Clear as Day (Scotty McCreery fanfic)

Chapter 6- Milwaukee..??

~Scotty's POV

As we were sitting in the back of Gertrude, I looked over and there were tears running down Emily's face. I felt really bad, I should've just stayed quiet. I feel like whenever she cries its my fault for not cracking a joke to make her feel better. 

"Hey, there's no need to cry, I bet he would want to see us happy."

"Yeah, but I just can't take it anymore, how you and my parents are always acting like they are fine, and it feels like I'm the weakest one, the one that's always crying." 

"You are not weak. If anything you are the strongest, because you are strong enough to let your feelings show." She looked over at me then and just whispered thank you. I knew what that was it was for the fact that I usually know how to make her stop regretting her feelings.

"So, about American Idol..? Do you think I should just try."

"Uh yeah!, You're good McCreery, when is the closest auditions?"

"Milwaukee, in about 2 weeks, and I was kinda of hoping you would go with me. Like we could just go up a few days early or something.

"I'd be honored." I said in a joking matter-of-fact tone. 

~Emily's POV 

I was so excited about going all the way to Milwaukee!! But it might be a good idea to at least show our faces at school. Tomorrows only Tuesday and it just feels like we had skipped school for weeks on end. I still haven't been in the right frame of mind since we lost Travis, but you know what, I'm trying and that should be all that matters. In 2 weeks from Wednesday, Scotty and I will be leaving for the almost 14 hour drive up north, to have time and be there for Friday. Maybe Scotty will even let me drive for half of it.... 

"Hey its getting late, and we should probably go back to school in the morning.."

"I know but I could just sleep out here." 

"Nah you're crazy it's way too cold."

"Very true, but didn't you say you always have some blankets in your back seat."

Damn well he was right about that. "Yeah I suppose." I just sent a quick text to my Dad telling him that we were sleeping in the truck next door. He replied saying stay warm ;). Whatever that meant. I grabbed the blankets and weirdly there were some pillows there too, almost like he had been expecting for me to say yes to sleeping outside. We each had our own blankets but I was still cold. 

"Here if we double the blankets that'll help." 

So we ended up sharing blankets and falling asleep under the stars. I slept pretty well considering how it had gotten even colder. When I woke up the next morning it was really drowsy and I thought I woke up and stayed awake but I guess not. When I really opened my eyes Scotty was still asleep, but somehow his arms were wrapped around me and he had me pulled right up against him. I just ignored the fact that I'd only be late for English class, and I fell back asleep in his arms.

It was probably about half an hour later when I felt Scotty move then he laughed at the fact that we had been snuggling. "Hey sleepy head its past time to get up." I opened my eyes and winced at the sun realizing he still hadn't let go of me. "What time is it?" I asked as I stretched, and tried to use that as an excuse for him to let go. 9:34! If we left right now we could make it for math class, but that would mean speeding. We both lazily got up and folded the blankets and stopped home to get clothes really quick, Scotty had practically moved in when his parents left for a business trip, so we didn't have to stop by his house, which saved time. 

~Scotty's POV

I asked if we should take my truck, because no offense Gertrude but my guy can go faster. It was 9:45 when Em finally came down dressed in sweatpants and a t-shirt, oh and don't forget her boots. As I was driving us to school I was replaying the fact that she didn't wake up when I pulled her against me last night. It was probably around 1am and she was out like a light. But then I knew that she had woken up before me, and when I felt her snuggle back into me and fall back asleep, I was surprised, and I kinda got this weird feeling like fluttering in my stomach... Why?

Once finally getting us to school at 9:58, two minutes until the bell, Yes. We had to walk into the office and sign in because we were late so that killed our extra time. We made up to math on time and got our missing assignments. No one said anything about the empty seat next to Emily, almost like the news had spread all by itself. As class continued to tick by I had to stop looking at the clock. The faster class goes by the faster we can leave to be up in Milwaukee for a weekend. But just when you want things to go by fast they seem to drag on twice as long. 

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A.N. 

I feel like this story is actually going somewhere. I think there will be a new character in Milwaukee, (Kinda like a Lauren Alaina) once they get there. 

Will this jeopardize what Scotty and Emily have as friends or will it draw them closer. 

Ps. I realize I quoted the song the night of Travis's accident, but it technically doesn't exist until after American Idol... but whatever haha.

Love y'all xoxo Emily