Kelly's pov:
We all arrive back home and Braden wouldn't shut up the whole ride over about finding out what happened at the police station.
"If you stop talking for 2 seconds maybe I could tell you!" I laugh
"Oh right, sorry!!" Braden smiles his million dollar smile at me and I blush.
"Ok, ok. Let's go inside and Joey and I will both tell you." I start walking up the path to our house and open the door, leaving it like that so that Joey and Braden can come in.
We all sit down at the kitchen table and Joey starts talking first.
"When we got to the station, we told then what happened to me and luckily, because of all the bruises on my face, they believed us."
I jump in "they had Joey give them a description of the man and asked some questions like when he left, when he got back, who Mike is and all of that."
Braden questions "oh yeah. What about Mike?"
"I called him down to the station and they asked him questions too." Joey explains
"Bottom line, they have a pretty good idea who it is we're talking about, seeing as how Joey gave a really good description and he's the only guy in town who lives in the woods." I say, cheerfully
"So they arrested him?" Braden asks
"Not yet. They have to hear his side of the story too." Joey says
"They said they'll pull him in for questioning, but they might not be able to do much because Joey and Mike were trying to hot-wire his car, so it was 'self-defense' but the two of them could maybe end up in jail too because hot-wiring someone's car is a crime." I put air quotes around self-defense.
"Self-defense? Bullsh*t!" Screams Braden "Even if it was, did he really have to nearly kill them?!" He tenses up "But seriously? They could end up in jail?"
"I know. I know. It's scary, but I doubt we'll go to jail because of what this guy did. And don't worry, they said they'll do everything they can to get him locked up and they have no intent on arresting Mike and I." Joey says
"All we do now is wait to see what happens." I smile, trying to break through the sadness on Braden's face. "B, it'll be ok, they'll get this guy. And Joey will be fine. I honestly don't know why you're so upset."
"I don't know either. I guess it's just cause, I don't like people getting hurt, especially people I care about. I mean not only did this guy hurt Joey, but he hurt you too Kel." His brown eyes turned to me. "He made you cry and it breaks my heart when you're sad." Braden put his hand on my thigh and rubbed his thumb into my pants.
"Awww B!" I hug him tight and don't let go for a good 5 mins "How could I be so lucky to have a best friend like you?" I smile
He blushes "Me? Ha. I'm the lucky one" he says winking at me. Then I blush too.
"Ugh get a room you two!" Joey makes a disgusted face as he gets up from the table
Braden and I both laugh then he turns to me and says "Well how about we celebrate then? I mean this guy is definitely gonna go to jail, so let's celebrate this victory."
Joey comes back "Good idea! Let's go get ice cream"
I nod and run upstairs to get dressed as Braden goes back to his house to get out of his baseball uniform.
Braden returns about 10 mins later and we all head out.
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The ice cream place isn't that far so we decided to walk. Braden is walking beside me and Joey is ahead of us. As we're walking I feel something touch my hand. I look down to see Braden's skinny little fingers trying to intertwine with mine. He looks really nervous like he isn't sure if he can hold my hand or not. I smile and grab his hand, letting him know it's ok. He looks up at me and smiles wide. That's probably the biggest I've ever seen him smile. We walk hand in hand the rest of the way to the ice cream shop.
When we arrive, Joey turns around to sees us holding hands, causing his 'older brother protectiveness' to kick in.
"That's my sister dude!" He yells at Braden and for a second there, I get really scared, especially because Braden lets go of my hand. But then Joey loosens up a bit and says "If you hurt her, I'll hurt you." He turns back around and walks inside the shop.
Braden is a little shaken up, but he just brushes it off. We both laugh and follow my brother inside.
"Sorry about that" I say to Braden
"No it's fine. I mean, I respect Joey for looking out for you like that." He smiles
"Ok good" I laugh and we get in line to order.
I get cookie dough chocolate chip ice cream in a cone, Braden gets chocolate with sprinkles in a cone, and Joey gets chocolate and vanilla in a cone.
We all sit down at a table and enjoy our treats when Joey's phone rings.
This is it. The call that will make it or break it for my brother. Joey picks up, hands shaking. Braden grabs my hand and squeezes it tight as we all wait for the answer.
A/N: who's calling? what will the answer be? will it ruin Joey's life? stay tuned for the next chapter!!(:
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FanfictionKelly and Braden have been best friends for as long as they can both remember. They're always there for each other, no matter what. But what happens when something changes their lives forever? Will their lifelong friendship come to a shocking end? O...
