"Little lady wants to hear it" Kevin said with his back turned to us. He hit play.
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The music started playing loud in the room and shortly after Kevin's voice was rapping
"I don't wanna pull da stick out And bug out"
"Please Summer, please I'll explain everything I promise." He was pulling at your hand now. Desperate. Your eyes looked to Gus, he didn't know what was going on or seemed to be Switzerland. Scott caught your eyes with his gaze. He gave a slight shake of his head, only meant for you. He knew you needed to hear this. Aristos wouldn't meet your gaze still. The verse repeated and you could tell Eric's was fast approaching. "Summer, please. Please. Let's just go upstairs and we can talk." He was on his knees looking into your eyes. Tears were brimming at them. "I wrote it when we were broken up I swear."
"I committed sodomy In Germany Fucked a bitch and made her cream All over me Took a little hit of speed That's all I need Go all night and then I leave And then repeat"
He verse cut through the loud silence as you focused on every word. When it was done another verse of his played in his fast flow but you couldn't focus on it. You heart was pounding in your chest and Eric was now crying. You gathered your composure to be completely unreadable. Indifferent. "We were together when you toured in Germany, Eric. It doesn't matter when you wrote it." You said coldly. You gathered your things and ignored the pleading that Eric was doing. Crying and begging. You put your hand on Gus' wrist as a farewell and he offered a slight smile in response. "It was nice meeting you, Kevin." You offered politely. He cut the song and said "I'll be seeing ya."
Walking over to Scott and Aristos with Eric still on your heel. You bent down to sit your coffee at Aristos feet, a peace offering in a way that he would understand. This didn't have anything to do with him and gave a slight nod to Scott which he returned. Quietly, you walked out of the door and dialed your driver asking him to get you as quickly as possible. He had just gotten food and was only minutes away. You completely blocked Eric from your mind aside from telling him that someone would be by dropping off his stuff and you expected yours back. Really, you didn't care one way or another but you knew it would be salt in the wound. "Summer please." he begged as a final expression. You finally looked at him and saw him for what love blinded him as. He was a beautiful man but imperfect. Now with tears streaming from both eyes that once captivated you, you could tell this was only from getting caught and you knew in your gut that this wasn't a sole event. "Goodbye Eric." you turned in time to see your driver pulling up and walked away from that house for the last time.
As soon as the door shut behind you the lock clicked and tears began streaming down your face without permission. "He fucked up didn't he?" Larry, your driver, asked. "Yeah, royally. For the last time I swear to God." you tried calling Leah twice but she didn't answer. "Where to babe?" He hadn't pulled off yet but you refused to look at Eric still sitting on the porch. "Uhh".. you fumbled for the names and addresses you knew. "I don't know where to go" you sobbed. "If I go home Eric will follow me there." "I know where you need to go. Say no more" Larry put the car in drive and pulled off from the driveway. You chanced one glance at Eric and instantly regretted it. He stood as he heard the car pull off and looked for your face that he wouldn't find behind the black tint. His eyes were red and puffy, the worst you've ever seen him. He knew it was done for good. You saw Scott and Aristos walk out and head towards their car, bidding Eric farewell since the music for the day seemed to be done. Aristos sipped his coffee while watching your car drive off.
As the car was seamlessly driving down the road to what seemed to be an unknown destination, you pulled up instagram and immediately blocked Eric. You were about to delete his pictures off of your insta as an extra "Fuck You" but instead decided to play dirty. You pulled up Pete's insta and liked three of his most recent posts, not trying to be too dramatic but since Eric was so uptight about him anyways, might as well. You also posted a bunch of pictures of the people who have always stuck by you to make it even worse. Thanking them for always being honest and being the best people to be around.
"We're here." He put the car in park. As you looked up in shock, not knowing how long the drive actually was, you noticed a familiar house. It was the Crown house. You sighed and let your head fall against the head rest, contemplating on actually going in or not. You didn't really want them seeing you like this but this wasn't the first time and they were some of your closest friends. "Thanks Larry. You're the best you know that?" "Yeah I'm pretty awesome if I do say so myself." you chuckled at him and made for the front door.
The tears had slowed but didn't completely stop as you rang the bell, hearing it echo through the whole house. You noticed that your hands were shaking; probably from the adrenaline but before you could even blink the door flung open and there stood Benn. Shirtless as always but silly Benn none the less. "Come on" he opened his arm for you to lean into and closed the door behind you with a smile. He lead you into the kitchen where you sat at the island. "Eric fucked up didn't he?" he asked while grabbing some glasses and a bottle full of brown liquid. You nodded in response but didn't dare try to say anything. You could feel the tears welling again. "I didn't want to go home." you voice sounded small and weak. "I know beautiful. That's why you have us." just as he said that, Brent, Dave, and Brandon walked in with Leah on their heels. You found her face and felt your jaw drop. Did Larry know she was here? "Summer? Are you okay?! What happened?!" She choked out and half tackled you off the barstool. "I was just getting ready to call you back. I was in the shower. I'm so sorry" She didn't even take a breath. "Eric." you squeaked, surprised again at how small you sounded. "I'll kill him." she wrapped you in a bear hug. "Well before we do any murdering, Summer, drink this and then we have to call the security at your apartment and tell them that Eric is no longer allowed in." He pushed a shot glass towards you while explaining everything. You did as you were told and downed the liquid. It didn't even faze you. You knew that you had to call them but it felt weird. Foreign almost. You dialed the number just the same and explained what the situation was. He made note of everything and said he was also going to change the keycard and to pick one up the next time you get home. As you were on the phone, Andy walks into the kitchen and notices you sitting on the barstool. You knew you must look crazy with your makeup running down your face and smeared everywhere but he just came up behind you and hugged you. A sense of relief washed over you as you looked around at your friends. This was your home. This was your family.
