I just stood there staring at him for a few seconds before i snapped out of my trance, i was secretly hoping that Brand hadn't noticed my staring. He most certainly did, but he was just too nice to mention anything about it which i admired about him. "You have a lot of interesting stuff up here, you know" you mentioned, as Brand had now taken interested in an old history book. You walked over to where brand was, and looked over his shoulder as he flicked through the pages delicately "What's that?" i ask, waiting for his answer "An old history book, you should take a look" He motioned. I drowned the background noise of Mouth and Mikey arguing over Mouths silly little 'prank' as i looked through the book. I could feel Brands gaze fixated on me, but i tried to take no interest in it as i focused on the book in hand. Our moment had quickly come to an end when we both heard glass shatter, we both headed over to where the others were gathering. "What on earth" I question. "Look Mikey found a map!" Chunk said, his voice half filled with excitement and curiosity. "That map is old news everyone and their grandfather went looking for it when our parents were our ages" Brand said stepping in almost immediately. He had a point, it could've been old news but it didn't hurt to listen to what Mikey had to say, after all he was very enthusiastic about it. I must've zoned out because when i snapped out of my trance, Mouth was yet again translating spanish and Brand gave me that same smile again. Fuck.
Mikey was explaining an entire story about what his dad had told him once, it was quite endearing he was so intrigued in it all and it was clearly obvious he was passionate about the entire thing. Brand then popped his little bubble, it was obvious he wasn't having any of his bullshit at all today. Our time in the attic was long overdue when we heard the front door knock, and i was dragged by Brand before the others rushed down the attic ladder. Help.
We went out to the front door, i groaned as i saw who it was. It was Troy's father, fucking fantastic. I stood behind Brand as the others slowly gathered by, the conversation between Brand and Troy's father was short and simple but it lasted too long, even for a thirty second encounter. Troy's father handed the paperwork to Brand, as i tried to take a sneak peak but Brand had a firm grip on them so i didn't bother to try and look any further. "What is that stuff?" Mikey asked Brand "Dads business" He snapped back. Mikey wasn't having any of it and questioned further, i could tell this pissed Brand off to an extent so Mikey decided to leave it. The rest of us headed on inside as the gloomy weather had picked up quite heavily in the past half an hour.
Brand had gone back to exercising, I was in the kitchen with the others and Mikey was planning a goonie adventure... so naturally that was my cue to go back to living room where Brand was sat exercising. I guess i wasn't going in there alone as i heard their footsteps follow closely behind me, i didn't have a good feeling about this AT all. As they gathered around the table, i heard faint whispers almost as though they were planning something... which they were. Before i knew it, they were on top of Brand, they were tying him up with his resistance bands and i couldn't help but laugh. Part of me wanted to help him but the other part wanted to go with the others. I regretted my next move because i decided to go with Mikey and the others, but before i left i kissed Brand on the cheek and i wasn't even sure why i did it because it must've been an impulsive decision "Sorry!!!" I shouted, as i followed Mikey and the others out of the front door. I heard Brand shout but i wasn't too focused on what he had said, although i'm pretty sure it was more directed at Mikey. As i walked down the steps and out of the gate, i saw Mouth undo Brands bike tyres and i just knew he was going to be pissed as he worked extremely hard to be able to afford those. Mikey said anything before i could though, he took the words exactly from my mouth. I quickly ran over to my house and got my bike, which i hadn't rode in almost a year and was almost certain id outgrown. But to my surprise i was extremely wrong, we all started to ride our bikes down the streets and we shortly but quickly rode past Mr walsh "Hi Mr walsh!" I shouted, this got his attention as he waved back to Mikey and the rest of us. After what felt like forever, we finally got where we or i mean Mikey wanted us to be and Chunk was complaining about his hunger. I couldn't complain as I was also quite hungry, so i didn't say anything. Although, the others turned around towards me with a smirk on their faces and i just knew what was about to exit their mouths. "Before you say anything" and before i could even say another word a heap of laughter left Mikey's, Chunks, Datas and Mouths airways. "Look i didn't want to leave Brand behind but, i was also really intrigued about this map and i just wanted to have some fun before everything goes down tomorrow" I retorted, joining in on their laughter. "Although, i may have ruined all chances with Brand." I said, almost in a whisper but im pretty sure Mikey heard the last part as he gave me a knowing smirk. I was 99.99% sure know one knew i had a thing for Brand apart from Mikey, because he's always leaving Brand and I alone, on purpose.
I sure hope i was wrong about Brand and Andy.
