Brothers Best Friend [Vinnie Hacker]

Chapter 29

As I arrive back at Noen's house, I catch him styling Chase's hair.

"Hey guys, I was wondering if maybe I could get Payton's number?" I inquire.

"Of course, here, let me put it in," Chase offers, swiftly entering the digits.

"Thank you," I express my gratitude before the phone rings.

Incoming Call: Payton

"I'm done with my makeup, so I'm gonna hang up now. Bye, Payton," I bid farewell before entering Noen's room.

"Hey, we're driving in like 5 minutes," Noen informs me as I step inside.

"Okay," I acknowledge and swiftly change into my outfit, applying some lip gloss and mascara before grabbing my bag. I take a moment to peruse some TikToks before joining Noen and Chase in the living room, both sporting matching outfits.

"Ready?" Noen prompts.

"Yup, I just gotta text Ryland before we drive," I respond, swiftly sending a message to Ryland to keep him updated.

Ryland's POV

At the weekly house meeting, concern mounts for Vinnie's well-being in Riley's absence.

"Guys, we gotta do something. Since Riley left, Vinnie hasn't left his room, and I can't stand to see him like this," I voice my worries.

"I can hear him sob sometimes, even though he tries to hide it," Kio adds.

Suddenly, Vinnie enters the room, visibly distraught.

"Hi Vinnie, happy to see you," Nick greets him with a comforting smile.

As the meeting progresses, Blake and Bryce unexpectedly burst in, bearing news of Riley's whereabouts.

"Woah, what are you guys doing here?" I question their sudden appearance.

"Riley was at Sway today," Jaden informs us.

"Is she okay?" Vinnie's concern is palpable.

"Yup," Bryce confirms, but Vinnie's hope is quickly dashed when Riley fails to mention him.

"I feel so bad for him," Nick empathizes.

"Me too," I echo his sentiment.

Back to Riley's POV

After a delightful evening at BOA Steakhouse with Chase and Noen, I reflect on the surreal encounter with Fletcher.

"Hey Riley, how's it going with you and Vinnie?" Fletcher's probing question echoes in my mind.

"Fine, I guess," I respond, dismissing the rumors of our breakup.

As we head home, exhaustion overwhelms me, and I quickly succumb to sleep.

Ryland's POV

"OMG," Vinnie exclaims, bursting with excitement as he shares a video with us.

"What's wrong?" I inquire, intrigued by his sudden enthusiasm.

"Watch this," he urges, displaying the footage of Riley outside BOA Steakhouse, where she confirms their relationship status.

"That's amazing," I celebrate, enveloping him in a hug.

"Maybe I still have a chance," Vinnie muses optimistically.

"What if we call Mac? I think she can help," Nick suggests.

"Great idea," I agree, and after a brief conversation with Mac, we devise a plan to reunite Riley and Vinnie, albeit after some time.

Back to Riley's POV

"Hey Riley, ready for our morning swim before you go to school?" Noen's voice interrupts my thoughts.

"Yup, be down in a minute," I reply, swiftly changing into a cute bikini.

We enjoy a refreshing swim before heading inside, where I enlist Nessa's help in choosing an outfit from our recent shopping spree.

After showing Nessa all the clothes, we decide what I should put on.

Now, I'm ready for my first day back at school after my suspension. I hope it goes well.