Growing up

Announcement

*Alex POV*
I wake up and hear voices. I look around and see Chad and Fallon in the kitchen. I get up, grab my crutches and go to the kitchen.
"Good morning Alex" Chad says
"Good morning Chad and Fallon" I say
"Good morning" Fallon says
"How was your trip" I ask
"It was fine. How was your 2 weeks with Chad" she asks
"Great. We had a great time" I say
"Ok. Well Chad and I have something to tell you" she says
"Ok. I'm all ears" I say
"Ok well here it goes" Fallon says
"Alex you're going to be an aunt" Chad says
"Really" I ask
"Yep" Chad says
"Do you know of it's a girl or boy yet" I ask
"Yeah. It's a boy" Fallon says
"Cool" I say
"Yeah. I'm going to the studio. Want to come" Chad asks
"Sure" I say
We go to the car and as we're heading to the studio I think of something. We get to the studio and go inside. I go to the bathroom and sit on the floor. I'm there for about twenty minutes until I hear a knock at the door.
"Yes who is it" I say
"It's Joey what's wrong" Joey says
"Nothing" I say
"Do you think I believe that" he asks
"No" I say
He comes in and sits next to me. I lean my head on his shoulder.
"What's wrong darling" he asks
"What's going to happen to me when chad and Fallon have their kid" I ask
"You'll always have a home with them" he says
"I know but what will happen" I say
"What do you mean" he asks
"Joey I mean what will I do. I won't have anything to do. I'm use to it always being just me and Chad. It's going to be different. I also don't like different. Different is just too different" I say
"Alex sometimes different is a good thing and this I think would be a good different" he says
"I guess" I say
"Think of it this way. With your new nephew you and Chad could bond with him together." He says
"Yeah I guess so" I say
"Come on let's go do something" he says
"Ok" I say
He helps me up and I grab my crutches. We go out of the bathroom and head to his car. We get in and he turns on the radio. He hands me a SnapBack and a pair of sunglasses.
"Where are we going" I ask
"No clue. I'm just driving around" he says
"Ok" I say
"Are you hungry" he asks
"Not really" I say
"Did you eat breakfast" he asks
"No. Chad had to leave for the studio and I wanted to go with" I say
"So Chad forgot to feed you" he says
"Yeah" I say
"Come on. I'm hungry. I woke up late and Alan called me and yelled at me over the phone to hurry my butt up and get to the studio so I didn't eat breakfast" he says
"Fine lets eat some lunch" I say
"Great" he says
We get to KFC and go inside.
"What do you want" he asks
"Why don't we just get a bucket of chicken" I say
"Ok" he says
He orders the food and we sit down to eat. As soon as we sit down my phone rings. I get up from the table and go outside then answer.
A-hi Caleb what's up
C-where are you and Stamper
A-lunch
C-oh ok. We were just wondering. Are you ok
A-yeah I'm great
C-okay see you two later
I hang up and go back inside.
"Who was that" Joey asks
"Caleb. He was wondering where we were" I say
"Ok. Well we should probably head back soon" he says
"Ok" I say
We finish eating then go back to the studio. We go inside and join the others.
"Hey guys" I say
"Hey" they say
"Alex can we talk" Chad asks
"Yeah" I say
The guys get up and go to another room.
"What's up" I ask
"Alex I know you feel like the baby will break our brother sister bond but that will never happen" he says
"Who told you" I ask
"While you were talking to Caleb Joey texted me and told me because I wanted to know what was wrong" he says
"If you wanted to know why didn't you ask me yourself" I snap
"Alex please calm down" he begs
"Why Chad! why should I calm down? you want to know stuff about me but you don't ask me for yourself" I snap even more
I get up and go out the door. I go out of the studio and go to Caleb's car. I get in and just sit there. A little later he comes out and sits in the driver seat.
"How did you know I would be in here" I ask
"Well I know you wouldn't be in Chad's and what's the use of running if you can't" he says
"Good point" I say
He starts the car and pulls out of the parking lot.
"Where are we going" I ask
"The park" he says
"Ok" I say
We get to the park and we go over to a bench. He sits down and I sit next to him.
"Alex why did you snap at Chad" he asks
"I- I don't know. The news they told me was sudden and then he wants to k ow what's bothering me all the time but he never asks me" I say
"Alex the reason he doesn't ask you himself is because when he asks you you never tell him" he says
"Yeah I don't know why I do that" I say
"It's because you feel like he won't understand what you're going through. Alex he wants to help you. He's your brother. He loves you." Caleb says
Alex I do understand what you're going through. I love you and I never want to lose you" Chad says
"I love you bub" I say giving him a hug
"I know. I love you too even if you're a weirdo" he says
"You're a weirdo too" I say
"I know but that's why we're related" he says
"I'm going to head out" Caleb says
"Bye Caleb thank you" I say
"No problem kid" he says
Chad comes and sits next to me on the bench. I lay my head on his chest and he starts singing a whole new world. Once he's done I kiss his cheek.
