Sneaky Link

Sneaky Link (52)

"Billie". I repeated. She had called me but she was arguing with Danny. Arguing with a whole crew of people.

"Billie". I repeated as I held my phone to my ear. "What"?! She raised her voice. "I gotta go". I hung up.

This shit was stressing her out and she didn't have anyone else to take it out on. Immediately she called me back. "I'm sorry".  I sighed. "It's okay. Just call me when you're done".

"No please". I stopped myself from hanging up. "Alright I won't go".

"What's going on over there"? A heavy sigh left her body. "They don't know what the fuck they're talking about they want me to just ignore it. But fuck Y/n they're still at Julia's house. They're still at Brady's gym. They're still bashing Ellie. I can't just let you guys go through this".

"I know I never thought it would get this bad. I thought they would hate me and that would be it". I almost chuckled cause this was insane. There were a couple fans at Brady's gym. Some at Ellie's art show.

"I'm so sorry". I could tell she was trying to hold back her tears. The raspiness of her voice took over. "Don't be. Don't be sorry. Just I don't know. I just want to tell everyone and get it over with. Maybe then the focus will be on us"? I was coming up with horrible ideas too. Because I don't think she's ready.

"I don't know if-"

"I know you're not ready. It was a bad idea". I played with Arlos hair. It seemed to soothe me a little. "Have you spoken to Ellie"? I didn't expect her to ask me. I didn't want her to ask me. I couldn't lie to her.

"I did". I got up from my couch. Walking around,pacing. "And"? Arlo followed me. "She's going through it".

"Fuck me man".

"I'll volunteer". A very small chuckle. What a miss. "Yeah she has the worse of it right now. Since we used to date and shit".

"When did you talk to her".

"Earlier today". She went quiet for a second.  "Was she crying". Yes. "No".

"Don't lie to me Y/n". And how could I?
"Okay fine she was. But we talked about it. She's going to private her account because of it". She had to have her account public to get views and have people look at her art and her clothes. "Don't make her do that. I'll figure something out. I'll fix this. I promise". A soft smile formed at my lips. "I know you will my heart. No pressure but I miss you bookie". I hope she's rolling her eyes. "But I'll see you soon right"?

"Yes pretty. I'll see you soon. They want to do another meeting about this shit show. I'll call you later. I love you". I kissed the phone so she could hear it. "I love you. Bye bye". I hung up. A sense of relief was felt.

"Quen". She looked up at me. "Wanna go workout"? She was in the backyard swimming in a very small kid pool. Well it was more like she was sitting in the small pool. "Sure". She got up and Arlo followed her now. She has a way with animals. I swear.

"Let's just go to Brady's gym". I suggested grabbing my workout bag. "You take pre"? I asked scooping some of the pre workout I got he shaker cup. "I don't do drugs. Sorry". I chuckled. "No it's just like caffeine".

"Right right. No thanks". She made a face of disgust. Whatever. I shook the cup as I drove with one hand. Driving to the luxurious yet laid back gym. I saw some girls and some guys across the street from the gym. They were all just on their phones and talking amongst themselves. I wonder if they're fans. I parked in the employee only side. The perks of knowing the owner I guess.

"Let me have a little sippy sip. Just to try it. Since you peer pressured me". I handed her the cup and she took a big gulp. I doubt it'll do anything. "Gross yuck. The fuck".