Nuclear Family {Green Day}

Chapter Seventeen

Nuclear Family

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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

   Surfing was terrifying, to say the least. It wasn't the water that was scaring me, however. It was Billie Joe being out in the water with Joey, Jake and I, and Adie watching us from shore. I kept thinking they were going to pick up on something, and it was freaking me out, making it hard to concentrate. Eventually I was getting the hang of things, and I stopped worrying so much. It turns out I actually like surfing, and I came home exhausted from it.

We ate a big meal cooked by Adrienne when we got back, hungry from our busy morning. The rest of the day was quiet and uneventful. I ended up walking the dogs with Caitlyn so we could get to know each other better, since it seems as though we'll be spending quite a lot of time together. It turns out we have so much in common, and get along great. I also found out that Jake managed to convince Joey to pick her up every morning for school until him and I graduate. 

Adie and I had a quiet girls evening while the Billie took the boys out. We painted each other's nails, ate popcorn, and watched Pitch Perfect- it's easily the favorite between the two of us.

"Horizontal running!" she called out, and we both imitated Amy horizontal running.

Thankfully she didn't seem to suspect anything. We ended up talking about her and Billie Joe's early years until we both agreed that it was time for us to go to bed.

As I crawled into my bed, I started wondering where the boys are, since it's a school night and they're still not back. Just as I was falling asleep, I heard them come quietly into the house. As each of them came up the stairs and went to their respective rooms, I felt at ease. In this moment, everything is good. I know that in a minute Joey will text me to say goodnight, so I won't sleep until I've responded.

A minute later my door opened slightly. A figure carefully came in, and went around to the other side of my bed, crawling in beside me. Breathing in his warm smell, I rolled over and pressed my face into Joey's chest, his arms finding their way around me. No words were necessary. He kissed my forehead and we fell asleep with our breathing in sync.

I woke in the morning to my alarm, Joey waking up beside me. I inwardly groanded and got out of bed in a huff, not ready to start another week of school. Joey appeared to be a zombie, not even mildly awake as he padded downstairs and got himself a cup of coffee.

I was just finishing eating my cereal when Jake came down, looking just as dazed as Joey had a few moments prior to his coffee.

I proceeded to get ready, and was sitting in the car with Joey waiting for Jake to join us when I decided to ask about his night with his father and brother.

"So how was last night?" I asked.

"Ughhhh" he groaned. "Dad took us for dinner, where he proceeded to innterogate us about girlfriends. Eventually he got Jake to tell him about Caitlyn so he stayed off my case. We're good for now."

He kissed me quickly, just as Jake was getting in the car.

"Eww. Can you PLEASE save it for times when I'm not around?" he asked us.

"No" I responded. "Because we put up with you and Caitlyn."

He just rolled his eyes as me as Joey drove to Caitlyn's house.

In music we're beginning our singing unit, so we were asked to sing a song that meant a lot to us for the class. As someone who does not sing in front of people, and since none of us knew about this ahead of time, I was pretty freaked out. I decided to sing Scars, by Papa Roach. We were allowed to use an instrument to accompany us if it made us feel more comfortable, so I borrowed Cole's acoustic for my turn.

I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut

My weakness is that I care too much

And my scars remind me that the past is real

I tear my heart open just to feel

Drunk and I'm feeling down

And I just wanna be alone

I'm pissed 'cause you came around

Why don't you just go home?

'Cause you channel all your pain

And I can't help you fix yourself

You're making me insane

All I can say is

I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut

My weakness is that I care too much

And our scars remind us that the past is real

I tear my heart open just to feel

I tried to help you once

Against my own advice

I saw you going down

But you never realized

That you're drowning in the water

So I offered you my hand

Compassion's in my nature

Tonight is our last stand

I'm drunk and I'm feeling down

And I just wanna be alone

I'm pissed 'cause you came around

Why don't you just go home?

'Cause you're drowning in the water

And I tried to grab your hand

And I left my heart open

But you didn't understand

But you didn't understand

Go fix yourself

I can't help you fix yourself

But at least I can say I tried

I'm sorry but I gotta move on with my own life

I can't help you fix yourself

But at least I can say I tried

I'm sorry but  gotta move on with my own life

When I was finished, there were tears running down my cheeks, and Mr. Moon didn't even make me explain why it was important to me. Everyone understood.

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Urrgghh sorry guys! I'm really happy with this story so far and I promised an update tonight since I didn't on friday, but my mnd isn't in the right place to write today. sorry <3