Karma

Chapter 9

The meal was delicious. Larry was bombarding Dylan with questions about Brendon. How they met, what he did for a living. His eyes widened when she mentioned his profession.
"That's not a very reliable career." He said.
"Brendon is very successful at what he does." Dylan replied.
Larry raised an eyebrow as if she were lying. Dylan opened Spotify on her phone and found her Panic! At the Disco playlist .
"Oh." Is all that Larry said.
They all left the restaurant, and Tony and Sophie went home. Larry joined Dylans family back home.
As Uber pulled into their drive, another Uber was pulling up as well. Everyone got out, looking at the other car, curiously. The door opened, and someone stepped out. Dylan gasped as she saw who it was.
"Baby!" Dylan said and ran towards Brendon. She jumped on him and wrapped her legs around him. They kissed, and Dylan got off Brendon. Carol walked over and hugged him. Nico high fived Brendon. Dylan introduced Larry to her mothers boyfriend.
"What are you doing here?" Dylan asked as they all went into the house.
"I have some business with the label in New York, so I thought I may as well stay with you. If that's OK, Carol?"
"Of course, Brendon." Carol smiled.
"Are you sure?" Larry muttered into Carol's ear. She looked at him and then turned back to Brendon. "You are always welcome." Brendon grinned and took his bag upstairs.
"Fortnite, guys?" Nico asked them both.
"Of course!" Dylan said, and Brendon nodded as he came back down the stairs.
All 3 of them went upstairs and into Nicos bedroom.
"Is Brendon staying here a good thing?" Larry asked Carol.
"Why not?"
"Well, what about them having 'relations?"
"Larry, they live together." Carol replied.
"What? That's not proper."
"Huh?" Carol was perplexed.
Brendon walked downstairs to get some sodas and snacks. He smiled at Larry and Carol.

The next day, Brendon was up early to go into New York. Dylan decided to tag along with Nico to do the tourist thing and to shop too.
A town car pulled up, and they all got in it.
Dylan was cuddled into Brendon, and Nico was scrolling on his phone as they drove along.
"I missed you, babe." Brendon said.
"Bren, it was 1 night." Dylan laughed.
"I know, but I still missed you." Brendon looked into her eyes. "The bed was too big without you in it." Nico was making gagging noises. They all laughed.
"How long will your meeting take, Bren?" Dylan asked.
"It shouldn't be too long, Dyl. I need to give a rough idea to the label about the next album. I haven't got any fully formed songs yet. It's also to discuss a few tour details. And to be honest, I don't know if I want to keep on going with the band." Brendon was leaving for the world tour at the end of the week for 6 months. It would be nearly February next year when he would return.Dylan looked shocked at the revelation.
"What's brought this on?" She asked.
"Hmm, I haven't been feeling the vibe lately with the band. That's why I haven't really been fully committed to writing any new music lately. " Brendon explained. Dylan held Brendons hand and kissed his cheek.
"Will you still love me if I'm not a singer in a band?" Brendon asked, winking at Dylan. Dylan winked back.
"I think I may have to rethink some things." She replied, laughing. Brendon tickled her a little and kissed her.

They arrived in The Big Apple and got to Fueled by Ramen. Dylan and Nico sat in reception, waiting for Brendon.
"So, Larry." Dylan began. " he seems a little odd."
"Doesn't he?" Nico agreed.
"It felt like he was being too extra last night. I also don't understand what he is trying to do by passing comments on my relationship with Brendon. I am 24 in December." Nico nodded.
"He tried to play Fortnite with me, sis. And he tried to show interest in my skateboarding too."
"Do you think he is trying to be a dad to us?" Dylan asked. Nico shrugged.
"I hope not." Dylan and Nico continued to talk when Dylan heard someone calling her name. She turned her head, and there was Patrick Stump and Joe Trohlman from Fall Out Boy.
"Hey, guys!" Dylan said, standing up to greet them. She hugged them both tightly.
"Dude!" Joe said, fist bumping with Nico.
"What are you 2 doing here?" Patrick asked.
"Waiting for Brendon. He has business to discuss. I am visiting Mom for a couple of weeks." Dylan answered as Brendon appeared.
"Hey, Trick, Hey Joe." He said.
"We are in town for a couple of days. We should meet up for dinner and drinks." Joe suggested.
"Yea, that would be good." Dylan said, smiling. They all made arrangements for the following night and went their separate ways.
Dylan and Nico had a wonderful time touring New York and shopping. Nico got himself a new skateboard, influenced by some of Brendons' knowledge and advice. They went to Bloomingdales, where Dylan got herself a couple of dresses. Brendon bought her a silver chain necklace with a silver heart pendant. At first, Dylan wouldn't accept it, but Brendon convinced her, saying, "it's in lieu of no birthday or Christmas present because he would be away touring."
Dylan agreed. They ate had fun, and then the town car returned them back to Philadelphia.