It Feels Right

32 ig

My dad was one that always wanted everyone to be at the same place at the same time if we made plans together. You couldn't get out of it unless you had the plague and he knew about it. I knew we were going to be a little late, so I texted him letting him know where Kylie and I were at. At least he responded in a good way, I wasn't ready for his spiel about being late. We were all meeting at In N Out Burger, apparently my dad had some news along with a visitor. 

One thing about me is, I hate surprises. I hate not knowing what's coming at me. If you are physically able to tell me what's coming up, then I would like you to tell me so I'm not internally dying. 

Not too long after the car ride, we eventually get there. No one is there. No one that I knew anyway. Come to find out, my dad texted me a while ago saying that we need to meet back at the hotel instead. I wasn't sure what was going on. We all turned around, got back into the cars and headed to the hotel. Once again letting my dad know where we were at. Then all at once I feel a heavy weight falling on my lap. I guess Ethan was tired since he decided to use me as a pillow. It took him a while to finally get comfortable. His arms were wrapped around my waist, and his head was snuggled into stomach. He was so cute with the way he just wrapped around me, like I was his own. No questions asked, he just got comfortable. I just played with his hair and tickled his back. The way he slept was so adorable, he looked like a little kid, although I had to end it in a short period of time since the car ride was faster than what we thought. Groaning, he eventually let go of me, "Are we at the hotel?" He said rubbing his eyes.

"Yeah, we just pulled in the driveway." I said playing with his hair. 

"Can we go to your room so I can sleep?" mumbling in my stomach

"You can go to my room and sleep, I still have to figure out what my father's meeting is about" I hand him my room key.

"Alright, but whenever that meeting is done, will you come get me? I'll feel bad if I sleep the rest of the day." He stared deeply into my eyes. I took his face into my hands to calm him down a little bit.

"Yes, love. I'll get you right after." His eyes turned soft and his muscles were less tense. He willingly accepted the key and got out of the car with me right behind him. There were cameras everywhere and the girls were still there. 

"Is it true that you are suicidal Kolby? Why are we just learning about this now? Can you explain to us?" I heard on reporter say behind me. 

I kept on walking with Ethan by me holding my hand with a good grip. He whispers in my ear, "Don't let it get to you. You are strong." I give him a reassuring look to let him know that I heard him. His grip became tighter as we reached the girls by the doors. "Excuse us, ladies. I'll be back in a few to get some pictures done." All of the girls, left us alone since. We finally reached the lobby area where I saw my dad, Kyle and Kylie got here before me. "Hey Kolby, take a seat. There's something that we need to talk about." My dad was not acting normal.

"What's going on? Is everything okay?" making sporadic eye contact with everyone around me.

"Did you see what's happening outside?" Kyle asked.

"Yeah, I had to walk through it, thanks for reminding me." I sneered. 

"B, it's not safe here. We have to go home." Kylie said quietly.

"Guys, I'm not going to let this," I pointed to the camera men outside, "affect our trip here. This could only happen once. Let's not go home because of what happened to me. Besides, Kendal is playing tomorrow and we're not missing out on that, okay? So please, don't worry about me. I'll be fine, and with Ethan by my side, I'll be okay. He's stronger than he looks. I can tell you already that he protected me from those people out there. I'll be okay. What else is this meeting about?"

"Well then. I think we're done here guys." My dad laughed, "If you say that you're okay, then by all means let's stay. But. If anything, and I mean ANYTHING happens and you want to go home, let one of us know and we'll make it happen. Got it?"

"Yes sir." I nodded.

"Dad already sent Addy and Kens home. Kens said that she didn't want to ruin your time with everyone else here and she didn't deserve your attention with what happened." Stated Kyle.

"Oh. Okay, well I'll text her or something."

"B, you don't have to-"

"I want to. I need to make sure she's home safely."

"Alright alright. We were planning on staying in for the night to let everything settle down. If you're gonna go somewhere I need to know where you're going, who you're going with and what time you think you'll be back. Simple enough?" He asked seriously. 

"Yes sir" we all said in sync.