"I love you bubby" I say
"Love you too sissy" he says
We just sit there in silence.
"Alex do you want to head home" he asks
"Not yet" I say
We sit there for a while and I feel myself drifting off to sleep. Later on I feel being picked up. I open my eyes slightly and see Chad carrying me to the car. I close my eyes and fall back asleep.
*Chad POV*
I get home and carry Alex up to her room. I put her on her bed and pull her covers up over her. As I walk out I hear her phone vibrate. I go over and look at it. She has a reminder. Tomorrow Gabby would of turned 18.
And the day after Alex turns 13. I go back downstairs and sit on the couch. Fallon comes in and sits next to me. I kiss her forehead.
"Hey Chad" she says
"Hey Fallon" I say
"Dimmers almost ready. Where's Alex" she asks
"She's asleep. Her birthday is in two days and Gabby's birthday is tomorrow" I say
"Who's Gabby" she asks
"My other younger sister" I say
"Have I met her" she asks
"No. She died about 5 years ago" I say
"I'm so sorry to hear that chad. Why didn't you tell me before" she asks
"It's sort of a very delicate thing. She killed herself because people kept threatening her" I say
"Oh ok" she says
We eat dinner then Fallon heads upstairs to bed. Alex comes downstairs.
"You hungry" I ask
"No" she says
"Ok" I say
I go into the living room and sit next to Alex on the couch. I pull my phone out and send a group text.
Ch-we need to talk at some point
A-ok now or tomorrow
Ca-I'm free now
J-same here
A-I guess we're doing it now. Is that ok Chad
Ch-sure just come to my house in five
I put my phone away.
"The guys are coming and I need to talk to them alone so we'll be outback" I say
"Ok fine by me" she says
The guys get here and we go out back.
"What's up" they ask
"Alex's and Gabby's birthdays are tomorrow and the day after" I say
"Birthday party" Joey says
"Yeah" I say
"How old" Alan asks
"13 and 18" I say
"Wow she's going to be 13" Caleb says
"I know. So are we going to do a surprise party or no" I ask
"Surprise" Alan says
"Ok now that we know surprise party we can let the girls decorate and we can distract Alex by doing a small love stream for her birthday" Alan says
"Why would we do a live stream if there are no announcements to be made of future stuff" I say
"Fine we'll think of something" Caleb says
"Chad can I have some ice cream" Alex asks
"We don't have any" I say
"Then lets go get some" Alan says
"Ugh I'm too tired too" I whine
"Same here" Joey says
"Fine Alan, Alex, and I will be right back" Caleb says
"Have fun. Alex take the house key with you just in case I lock the door" I say
"Already have it Chad" she says
They leave and Joey and I go inside. By the time we both lay down we're fast asleep.
*Alex POV*
"They're going to be asleep by the time we get back" I say
"Oh we know" Caleb says
"Ok" I say
We get to the Walmart and go inside. We head to the ice cream.
"What type do you want" Alan asks
"Um chocolate peanut butter blast" I say
"Ok. So you know what type Fallon likes" he asks
"I think mint chocolate chip" I say
"Ok" he says
We get the ice cream and go to the check out. We buy the ice cream and head home. Surely enough as we walk through the door Chad and Joey are sound asleep. I go to the kitchen and try to scoop the ice cream but I have a hard time doing it while still using my crutches. As I'm trying I hear laughter. I turn around and see Caleb laughing.
"It's not that funny" I say
"Whatever. Do you want some help" he asks
"Yes please" I say
"Ok" he says
He gets me some ice cream and carries it to the living room for me. I turn on the tv and we watch frozen.
"Hey Alan do you know what we should do to Chad and Joey" I say
"Of course. Each of you choose a weapon" he says
I grab a bright green sharpie, Caleb grabs a red one, and Alan grabs a blue one. We draw random stuff on their faces then take a picture. Caleb posts it on Instagram, snap chat, twitter, and Facebook. I finish eating my ice cream and then some how managed to carry my bowl back to the kitchen. I go back to the couch and lay down with my head in Caleb's lap and my feet in Alan's lap.
"Alex why are you laying across us" Caleb asks
"I'm tired and I don't want to sleep on the floor between those dorks." I say
"Ok fine good night" Alan says
"Night" I say
"Wait Alex do you have any handcuffs" Caleb asks
"Caleb why would I have any... yes, yes I do" I say
"What are you two going to do" Alan asks
"Teach Chad and Joey to not kill each other for a little bit" Caleb says
"Where are we going to put the key" I whisper
"In your pillow case" Caleb whispers back
"Ok well the handcuffs are in my top dresser drawer" I say
Caleb goes up and gets them. He comes back down and takes one of Joey's hands and locks it with one of Chad's.
