✨ 𝕄𝕪 𝕄𝕦𝕤𝕖 ✨

29: I Didn't Mean To

I can't do this anymore. Staying here is going to remind me too much of him. I need to leave.

I looked up at Hailey. "Can you please call everyone and tell them to come over. I need to tell you all something i-important" "What's going on? Is everything okay?" "Everything is fine.. It's just... I'll tell you when everyone is here." She nodded and went to her room. I changed into some better clothes and washed my face. Hailey came back into my room and hugged me from behind. "They're on their way" "Everyone?" "No.. Not everyone." I sighed and nodded. We both left my room and went downstairs. Jack made us breakfast which was super sweet. We ate and waited for everyone to arrive. Kelly and Zach were the first ones to show up. I opened the door and they both hugged me without saying anything. "Thanks, guys." I mumbled. We all sat back down and everyone was talking but me. I was too distracted by my own thoughts. "Brook, you okay?" Zach put his hand on my shoulder and I nodded. "You sure?" Kelly sympathetically smiled at me and I took a deep breath. "I think so.."

Everyone else eventually arrived and there was no sign of Daniel. I couldn't tell if that was a good or bad thing. Of course, I still loved him. I hated these mixed emotions. Everyone started talking. "Why'd you call us here?" Xero said and everyone went silent. I sighed and moved a bit forward in my seat. "I.... I'm going back home. "What?!" "Excuse me?!" "BROOK ARE YOU CRAZY?" Hailey yelled and I could tell she was getting emotional. "I thought you said your life back home was awful." Zach said super confused. "It was but.. I called my mom last night and she offered to let me stay over there for a while. Honestly, I don't think it's a bad idea. I need to get out of here but I can't afford to go anywhere else right now. I need to be back in my home town. Staying here is just... too much.." I started to tear up a bit. "Brook..." Jonah, who was next to me started to get emotional. I've never really seen him cry. The only other time I've seen him cry was when we watched the fault in our stars. I hugged him really tight and he took a deep breath. "H-how long are you leaving?" Hailey was already in tears. "I don't know... Maybe 6 or 7 months..." "Brook please..." She started crying and I hugged her. "You can't leave me.." I couldn't say anything. "6 or 7 months.." I heard Zach sniff a bit. I pulled away from the hug with Hailey and she put her hands on my shoulders. "You really want to do this?" I nodded. "Okay... If you need to do this I support you." she sadly smiled and I wiped the tears off her face. "When is this happening?" Kelly said quietly. "Probably next weekend. I haven't planned out all the details yet." they were all silent for a second. "So this is actually happening." Xero sighed. "I'm sorry guys.." "You really don't have to apologize. If this is what's best then you need to go through with it.." Jack said and they all nodded. "Just please don't forget to call us." Corbyn said and we all laughed a little. "We're really gonna miss you Brook." Xero sadly smiled and we all group hugged. "Yeah... me too."

Later...

Daniels pov:

The guys said that they all had to go somewhere. They were very vague about it, but I wasn't stupid. I know that they were going to see Brook. I heard the door open and when I looked over they all looked really tense. Zach walked in and he looked furious. Kelly came in not long after and I could tell she was annoyed at me. "Daniel, What the hell?! Because of your bullshit Brook's leaving!" I slowly got up from my seat in shock. I saw kelly rub Zach's shoulder to try and calm him down but it didn't work. "What do you mean 'she's leaving'?" "She's going back home for like 7 months!" I froze. This can't be happening. "Baby calm down." Kelly looked worried but pissed. "I can't calm down! I'm losing one of my closest friends!" Zach yelled and Kelly took a deep breath. "I am too idiot." They both laughed a little and put their foreheads together. "Get a room." Jack shook his head. My ears started ringing. Brook can't leave for 7 months. She can't. Especially not back to where she grew up. They treated her like shit. "Hey, you okay bro?" Corbyn sounded worried. "Y-yeah.. I'm just gonna miss her.." Jonah patted my shoulder. "We all are.."

Two days before Brook leaves...

I woke up with a splitting headache and I felt nauseous. I opened my eyes and couldn't believe what a saw. I pushed her arm off me and she blinked awake. No, no, no, no, no. This can't be happening. "Morning, baby." she smirked. "What the hell are you doing here, Franny?!" She went wide-eyed. "What do you mean? Do you not remember what happened last night?" She tried to cuddle me but I backed away, soon realizing I was completely naked. Shit. I took a second to process what she said. "THAT WAS YOU!?" I was so drunk at the bar last night I didn't even recognize her. "No, Franny I didn't want this. this means nothing okay? I didn't even know it was you!" She was silent. "Daniel what the hell!?" Zach busted in showing me an article on his phone. There was a picture of Franny and I making out. His eyes went wide as soon as he saw her and he ran out. "ZACH WAIT! THIS ISN'T WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!" I shot out of bed. "Franny I think you should leave." I said rushing to put clothes on and she just sat there. "Seriously?" She rose her eyebrows and I said nothing. "Fine." She got up and she was wearing one of my t-shirts. I ran out of the room leaving her there and went after Zach. I went into the kitchen where he was and he started to walk out. "Zach, Please let me explain myself." He stopped. "You know how heartbroken she's going to be right? It hasn't even been a full week!" My face softened at the thought of her crying because of me. Again. "I... Zach I didn't mean to hurt her.." he stayed quiet waiting for me to explain. "I got really drunk last night.. Like REALLY drunk. She was flirting with me and I thought she was some random girl. I didn't even recognize her." He looked right at me and shook his head. "That's not an excuse.. You know how distant she's been. She's not as happy and fun as she used to be." Those words were enough to break my heart. "I know it's not an excuse.... I feel terrible.." I went really quiet. I was on the verge of tears. I hated myself for hurting her. She doesn't deserve it.

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A.N. OH MY GOD WHY IS JACK THE BIGGEST SWEETHEART. My friend got a cameo from him and let's just say I want to hug him and thank him for helping her. Like- Also sorry this chapter is shorter. I wrote a huge part and it didn't make sense putting the part here. Does that make sense? probably not. anyway. I hope you have an amazing day! Love you guys!