A/N : Requested by AradhanaVanAssche
79 - Break
You get a call from your boyfriend Riker, so of course you answer it.
"Hello?"
"Hey, would it be ok if I spent the night at your house?" Riker asks, sounding shaky.
"Yeah, of course, Rik. Everything ok?"
"Not exactly. I'll see you in a little while."
He hangs up, leaving you confused. So you just wait for him to show up so he can explain.
After a little while, he knocks on your door and you answer it.
"What's going on?" You ask, pulling him inside.
"Everyone is mad at me."
You take his hand and bring him up to your bedroom. You lift the covers so he can get into your bed and then you get in beside him.
"Why is everyone mad at you?"
"Because I just want a break from R5. There are so many other things I want to do, like act or direct or write. And I don't have time to explore other passions if I'm doing R5. R5 takes up all my time."
"Ok, so did you tell your family that?"
"Yeah, but dad said if we take a break, we're going to lose popularity and it would be really hard to gain it back, so we can't. I signed a contract. I have to do what dad says. And even if I didn't, everyone would hate me if I quit the band on them. I couldn't do that to them. So I'm stuck doing R5 for now."
"Do you get any free time?"
"A tiny bit, but not really. Why?"
"Well... Maybe you can't act right now because you'll be touring soon. And maybe you can't direct anything either. But you could at least spend some time writing and see if you like doing that."
"Yeah, I guess. I just wish I could have a break from R5 and see what I really want to do with my life."
"I know. For now, work on writing. Then when your tour is over, maybe you would have time to audition for some movies or shows or get an opportunity to direct something. Or maybe if you write something, you could direct that. Just look at the bright side. I know you want to explore other things, but you love touring. Just try to enjoy it."
"I know. I'm just bummed."
You pull him into a tight hug.
"Is there anything I can do to make you feel better, Rik?"
"Well... There's one thing."
"What's that?"
"Do you think you could come on tour with me? At least for a little while?"
"Sure, Rik."
"Really?"
"Yeah. I think we'd miss each other too much. And maybe I can help you with your writing. I can give you ideas or proofread whatever you write."
"Would you be an actress in it if it's good?"
"Of course."
You pull him closer and kiss him.
"Thanks. You always know how to cheer me up," Riker says, smiling.
You both lay down and cuddle until you fall asleep.