"Perfect" I say
"Ok now time to sleep" Alan says
"I'm not tired" I say
"And this is why I don't give my girls ice cream at ten at night" Alan says
"Alex go to bed." Caleb whines
"Fine" I say
I lay back down and to my surprise I fall asleep quickly.

*Chad POV*
I wake up the next morning and everyone is awake but Joey. I try to stand up but I can't. I look down and see handcuffs.
"Joey wake up!" I say
"Chadwick you aren't suppose to wake me when I'm asleep or I turn I to a monster" he whines
"Joseph I'm already a monster look what the three did last night" I say
He looks down. We get up and go into the kitchen.
"Hey guys and Alex" I say
"Hey bub and Joe" Alex says
"Whose idea was this" Joey asks
"Well the first part was Alan the second part was Caleb" Alex says
"What do you mean first and second" I ask
Joey and I go over to a mirror and see sharpie all over our faces. Fallon comes down and sits at the table.
"Chad why are you so close to Joey" she asks
We lift our hands up reveling the handcuffs. She starts laughing.
"Who did this" she asks
"Alex wanted ice cream but Joe and me wanted to sleep. Alan and Caleb took Alex to the store to get some. Let me just tell you never give her ice cream after ten at night" I say
"Did you guys get mint chocolate chip" Fallon asks
"Yeah" Alex says
"Great. I want some ice cream. I was going to send Chad to the store but he seems a little ore occupied." Fallon laughs
"Hey zip it. I'm trying to unlock these" I say
"Alex where did you get these" Joey asks
"She probably got them from our dads friend" I say
"Yup. You're smart bro" she says
"Thanks I try to be once in awhile" I say
"Someone's crabby" she says moving away from me
"I'm not crabby I just want to get away from this dork" I say
"Thanks chad" Joey says
"No problem" I say
Finally I some how manage to get the hand cuffs off. I grab Alex pick her up and throw her over my shoulder like a sack of potatoes I run out the door and start walking up the sidewalk. As we get further along I start to carry her bridal style.
"Where are we going" she asks
"No clue" I say
"Do you realize you still have sharpie on your face" she asks
"Eh I don't care" I say
"Chadwick Matthew Graham where are you going" I hear someone yell
I turn around and see Kelsey. I walk over to her.
"How did you know I was going this way" I ask
"I live like two houses over" she says
"Oh yep I remember. Bye" I say
"Wait where are you two going? Fallon wants to know" she says
"No clue" I say
"Ok" she says
I start walking again. I look down at Alex and see that she's asleep. Man she can fall asleep just about anywhere. I find a park and sit under a tree. I lean my back against the tree. As I'm sitting there Alexes phone rings. It's an unknown number. I answer it.
C-hello
M-hi who is this
C-this is Chad who are you
M-I'm Maggie I'm looking for an Alexandra Graham
C-this is her brother what do you need
M-oh never mind
C-what were you calling for
M-I was just going to tell her something but I'll call back tomorrow
C-ok bye
I hang up the phone and hold it in my hands.
Why does Maggie want to talk to Alex? does Alex know a Maggie? As I'm pondering over these things the guys come and sit down.
"How did you guys know where I would be" I ask
"Kelsey was spying" Caleb says
"Real smooth" I say
"Wow Alex sure does like to sleep" Alan says
"So does Joe" I say
We look over and see Joey asleep.
"Ok are we doing the party today or tomorrow" I ask
"Tomorrow. The girls are setting it up at my house today" Alan says
"Ok great" I say
We talk about a few things then Joe wakes up we talk a little more then decide to go back to my house. This time Alan carries Alex.
"So Chad have you and Fallon decided on a name yet" Caleb asks
"No but we're thinking Matthew something." I say
"Ok" Joey says
We get home and Fallon is there. Alan takes Alex to her bed them the guys leave. I go and sit next Fallon on the couch.
"Whatcha doin" I ask
"Nothing" she says
"Ok. Well I thought of a name for the baby" I say
"Ok what" she asks
"Titus Matthew or Tyler Matthew" I say
"I like Tyler Matthew" she says
"Ok" I say
"Oh chad you know my brother with the cancer" she asks
"Yeah" I say
"He passed this morning" she cries
"I'm so sorry Fallon" I say
I envelope her in my arms and she cries. I rub her back. She normally wouldn't cry this much for any other sibling but her brother Tyler and her were close. No wonder she wanted the name Tyler. I get it now. She soon stops crying.
"You good" I ask
"Yeah" she says
"Lets watch a movie" I say
She nods and I put in tangled. Once the movie is over we eat dinner then go to bed.