Distance

17. Riptide

~3 years later (2018)~
I'm currently sat watching 'the nightmare before Christmas' which has been on repeat and is now on its 3rd time playing because my thick brother is too busy making out with his girlfriend to actually put something captivating on and I just can't be arsed moving since im very comfy, "oi, could you change the film when you're done?! Because im sick of skeletons and ghosts and crap." I say impatiently as my brother peels himself off of his girlfriend "we are a bit busy..." he trailed not looking at me but Aubrey, yes my best friend Aubrey "well I know how 'busy' you guys were but I would kindly appreciate the remote so I can change this god damn creepy film" I ranted "fine. Just don't disturb again yea?" he said chucking me the remote "if you don't want to be disturbed go in your room" I mumbled focussing my attention on the tv "fine, come on aubs," Andrew huffed "okay, see ya in a bit Lottie" "bye have fun" I shouted back, how awkward, don't they find it awkward? Me sitting here while they're making out.

~a year earlier~

"bye Stan!!" I shouted to the radio stations security guard "bye lottie! Have a nice night!" he shouted back "you too!!" I shouted half way out the door, I work as a engineer at my city's local radio station I fix mostly everything technical which is helpful because I know how to use sound boards and mics appropriately.

Even though I love my job, today was a drag since there were so many different pieces of electrical equipment needing to be fixed all at once and i'm pooped, I cannot wait to just sit down and listen to ACDC until all my thoughts are drowned out, but unfortunately my phone is pooped too and on 1% battery.

"charger, charger, nope not in here!!" I scream really frustrated and stomping into Andrew's room "Andrew do you have my fucking charger..." I stop as I see the most vile thing I have ever seen in my whole life "in.. Here.." I trail as Aubrey un winds her legs from my brother's torso and unconnected their lips "I think I should go.." she eventually said "NO MRS!! YOU ARE GOING NOWHERE" I commanded "now sit." I calmed "just a few questions" I sat down "how long?" I asked "since Andrew isnt speaking I'll have to answer, it's been nearly 4 years" she replied calmly while my brother was speechless either because he's out of breath due to his heavy make out session with Aubrey or because they got caught "how did you get together?" "well I was looking for you actually because it was the week Chelsea was a bitch so I was going to spend a girl's night with you but you weren't in and when I knocked on, Andrew opened and I could tell he got nervous because as soon as he saw me his voice broke out into a squeaky 'hi' but i've known Andrew since he was born so I knew he liked me, he made it pretty obvious, so we got talking and got to know eachother and became good friends and a month later in, February, he asked me out and I happily accepted" she smiled while Andrew was still quiet but blushing "oh. At least I know who wears the pants in this relationship eh?" I joked poking Andrew "yea." he simply whispered. "anyway I'll leave you two lovebirds to it, and please no making out in front of me ew!" I joked leaving his room, great I may end up as an auntie soon.

~present day~

"okay Lottie mikey will be here any sec-" mum got cut off by the doorbell "second.. He's here!!" she quickly rushed out to the door to greet mikey, mikey and I are so close after that night 3 years back he rings every week and we text practically every day and he is sooo cute!! Cute? Where did that come from? No im not having these thoughts again please god he won't like me in that way! I already know the answer if I did anything.
"Lottie!!" a thick aussie accent shrieked from behind me "Mikey!!" I shrieked back practically jumping on him "woah there, someone's excited to see me" he said still hugging me before I collect what's left of my chill and back away "I mean sup" I casually say "oh yea" he says while tickling me "y-yea" I can barely breathe through the tickles "come on I want all the gossip so let's go upstairs" mikey says "Michael Clifford, are you trying to get me alone? In my bedroom?" I say sarcastically "obviously" he wiggles his eyebrows "okay then lets go" I winked.

"and yea they're in there now probably making out" I refer to my brother and my best friends relationship "oh complicated... I like it" he giggles as we're both sprawled across the bed "wanna watch a film?" I suggested "sure" "what about... School of rock?" I suggest "yesss!!! I love that film!!" mikey squealed as I put the disc in and sat back next to mikey and unusually he puts his arm around my shoulders, im not complaining like but it's a bit weird.. So I rest my head on his shoulder as the film starts.

We are half way through the film and all the way through the film I keep catching mikey looking at me and then looking away when I catch him so I confront him about it, "why do you keep staring at me?" I giggle "because you're beautiful" he blushes making me blush to "shut up" I hit his chest "no you are!! Over these 3 years I've come to realise that you are beautiful inside and out, the day I went on tour 3 years ago I knew I liked you and since then I can't get my mind off you Lottie!! A-and I love you" he simply said looking down while im stunned, I pick his head up and cup his face "I think I like you too mikey" I reply speaking truthfully "really?" but instead of replying I connect our lips, at first mikey didn't expect it but soon kissed back, connecting our lips in sweet harmony.