Friction [Book 2]

-nursery-

Forgetting about my minor break down the previous night, I found myself surprisingly up and ready by 10:30 and ready for the arrival of Bronx. I was excited to see the little boy, since I hadn't been in his company for just over three weeks, however I knew that seeing his face would remind me so much of Pete. And that wouldn't make anything any better.

Having just fed Bodhi, I watched over him as he peacefully batted around the soft shapes above his head as he lay squirming on his play mat. I close the blinds since I could see the sun shining into his big brown eyes when the squinted. Smiling to myself, I listened to him babbling baby speak whilst waiting for Bronx, I'm sure he'd want to see Bodhi too.

At precisely 11AM, the doorbell rung. I jumped to my feet and walked over to the door, grabbing the keys off the hall table and slotting them into the lock.

"Hi Ellianah!" Bronx grinned up at me and I instantly felt a twang of pain hit my in the middle of my heart. His warm, brown eyes made me think of Pete, who still hadn't called me.

"Hey Bronx!" I smiled widely at him and stepped aside, allowing him to run into the house and straight to Bodhi's side.

Ashlee stood in the doorway, looking unsure as of what to say or do. I wasn't too sure either so I felt her awkwardness.

"Would you like to come in?" I said with a friendly smile.

She snapped her head up from the ground, confusion filling her eyes. I didn't think she was expecting me to be offering such hospitality so soon.

"Yes, thank you." She smiled and slipped off her shoes.

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"I just...don't know what to do when he's not around, you know?"

"I know, and I understand. I felt exactly the same way but let me tell you something. When you see him walk through those airport doors with a big grin on his face as he sees you, it's the best feeling in the world, I promise."

Ashlee placed her hand on my back as I emptied my conscience to her. I wasn't 100 percent sure how the topic ended up at this, but I'm somewhat glad it did. Ashlee was so supportive and she encouraged me to let out my feelings which did help. I felt as though I'd consoled myself after realising that it was Pete's job. Not only that, it also brought happiness to him to see all the fans turn up to see his band play live, it made me happy too. Missing him was natural but Ashlee assured me that it would get better in time.

"Okay Bronx, Ellianah has to leave for work now, shoes on."

"And our dad plays the bass guitar that's red and black and-"

Ashlee clapped her hands, forcing Bronx to pause his one-sided conversation with an absent minded Bodhi. I found it adorable when he did that, just sat and spoke to Bodhi as if he was actually listening. It made me even more happy when he told Bodhi stories about Pete and the band, it was the cutest thing to see them together.

Bronx put on his shoes before going back over to Bodhi. He bent down and whispered something in his little ear, covering his mouth with his hand so neither me or Ashlee could tell what he said. I guessed we'd never know.

"Bye Ell, see you soon." Bronx waved and took hold of him mom's hand as I showed them out the front door.

Ashlee thanked me for having them both and after letting go of my thoughts to her, I felt as though some kind of wall between us had been knocked down and we were friends now. It was a good thing, a very good thing and I was glad it happened.

As soon as Bronx and Ashlee left, I dashed upstairs and changed into white jeans, one of Pete's black tank tops and a pair of nude heels. Then, I changed Bodhi and freshened him up before stuffing his bag full of changing supplies.

The first stop on my journey was the nursery. I had only taken Bodhi here once but it was where Declan went, also Thea, so I knew it was a good place.

I carried Bodhi on my hip through the front doors and past reception into the young baby wing of the place. A woman approached him with a huge smile and kind eyes. Her hair was tied back into a bun and she had ripped jeans and a company t-shirt on.

"Hi," I smiled, "I'm Ellianah Sullivan and this is-"

"Bodhi. I'm Emma, the head of the baby wing of the centre. I understand you have our number an we have yours so in which case if there's an emergency, which is very unlikely, we'll be able to contact you."

"Yeah, you've got all my details," I nodded.

"Great, so shall we let mommy go and work now Bodhi? Yeah?" Emma flashed a friendly smile at Bodhi who just stared at her. I couldn't help but giggle at his reaction, but I handed him over to her nevertheless.

Bodhi was calm and collected, just what I needed since I was in a rush. It was difficult to leave him but I knew that the first time was always the hardest. Kissing his head, I said goodbye before confirming my details at reception and heading out to my car.

Reversing out of the carpark, (which took skill in heels), I made my way out onto the freeway and decided to turn on the radio. It was almost fate that Fall Out Boy started playing on the station, and that was great, although it hit me like a ton of bricks when highlights of a past interview with Pete were shown. I cringed at his voice and it hurt me even more as the minutes crawled by that he hadn't called me. I was craving his voice and the radio wasn't helping, I just wanted to know that he was okay, that he wasn't mad or angry or stressed. I wanted to know that he still loved me. And I wanted him to know that I loved him.

[an;;;

this was quite a boring chapter lmao sorry but the next one is gonna be good I swear

aNYWAY CAN WE TALK ABOUT HOW FUCKING AMAZING ALL TIME LOW AND YOU ME AT SIX WERE LIKE JESUS IT WAS HANDS DOWN THE BEST SHOW IVE EVER BEEN TO EVER EVER EVER
now I'm super depressed because it's over bUT FOB IN OCTOBER HELL YEAH

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