Scraped Knee

Better: part 1

MOM WAS BETTER! I couldn't wait to get back to Boston. Chris seemed kind of upset that I was leaving. We were already on the plane. Chris sat beside me but didn't really speak. We said a few words to each other. He had given me my phone back and I've been checking everything.
How's living with your brother~ Cassie Boo ;)
It's fine. We are leaving now. Mom's better! ~AE
I can't wait to see you. But are you sure you're going start ignoring your brother again? I mean he volunteered to take care of you when no one else would. Come on Aub. Can't you see Chris cares about you. He really does. I've seen the way he looks at you on the News. He's protective. If I were you I'd live with Chris instead of your mom. But that's your choice. Not mine. Make the best decision Aub~ Cassie Boo ;)
I'm not sure Cass. I've missed my momma. But at the same time I'm not sure. I'm still kind of mad at him. But not much. I'm not sure. I hate choosing!~AE
Do what you feel is best~Cassie Boo ;)
K. I don't know what I'd do with out you Cass~ AE
Just give me five bucks and we'll call it even~ Cassie Boo ;)
Fine. Bye~ AE
See you soon Aub!~ Cassie Boo ;)
I shut off my phone and stared out the window. Chris's head was slowly going down since he was tired. I had to smile. What was the right decision? I decided to take a long nap. Maybe I'll decided over time.

"I promise. Okay I'll look after her. Carly come on you gotta trust me with this" I heard Chris's voice say.
"You know how mad she was when you left for LA? She was really upset. I don't know if she got over it yet. Don't be surprised if she doesn't say anything to you" Carly said as I made myself present and coughed loudly. Carly jumped a little and so did Chris. Chris smiled at me but I returned it with a frown. He was my only choice! I gave Carly a hug and left the house to put my things in the car. Chris soon arrived to the car and closed the door. I curled up in the front seat and stared out the window.
"Aubrey" Chris said but I ignored him. I took out my phone and started playing Candy Crush.
"Aubrey." He said again raising his voice a little.
"Stop with the attitude!" Chris said taking my phone.
"What the heck! I was playing that" I said reaching for my phone.
"Talk to me! You haven't talked to me in 2 years" he said putting the phone in his pocket.
"Two can play at this game" I said slumping in my seat and ignored him. He didn't talk the rest of the way to the airport at all. "I could have went to Foster Care."
And with that Chris parked the car and stared at me.
"Why do you have this attitude? I miss the little Aubrey I carried on my shoulders around DisneyLand" Chris said.
"I miss the brother who would carry me around at DisneyLand! I haven't seen him in two years!" I said clearly upset.
"I'm sorry about that and you know I had to move. I know you were upset. I offered you to come with me but you declined it because you didn't want to be away from mom" he said as he unbuckled his seat belt and opened his door and slammed it. I heard the trunk open and close then my car door opened.
"Come on" he said, I hesitated for a moment then unbuckled my seat belt. I climbed out of the car and we both walked to the airport. We entered the airport and got to our gate. Once it was time we got onto the plane and I got the window seat.
"Can I have my phone back?" I asked.
"Not until you smile" he said, I gave him a fake smile.
"Now give me my phone" I said.
"That was a fake smile" he said as I heard my phone go off.
"Please" I whined loudly.
"I will when we have a nice conversation that doesn't involve you yelling or me yelling" Chris said, I crossed my arms and looked out the window as we took off towards the sky. Then I just remembered something. How could I forget! I reached in my bag and took out my iPod and headphones. I looked at Chris and smiled. I put in my headphones and chose a random song. I paused my song when Chris took out his own phone when he got a call.
"Hey Carly" Chris said as I pretended to listen to music.
"Yeah she's fine....alright I'm lying you caught me....she won't talk to me or anything... I know I volunteered to take care of her... And I know I'll be able to say sorry for leaving... She's my little sister two Carly... I know I know.... Okay I'll talk to her when we get to the house" Chris said as he hung up. What does he mean he volunteered?
"What do you mean when you volunteered?" I asked taking out my ear buds.
"Well as soon as I heard about mom I decided to step in and take care of you. When she's better you have the choice to leave or stay" he said. Did he care about me? Of corse he does Aubrey! I hate my mind sometimes.
"Thanks for giving me a choice" I said hesitating to put my iPod away. Maybe we should just talk. I put my iPod away and turned to Chris waiting for him to say something.
"What?" He asked getting out a book from his bag.
"I thought you wanted to have a nice conversation" I said he just smiled, "oh well." I went to get my iPod again.
"Wait. I didn't really think I'd get that far. Okay so I wanted to say I'm sorry for leaving when I did. You had a broken arm and I should've stayed and helped" Chris said.
"I'm gonna regret this later. I accept your apology. Plus you had to live your dream I shouldn't get in the way with that" I said next thing I knew I was pulled into a hug I've missed so much.
"I'm glad you accept my apology" he said.
"Don't get use to it" I said smiling at my older brother. This is gonna be a rough ride.