A story they'll never forget

Chapter 26

It's been three weeks since the move, I've talked to Stacy every single day and even made plans for her to come over in a couple of weeks. The first week had been hectic with all my stuff, the boys recording and me getting to know Bronx but I'd loved every second of it. Joe, Andy and Patrick had come over a couple of times and most of the times we ended up outside by the campfire singing and Joe playing guitar. I smiled at the memory and turned back to the dishes I was currently washing. Pete was off to the studio and Bronx was playing in the living room. I put the last plate in the cupboard and went to check on Bronx. He sat on the ground, building something with his legos. I smiled a little and sat down on the couch with a magazine. But then I noticed Pete's laptop on the coffee table. I sighed and called Pete, all his music was on the laptop, he couldn't record without. He's been really stressed lately, I was guessing because of the trial. The trial was in two days and he was freaking out about it. He's spent every moment of the day with Bronx, scared that he'll loose him. I tried to reason with him but he still worried. Ashlee had nothing against him that shows he wouldn't be able to care for his own son.

"Yeah?" I heard Pete mumble absentmindedly.

"Hi honey, you forgot your laptop."

"Oh, okay, be back in five. Love you." And with that he hung up the phone. Like I said, stressed.

Five minutes later the door opened and Pete walked into the living room. I smiled ans handed him his laptop.

"Hey, relax." I smiled at him while massaging his tense muscles in his shoulders. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes and relaxed a bit.
"There you go."
He smiled and opened his eyes.

"Now go." I smiled giving him a quick peck on the lips. Pete grabbed his keys from the counter and left while shouting a goodbye.
I settled back into the couch with my own laptop and opened my Instagram. I raised an eyebrow as I noticed I had over fifty notifications. That was weird.
My heart sunk as I read the recent reactions on my posts and the post where I'd been mentioned in. Somehow the fans found out I'd been living with Pete and they weren't happy about it. Tears started forming in my eyes as I read the comment filled with hatred. I quickly closed the laptop and ran to the bathroom, Bronx couldn't see me like this. I slid down the wall 'till I was siting on the ground and held my head in my hands. Suddenly I heard soft knocks on the door.
"Ali?" Bronx asked worried.

I sniffled and took a deep breath. "I'll be right out honey."

I wiped my face ans opened the door to find Bronx looked at me with wide eyes. "Are you okay?"

I forced a smile and nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine."

Bronx kept looking at me like he didn't believe me ans then wrapped his little arms around my legs. I chuckled and picked him up, hugging him to my chest.

"Don't be sad." He mumbled while tightening his grip. I kissed the top of his head and walked back to the living room where I sat down with Bronx in my lap. "Wanna watch a movie?"

He nodded enthusiastically and chose a movie. I put it on and relaxed into the couch while cuddling with Bronx.

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I was making diner when I got a call from Stacy. I wiped my hands and pushed the answer button on my phone.

"Hi Stacy."

"Ali! Are you okay? I'm so sorry!"

I smiled sadly and sighed. "I'm fine, just waiting 'till Pete gets home."

"Have you read all of them?"

"No, I started this morning but Bronx's here and I didn't want to cry in front of him." While I said that I heard the front door open.

"Pete's home now, I'll talk to you later okay?"

"Yeah okay, take care of yourself and tell him."

"I will, bye."

"Bye."

I shove my phone in my pocket right as Pete walked into the kitchen.
"Hey baby." He smiled and wrapped me in a hug.

"Hey." I nuzzled into his chest, trying to hold back tears. I sniffled a little and clutched to his shirt like a child.

"What's wrong?" He asked worriedly and tightened his grip.

"It's nothing." I choked out.
Pete pulled back and looked at me. "This doesn't look like nothing."

I took a deep breath and pulled him to the living room, thankfully Bronx was playing upstairs. We sat down in the couch and I pulled my legs up while leaning on Pete. I grabbed my laptop and opened it, my Instagram immediately popped up and I handed the laptop to Pete. His frown deepened as he read the comments and he looked really angry. After a while he shut the laptop and turned to my, taking my hands in his. "Don't believe anything they say, you're not worthless, you're my everything!" I smiled sadly and looked down.
"But I'm the reason you and Ashlee broke up."

"No, the reason is that I didn't love her and I loved you. That's not your fault."
I was pulled in a tight hug and I relaxed into his touch. "I love you." I murmured.

Pete kissed the top of my head. "I love you."

We broke apart when Bronx came running downstairs and jumped on the couch, hugging Pete in the process. I didn't know how he manages but he did. I chuckled at the sight and stood up to get dinner. I walked back to the living room with three plates and set them down on the coffee table. I smiled and sat down with my food.
I'd been so lucky to have Pete in my life, I was the happiest I'd every been .

Yay next chapter!
I'm so sorry about how slow updates have been lately but I have a bit of a writers block and I have no idea where I'm taking this. I'm gonna end it pretty soon though.
Oh yeah, I've decided I'm not gonna publish the other story, I didn't think it's very original and I didn't like it as much anymore so I've deleted it. I am gonna write another fanfic for sure but I'm gonna take a break from writing after I finish this one and do some research on it first. I think it's gonna be a Harry Potter/Drarry fanfic so id there are any HP fans out there would you read it? Please let me know. 
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-Sarah