Headphones // Merome

Chapter 27: Feel Again

+Preston's POV+

As Rob dozed off in my arms, I thought about today. Brandon got the crap beat out of him. Mitch punched Jamie in the face. Emma and Brandon are a couple. Vikk and Victory aren't together. Vikk and Lachlan are. Emily is dating a girl named Megan, not Rob. Rob is single.

The last one made me smile a little, but I didn't know why. I started thinking about just tonight, from when Rob got to my house. He told me he and Em broke up, and I held him. He asked what was wrong with him, I told him he was perfect. I told him he was perfect. I didn't realize I'd actually said that until now. Maybe I thought it, but... Wait. Why did Rob suddenly come across as perfect to me? He's been my best friend for years, but I don't think I've ever called him perfect. I sighed. I looked down at the perfect boy, who was still in my arms, asleep. I smiled a little, and kissed his forehead. "You really are perfect."

I adjusted so I could pick him up, and once I was carrying him bridal-style, I started back to my house. I walked into the living room, where my parents were. "Can he stay?" I whispered, and my mom nodded. "Thanks." I said, and continued carrying him to my bedroom.

I set him down on my bed and pulled his phone out of his pocket. Being his best friend, I guessed his password, and texted his mom telling her that he'd be at my place. She responded saying that was fine, as long as he didn't miss school. I put his phone on the table beside my bed and sat down, trying not to wake him up. "See you in the morning, little bed stealer." I grinned, even though he wouldn't hear me. I stood again, but I was stopped this time. Robs hand was in mine. "Please don't leave me." Rob whispered, barely awake. I hesitated. "I need someone, after losing someone." He mumbled, pulling me forward. Even when he was half asleep, he was stronger then me.

I sighed. I took my shirt off and threw it towards my closet, then climbed into the bed beside Rob. He started fumbling with his own shirt, trying to get it over his head. I sighed again, and helped him pull his shirt off. (A/N: Don't most guys sleep without shirts? Idek clearly I'm not a guy so... XP)"Thank you." He whispered, and cuddled closer to me. "You're okay, right?" I asked, hoping he'd answer. "Yes. You're here." he snaked an arm around my waist, and brought me even closer to him. For some reason, I blushed at his touch, and shivered when he pulled his arm away. It wasn't gone for long, and then both arms were around me, pulling me into his chest. I didn't object, and I rested my head on his shoulder. Soon, his breathing slowed, and I was washed away by sleep, just like him.

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I woke up early, so I could get ready and bring Rob to his house to get ready. But when I woke, I completely forgot that was the reason I was up an hour and a half earlier then usual. I tried to get up, but two strong arms kept me in place. I panicked at first, freaking out at why someone else was in my bed, never mind with arms around me. When I turned, I sighed. Rob was still sleeping peacefully, and I remembered the previous night. I carefully separated his arms, slipped out of his grasp, and set his arms back down.

I ran around getting dressed and ready for school, packing my bag and fixing my hair and finding my headphones (which I leave everywhere). Once I was finally ready, I went back into my room to wake Rob up.

"Robby. Robby, gotta get up for school, dood. C'mon!" I shook his shoulders and his eyes slowly opened, and he yawned. "Why am I at your house, Preston?" He asked Ashe slowly sat up. "And why is it so early?" He asked, looking at the clock beside us. "You stayed here last night after... Uh... Its early because else gotta go to your house so you can get ready and we can still be on time." I said, carefully placing my words around the first part. "How'd I end up here?" He asked. I bit my lip and looked away from him, not answering. Then he sighed. "Oh. I remember." I turned back, and he was just sitting on the edge of my bed looking down at his hands in his lap. "I'm sorry, Robby." I said, sitting next to him and hugging him. "It's just... I'm gonna miss her, ya know? It's been like, two years. It stings." He said, leaning on me. "Its okay buddy. You'll find someone new, someone who won't break your heart. I promise." I assured him, and he smiled. Then the smile faded. "Right before Prom." He said, half grinning and half frowning. "I'll go to Prom with you!" I laughed, wrapping my arm around him. "We'll be the best at couple ever." I said without thinking. I felt my face get red, and Rob was just laughing. "Yeah. Screw Merome and Vikk and Lachlan- we need a name for them." He stopped himself. "Ooh! I know! Pick me!" I cheered. He gave me a look, and I laughed. "Vikklan!" I said, giving jazz hands. "Vikklan..." He thought about it. "I like it." He confirmed. "Perfect! But we're going to be late to tell them their new name if we don't go now. So... Leggo!" I pulled him up. He found the stuff he brought and we walked out together.

We jumped in his car and I decided to drive, because Rob complained he was still tired. We sat in silence until he decided to turn on the radio.

It's been a long time coming since I've seen your face, I've been everywhere and back trying to replace everything that I had till my feet when numb, praying like a fool who's been on the run. Hearts still beating but it's not working, it's like a million dollar phone that you just can't ring. I reach out trying to feel love but I feel nothing. Yeah my heart is numb.

But with you... I can feel again. Yeah with you, I can feel again.

I'm feeling better, since you know me. I was a lonely soul, but that's the old me.

It's been a long time coming since I've seen your face, I've been everywhere and back trying to replace everything that I broke till my feet went numb, praying like a fool who just shot a gun. Hearts still beating but it's not working, it's like a hundred thousand voices that just can't sing. I reached out tying to love but I feel nothing, oh my heart is numb.

But with you, I feel again.

::A/N::
Hey Rosebuds, Rosie here! I can't believe it, but you guys got this story to 3,000 reads. Three is my favorite number, and I wanted to do something special, but I don't know. I'm doing something in art class for my reading and you Rosebuds, but that won't be done for a while. So I was thinking, if any of you have questions for me, or want me to do something, leave a comment! Like a little Q&A! I'll put it in an authors note, like its own chapter. Thanks so much for everything Rosebuds, and until next chapter, ~Rosie <3

Feel Again, by OneRepublic