My Brother's Best Friend|a.i

Chapter 11

I woke up to the thunder and the pouring rain outside. I checked the time. 2:30 am. I closed my eyes to go back to sleep but I couldn't. Ashton was fast asleep snoring loudly next to me. I crawled out of bed and slipped on a jacket. I'll just go walk around. I opened up and umbrella and slipped on some shoes.

I walked out the door and closed it quietly behind me. I walked through the long halls that were lit dimly. I came across a big opening where the elevators were. It was empty and silent. A few chairs were in front of the big window. The window went from one side of the room to the other and it went up from the floor to the ceiling. The city glimmered around us and I looked out the window silently watching the cars drive by and the restaurant lights flash.

I sat down in one of the cushioned chairs and continued to watch the city as the rain streamed down the window.
"It's beautiful isn't it?" I heard a voice say. I turned around, startled and saw Michael standing there with his hands in the pockets of his sweatpants. He was looking out the window silently. I nodded and he sat down beside me. It was awkward because we had that argument.

I pursed my lips. Should I get up and leave? What should I do?
"Why'd you come out here? To give me more rules for my relationship?" I asked. He smiled and scoffed.
"I just really don't want you guys together. Is that so bad?" He asked.
"Yes." I scoffed, "It's stupid for you to think that you can have a say in my relationship."
"No, I can have a say in anything that's part of your life. I'm your brother."
"Yeah, not my dad." I snapped, "I'm turning eighteen this year. Eighteen! I can date thirty year old if I want to then."
"I'll make sure you don't date thirty year olds." He said.
"Michael, how do I say this to make you understand? I. Can. Take. Care. Of. Myself." I said, "Did you get it that time?" He looked at me and glared. He pointed his finger at me.
"If you two kiss one more time, your going home. I'll send you on a flight back home." He said. I was taken back by his threat. I stood up.
"Fine. But just to let your stupid ass know, when I turn eighteen. I'm gonna do what I want. I'm gonna get drunk at parties and do whatever the hell I want to do."
"You hate parties you wouldn't." He said.
"Whatever. I'm going to do what I want and if that means marrying Ashton. Then I will and your, dumb ass, is not invited to the wedding." I snapped.

I turned on my heels and walked out of the room. I walked down the hallway and got out the card and opened the door. I closed a little too hard and woke up Ashton.
"Summer what's wrong?" He asked. I got in bed beside him.
"I hate my brother." I whispered angrily.
"What happened?" He asked soothingly.
"He just controls my life." I said, my voice cracking, "He thinks that he's my supervisor or something."
"Well, he tries to be. He wants you to be safe." He whispered in my ear.
"From you? What is there to be protected from when I'm with you?" I whispered, a tear sliding down my cheek. He wrapped his arm around me.
"I don't know. But I'll be here to help you. Whenever you need me." He said kissing my cheek. Another tear streamed down my cheek.
"He said he'll send me home if he's sees us kissing and shit." I said.
"He did?" He asked, "Well, we're just gonna have to keep it a secret won't we?" I giggled lightly and turned toward his chest.
"I love you." I muttered.
"I love you too." He said and kissed my forehead. I smiled weakly and fell asleep.

•*•*•

I woke up to the sound of laughter. I looked over to see Luke under the pile of suitcases.
"Luke get up." Aralia said giggling.
"No this is my cave." He said from inside the tower of suitcases. She laughed again and covered her mouth with her hand. I sat up and watched Calum pull out one of the suitcases and they all fell on Luke.
"Owe!" He yelled. I laughed and Aralia laughed even harder as she held her stomach. Aralia grabbed Luke's hand and pulled him to his feet. He glared daggers at Calum and kissed giggling Aralia's cheek.

Trina was sitting on her and Calum's bed laughing. Calum came back and kissed her cheek and she smiled and kissed his lips passionately.

Ashton sat up and I looked over at Michael and Celestine who were still sleeping. I kissed Ashton's lips and he took the hint and kissed me back. We pulled away and looked at Luke, Aralia, Trina, and Calum.
"Don't tell a soul, got it?" I threatened. Aralia's eyes widened and she nodded. Trina giggled and nodded.