𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 || 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬

. 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 .

𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐛𝐲𝐞'𝐬

・。。・゜☆゜・。。・

Madisyn thanked Connie's mom for the ride and shut the car door. She gave them a smile, waving goodbye as the car drove off. Courtesy of being Connie's family's favorite friend meant she was invited to the family dinner they had tonight. A bunch of Connie's family came to congratulate the girl on being done with elementary school and moving onto high school. They hosted it at some fancy restaurant in the downtown area of Minnesota.

She walked into Matthew's house, tossing her shoes off. " Hi Matthew."

Matthew was so dialled in on his show, he threw up a peace sign at Madisyn and took a sip of his beer before placing it down on the coffee table. The girl chuckled and walked upstairs. She went into the room her and Dean were staying in, her face falling quickly when she saw the boy packing his bags.

" Dean.."

Dean turned his head to look at her, letting out a small sigh before turning back to his bag and shoving more stuff inside of it. " I'm going home."

" What do you mean you're going home?" Madisyn asked Dean.

" It means I'm going home. Bombay isn't our coach anymore. He bailed. Jesse bailed, now I'm bailing." Dean shrugged. Madisyn crossed her arms.

" Why? We have a perfectly good team here. Just because Bombay isn't our coach anymore doesn't give any of us the right to leave." She told him, moving in and closing the door behind her. Dean just chuckled.

" I'm leaving, Mads. End of discussion." He said sternly. She scoffed and walked in front of him. 

" We need you here, Dean. You're a key part of the team. OUR team, do I need to remind you." Madisyn tried to convince him. He moved her aside and zipped up his duffel bag. " What about Fulton? You're just going to leave him here so be by himself?"

" Fulton's a big boy. He can take care of himself." Dean bluntly responded and grabbed the duffel bag.

He opened the door and walked to the bathroom, grabbing his toothbrush and toothpaste. Dean shoved both things into the side of his duffel bag. Madisyn stood in the doorway.

" So this is it for you being here? You're just going to leave? No goodbyes, nothing?" Madisyn asked him, uncrossing her arms.

Dean pretended to think about it, replying sarcastically, " Sounds about right." Madisyn's jaw clenched. It wasn't out of anger, more disappointment. Disappointment that her best friend wouldn't be there to experience freshman year together. He walked out of the bathroom and down the stairs. With his shoes on, he announced, " Thanks for letting me stay, Matt."

Matthew obviously knew what was happening and he paused the TV, walking over to the boy. Dean brought his hand out and they shook hands, Matthew patting his shoulder.

" Anytime, kid. Have a safe flight home." He told Dean. Madisyn looked between them in disbelief. Dean gave a half smile, walking out the front door and towards the taxi that was waiting outside.

Madisyn followed him outside, watching as he opened the trunk of the taxi. Dean threw his duffel bag into the back and slammed the trunk closed. He turned to her and his face softened a bit.

" Call me if these preppies are annoying you. You know I'll be out here in an instant to bash their face in." Dean told her with a small smirk hinting at his lips. 

Madisyn grinned, tilting her head and asking, " You don't think I won't handle it myself?"

" I know you will."

With a smirk, Dean put his fist out. Madisyn took a step forward and they did the handshake they created when they were younger. Once it ended, Madisyn jousted forward and wrapped her arms around Dean. The boy put his arms around her shoulders, stiff as a board from not being used to hugging anyone who wasn't her or Melissa. When she stepped back, tears came to her eyes but she blinked them away before Dean could see it.

" Call me when you're home please. And check on my mom once in a while to make sure she isn't dying without me or Colt." Madisyn asked the favour of him and he nodded.

" I will." Dean walked back and opened the door. He turned to her with a smirk. " I'll see you later, Mad Dog."

" Bye, D.''

Madisyn watched as he told the driver something before they sped off. Matthew came outside and wrapped an arm around her shoulder.

" This just wasn't for him, Mads." He told her. Colton came and grabbed Madisyn's right hand and held it tightly. She smiled down at her little brother.

" We've talked about going to high school together since we were kids." She shared. " But I'd rather him be happy than not."

" How mature of you." Matthew teased, his hand reaching up and ruffling her hair.

The girl swatted his hand away, picking up Colton and running back into the house. Colton laughed, looking back to see Matthew chase them inside. He stuck his tongue out at his dad. Madisyn saw and gasped, putting down Colton. 

" We gotta go hide so he doesn't find us!"

The two siblings interlocked hands and ran upstairs to Colton's room. The boy jumped onto his bed and hid under the covers. Madisyn bit back her laugh and she went behind the bedroom door, her hand covering her mouth. Matthew came stomping up the stairs, letting out loud roars. Colton started giggling in his bed and Matthew came in.

" Where's Colton?" Matthew sang out, looking around the room. He looked behind the door and saw Madisyn. He leaned in and whispered to her with sarcasm lacing his tone, " If there was a serial killer in the house I would hope you hide better."

Madisyn pushed his head back, " Go get your kid."

Matthew grinned and looked around Colton's room curiously, purposely not looking at the two peaking eyes that were coming out from under the blanket. With a swift turn, Matthew stomped over to Colton's bed and ripped off the covers. Colton screamed and tried to jump out of bed but Matthew grabbed him mid jump and lightly slammed him back onto the bed. The dad started tickling his son. Madisyn hopped out from behind the door and let out a playful gasp.

" Oh no!"

" Madi, help!"

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short filler chapter because i felt like it :)