Body-Swap | kellic

You Told Me, "Think About It." Well I did

{Kellin}

She was sitting on a kitchen stool when we got back home.

Vic and I, finally feeling comfortable in our relationship, were latched onto each other as we walked though the back door. Vic immediately loosened himself from my embrace when he saw the familiar dark haired woman waiting on my arrival.

Katelynne's eyes flicked down to where I was still touching the small of Vic's back. I slowly drew my hand in.

"Hello Katelynne," I stated firmly. This wasn't a welcome home celebration.

"Yeah whatever Vic," she flicked a dismissive hand my way, "I'm here for Kellin not you."

Vic drew in a breath, "Actually, that's Kellin. No matter what we look like physically at the moment, I'm Vic and he's Kellin."

She scoffed, "I'm tired of these games guys."

"Babe, take Cope upstairs for a nap, I'll sort this out." I handed Copeland to Vic and he wordlessly headed up to her room.

Kate looked at me like I had lost my mind. "Listen here Vi–

"Santa Monica," I said.

"What?"

"I said, Santa Monica."

"How is this proving–

"That's where we met. I was playing a show in LA and we met on a pier in Santa Monica, California. I'm Kellin."

She quieted. "I'm still not convinced."

"Would the Victor Fuentes you know ever be caught without a hat on? Would he ever wear my brand of clothing? I have TOMS on for Pete Wentz's sake!" I gestured to the articles of clothing I wore.

Katelynne started to chuckle. "I guess not, but how did this," she pointed to the brown body I was currently inhabiting, "even happen?"

"The short story is that there was a crazy fan who most likely dabbles in the dark arts."

The expression that she wore on her face told me that she was not surprised in the least bit. Let's just say that I get into trouble a lot.

I started walking towards the living room and indicated that she should follow me. I took her hand as we sat down on the couch; she wasn't wearing her wedding ring. Neither was I. I brushed over her fingers absentmindedly.

"What's his name?"

"It's not important." Her words were short and clipped; I suppose her desire was to leave him completely out of the picture. "We went to Puerto Rico, if you wanted to know." I pulled my lips tight.

"What's going on with you and Vic?" Katelynne asked drawing her hand away from mine.

"It's not official, but he's my...boyfriend," I shrugged, not really caring what she thought.

She sighed contently and her mascaraed eyes fluttered shut for a moment. "I kinda knew all along that you two liked each other... I-I'm glad that we can both find people that make us happy."

"Me too Kate. I'm glad we're not ending this on a sour note."

"As do I Kellin." Her eyes glinted and I knew that she was on the verge of tears.

"C'mere," I whispered, hugging her tightly into my chest. The couch creaked gently with the shift of our weight.

After a minute or two she pulled herself from my embrace.

"I'm sorry that I've always treated Vic so terribly. I felt threatened... you had a deeper interest in your best friend than your wife."

"You have every right to be angry, I was being the worst husband ever...you didn't deserve that. I'm sorry."

I heard a faint, "I know."

We sat in silence for a bit until her phone started to buzz. Whoever texted her put a small smile to her face and that relieved me. Katelynne stood up.

"I'm going to say goodbye to Cope and pack some of my things." She tried as hard as she could to not make her voice waver. Her whole life was changing as we spoke. Both of our lives were changing.

I helped her pack some of her belongings into a suitcase. It went slowly, I knew she was trying to prolong her goodbye to Copeland. I also knew she'd be back every once in a while, but it would still be hard to leave our child.

She pushed the door to Copeland's room open. I decided to let her do this part on her own.

Vic stood from his post beside her crib and walked over to where I stood outside of the room.

"Hey."

"Hey," I replied solemnly and threaded my fingers through his.

"Did everything go okay?"

I nodded. "We're good." Vic picked up the vibe that I didn't feel up to discussing the conversation, so we just sat in silence.

"I love you," Vic whispered.

"I love you too." I replied blinking away the tears that threatened to spill.

When Katelynne walked out of Copeland's room her eyes were misty and her face was flushed. She wordlessly reached down to roll the suitcase down the stairs. I chased behind her.

She was on the front steps when I finally caught up. We both watched as a black car that I had never seen before pulled into the driveway.

"Look Kellin...I've got to go."

"Will you be back ever?" I grabbed her arm.

Katelynne shrugged, "I'm starting over. I'll be back for the rest of my things sooner or later and I'll make it my duty to be here every year for Cope's birthday. Other than that..."

"I understand."

She stared wistfully at the car idling for her, then back to me. "Just make sure you treat Vic right." Katelynne then pecked my cheek and made her escape. She threw her bag in the trunk and hopped in the passenger side, the car left as quickly and as quietly as it came.

I was inside the house when it hit me that she never looked back.

"Kell?" Vic called.

I made a sound that resembled an answer from my position face down on my bed. He sat and began threading his nimble fingers through my hair.

"I think we should scrap the song we've been working on and just use the song you freestyled earlier."

My head perked up, "Really?"

"Yep," he popped the 'P', "I really like it."

I flipped over so I could face him. "Vic what are we?"

"Well Kell we are friends and this technically isn't adultery anymore so–

"No silly... I mean, do you want to be my boyfriend?"

"Oh." A blush crept onto his cheeks. "Of course."

I grinned and pulled him down for a kiss.

i am literally so emotional rn, there are literally TWO chapters left in body swap this has been a wild ride guys. dont forget to vote and comment please :)

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