Devereux House

13

Carter's POV

I sat at the table eating dinner with Jackson and Ivy. We were going together to Bella's fashion show after. It started at 8pm and we were dressed and ready. Bella had sent me an outfit to wear which she was very excited about. They were dark grey cargo pants and a white tshirt . I wore dark grey matching jacket on top. This morning, we left it on bad terms but I was still showing up.

Maybe trusting each other wasnt our strongest suit. I wasnt stupid, I knew Bella was beautiful but not only to me but everyone else. She caught your eye with her beauty and kept your attention with how she moved with grace.

"I like yours more than mine." Ivy says as she kept picking at Jackson's food. He swaps their plates around and she smiles at him as he rolled his eyes. One thing about Jackson... he did not like sharing food.

"I feel like a fan girl. Im wearing her collection, she sent me a dress to wear." Ivy tells me smiling. With what Billie had done, it made me like Ivy more. It was nice to see she had my back and Bella's.

I watch Robbie appear and slide into the booth next to me. "Hello people." He says and I fist bump him as he sighs.

"Whats up." Jackson says nodding at him. "You coming?"

"Am I invited?" He asks. "Selina did tell me there is an after party."

"You talk to Selina now?" I ask

"Yeah were friends. Shes cool." He says as he now takes some fries off of Jackson's plate.

"Order your own food." Jackson says and I chuckle. Robbie stops the waitress and orders himself food.

"Where is James?" Ivy asks. "He had a date." Robbie says and Ivy laughs. "Oh were serious?"

"Yeah did you not see the groupchat? He was asking what to wear."

"I was too busy getting myself ready. Its not easy looking this good." Ivy says and Jackson chuckles.

"Yeah you do look fucking good Ives." Robbie smirks and Jackson rolled his eyes.

"Wheres your sister?" Jackson asks and I cringe internally. I did not want to think about it to be honest. I would just be upset. Billie was my best friend and for her to do this was so wild. Especially with everything that happened between Eva and I.

"I don't know man." Robbie sighs. "She didnt come out of her room. I tried to talk to her but she didnt want to.. she is starting to freak me out now."

"Did you hear her in there?" I ask Robbie. His eyes flick towards me for a second. "Her music was on?"

"Robbie when you tried to go in was her room locked?" Jackson asks

"Yeah. She didnt answer me. I called her like an hour ago but went straight to voicemail. I called Sadie and she said to give her space she spoke to her this morning."

"Its now past 7pm? Jesus. We know what Billie does when shes upset." Jackson says.

"Carter you call her." Ivy says and I try calling her. Voicemail. "Shit." I say getting up my stomach sinking. Why did I care when Billie didnt give a shit about me? Yet I cared. Fuck.

We all get up, put cash on the table and run out. We get into Jackson's car and drive to Robbie and Billie's apartment. We rush in and bang on Billie's door.

"Youre gonna have to kick it in." Ivy says and I do so. The door comes flying off and we walk into the room. Billie was no where to be found.

"Billie?" Robbie yells as he walks into the bathroom.