can't quite catch.

'I'll be there in twenty.'

I tell her briefly before hanging up the phone. I quickly call a cab, and as it's speeding up the driveway by now convinced this day of mine is just doomed to fail. Star-crossed, I swear to god! I roll down the window slightly after asking if I can smoke, reaching over to grab a cigarette. I push the bud between my mouth, the end wobbling as I grumble trying to light the damn thing.

'I wonder what the devil has in store for me now...'

I take a deep draft trying to put myself at ease. I swear I'm thwarted by bad luck or something! Dios, you're really gunning up on me today, what did I ever do to you, huh? I mock as I blow out the smoke, looking up at the sky. Bed. A bed and some sleep, that's what I need. I breathe, taking another whiff of smoke. I'll just have to make it through the rest of the evening, that's it... I tell myself as lights swiftly drift by me.

Twenty minutes later I stalk through the door of the bar Rebekah told me to come to, looking around through the crowded place for a sign of either her or Lexi. Where are they?! After a few seconds I spot Rebekah by one of the booths tucked away near the back end of the cafe and I stroll over to her. As I get close I notice Lexi is lying face down on the couch, passed out.

'What the fuck is going on?'

I ask glancing over to Rebekah for answers. She crosses her arms scowling at me, lifting one of her eyebrows slightly.

'What do you think? She's drunk, genius!'

Frowning I look back over to Lexi, who is sound asleep. Her hair is draped over her face as her arms stick out in an awkward manner because of the lack of space and I mumble.

'Why would she drink? She knows she can't handle alcohol...'

My eyes snap back as Rebekah punches my shoulder, hard, while she yells loudly not bothered if someone would overhear us.

'You know damn well why she's drunk!'

'What the hell Bheks! So it's my fault now?!'

I yell back at her losing my temper. I can't believe this! She points her finger at me eyeing me dangerously as she spits.

'Hell yeah, it is!'

'Like she's some frikkin' saint!'

I yelp throwing my hands in the air. What kind of fucked-up reality is this?! I swear to myself, not even trying to speak my mind anymore. Ever since I got back it's like I've been trapped in some kind of twisted dimension where I'm the bad guy all of a sudden! I can't help but throw her a murderous look before I glance back at Lexi. It's your fault, you know...

'What the hell are you talking about?!'

Rebekah asks frustratedly as if I have no valid reason at all to act the way I do. But I have... And a rather solid one at that! I cuss to myself. Not that she'll listen, she's her sister after all. I shrug my shoulders as I mutter.

'Forget about it. Can we just get her home?'

'You.'

She states simply. Confused I lift my head up to see her grabbing her bag and coat while she grumbles annoyingly.

'I'm done. For the past few hours, not even counting the times in the past, I've been trying to get through to her to no avail. You fucked up big time and I'm done cleaning up your messes, figure it out yourselves! I'm heading over to Tylers and staying there for the night.'

'Rebekah?!'

I curse turning around and following her as she passes me by on her way out, handing me Lexi's car keys. I don't even drive anymore for fucks sake! She halts for a second, looking back at me over her shoulders as she hisses at me in the same manner.

'Matt?! Fix it.'

Her gaze throwing daggers at me before she spins around, nearly leaving a trail of fire behind her as she disappears into the crowd heading out of the bar. Fuck, now she's mad too. A frustrated grunt leaves my lips as I turn back to Lexi, who's still knocked out and sprawled down on the couch.

'Fan-fucking-tastic.'

I groan, bending down to grab her stuff. Once I place it on the table together I bend over the booth toward Lexi. Jesus Christ, what were you thinking? With my fingers, I gently remove some strains of hair from her face before hoisting her up into my arms. You and a bottle are not a good combo, and you know it... I put her arms around my neck for support, so I can grab the rest of her stuff with my free hand. In her drowsy state, she snuggles her head in the crook of my neck making me tense up slightly. Her fingers grasping my leather jacket as she mumbles sleepily slurring her words as I hoist her legs up.

'...M~Matty? ...H~How, w~why?'

'Sssh... Go to sleep, beautiful. We'll talk in the morning.'

I whisper softly, laying a kiss on her hair. A small smile spreads on her lips as she nods ever so slightly, digging her face even further against me while I walk through the bar carrying her in my arms, bridal style.

'Mmm... You smell nice~'

She breathes against my skin, making my heart jump as she drowns in and out of her sleep. This is cheating...

'Just like~ Mmm... I remembered~'

My heart thunders against my ribcage, not knowing how to respond as I feel her grasp around my neck tightening. Instead, I decide to shut my trap not wanting to spoil the moment. Unbelievable, now you decide to speak your mind? I can't help but chuckle softly as I walk outside with her. I strengthen my grip on her waist, with my back trying to shield her when I feel the cool evening wind sweep past us, goosebumps instantly trickling down her arms and body. I unlock her car, opening the passenger side and gently bend down with her so I can drop her in her seat. My hands slide over hers trying to untangle her from my neck as she whispers, clinging onto me.

'No~ Matty, don't leave ...again.'

I freeze looking down at her with wide eyes. Again? I clamp my eyes shut for a second, pain and regret washing over me. Dammit. I bite my lip looking down at her. Gently I lay her back against the chair, my fingers softly tracing her cheek and jaw studying her exhausted features. Not knowing for sure if she's actually awake or not as I tell her with a soft voice.

'I'm not going anywhere, beautiful. Promise... Come on, I'll take you home.'

'Promise~'

She repeats drowsily, leaning back more comfortably as I gently remove her hands from my neck placing them in her lap. After I've fastened her seatbelt I can't help but smile as I look down at her peaceful face. Extraordinary, even with your cute drunk-ass you're bribing your way back into my good graces... I sigh, even though it comes out of my mouth more like a snort instead. Dios mio. This is helpless, time for bed! I tell myself pulling back and closing the door. I really need to get her ...and me, separately, into bed to get some sleep. I shake my head walking around, pulling her chair back before getting behind the wheel. I don't know how much more of this I can handle today... I need to clear my head! As I fire up the engine and drive away Lexi starts to shift in place, her hands twitching listlessly around as she whimpers in a small voice.

'N-No~'

Did I really just put my foot in it? I sigh, chewing the inside of my cheek and cursing myself as I grab a hold of her hands. Just couldn't resist, fuck! To my surprise, her body language relaxes at once when my fingers touch her skin. Entwining her finger with mine, squeezing them tightly. I bite my lip and turn my attention back on the road, feeling the cold skin of her delicate tiny fingers enveloped in my gruff hand.

'I'm whipped...'

***

A/N:

!!! Important !!!

Original song titles used in #Ten:

Never be the same. By: Camila Cabello

I don't want to live forever. By: Taylor Swift & ZAYN

Cover artist & video by:

Macy Kate

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I only use them because I find them fitting with the storyline.

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