Brothers Best Friend (Vinnie Hacker)

Chapter 18

A/N TW!! overdose, ambulance, puke, needles, alcohol, ambulance, hospital.

this chapter physically and mentally hurt me to write so if you're sensitive please take care..

not for sensitive people or children, if any of this triggers you anyway my dms are always open<3

As I enter the house, Ryland's worried expression greets me. "He's gonna be so mad at you," I whisper to myself.

"I know, where have you been?" Ryland asks, his tone tinged with concern.

"With Chase, or should I say Cole," I murmur back, and before I can react, he pushes me, causing me to tumble to the ground. The commotion rouses Vinnie from his slumber.

"Hey babe, why are you sleeping on the floor?" I inquire, joining him on the ground.

"I don't know, baby. I was just scrolling through TikTok, and then I guess I fell asleep," he replies with a yawn, prompting a chuckle from me.

Heading to the kitchen for some water, I'm followed by Vinnie. "Baby," he starts, catching my attention.

"Yeah?" I respond, turning to face him.

"Do you know who nmillz is? nmillz1, the Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat stan?" he asks.

"Oh, nmillz, yeah, I know him," I reply, curious.

"Okay, I just wanted to make sure you knew who he was," he says with a grin.

"I like him," I say with a smile, sensing a playful energy.

"Everybody's asking and wanting to know who he is," he says cryptically.

"Did you just make a TikTok?" I ask, raising an eyebrow.

"Maybe," he responds coyly.

Suddenly, Vinnie's attention shifts. "Riley?" he calls out.

"What?" I respond, turning to face him.

"What's that on my face?" he asks, puzzled, and I burst into laughter.

"Did I just make a TikTok with this on my face?" he questions incredulously, pointing to the drawings on his forehead.

"Maybe," I reply mischievously.

"Who did it?" he queries.

"Stormi," I answer matter-of-factly.

"Do you have a marker?" he asks eagerly.

"Of course, here," I say, handing him a marker.

I watch as he scurries away, soon hearing laughter and yelling from downstairs. Curious, I rush downstairs to find Vinnie playfully drawing on Ryland's face.

"Could I maybe get some help?" Ryland pleads, looking at me.

"Nope," I reply with a grin, enjoying the spectacle.

After spending some time chilling, we eventually head to bed.

Skipping ahead to the next morning

I wake up to the warm rays of the sun streaming through the window, signaling another day in my suspended limbo. After changing into a casual outfit, I decide to film some TikToks.

Feeling a sense of unease, I decide to visit Sway House to check on Jaden. After texting the boys, I receive a concerning message from Josh about Jaden's situation.

Rushing to Ryland's car, I speed to Sway House. Upon arrival, I find the boys gathered for breakfast, excluding Jaden.

"Hey guys, where's Jaden?" I inquire, hoping for a reassuring answer.